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Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 6: How Google's Flagship Phones Have Changed Spec by Spec
Learn how Google's latest Pixel 7 series compares with last year's Pixel 6. Google pulled back the curtain on the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in the fall. After a thorough revamp with the Pixel 6 lineup last year, the Pixel 7 series offers minor upgrades rather than radical changes. That signature camera bar running across the width of the chassis stays, except this year it's covered in metal a ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:31:39
Save Hundreds on Select Refurbished iPhones Today Only at Woot
This is a great chance to get your hands on an Apple phone for less, as long as you can live with some dings and scrapes. Looking for a way to get your hands on an iPhone for less? While there are plenty of deals out there, most of the best offers will require a trade-in or lock you into an installment plan. If you prefer to own your phone outright, you may want to consider a refurbished mode. Yo ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:30:50
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
Meta has threatened to remove news content from Facebook in the US. It objects to a new law that would give news organisations greater power to negotiate fees for content shared on Facebook. A similar law, passed in Australia, led to news on Facebook being briefly suspended last year. Meta claims their platform, in fact, provides increased traffic to struggling news outlets. It says publishers ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:48:04
Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn
Apple supplier Foxconn says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021, following unrest at the world's largest iPhone factory. It says the drop is a result of its plant in Zhengzhou, China being affected by coronavirus restrictions. Compared to October its revenue was 29% down, despite making a record 5.9 trillion New Taiwan Dollars (£160bn) from January to November. ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:47:49
Anker's MagGo Is the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for iPhone Lovers
This magnetic battery isn't just an iPhone charger. It also props your phone up for the perfect viewing angle. There are a lot of different portable chargers on the market, and that can make it difficult to figure out which one is best for you and your phone. As someone who's always on their iPhone and needing a charge when I'm not near an outlet, the Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery is the perfe ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:47:28
Seriously, Clear Your iPhone Cache
Don't let digital data clog up your internet browsers. Your iPhone is just like every other piece of technology -- it needs a little routine maintenance. And while you should definitely keep it in good physical condition, like regularly cleaning its screen, some of it should happen digitally, too. Even behemoths like the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can get bogged down if you're not keeping them ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:46:57
Think Outside the Wallet: 5 Unexpected Places to Put Your Apple AirTags
Go beyond putting the AirTag on your keychain, wallet or phone with these helpful recommendations. Sure, you can put AirTags on the regular misplaced item suspects -- keys, phones and wallets. But a world of AirTag-able opportunities exist outside of that trio. We've got several more things you can keep track of with AirTags that you may have not thought of before. While generally you need to be ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:38:58
Apple's Rumored AR/VR Headset May Be Delayed
The much-anticipated headset likely won't arrive in mass volumes until the second half of 2023, a noted Apple analyst says. Mass shipments of Apple's apparently upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality headset may be pushed back until the second half of 2023 due to unspecified "software-related issues," according to information shared Sunday by noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. S ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:38:10
Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud
Telecoms security boss Jeff Kuo says that fighting mobile phone fraud is a constant battle, and that Taiwan is on the front line. "This is like a miniature of the world, here in Taiwan, where we see all kinds of fraud in advance," says Mr Kuo. "We can use this knowledge to protect other countries, because we can see what is going to happen first." Mr Kuo is boss of Taiwanese ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:33:49
iOS 16.2 Will Fix a Big Annoyance With the iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display
The third beta of iOS 16.2 finally lets you have an always-on display with a black screen. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max have a handful of flashy software changes, such as the Dynamic Island for showing system alerts and a highly anticipated always-on display. That latter feature isn't new exactly. For years, Android devices have had an always-on display that shows essential information when t ... Read more
2022-12-02 01:58:48