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Hate the New iPhone Battery Icon on iOS 16? You Won't Have to Wait Too Long for a Fix
Apple listened to the complaints about the iOS 16's battery percentage icon redesign and is making a change with iOS 16.1. If you're running iOS 16 on your iPhone and have explored many of the new features, you've probably noticed the redesigned battery percentage icon in the status bar. Apple removed the feature back with the release of iPhone X, due to space requirements for various sensors lik ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:11:07
Google to close Stadia cloud service and refund gamers
Google has announced plans to shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service and refund players. Stadia was touted as a "Netflix for games" when it launched in November 2019, allowing players to stream games online without owning a console. But the service will now come to an end on 18 January 2023 because of a lack of "traction" with gamers. Google has promised refunds to player ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:09:11
Why You Should Make Time To Clear Your Android Phone's Cache Today
You'd be surprised how much data is hanging out in your phone that you don't need. Clearing out your Android phone's cookies and cache can remove tracking cookies and excess data that may have built up while using your web browser. Whether your Android phone's internet browser is Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet, it collects and stores data every time you surf the web. This information ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:06:29
Microsoft Is Discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS
The app will be delisted from Apple's App Store on Oct. 5. Microsoft is discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS, but it will still be available on the Apple app store for one more week, the company confirmed in a statement to CNET. But there's a silver lining for current iOS users: If you already have the auto-correct and predictive text keyboard downloaded on your iPhone, you'll be able to continue usin ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:05:47
Apple Reportedly Won't Boost iPhone 14 Production
The company is scaling back plans to increase manufacturing of the new phones. Apple is abandoning plans to ramp up production on iPhone 14 models this year due to low demand, according a report from Bloomberg on Tuesday. The company debuted its new series of the flagship phone in September and opened up presales for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The tech g ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:05:22
Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia
Last week, Australian telecommunications giant Optus revealed about 10 million customers - about 40% of the population - had personal data stolen in what it calls a cyber-attack. Some experts say it may be the worst data breach in Australia's history. But this week has seen more dramatic and messy developments - including ransom threats, tense public exchanges and scrutiny over whether this cons ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:03:07
EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products
The European Commission has proposed new rules to help people harmed by products using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital devices like drones. The AI Liability Directive would reduce the burden of proof on people suing over incidents involving such items. Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said it would make a legal framework that was fit for the digital age. Self-driving cars, voice as ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:02:25
iOS 16: Make Your iPhone Keyboard Vibrate Whenever You Type
Apple has introduced haptic feedback to the built-in keyboard on the iPhone. You know that little vibration you feel underneath your finger when you delete an app from your home screen or turn on the flashlight from your lock screen? That's haptic feedback, and you can now use that feature on your keyboard to enhance typing on the iPhone. CNET Tech Tips logo In lieu of those annoying clacking ... Read more
2022-09-27 21:31:51
Best Lenovo Laptop Deals: Save Big on ThinkPad, Yoga and Legion Models
Many of Lenovo's latest laptops are deeply discounted, from the new flagship X1 Carbon Gen 10 to a power-packed Legion gaming laptop with GeForce RTX graphics. Whether you've returned to the office, working from home or using a hybrid arrangement, upgrading to a new laptop can help increase your productivity and performance. If you're getting by with an outdated laptop that's lost a step or two, ... Read more
2022-09-27 21:31:24
iPhone Browser Running Slow? Try This Simple Trick
Your iPhone doesn't have to load pages like it's on a dial-up connection. iPhones are handy, versatile devices used by more than half of American smartphone owners. They can help you easily find a new recipe, see what the weather is going to be like tomorrow and find the name of the actress in HBO's The Last Of Us (it's Bella Ramsey). iPhones are multitools that help people every day. But whethe ... Read more
2022-09-27 21:30:50