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Apple Reportedly Has New M3 MacBook Pro, iMac in the Works
The tech giant could release more than a dozen updated devices over the next 12 months, reports Bloomberg. Apple unveiled its new Vision Pro headset earlier this month, but that's not the only device the tech giant is expected to launch in the coming months. Apple reportedly has more than a dozen updated products set to be released later this year and into the first half of 2024, including new Ma ... Read more
2023-06-30 00:07:24
This Is Why Your Phone Keeps Getting So Damn Hot (and How to Prevent It)
If your phone gets too hot, you might experience issues with battery life and performance, or it could even be permanently damaged. Here are a few tips to help prevent overheating. It's the start of summer, and that means trips to the beach and backyard BBQs, which can lead to another summer phenomenon -- overheated phones. Now that temperatures are warmer, it's not at all unusual to grab your ... Read more
2023-06-30 00:06:23
Can Canada make big tech pay for news?
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Google say they will block local news from their platforms in Canada after the country became the latest jurisdiction to pass a law aimed at forcing tech giants to pay news providers for content. What happens now? As president of La Presse, a leading French-language publication in Quebec, Pierre-Elliott Levasseur says he tried for years to negotiate paym ... Read more
2023-06-30 00:04:18
Acer Swift X 14 Review: Staid but Speedy OLED Ultraportable
A stellar 14.5-inch OLED display and strong performance from a 13th-gen Core i7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU outweigh the Swift X 14's shortcomings. Beneath a compact and admittedly mundane exterior hides a powerful, OLED ultraportable for content creators. The Acer Swift X 14 is endowed with a gorgeous 14.5-inch OLED display and powered by the latest Intel and Nvidia silicon in the form of a 13th-gen Co ... Read more
2023-06-25 20:48:47
Google Pixel Tablet Review: Android Tablets Are Back
Google's fast tablet is also a dockable home hub. Will Google commit to its tablet vision this time? The world of Android tablets has been a weirdly up-and-down ride for the last decade or so. I remember Google's fantastic little 7-inch Nexus tablet back in 2012. And Google's considerably less successful Chromebook-meets-Android Pixel Slate, a sort of touchscreen laptop/tablet hybrid. That was Go ... Read more
2023-06-25 04:06:56
Apple Extends Self-Service Repair to iPhone 14, M2 MacBooks
Parts, manuals and tools will soon be available to those who want to fix their own devices. Apple will expand its self-service repair program to include the latest iPhones and MacBooks, the company said Tuesday. Manuals, Apple parts and tools to repair the whole line of iPhone 14 phones, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro will be available starting Wednesday. Apple also plans ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:07:06
iPhone 15: What To Expect From Apple's Next iPhone
Will the iPhone 15 get optimized for the Vision Pro headset? A look at the rumored new feature and other reports we've heard so far. Even with the announcement of Apple's new augmented reality headset, anticipation (and rumors) haven't dampened for the fall release of Apple's next iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 15. Those rumors, plus last year's EU ruling mandating USB-C charging on phones ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:06:36
Apple Is Ending Support for These iPhones This Fall. Will Yours Work With iOS 17?
Some older models are getting left behind when Apple's update hits iPhones. Apple's latest software update, iOS 17, is coming this fall, and it's bringing several new exciting features. Apple will be adding a new Standby mode, a Journal app and a major update to Messages. However, not all iPhone users will be able to use iOS 17 -- some older iPhone models are getting left behind, including the iP ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:05:26
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 May Lie Flat When Folded
Samsung's upcoming foldable phones will eliminate the gap between the dual screens when folded, a report says. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 may finally be able to lie flat when folded thanks to a rumored hinge redesign on the devices, new images purportedly showing off the upcoming foldable phones show. The leaks came from tech site MySmartPrice on Thursday, which said it receiv ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:04:51
This Google Maps Feature Is Finally Coming to Apple Maps
This new-to-iPhone feature will arrive later this year. Here are all the details to know before then. Losing cell signal while trying to use your GPS in the middle of nowhere can be super stressful. But worry no more. The iOS 17 update will let you use the Apple Maps app offline, assuming you have a compatible iPhone. This much-anticipated feature has been available on Google Maps for years and w ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:04:00