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Top New Phones Coming Soon: iPhone 15, Pixel Fold and More
Apple, Google, Samsung and OnePlus are rumored to have some exciting new phones in the second half of 2023. Smartphone shoppers have a lot to look forward to in 2023. This year has already brought new devices from Samsung and OnePlus, and there's even more to be excited about as we approach the second half of 2023, especially if you're interested in foldable phones. Though it's hard to predict ... Read more
2023-04-18 21:28:57
Apple in Mumbai: Tim Cook inaugurates first store in India
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has launched the company's first retail store in India in the financial capital Mumbai. Videos showed Mr Cook waving to customers and opening the store's doors as employees clapped and cheered. He also greeted customers who visited the store and posed for selfies with some of them. Mr Cook will also attend the opening of a second store in the capital Delhi on Thur ... Read more
2023-04-18 21:24:30
Google Reportedly Working on AI-Powered Search Engine
Samsung may also be considering switching to Bing as the default search engine on its phones. Google is working on an AI-powered search engine, code named Magi, according to a report from The New York Times on Sunday. Magi aims to offer you a "more personalized experience" and to "anticipate" your needs, according to the Times. Like ChatGPT, it would aim to be conversationa ... Read more
2023-04-17 20:50:33
The Mumbai Apple Store Shows India's Growing Importance to the Company
Twenty years after Asia got its first Apple store, the tech giant finally sets up shop in India. Apple is gearing up to open a duo of physical retail stores in India this week and it's another sign of the South Asian nation's growing importance to the tech giant. CEO Tim Cook is expected to preside over Apple's inaugural retail store opening in the country's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday. A ... Read more
2023-04-17 20:49:18
Still Haven't Filed Your Taxes? Watch Out for These Scams
Cybercriminals are looking to prey on tax-day procrastinators. It's officially crunch time for those who still haven't filed their 2022 income taxes and security experts say procrastinators especially need to be on guard for tax-related scams and other attempts to steal their refunds and personal information. Like last year, this year's federal income tax deadline is April 18 -- three days later ... Read more
2023-04-17 20:48:19
Your iPhone Calls Can Sound Better. Here's How
An old FaceTime feature can now be used on regular phone calls. When Apple released iOS 16.4 it March, it brought a host of new features to your iPhone. Among the new features, such as new emoji and Apple Music updates, Apple brought Voice Isolation, a handy FaceTime feature, to regular phone calls. Apple rolled out Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum to FaceTime calls with the release of iOS 15 in ... Read more
2023-04-17 20:47:36
WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps unite against law plan
Encrypted messaging services have jointly called for changes to parts of the UK Online Safety Bill (OSB). WhatsApp, Session, Signal, Element, Threema, Viber and Wire have all signed a letter asking the government to "urgently rethink" the proposed law. Critics say the bill could undermine end-to-end encryption - the privacy technology these companies provide. Ministers wants the regul ... Read more
2023-04-17 20:44:44
Didn't Download iOS 16.4 Yet? You're Missing Out on New iPhone Features
Apple's iPhone update offers more than just new emoji. Your iPhone is in need of an update if you still haven't downloaded iOS 16.4 (and iOS 16.4.1). Apple released iOS 16.4.1 last week to patch security vulnerabilities and squash some bugs. The update doesn't have any added features, but its predecessor, iOS 16.4, includes several new features in addition to updates and security fixes. Below a ... Read more
2023-04-16 20:42:25
iPhone 15 and Every Other Apple Product to Expect in 2023
A new iPhone with USB-C charging is one of the many products we could see from Apple this year. You never really know what to expect from Apple when it comes to its product launches. However, the company tends to release certain products on a regular schedule, providing possible clues about what's to come. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see throughout 2023, such ... Read more
2023-04-16 20:40:23
The Easiest Way to Stop Losing Important iPhone Notes
Tagging your notes on iPhone can help you stay organized. Here's how to do it. Your iPhone is packed with helpful features -- like voice isolation for calls and the option to view all your Wi-Fi passwords -- and, Apple's Notes is no exception. The app is one of the most powerful note-taking tools in the mobile world. It's clutch for shopping lists, on-the-fly reminders and jotting down any other ... Read more
2023-04-16 20:39:24