Google did something during the Pixel 8 event last week that not even Apple dared to do during its iPhone events. Google promised 7 years of software updates, security updates, and Feature Drops for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. iPhones routinely get 5 years of iOS updates, though Apple never commits to a…
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There was a wave of outrage in the weeks preceding the release of the iPhone 15, as some iPhone 14 Pro users discovered the health of their batteries degrading significantly faster than with previous iPhones. It all happened in mid-August, prompting me to investigate the health of my own iPhone 14 Pro’s battery. Tech. Entertainment.…
I made one small change to my iPhone 14 Pro, and it seriously boosted my battery life Read More »
Lloyds Banking Group has launched a digital identity service in partnership with a tech startup it invested in this year. The app, which is available free of charge to all UK residents, can be used to prove who they are through a mobile phone. The Lloyds Bank Smart ID was developed using technology from tech…
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The cyber security industry has done so well at detecting suspicious activity that may be a precursor to a ransomware attack, that when cyber criminals succeed in breaking into a victim’s network, they are deploying and executing their lockers quicker than ever before, according to data contained in Secureworks’ annual State of the Threat report.…
Ransomware dwell times now measured in hours, says Secureworks Read More »
I hate giving my iPhone to strangers asking to scan a digital ticket with the screen unlocked. Yes, it’s incredibly easy to pull up a barcode or QR code on the screen so you can prove you have a valid ticket, loyalty program membership, or discount. And it’s very easy to add most of these…
Introduced in 2015, the 12-inch MacBook – called simply “MacBook” – was the company’s attempt to introduce a new design language to its Mac line. At the time, the MacBook Air had huge bezels, but the 12-inch MacBook had everything a user might want in terms of aesthetics: It was thin, light, beautiful, and had…
Is Apple making a 12-inch MacBook? Leakers can’t agree Read More »
The Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and Ultra will start shipping this week to buyers who preorder the handset. The phones rock impressive hardware that should deliver great performance. We’re looking at a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip across the board, plus faster storage and faster RAM. But the Galaxy S23 isn’t the fastest…
Galaxy S23 Ultra barely beat Apple’s cheap iPhone SE in a gaming test Read More »
To diversify Apple’s supply chain, Apple’s big contractor Foxconn has secured a new site in Vietnam. According to the South China Morning Post, the manufacturer has signed a lease with Saigon-Bac Giang Industrial Park Corp to occupy a plot of 45 hectares to meet “operational needs and expand production capacity.” Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox.…
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If you want to send a message to someone, you have a few options. For example, you can write, dictate, or send a voice message. Apple wants to go a step beyond as it’s just been granted a patent to make a text message read by the sender’s voice. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign…
Future iPhones might read iMessages aloud in the sender’s voice Read More »
