Alexandra Garrett

Apple Cuts iPhone SE Production, Report Says

Apple is reportedly cutting production of its 2022 iPhone SE. According to a Monday report from Nikkei Asia, the tech giant is telling suppliers to scale back production by 2 million to 3 million units, or about 20%, for the upcoming quarter. The decision is said to be the result of lesser than expected demand …

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New MacBook Air and 13

Apple is rumored to launch new versions of its MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro later this year, according to a Sunday newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. However, updated models of the higher-end, 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros are said to not arrive until 2023.  The MacBook Air was originally rumored to debut at the end of 2021 or in …

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Apple Watch Series 3 Rumored to Be Discontinued This Year

After being on the market for nearly five years, the Apple Watch Series 3 is rumored to be discontinued later this year. According to a Monday tweet from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Series 3 will meet its end of life in the fall because it may not meet the requirements of the upcoming WatchOS.  Apple typically unveils a new …

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Pauses Work in Shenzhen, China, Due to COVID Lockdown

Foxconn, one of Apple’s top suppliers of iPhones and other devices, has temporarily halted operations in Shenzhen, China, due to a citywide lockdown imposed by the government after a COVID-19 outbreak. Also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, Foxconn has suspended operations at two campuses and has worked to relocate production to other sites in an effort to reduce the …

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iPhone SE Through the Years: How Apple’s 2016 and 2020 Models Compared

Today is the day for Apple’s “Peek Performance” event (here’s how you can watch the event live), and fans of the iPhone SE are probably in luck. After two years of waiting, the third-gen iPhone SE is rumored to debut at today’s event, possibly alongside iOS 15.4, as well as some iPad and Mac upgrades. The new iPhone SE will …

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Google’s Latest Update for Pixel Phones Adds Live Captions, More Stickers

Google is adding new features to its Pixel phones this month. In its latest software update, Google says it will bring live captions for calls, messaging stickers that can be changed to feature your own words, and Live Translate in Spanish, among other features.  With live captions for calls, Google says you’ll be able to see what the other person …

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Apple TV Plus Launching on Comcast Xfinity Platforms

Comcast and Apple said Monday that Apple TV Plus will be launching on Comcast’s Xfinity platforms in the US. This includes Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV.  The Apple TV Plus rollout will begin today, and will be available for all eligible devices in the coming days, according to the two companies.  Alongside the rollout, Apple will also offer …

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Samsung Galaxy Source Code Compromised in Data Breach

A cybersecurity breach has compromised Samsung source code data related to the operation of its Galaxy devices, the company said Monday. However, no personal information of Samsung customers or employees was exposed, according to an initial analysis done by the company.  “We were recently made aware that there was a security breach relating to certain internal company data,” Samsung said …

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Oppo Find X5 vs. X5 Pro vs. X5 Lite: Lineup Compared

From Samsung’s Galaxy S22 line to Google’s Pixel 6 and Motorola’s Edge Plus, there are many exciting Android smartphones available in 2022. And now the Oppo Find X5 series, consisting of the Find X5, X5 Pro and X5 Lite, has joined the party.  The three phones were expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress trade show, which this year …

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Airbnb to Offer Free Housing for 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees

Airbnb will offer short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine for free, the company said in a Monday blog post. The temporary stays will be paid for by Airbnb, donors to the company’s refugee fund and hosts through Airbnb.org.  Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, alongside Airbnb.org Chairman Joe Gebbia and others, sent letters to European leaders, including those in …

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