Some iPhones could soon come with a “made in India” label. Priyank Kharge, IT minister for the Indian state of Karnataka, said Thursday on Twitter: “Apple’s intentions to make iPhones in Bengaluru will foster cutting-edge technology ecosystem & supply chain development in the state.” Kharge also gave a statement to local press expressing his approval …
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Samsung Galaxy S8 to feature all
Now playing: Watch this: RIP home button? Galaxy S8 may have all-screen design 1:18 Samsung plans to give its Galaxy S8 phones an all-screen front design, according to a Bloomberg report on Thursday that cited “people with direct knowledge of the matter.” Not only would such a design offer more space for viewing, it would also integrate the home button …
Read More »Sprint to offer 1 million students free mobile devices
Sprint, in partnership with the Sprint Foundation, is launching the 1Million Project, a multiyear program that plans to give 1 million disadvantaged high school students in the United States access to a free mobile device and high-speed internet. Inspired by President Barack Obama‘s ConnectED and My Brother’s Keeper projects, the 1Million Project aims to reduce the “homework gap” that affects …
Read More »Craving pizza? Now you can order straight from your Apple TV
First came the “Netflix and chill” button, a DIY switch that’s supposed to let you perform a series of automations with the least amount of physical effort. Dim the lights? Check. Turn on your favorite Netflix show? Double check. Order a pizza? Don’t mind if I do. Now Louisville, Kentucky-based restaurant chain Papa John’s has found an entirely new way …
Read More »Facebook wants you to give its new Like button a thumbs
Facebook announced a redesign of its Like button in a blog post Tuesday. If you’re on Facebook, chances are you’ve used the Like button before — that little blue rectangle featuring the social media company’s “f” logo that you hit to celebrate a friend’s engagement news or show approval for a link someone shared. But now they’ve ditched the old …
Read More »Apple to make its Photos app smarter in iOS 10
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. At the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, highlighted a couple of key updates to the Photos app in iOS 10. A new “Memories” tab will supply fresh doses of nostalgia by sorting through your …
Read More »Forget words, you can now search Google with emojis
Now you can search in Google using emojis. Yes, just enter whatever symbol your heart desires, from a doughnut to pizza to even poop, and SEO magic will deliver real, live search results. Before Wednesday, searching Google using emojis returned the dreaded “no results found.” It’s a fun addition for those times when words just aren’t enough. See below for …
Read More »Fitbit invests in mobile payments tech so you can buy stuff sans wallet
Fitbit announced Wednesday that it has acquired wearable payments technology from Coin, a company based in Silicon Valley that has focused on financial technology and consumer electronics. The deal includes some staff and technology, but excludes Coin’s smart payment products, such as Coin 2.0, a device that stores multiple credit and debit cards. Consumers will likely have to wait to …
Read More »Pornhub wants to help you lose weight
Adult entertainment site Pornhub announced a mobile-based fitness program Wednesday, appropriately dubbed “BangFit.” “Today, due to our hectic work schedules and lack of motivation, many of us do not receive regular amounts of physical activity and lead sedentary lifestyles,” said Pornhub Vice President Corey Price. “Here at Pornhub, we know from experience that there’s one activity people are always motivated …
Read More »Is Apple Music nixing its Connect tab?
Apple Music’s Connect feature will reportedly have a less prominent spot in iOS 10. Connect will lose its dedicated tab and is getting relegated to the “For You” recommendations page in Apple’s next mobile OS upgrade, according to a report by 9to5 Mac. The idea behind Connect, launched in 2015, is to allow musicians to chat directly with fans and …
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