If you recently ordered any of Apple’s new iPads, don’t be surprised if the wait time before it arrives at your doorstep gets longer. That’s because Apple has sharply reduced production of iPads, according to Nikkei Asia report published Tuesday, instead choosing to reallocate chips and other components to supply iPhone 13 production. Citing multiple …

You probably already know you can easily turn your photos into wallpaper on the iPhone 13, but there are plenty of stock wallpapers from Apple already on your iPhone 13 that you can install right now.  The iPhone 13 comes with a slew of vivid wallpapers available for use with both light mode and dark mode, highlighting Apple’s colorful design …

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to rebrand Facebook to Meta dominated headlines Thursday, and Zuckerberg spoke at length about his vision for the metaverse, a virtual world where people might someday work and socialize. Less noticed were skeptical remarks by John Carmack, consulting CTO at Facebook’s Oculus unit, which focuses on virtual reality. The occasion was the Facebook Connect conference on VR and …

Apple has taken the wraps off the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, its new luxe smartphones meant to succeed the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The announcement was made at Apple’s product launch event in September, where the company also unveiled the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. The latest Pro models offer some new design features, including a smaller notch, …

Samsung teased its Unpacked 2 event by telling us to prepare to “unfold something unmistakably you.” And in doing so, it gave us a good idea of what to expect at the virtual event Wednesday. In essence: The South Korean company wants you to add a personal touch to your devices. One phone that’s now available for custom designs is …

On the heels of releasing its Thom Browne-styled wearables, Samsung unveiled new Maison Kitsuné editions of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds 2 on Wednesday, each featuring the music-meets-fashion label’s signature fox logo. The announcement came at a virtual Unpacked 2, where the company also revealed that it’s letting shoppers buy and customize their Galaxy Z Flip 3 phones …

Chinese phone maker Oppo has launched the global version of ColorOS 12, its new operating system that runs on Android 12. Oppo is among the first smartphone companies to release a customized take on the operating system, and ColorOS 12 is expected to reach flagship devices like the Find X3 Pro as early as Monday, with the rollout to Oppo’s budget …

Vivo on Thursday launched three phones as part of its X70 series, made up of the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro Plus. Vivo, one of China’s biggest phone brands, is billing the range as a “professional photography flagship, extending its partnership with German lensmaker Zeiss.   Of the trio, the X70 Pro Plus is the most souped-up phone. It …

Hiding private pictures on your Android phone got easier when Google introduced its Locked Folder feature back in May. Soon a much larger chunk of Android users will get the same privilege. Google announced Thursday that its popular Locked Folder feature, which lets you hide sensitive pictures in a passcode- protected space on your phone, will roll out “soon” to …

Nokia has a new 5G smartphone making its way stateside soon.  Announced on Wednesday, the $300 Nokia G50 is the brand’s latest affordable 5G phone that Nokia is billing as future-proof. Apart from 5G, the midrange line comes with a 6.82-inch HD Plus display, three rear cameras and a large battery compatible with fast charging. The launch of the G50 …