Apple, like most major companies selling phones in the US, relies on Qualcomm for the wireless modems it uses in its latest iPhones. According to a new investor note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, however, that may change as soon as 2023.  In the note, which was seen by MacRumors, Kuo says that Apple may switch …

The National Association of Attorneys General is pressuring Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to shutter plans for a version of Instagram for kids under 13. Over 40 state attorneys general signed a six-page letter dated Monday that was addressed to the CEO.   “Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms,” the group said in the letter.  The signees …

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro, unveiled in March, is one of the best budget Android phones, if not the best, so far this year as long as you can live without 5G. Starting at $229 (approximately £160 or AU$290), you get a mobile experience that’s in many ways similar to flagships that cost three times as much. Some of the …

Amazon has stripped dozens of listings for popular accessories makers like Aukey and Mpow from its online store amid published reports potentially tying the companies to a scam that involved paying users for positive reviews of their products. The companies make chargers, battery packs, cables, headphones and other accessories designed to work with smartphones and other portable gadgets. Searching for …

The argument between iPhone and Android owners is as old as both platforms, and one I can’t see coming to an end anytime soon. With each announcement and release of major updates, both sides like to point out copied features or updates that the other operating system lacks. In a lot of ways, the debate feels similar to politics, both …

Apple’s iOS 14.5 update means iPhone and iPad apps now have to ask permission from users before tracking their movements online. According to a new analysis by Flurry Analytics, only 5% of US daily users with iOS 14.5 have opted in so far. Flurry Analytics, owned by Verizon Media, is used in more than 1 million mobile apps across 2 …

Apple AirTags have been available for less than two weeks, but a security researcher has seemingly hacked into the tiny trackers already. Researcher Stack Smashing managed to break into the device’s microcontroller and modify the software, as reported Sunday by 9to5Mac. Built a quick demo: AirTag with modified NFC URL 😎(Cables only used for power) pic.twitter.com/DrMIK49Tu0 — stacksmashing (@ghidraninja) May 8, 2021 The researcher …

Here’s a quick TV recommendation if you’re looking for something new: Resident Alien, starring Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Rogue One), debuted earlier this year on SyFy, a lighthearted but occasionally dark mishmash of Starman, Northern Exposure and maybe a little Independence Day. It’s free to stream on Peacock Premium (albeit with commercials), but right now you can buy Resident Alien Season …

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I love the elegance of the Quatro Wireless Power Bank. It’s a sleek, sexy-looking 10,000-mAh power bank with great industrial design that makes it look like a million bucks. But it’s not just a battery; it also has Qi wireless charging, an integrated Apple Watch charger and USB-C Power Delivery. Usually listing for $100, it’s currently on sale for $80. …

Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app, is now available for Android devices after more than a year on iOS. The company said Sunday the beta would begin rolling out immediately in the US, followed by other English-speaking countries and eventually the rest of the world. “Our plan over the next few weeks is to collect feedback from the community, fix …

Apple’s AirTags trackers are handy devices that help make sure you don’t lose your belongings. The beacon-style devices work similarly to Tile and Samsung’s SmartTag Bluetooth trackers and can help you find lost items like your keys, backpack and more by tracking them with the Find My app. They’re compatible with iPhones, iPods and iPads running iOS 14.5 or iPadOS 14.5 or later.  Apple AirTags …

If there’s one thing that Best Buy does well — and often — it’s having large sales, and this weekend’s Best Buy three-day sale is characteristically epic. There’s an enormous variety of discounted products, including TVs, laptops, mobile gadgets, appliances, smart home gear and games. But today — Sunday, May 9 — is the last day. See it at Best …