Apple on Tuesday revealed its iPhone 13’s processor, the A15 Bionic, a chip with 15 billion transistors and new graphics and AI abilities. Transistors are the core circuitry elements that process and store data on chips, and the count this year is significantly higher than the 11.8 billion on the A14 chip that powers iPhone …
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14 September
Apple Store down ahead of iPhone 13 event
The Apple Store went offline Tuesday, ahead of the Apple’s “California Streaming” event. The virtual event begins at 10 a.m. PT Tuesday (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. GMT, 3 a.m. Wednesday AEST) and is likely to reveal the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7. “Be right back,” a message states. “We’re making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon.” …
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14 September
Apple Watch 7’s fall release may be affected by component shortages
Apple’s new Watch Series 7 will be released sometime this fall and may have fallen victim to the COVID-related manufacturing delays the company had signaled earlier in the year. Now playing: Watch this: Apple Watch Series 7: Here is what’s new 5:40 Apple announced its $399 Watch Series 7 during a livestreaming event Tuesday. The device will feature a 20% …
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14 September
iPhone gets 3x optical zoom for the first time
At the iPhone 13 event Tuesday, Apple announced the iPhone 13 Pro would have 3x optical zoom, an improvement over the iPhone 12 Pro. The 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have 2x and 2.5x optical zoom, equivalent to 52mm and 65mm lenses. The 13 Pro’s 3x zoom is equivalent to a 77mm lens. The iPhone 13 Pro, announced on Tuesday, …
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14 September
iPad Mini 6: Every release date, price and feature rumor about Apple’s new tablet
Apple’s next event is set for today at 10 a.m. PT. Although we expect to see the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch 7, will the iPad Mini 6 also make an appearance? The iPad Mini last got an update in 2019, and Apple could make the smaller tablet its target for a big upgrade this fall with new features and …
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14 September
iPhone 13 Mini: Apple’s latest pocket rocket promises to be small but mighty
Big, bold phone screens are a must-have on many people’s dream-phone wish list, but they aren’t for everyone. In recognition of this, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 Mini alongside its larger flagship phones, updated iPads and Apple Watch on Tuesday during its annual September launch event. With a 5.4-inch display and Apple’s A15 Bionic chip, this phone may be the …
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14 September
ExpressVPN exec among three facing $1.6 million fine for helping UAE spy
The chief information officer of a leading virtual private network is among three former US intelligence and military personnel who altogether have been fined more than $1.6 million by the US Department of Justice to resolve hacking-related charges. ExpressVPN CIO Daniel Gericke, as first reported Tuesday by Reuters, is among the three former US intelligence operatives and military members involved …
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14 September
Apple unveils redesigned iPad Mini with 8.3
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the newest generation of its iPad Mini, the company’s most significant update in years to its smallest-sized tablet. The new device has a redesigned body, with an 8.3-inch display, rounded edges and volume buttons moved from the side of the device to the top. The power button has a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and on the …
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14 September
Apple touts iPhone 13’s privacy features, but doesn’t address spyware worries
Apple says the iPhone 13 features privacy that’s “built in from the beginning.” It pointed to on-device processing of voice commands and features to block third-party tracking as evidence of that commitment. The features will come as part of iOS 15, which rolls out on Monday. That means most iPhone users will benefit from the upgrade, not just those shopping for …
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14 September
Get Harman Kardon’s impressive Onyx Studio 6 speaker for 50% off
When Harman Kardon brings out a new speaker, it often discounts the previous model in the line — and that’s exactly the case with its Onyx Studio 6 portable Bluetooth speaker. The Onyx Studio 7 is now available and that means a price drop on the Studio 6, which lists for $480 but has been selling for $300 at harmankardon.com, $279 at …
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