Family Link, Google’s software for getting kids their own Android phones with some parental oversight, is now available to anyone in the US. The company unveiled Family Link in March as an invitation-only service that opens up Gmail accounts and other services needing a Google account to children 12 and under. Now anyone in the …
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Do you find the iPhone 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 too pricey and newfangled? Nokia sure has some good news for you. The company on Thursday announced a version of its famous 3310 phone that you can actually make calls from. Nokia rerelased the phone earlier in the year, but it didn’t work in the US, UK or …
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Apple on Wednesday released a technical white paper that offers a breakdown of the security behind Face ID, its new facial recognition tech. For now the iPhone X will be Apple’s only device using Face ID, but the authentication tool has already raised concerns on multiple fronts. Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier this …
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Apple is developing a software fix to eliminate a disruptive sound that some iPhone 8 users are experiencing through their earpieces during phone calls, an issue first reported by The Verge. “Dozens” of iPhone 8 users have reported in online forums hearing a “crackling” or “static” sound that disrupts the audio when they make calls, the site reported Tuesday. The …
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CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter! Go ahead, get it wet; the iPhone 7 is water-resistant. James Martin/CNET Cheeps! You still have time to …
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Microsoft pulled support for Windows phones earlier this summer, but you know the one-time iPhone and Android competitor is truly dead when Microsoft’s founder admits on TV that he’s now using Android. “The phone that I have, recently, I actually did switch to an Android phone with a lot of Microsoft software,” Bill Gates told Fox News Sunday host Chris …
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The iPhone X is quickly becoming synonymous with Face ID, which can unlock the phone by scanning your eyes, nose and mouth. That might also be the reason you’ll have to wait longer to get Apple’s most premium phone. Enlarge Image The 3D depth sensor is just one of the many pieces of tech that make Apple’s facial recognition possible. Screenshot …
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Fast charging is a godsend when the clock is ticking and you have somewhere to be. That’s why we were excited to learn that Apple’s new iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will support quick charging, even though you have to buy a Lightning-to-USB-C cable in order to take advantage of faster top-ups. You can rig it to charge the new …
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Now playing: Watch this: How to download and install MacOS High Sierra 1:48 Apple‘s next Mac operating system, MacOS High Sierra, is here. As with past OS X and MacOS releases, MacOS High Sierra is a free update and available via the Mac App Store. Learn if your Mac is compatible with MacOS High Sierra and, if so, how to …
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Like many people, I noticed a decrease in battery life after I installed iOS 11 on my iPhone (a 6S Plus, if you’re curious). What’s the deal, Apple? This is actually pretty common; it seems like each new version of iOS brings complaints about faster battery drain. Some say it’s because you’re using the phone more, exploring all the new …
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