Are you unboxing your new iPhone 13 today? You may have noticed there’s no charger in the box. It’s not a mistake. Apple has been doing this for a while now — it says most people who own an iPhone already have plenty of Lightning cables laying around and it saves a ton of money …
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If you preordered the new iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro, or a new iPad or iPad Mini, it might be coming your way today. Apple announced four new iPhone models this month — iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max — as well as an iPad Mini and iPad 9th gen. But before you start using …
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Update, Sept. 24, 2021: Apple announced the iPhone 13 series earlier this month. The new phones follow in the footsteps of the iPhone 12 series with four models: the iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. Last year’s iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have been discontinued, but the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini hang around at …
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One well-known thing about iPads: They’re used for Zooms and video chats all the time, but their front-facing cameras aren’t ideally placed. Apple’s newest iPad Mini and entry-level iPad are able to help with the awkwardness, somewhat: Center Stage is a digital zooming tool built into the latest iPad’s wider-angle cameras to automatically keep your face (and your family’s) in …
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You can’t yet buy the Apple Watch Series 7, but Samsung’s recent Galaxy Watch 4 is already here — and already on sale. To be clear, this watch is really only for owners of Samsung Galaxy phones. But if that’s you, this is currently among the best Android-compatible smartwatches on the market, thanks to a wealth of cool watch faces …
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The European Commission on Thursday revealed a proposal that would require phones and other electronic devices to include a common USB-C charging port, to reduce waste by letting people reuse their old chargers on new devices. This move would mainly impact Apple, which uses its own Lightning connector on its iPhones instead of USB-C. In addition to phones, the rules …
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Cher Scarlett is a senior-level software engineer who initially learned programming by reading the code in websites she liked. Scarlett was hired to work for Apple about a year and a half ago, but she’s been doing a lot more than coding the past few months. She’s attempted to organize an internal employee compensation survey, publicized worker complaints and helped …
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Millions of us have new iPhone 13s preordered and waiting to be shipped out across the land. If you’re expecting a new device or need something to protect your current model, Casely’s fall sale is the time to grab a stylish case for as little as $22.50. The sale is good for 25% off nearly all of Casely’s sturdy homes for …
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Microsoft’s original Surface Duo showed the potential for dual-screened phones, but ultimately didn’t deliver on expectations. The company is hoping to address those limitations with the new $1,499 Surface Duo 2, announced on Wednesday, which comes with a much-needed boost in processing power and camera quality. The biggest question, however, is whether Microsoft can truly make the case for a …
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This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Google is rolling out a few new accessibility features for Android users, including the ability to control your phone and communicate using facial gestures, the company said Thursday. It also rolled out an update …
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