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Android vs. iPhone: 7 things Apple phone owners wish they could do

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 …

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Apple invests $45 million into supplier of iPhone, iPad ‘ceramic shield’ screens

Apple on Monday said it’s investing $45 million in Corning, which supplies the tech giant with the “ceramic shield” screens used in its iPhone 12 lineup. Corning also creates precision glass for the Apple Watch, iPad and other iPhones. The funding, which comes from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund, will be used to “expand Corning’s manufacturing capacity in the US and drive research …

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Apple may use its own modems in 2023 iPhones, report claims

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 to using its own wireless …

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Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro review: A high

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 …

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Apple AirTags apparently hacked by security researcher

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 …

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AirTags: How to set up, pair Apple’s bite

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 …

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Best Buy 3

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 …

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This snazzy 10,000

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. …

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Apple AirTags: 3 ways they’re better than Tile trackers, 3 ways they’re worse

Apple’s AirTags are here or will be soon — preorders start today — and by all accounts they’re a great way to help you find lost stuff: keys, backpacks, purses and so on. The idea isn’t new. Tile trackers have been around for years, offering very similar functionality. But Apple’s take on the product looks promising. Well, mostly. There are three …

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Get mom a free iPhone 12 from T

Want to spoil mom on Mother’s Day? It’s not too late, even though the holiday is looming. Here’s an idea: Does your mom have an aging phone and want to upgrade to an iPhone 12? This weekend only, T-Mobile is offering a deal that can score you a new iPhone 12 for free — with very few strings attached. See it …

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