Apple has already begun developing a foldable iPhone, Bloomberg reported Friday. So far, the tech giant has only worked on a prototype display with no set plans for a launch date, the report said, citing unnamed sources. The prototype foldable screen has an invisible hinge, Bloomberg said. An Apple patent for a foldable iPhone first …
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Apple nixes feature that let apps bypass VPN
Following rising concerns from security researchers, Apple reportedly removed a controversial MacOS feature in Big Sur 11.2 beta 2 on Thursday. Discovered during Big Sur 11.2’s first beta release, the feature allowed 53 of Apple’s own apps to bypass security firewalls and virtual private networks, according to CNET’s sister ZDNet. Researchers argued that the feature, called the Content Filter Exclusion …
Read More »Apple planning major overhaul of iMac line of desktop computers, report says
Apple is getting ready to revamp its iMac line of desktop computers, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg. The iconic all-in-one computers will reportedly get slimmer black boarders around their 21.5-inch and 27-inch screens, a reduction of the aluminum “chin” that extends below the screen area, and an overall boxier design, similar to Apple’s Pro Display XDR monitor that was …
Read More »Apple adds VolunteerMatch guides to Apple Maps ahead of MLK Day of Service
Apple has teamed up with VolunteerMatch to help people find a new way to give back to their communities this Monday, which is a federal holiday to celebrate civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. The new feature is built into Apple’s Maps program on its iPhones and iPads. Normally, when the map shows a city such as San Francisco, …
Read More »Apple’s Tim Cook says Parler must tighten up moderation to get back on App Store
Parler could return to the App Store if it improves its moderation, Apple boss Tim Cook told Fox News Sunday in an interview segment released Friday. The controversial social networking app was banned by Apple, Amazon and Google due concerns the service could be used to promote more violence after last week’s attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President …
Read More »Trump designates Xiaomi as ‘Communist Chinese military’ company
In the final days of his presidency, Donald Trump has moved against another Chinese tech giant. On Wednesday, the Trump administration officially added Xiaomi, along with eight other companies, to its list of “Communist Chinese military companies.” Firms designated as Communist Chinese military companies by the Department of Defense are blacklisted from receiving investments from US citizens or organizations. If …
Read More »Galaxy S21 and everything Samsung announced today: Galaxy Buds Pro, SmartTag
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Update, Jan. 21: Here are CNET’s reviews of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. We’re at the tail end of CES 2021 and Samsung decided to launch its new flagship Galaxy S21 line, comprised of the S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra, with an …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S21: The final rumors before today’s Unpacked event
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Update, Jan. 21: Here are CNET’s reviews of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Today is Samsung day and the Galaxy S21 will be unveiled soon. The Unpacked event is happening at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET), following months of rumors …
Read More »Facebook has VR plans for your virtual office, with smart glasses coming soon
After a 2020 that went entirely virtual for many people, once-fantastic concepts like VR headsets and remote chat screens (including Facebook Portal) no longer seem so strange. In many ways, Facebook’s product lineup ended up being prophetic for the times we now live in. Last fall, Facebook launched its impressive Quest 2 VR headset. So, in 2021, what comes next? …
Read More »Galaxy S21’s camera features are good, but are they enough?
This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S21 line is here, with the S21 Ultra packing all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a top-end phone. And while it has multiple cameras, and a variety of photography features, most of the headline features, including …
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