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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 …

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Apple to bring back MagSafe charging in MacBook Pro upgrade, report says

Apple reportedly plans to launch new MacBook Pro laptops later this year that could bring back a fan favorite feature, while dumping one that’s been less loved. The new laptops, a 14-inch model and 16-inch model, will bring back MagSafe charging, according to a report Friday from Bloomberg.  MagSafe, which auto-attached and easily popped off, used to be a feature …

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: Mostly impressive but fit isn’t perfect

I’ve been a fan of Samsung’s recent Galaxy true-wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds Plus fit my ears really well and has become one of the better true-wireless values, selling for less than $100 online. And the Galaxy Buds Live, also discounted a bit since its original debut, feature a discreet and innovative “open” design and I like to use them …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 upgrades likely won’t spell an end to Galaxy FE or Note lines. Yet

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 family checks off a lot of boxes. Its baseline Galaxy S21 is $200 less expensive than last year’s model, suddenly making the Galaxy S20 FE, lauded for its combination of high-end specs and affordable price tag, a little less …

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Apple now has a prototype foldable iPhone display, report says

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 appeared almost a year ago, …

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Denon’s Home Sound Bar 550 boasts Dolby Atmos and Alexa smarts

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Denon has announced the smart all-in-one Home Sound Bar 550 ($599) at CES which includes support for Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and 4K HDMI (eARC).   Denon says the soundbar has “the ability to deliver Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D surround sound from a six-driver …

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Samsung is ditching the microSD card slot on the Galaxy S21 line

Looking for a phone with a microSD card slot? You’ll want to stay away from Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 line. Having been present on earlier Galaxy S phones, Samsung is finally dropping the microSD card slot for expandable local storage on its latest devices. (Here are CNET’s Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 Ultra review.) Although the move is not completely surprising — …

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are out now for $200

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. While most of the details of Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Pro noise-canceling earbuds leaked in recent weeks, they’ve now officially been released and are available to buy for $200 alongside Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 smartphones. (Here are CNET’s Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 …

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All the Samsung Galaxy S21 specs, confirmed: 120Hz display, battery, price and more

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung officially revealed its latest Galaxy S21 phone on Thursday, at the 2021 Samsung Unpacked event on the last day of CES. The flagship phone costs less than its predecessors, starting at $800 (£769, AU$1,249), and includes new camera and video features, along …

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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 …

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