Apple could be looking to someday build a MacBook that wirelessly charges other devices such as an iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch, according to newly granted patents for two-way charging, Patently Apple reported Tuesday. Attached images illustrate the placement of several inductive charging coils placed under the frame of the laptop that allow users to …
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Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup may be getting all of the attention and praise since its release, but that’s only because it’s shiny and new. Even if you’re not upgrading to Apple’s latest and greatest, and instead are using the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max, you’re bound to be impressed with the cameras’ tricks. All three phones have stellar …
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Qualcomm is changing up its leadership. CEO Steve Mollenkopf will retire this summer, the wireless chipmaker said Tuesday, and President Cristiano Amon will take over the reins on June 30. The 52-year-old Mollenkopf, who has been at Qualcomm for 26 years and has served as CEO since 2014, will “continue his employment with the company as a strategic adviser for …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …
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The holidays may be over, but if you’re looking to start the year by gifting a new phone to a loved one, or nabbing one for yourself, 2020 gave us an abundant supply of fantastic phones with relatively affordable prices. Yes, high-end phones still exist, like the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. But as we become …
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The new year will bring some earlier-than-normal goodies from Samsung. The South Korean electronics giant has sent out invites for its first Unpacked of 2021, which will take place at 7 a.m. PT on Jan. 14 — about a month earlier than last year and on the final day of CES. It touted “Welcome to the Everyday Epic” as the …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. In this time of social distancing, giving a thoughtful gift has more power than ever. It’s a way to say “I’m thinking of you, even though we can’t be together.” If you’re looking to truly wow someone in your life with a great present and …
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If you’re on a quest to find the best gaming phone out there, you have a wide array of specialist options to consider, including the Asus ROG, Razer Phone 2, Nubia Red Magic Mars, Redmi Note 7 Pro and Xiaomi’s Black Shark. The best gaming phones are designed especially for playing games, with features including Super AMOLED screens, large screens, superfast processors, advanced cooling systems, stereo …
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Wyze wins the productivity award for 2020, having introduced no fewer than half a dozen new products this year — including the excellent Wyze Cam v3, the so-so Wyze Band and the to-be-determined Wyze Robot Vacuum. Also new: over-the-ear Wyze Headphones, offering active noise canceling and other desirable features for just $50. At that price, how could it possibly compare …
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Apple’s popular MacBook Air set the bar for years for what you could expect from a $1,000 laptop and gave you a great entry point into MacOS without having to shell out for an iMac or MacBook Pro. However, PC makers have caught up to the Apple laptop and, in some cases, surpassed what’s possible for an ultraportable laptop. Despite having …
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