Have you ever wanted to watch a video from your phone with someone, without getting a splitter or wedging your AirPod into their ear? Apple’s Audio Sharing feature has flown under the radar since it was released last year. But with iOS 14, Apple has streamlined the process, making it easier to share the audio …
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iPhone 12 Mini vs. iPhone SE: What you get for an extra $300, besides 5G
Back in October, Apple introduced an entirely new iPhone model called the iPhone 12 Mini. Out of the four iPhone 12 variants, the iPhone Mini is the most compact and most affordable, starting at $699. But it’s not the only iPhone designed for value-driven shoppers who want the latest and greatest from their iPhones. There’s also the iPhone SE 2020, …
Read More »NBC’s Peacock is free, but should you pay $10 to upgrade for no ads?
NBC’s new streaming service Peacock launched in July and is packed with TV shows, movies, live sports, news and original series — much of which you can watch for free with ads, unlike competitors Netflix and Hulu. The free tier cuts you off from Peacock’s most coveted programming, like newer movies and its originals. But whether or not these titles matter …
Read More »Fitbit Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2: How to decide which wrist wearable to buy
Fitbit announced three of its latest wrist wearables during a virtual launch in August, in which the company highlighted its focus on health and wellness monitoring in the coronavirus pandemic. The three fitness-focused devices, the Sense, Versa 3 and Inspire 2, are available at a discount at the time of this writing. The Fitbit Sense is an entirely new smartwatch brand …
Read More »This wildlife adventure game will inspire your inner Greta Thunberg
Not many games let you virtually save animals and the environment while actually making an impact in real life, too, but Alba: A Wildlife Adventure from Ustwo Games makes this goal a reality. Released Friday on Apple Arcade and Steam, Alba centers on a child who travels to a Mediterranean island to spend the summer with her grandparents and her …
Read More »Apple employees might not return to offices before June 2021
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees on Thursday that most teams won’t return to offices before June 2021, Bloomberg reported, as the world waits for coronavirus vaccines to become widely available. Despite this, Cook wants Apple workers back in the office, reasoning that …
Read More »Apple sued by early app store maker, Cydia, over control of the iPhone
Before Apple’s App Store launched for the iPhone in 2008, hackers had already created an alternative one. That app store, called Cydia, became the go-to program downloader for people looking to unlock their phones for international use. Along with another app store called Installer, Cydia’s launch before the original App Store allowed people to write and distribute early apps. As …
Read More »All the holiday shipping deadlines you need to know
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The holiday shipping season is upon us. Whether you’re sending gifts direct from Amazon or another online retailer or shipping boxes of gifts yourself, you’ve got some important deadlines fast approaching. The combination of the holiday crunch and COVID-induced supply-chain challenges means waiting until the …
Read More »The best apps and games of 2020, according to Apple
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. Last week, Apple unveiled its App Store Best of 2020 winners, the top apps and games chosen by editors each year. This year’s selections come with a theme: The apps and games that helped make life …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S21 will reportedly launch on Jan. 14
Samsung will be globally launching its Galaxy S21 phone on Jan. 14, according to a recent report from Android Authority. This information comes from Samsung’s largest mobile store in India. This report comes on the heels of others like it, including leaked official renders of the phone — along with the rest of the S21 series. The S21 will reportedly …
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