As furor continues to surround its App Store, Apple on Monday followed through with some of its previously announced changes to improve its digital storefront for developers. As part of the move, which the company again detailed on its developer site on Monday, bug fixes will no longer be delayed due to App Store “guideline …
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iPhone XR vs. XS: The choice ultimately comes down to the camera
If you’re deciding between the iPhone XS and its cheaper, more colorful sibling, your choice ultimately comes down to the camera. The iPhone XS (which has been discontinued, but which you can still find refurbished from outlets like Back Market) and iPhone XR (which starts at $599) share a lot of the same specs, but the XS has two lenses on …
Read More »Galaxy Buds Live stay in my ears better than AirPods, but noise canceling needs some work
8.2 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live $110 at Samsung $150 at Target Get Price Alerts $104 at Amazon You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Like Unique, eye-catching design Comfortable ergonomic fit Compact charging case with wireless charging Open sound with good bass and detail Good noise reduction when making calls IPX2 water-resistant Don’t Like Noise canceling is comparatively …
Read More »Review: Pixel 4A officially has the best camera for the money
Update, Aug. 17, 2021: Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A with 5G, which we have reviewed. Original story follows. Google revealed the Pixel 4A earlier this month, a new budget phone that will sit alongside the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5. Though the latter two will be available at a later date, you can already preorder the Pixel 4A for $349, £349 …
Read More »Remember when we wore cell phones on belts? This Motorola phone started the trend
This story is part of CNET at 25, celebrating a quarter century of industry tech and our role in telling you its story. In 2020, it’s almost hard to remember a time before cellphones were at the center of daily life. But I recently purchased a retro relic that made me appreciate the mobile revolution in a brand-new way: the Motorola …
Read More »Apple officially kicks Fortnite off the iPhone, iPad, banning Epic’s developer account
Apple’s battle with Fortnite’s developer just got a little more epic. Apple ratcheted up pressure on Epic Games Friday, banning the company’s developer account, effectively cutting it off from updating its Fortnite game on iPhones and iPads. Apple and Epic are locked in a battle over money and power, and who gets to have them. Apple charges commissions of up …
Read More »China on TikTok sale: Not so fast
Chinese officials apparently have something to say about a TikTok sale to a US company, with two bits of news coming out of China that reportedly could make potential buyers such as Microsoft and Oracle wary. China updated the country’s export-control rules on Friday, to cover what it considers sensitive technologies, including, possibly, the popular video app’s personalized recommendation engine, …
Read More »iPhone SE vs. Android budget phones: Pixel 3A, Galaxy S10E, Galaxy A51
Apple‘s latest iPhone SE for 2020 is a budget phone that serves as a sequel to its sleeper hit from 2016, the first iPhone SE. For the most part, the new iPhone SE follows Apple’s original recipe. But it also added new upgrades like wireless charging and the A13 Bionic processor. At $399, the device is the most affordable iPhone in Apple’s lineup …
Read More »Targeted ads stalking you on your iPhone? Here’s how to limit them
Earlier this week, Facebook warned users and its business partners that changes in Apple‘s next version of iOS will impact on its Audience Network advertising platform. When iOS 14 is released this fall, iPhone ($500 at Best Buy) users will have to opt in to targeted advertising. It’s not a stretch to assume that users aren’t going to eagerly opt in and …
Read More »iPhone SE vs. Pixel 4A: Apple and Google’s 2020 budget phones, compared
This has been an abundant year for wallet-friendly phones with impressive performance and specs. Apple and Google, for example, launched smaller versions of their marquee handsets and the iPhone SE and the Pixel 4A are affordable alternatives to the iPhone 11 and Pixel 4, respectively. Both phones are $400 or under. The iPhone starts at $399 (£419, AU$749) while the Pixel 4A …
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