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iPhone 12 release date may have been revealed in new leak

Apple last month confirmed that its new iPhone will be delayed “a few weeks,” leading some to speculate the company’s expected iPhone 12 lineup won’t be revealed until October. Apple has typically shown off its new phones in September. Now, a new leak may offer up a more specific timeline.  Apple may unveil the iPhone 12 during …

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iPhone 8 vs. iPhone 8 Plus: The main differences between Apple’s 2017 flagships

If you’re looking for a new iPhone at the lowest price possible, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus from 2017 are viable options. (They’re still so viable, in fact, that the US Census Bureau used the iPhone 8 to conduct the 2020 Census.) Though Apple discontinued selling them, you can still nab the devices from third-party retailers like Walmart and Best …

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iOS update will fix iPhone 11 green tint issue

iPhone 11 users on Reddit and MacRumors forums have reported an issue since early June: A slight green tint to the screen soon after the phone is unlocked. Apple’s new iOS update 13.6.1 will fix this problem, which was reportedly due to a “thermal management issue.” According to MacRumors, the issue showed up after iOS 13.4 and remained unaddressed until …

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TikTok, WeChat bans could make Apple iPhone shipments drop up to 30%, analyst says

With all the drama over President Donald Trump’s threats to ban the international Chinese social networking sensation TikTok, tech watchers in the US haven’t spent as much time considering what banning TenCent’s WeChat might lead to as well. A well-connected Apple analyst crunched the numbers and estimates iPhone sales could drop as much as 30% worldwide if a ban goes …

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‘China’s days as world’s factory are done’: iPhone assembler says Trump trade war hurts

Apple has several key marketing phrases that pretty much all techies know by heart, such as “Think different” and “There’s an app for that.” But its most ubiquitous one may soon start to change: “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” Young Liu, chairman of worldwide device assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry, which is also known as Foxconn, said …

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Wearable tech market will grow 137% by 2024, analyst says

The wearable tech market is projected to grow from nearly $27 billion in 2019 to $64 billion by 2024, according to a Thursday report by GlobalData. That estimated growth can largely be attributed to increased health features and awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when it comes to aspects like tracking disease contact, predicting symptoms and monitoring patients, GlobalData says.  …

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US phone shipments rebound following COVID

As Chinese factory operations resumed at the end of March and stores reopened around the world in May and June amid the coronavirus pandemic, the smartphone market saw an 11% quarter-on-quarter increase in US shipments in the second quarter, according to a Tuesday report by Canalys. During the quarter, vendors shipped 31.9 million smartphones in the United States, the report …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: Never, ever pay full price for these tech items

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, a podcast devoted to helping you save money. For example, did you know that certain products go on sale all the time? Sometimes every month or two, sometimes every few weeks! That means you’d be crazy to pay full price. Listen in to learn which items get discounted on the regular. …

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Microsoft Surface Duo is coming Sept. 10 for $1,399

Microsoft will begin accepting preorders for the Surface Duo handheld device on Wednesday, the company said in an early morning blog post. The software giant said the device, which it revealed last year, will launch Sept. 10 and start at $1,399 for its 128GB version. Initial preorders are available through Microsoft, with additional retailers expected to be added soon. See at Microsoft …

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Class up your AirPods Pro with a leather case for just $8

Nearly everybody likes Apple’s AirPods Pro earbuds, but not everyone loves that glossy white case they come in. If you’ve longed for something a little classier (and easier to carry), look no further: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Tanga has protective leather AirPods Pro case covers for $7.99. See it at Tanga Available in black, red, light …

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