Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs accused Apple of ignorance after news reports this week the tech giant labeled Crimea as part of Russia in local versions of its Maps app. Apple’s move came after negotiations between the tech giant and the Russian government over the way Crimea is represented, the BBC reported Wednesday. Russia annexed …
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Apple chief designer Jony Ive appears to have left the company, with the removal of his profile from its leadership page. His plan to depart was revealed back in June. Ives’ focus will shift to his own design firm, LoveFrom, along with long-term collaborator Marc Newson (who joined Apple’s design team in 2014 — the pair designed an all-diamond ring together …
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This story is part of CNET’s coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service’s high-profile new games. Apple Arcade on Wednesday added another game to its $4.99 monthly subscription gaming service. Players can now check out Steven Universe: Unleash the Light as part of Apple Arcade’s growing catalog of games. The games are available on iPad, iPhone …
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This story is part of 2019 Holiday Survival Guide, featuring tips on the best ways to manage the holiday season. Even if 10,000 steps isn’t a magic number, fitness trackers and smartwatches continue to be among the hottest gifts for the holidays. Given that smart watches like Fitbits and the Apple Watch are on sale this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you …
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Smartphone sales dipped overall in the third quarter, but Huawei and Samsung still managed to make gains thanks in part to consumers looking for better value from their devices, according to a new report from market researcher Gartner. A Gartner report released Tuesday shows a 0.4% decline in phone sales in the third quarter compared with the same period in 2018. Samsung, Huawei …
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Huawei’s got a new smartwatch, though this time the wearable is coming from its Honor subsidiary rather than directly from the Chinese tech giant itself. While not the flashiest timepiece, the new watch does look to be a cheaper rival to the Apple Watch. Called the Magic Watch 2, the new smartwatch promises up to a week of battery life …
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Your 2021 PC might have 5G connectivity, thanks to Intel and MediaTek. The two companies are partnering to make cellular-connected computers, they both said Monday. Intel will “define” what a 5G PC should look like, and then MediaTek will develop the cellular chip for those devices. Intel also will help make sure the 5G chip works properly and will help …
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Huawei has a new answer to Apple’s iPad Pro. Called the MatePad Pro, Huawei’s latest device seems to be going right after Apple’s professional tablet, though whether this device makes it out of China is currently unknown. Featuring a 10.8-inch AMOLED 2K display with a cutout for the front-facing 8-megapixel camera, the new tablet is loaded with specs. Under the …
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I can’t believe it’s been nearly two years since I first encountered the Amazfit Bip, a smartwatch that’s part Pebble, part Apple Watch. It looks like a cross between both, but with a price that’s all budget: Normally $80, the Amazfit Bip is currently $67.99 at Amazon. That’s not the cheapest I’ve ever seen it, but it’s still a deal …
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Twitter recently announced that users can disable SMS-based two-factor authentication, a requirement the company has held onto despite the increased security risk of receiving 2FA codes via SMS. Two-factor authentication, widely considered a best practice when it comes to keeping your online accounts secure, adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by requiring a six-digit number after you’ve entered the correct …
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