Periscopes? RYYB sensors? There’s enough new camera tech packed into the Huawei P30 Pro that you might be baffled by the new terminology. Mostly all you need to know is that the flagship smartphone’s camera is versatile, outdoing competitors in some key areas like zoom and nighttime shots. But Huawei’s technology could well spread farther …
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Apple ‘sorry’ some MacBook keyboards are still having issues
Apple acknowledged Wednesday that some MacBook owners are having trouble with the company’s latest butterfly keyboard but said most aren’t. “We are aware that a small number of users are having issues with their third generation butterfly keyboard and for that we are sorry,” an Apple spokesperson said in an email. “The vast majority of Mac notebook customers are having …
Read More »With P30 Pro, Huawei shows US controversy and trade war aren’t stumbling blocks
Whether you know the telecom giant because of its popular Android phones or because it’s made an enemy of the US government, you’ve probably heard the name Huawei. This fact alone marks a big shift from just a couple years back, when people struggled to even pronounce the name of the Chinese company — now the number two phone maker …
Read More »Huawei unveils smart glasses, watches and headphones
During Huawei’s P30 launch event in Paris on Tuesday the company went all out on accessories. As well as two new phones, the company unveiled its own take on Apple’s AirPods, two new editions of its GT smartwatch and some smart spectacles. Built with the help of Korean eyewear company Gentle Monster, Huawei’s smart glasses mark a foray into a …
Read More »Firefox Lockbox comes to Android to ease password pain
If you’re a Firefox true believer or even just a Firefox user, your password struggles just got a little easier with the release of Firefox Lockbox for Android devices. The password manager, based on login information already in the Firefox browser, makes it easier to sign into apps as well. It integrates with login autocomplete systems in both Apple’s iOS …
Read More »Apple Card likely to roll out internationally, Goldman Sachs exec says
Apple’s credit card could come to international customers following its US launch, according to Goldman Sachs International’s CEO. The Apple Card, which is both virtual and physical, was revealed at the tech giant’s event Monday. Apple noted that it’s teaming up with investment bank Goldman Sachs and Mastercard to release the card. Now playing: Watch this: The Apple Card is …
Read More »After Apple Card news, Apple yanks credit card support for Apple Pay Cash
While Apple was showing off its new credit card, the Apple Card, at a splashy event on Monday, it was also quietly making changes to its Apple Pay Cash feature. Apple Pay Cash is a peer-to-peer payment feature that lets you send and receive money through iMessage. The feature also puts a digital card in your iOS Wallet app to …
Read More »Apple’s iPhones infringe Qualcomm patent and should be banned, ITC judge says
The International Trade Commission on Tuesday handed down two rulings in Apple and Qualcomm’s battle over patents. One found in favor of Qualcomm while the other sided with Apple. In one case, a judge said Apple’s iPhones have infringed a Qualcomm patent and should be banned from sale. But a full commission review in a second, separate case said Apple didn’t …
Read More »Logitech Crayon now works with more iPads, thanks to iOS 12.2
My favorite little non-Apple iPad stylus is the Logitech Crayon. It doesn’t have pressure sensitivity, but it’s fast, responsive and supports tilt…and doesn’t require Bluetooth pairing. The Crayon was only compatible with the 9.7 inch iPad last year, but iOS 12.2 has added support for Crayon to other iPads, too. I just downloaded iOS 12.2 and tried Crayon with the …
Read More »Apple Watch Series 3 deals: $199 for 38mm, $229 for 42mm
With Apple moving on to its newer and redesigned Apple Watch Series 4, the older Apple Watch Series 3 frequently goes on sale. But the noncellular versions are arguably a good deal for iPhone owners, especially when you consider the Watch Series 4 starts at $400. Both Best Buy and Amazon have the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for $199. …
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