Apple and Samsung were fined Wednesday for software updates that Italy’s antitrust watchdog said slowed down users’ phones. The Italian Competition Authority, or AGCM, fined Apple and Samsung 5 million euros (about $5.7 million) each for releasing software updates that “significantly reduced” the performance of phones, the AGCM said in a statement. Both companies urged people to install updates that …
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Responding to a report that President Donald Trump’s personal iPhone was tapped by its spies, China suggested that he switch to Huawei. “If they are very worried about iPhones being tapped, they can use Huawei,” said Hua Chunying, deputy director of the Chinese foreign ministry information department, according to a Thursday morning tweet by The Washington Post’s Luna Lin. Hua …
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Mobvoi hosted its LookUp event on Oct. 24, where it announced two new products: the TicWatch C2 smartwatch and TicPods Free wireless earbuds. Mobvoi is a Chinese company focused on AI, but it’s also known for its various wearables and tech products like the TicWatch Pro and TicHome Mini. The newly announced TicWatch C2 is an upgrade from the previous TicWatch …
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The usual crowds that line up for Apple’s newest smartphones didn’t bother to show for the iPhone XR. Apple Stores around the world opened their doors on Friday for the first day selling the iPhone XR, and while Apple has offered something a little different than on previous launches — more colors and arguably the best bang for your buck from the …
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Apple has an event planned for Oct. 30, but we may have just got a sneak peek at what’s in the works. On Wednesday, a regulatory filing by Apple was spotted on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) website by French site Consomac. The EEC requires certain electronic products to be registered in order to be sold in countries like Belarus, …
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Concerned parents with children who are taking part in unsupervised trick-or-treating or other guardian-free Halloween activities can find some anxiety relief without tagging along. Don’t go all crazy-stalker-parent on them, but you can easily use location sharing between mobile phones with various apps. Find My Friends If you’re an iPhone family, there is actually more than one way to share …
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AT&T’s transformation into a media company isn’t going to be easy. The telecom provider, which has placed big bets in media with its acquisition of DirecTV and Time Warner, posted a mixed bag in its third-quarter results, with a strong showing from its rebranded WarnerMedia segment but also a loss of traditional television customers. WarnerMedia saw revenue rise 6.5 percent …
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Now playing: Watch this: 5G video that changes according to your reactions. Scary… 4:17 On this podcast, we talk about: How movies and shows could be more interactive with 5G Apple CEO Tim Cook’s views on data privacy CNET’s exclusive interview with the FCC on rural broadband The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of …
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Our full review of the iPhone XR is here. How does it compare to the iPhone XS and Pixel 3? We answer that and much more in our exhaustive review. Apple’s last new iPhone of 2018, the iPhone XR, is now available for preorder. Although it’s not quite as expensive as the iPhone XS ($999 and up), the $749 starting price puts it …
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Amazon Go has reportedly found its New York home across the street from the World Trade Center. The cashierless store, which the e-commerce giant last month confirmed would be coming to the Big Apple, will be in Brookfield Place, according to Recode. We don’t know when it’ll open, but Amazon has reportedly already started hiring staff. The Lower Manhattan shopping …
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