Apple released two minor updates to its iOS operating system Tuesday. iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 aim to resolve privacy issues found in the December release of iOS and iPadOS 13.3, after researchers discovered that certain location tracking features couldn’t be disabled in the iPhone 11 and that security features were being bypassed in Screen Time. …
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It’s impossible to recommend Huawei’s Mate 30 Pro, but that’s not because of the phone itself. Thanks to being barred from US tech, Huawei had to launch its latest Android flagship without full Google support. No Google Play Store, no Maps, no Gmail. Not even Uber works. So no, you shouldn’t buy it. But that doesn’t mean it’s not got its …
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I have a son in high school and a father dealing with dementia issues. Needless to say, I’d like to be able to keep tabs on both. Is my son exceeding the speed limit when he drives? Has my dad wandered off somewhere? When I’m traveling with my family in a foreign place, how can we find each other? Yep, …
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Here’s what CNET’s David Katzmaier had to say about the LG C9 OLED TV: “If you want the best TV picture quality and are willing to pay for it, the LG C9 should be the first 2019 TV on your list.” My addendum: If you want the best TV picture quality and don’t want to pay for it, you’ve come …
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Apple launched a replacement program for some of its Smart Battery Cases after discovering that some units didn’t charge or wouldn’t charge the iPhones in them. The affected cases, which are designed for the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, were manufactured between January 2019 and October 2019. The problem cases don’t pose a safety issue, Apple said. Apple or …
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This is your chance to get one of the best fitness trackers in the market and a new ally to help you achieve your 2020 wellness goals. Five lucky winners will take home a Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, a smartwatch that comes with a simple and lightweight design, as well as being compatible with Android and iOS. Check our full …
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Apple could kill the Lightning connector on the flagship iPhone in 2021, according to reports. We take a look at why this is significant and what needs to be fixed before we can be totally wireless on this week’s Apple Core wrap. Will Apple release an iPhone with USB-C? First they came for our headphone jacks. Now, they’re taking our …
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A funny thing about Apple’s newest smart battery case for the iPhone 11 and 11 Plus: I don’t need it. Years ago, I begged for better battery life on iPhones. Battery cases were the bulky lifeline I needed to get through a day without panic. At a big all-day show like CES in Las Vegas, a battery pack was essential. …
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The popular cross-platform messaging app WhatsApp is discontinuing support for older Android, iOS and Windows phones. After Dec. 31, WhatsApp will no longer be usable on Windows phones, according to a support FAQ. Android versions 2.3.7 and older and iOS 8 and older will be supported until Feb. 1, 2020. To continue using WhatsApp, the FAQ suggests updating to an …
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Apple’s AirPods have been a knockout success since they first launched in 2016 (and as of this fall, audiophiles can also choose to upgrade to the noise-canceling AirPods Pro). But now the original AirPods face a lot more competition from other Bluetooth earbuds, like Sony’s WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds. At $198, Sony’s wireless headphones are significantly more expensive than the $139 AirPods, which …
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