Whenever Apple releases a new software update for the iPhone and iPad, you have to decide how soon you should update. Do you wait to see if there are any bugs? Or do you take the plunge right away and hope that it’s smooth sailing? If you choose the latter, there’s a slim chance you’ll …
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The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro are among the highest-rated phones CNET has ever reviewed. With features including 5G, a super-fast and powerful processor and fantastic rear cameras, the iPhone 12 line will likely be a top choice for anyone in need of a phone. But Apple released four iPhone 12 variants, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max and a whole …
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The iPhone 12 Mini has everything the iPhone 12 has in a smaller size. There’s the OLED display, 5G wireless, IP68 rating for dust and water, MagSafe compatibility and other good features. And though it’s (relatively) affordable, starting at $699, right now Verizon is giving it away for free, which last I checked is a better deal. Specifically, you can …
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Asus is betting a small phone will make a big impact. It bills its new midrange ZenFone 8 as the “ultimate compact Android phone.” The ZenFone 8 has a crisp 5.9-inch AMOLED display, respectable battery life, dependable cameras, stereo speakers, and powerful internals that by some measures rivals the $1,200 Galaxy S21 Ultra’s performance. All this is crammed into a …
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Apple AirTags launched in April alongside iOS 14.5, which added a slew of new features on top of support for AirTags, like a setting to turn off ad tracking within apps, the ability to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a face mask, new emoji and new Siri voices. Now with iOS 14.6, one of the most useful features on …
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Fortnite maker Epic Games has been attacking Apple‘s App Store review process during a lawsuit between the two tech giants, currently being heard in a California court room. Epic cited instances of fraud that Apple’s reviewers missed, including a copycat version of its own hit Fortnite online battle game at the heart of the case. Apple says Epic is wrong, …
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The argument between iPhone and Android owners is as old as both platforms, and one I can’t see coming to an end anytime soon. With each announcement and release of major updates, both sides like to point out copied features or updates that the other operating system lacks. In a lot of ways, the debate feels similar to politics, both …
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Apple on Monday said it’s investing $45 million in Corning, which supplies the tech giant with the “ceramic shield” screens used in its iPhone 12 lineup. Corning also creates precision glass for the Apple Watch, iPad and other iPhones. The funding, which comes from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund, will be used to “expand Corning’s manufacturing capacity in the US and drive research …
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IBM Research has developed new chipmaking technology it says will advance processors to the next level of circuitry miniaturization, performance improvement and power efficiency. But to make this real, it’ll have to find manufacturing partners to bring the tech to market. The new manufacturing technology, featuring components called nanosheets, increases chip performance 45% or reduces power consumption by 75% compared …
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Apple’s AirTags are here or will be soon — preorders start today — and by all accounts they’re a great way to help you find lost stuff: keys, backpacks, purses and so on. The idea isn’t new. Tile trackers have been around for years, offering very similar functionality. But Apple’s take on the product looks promising. Well, mostly. There are three …
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