This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple on Wednesday unveiled the A16 Bionic at its launch event for the iPhone 14, touting the 16 billion transistor processor as the highest performing ever for smartphones. But Apple didn’t detail how much …
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When I spoke with Bose reps about the company’s new $299 QuietComfort Earbuds 2, which launch Tuesday at an event in New York, they made a bold declaration: The new buds have the best noise canceling ever in a pair of headphones. Not just Bose headphones — any headphones. (Whether or not that boast covers the new AirPods Pro 2 …
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We don’t know a ton of details about Meta’s next VR headset, expected this October, but we do know it’ll feature a Qualcomm chip inside… and so will the company’s headsets for years down the road. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news during a press conference at Berlin’s IFA tech show. Qualcomm’s already made …
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Nokia has taken the wraps off a range of new handsets with a stronger environmental focus, including recycled plastics and metals, alongside a subscription service that aims to keep phones in use for longer — and out of landfills. The X30 5G is the hero of the lineup, packing a 6.43-inch AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, 6GB or …
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If you’re an Android user in the market for a new phone, Samsung’s latest lineup of Galaxy S22 phones should be at the top of your list. With three different models available, there’s a phone for every need and budget, and right now, you can pick one up for less. As a part of its ongoing Android Days sale, Amazon …
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What’s happening Samsung’s newest watches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, are arriving Aug. 26. They feature better battery life and skin temperature sensors, and promise more durability. Why it matters Last year’s Samsung watch was the debut of Google’s new Wear OS, and smartwatches are in search of better battery life. But Google’s Pixel Watch is also …
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What’s happening Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the newest iteration of its foldable flip phone. Why it matters Foldable phones have been widely available for about three years, but they still make up just a fraction of the smartphone market. The Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 are Samsung’s attempt to change that. What’s next Samsung will release …
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What’s happening Pokemon Go maker Niantic is expanding its AR software to blanket the world with a 3D map for apps and games. Why it matters Many big tech companies are currently linking maps to AR-ready location data, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Snap and Meta, in advance of AR glasses plans. What’s next Niantic’s working with a wave of developers …
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What’s happening Qualcomm unveils two new chips: the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Why it matters Qualcomm’s chips are powerful, but as more phone makers build their own chips, these might end up in fewer handsets — at least ones released in the US. What’s next Qualcomm has its work cut out for it …
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What’s happening Qualcomm has a new design for wireless AR glasses that connect with phones. Why it matters Most tech companies are promising AR glasses now, but few work well with phones. Qualcomm’s design suggests how they could work together, and without plug-in wires. What’s next At least four manufacturers are already working on glasses based on Qualcomm’s design, pointing …
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