Editors’ note: We were right! The iPhone 12 launch will take place on Oct. 13. Below is our original prediction and analysis. Although Apple held a September virtual event (here’s everything Apple announced), those expecting iPhones were disappointed — the event focused on the new Apple Watch 6, Apple Watch SE and iPads instead. The …
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Apple is rumored to be prepping four new iPhones for October, and a September leak seemingly revealed the name of the smallest one will be iPhone 12 Mini. The leak, which was from Twitter user DuanRui, came in the form of product stickers that appeared to be for Apple-made cases for the new phones, with the names “iPhone 12 Mini,” …
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Microsoft’s Surface line of computers and tablets usually get updated in the fall, and it seems like at least some of the Windows-maker’s hardware lineup is going to get an update this week. According to WinFuture, Microsoft is set to announce a new 12.5-inch Surface Laptop on Thursday that will have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (with options for …
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Google hasn’t been shy in recent years when it comes to leaks and teasers for its Pixel devices. Last year the search giant preannounced the look and some features of the Pixel 4 four months before the full announcement, and this year’s Pixel 4A reveal included teases for the upcoming Pixel 4A 5G and the 5G-capable Pixel 5. While not …
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Google has listed all three versions and the refurbished model of its Pixelbook as being “out of stock,” — wording that’s usually a precursor for a device being discontinued. Google said it’s proud of the Pixelbook’s success, and added the devices will continue receiving the latest auto-updated versions of Chrome OS. Google is also now directing buyers to the Pixelbook Go instead. …
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Update, 11:44 a.m. PT: Apple on Tuesday announced the Apple Watch Series 6 and a more affordable Apple Watch SE at its September virtual event. The new Apple Watch features a Solo Loop band and an oximeter for blood oxygen tracking. Apple also unveiled a subscription service called Apple Fitness Plus and a feature called Family Setup that allows kids to …
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After months of speculating whether or not we’ll get an iPhone 12 and Apple Watch 6 in the same timeframe as previous years, Apple has confirmed it will host a launch event today — virtually, of course. The Apple Store is down and the company last week sent out an invite for Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. …
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Remember the opening scene from the original Iron Man, when Tony Stark’s convoy is ambushed and the eccentric billionaire whips out a phone that swivels open to call for help? The year was 2008, and that was an LG VX9400, one of the company’s earlier forays into phones that rotate to open, rather than flip. We may be getting a sequel. …
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TikTok has set up an information hub and Twitter account in an effort to combat misinformation and rumors about its social media platform in real time. TikTok said Monday it will use the sites to “shine a light on the facts and set the record straight.” “We are taking another step to continue to build trust with our TikTok community by …
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Nvidia has some GeForce news, and the graphics card maker has set up a countdown clock in anticipation of its big Sept. 1 announcement. Calling it the “Ultimate Countdown,” Nvidia’s special event site teases, “Before we enter the future, join us to celebrate the biggest breakthroughs in PC gaming since 1999. And what comes next.” Not much is known about what …
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