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Your iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display Just Isn't as Good Without This Simple Trick
Many have complained that the always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max isn't as good as it should be. You can make it better. Apple's approach to the always-on display for the iPhone 14 Pro series is different from what we've seen from Android -- and it's not necessarily a good thing. On the Samsung Galaxy S22, for example, AOD exists as an entity separate from your usual lock scree ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:32:51
Apple Will Buy Chips Produced at Arizona Factory
"This is an incredibly significant moment," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. Apple will be using microchips produced by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. factory based in Phoenix, CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday at the event for the facility's upcoming expansion. "Today is only the beginning," Cook said. "Today we're combining TSMC's expertise with the unrivaled ingenuity of ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:32:06
Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 6: How Google's Flagship Phones Have Changed Spec by Spec
Learn how Google's latest Pixel 7 series compares with last year's Pixel 6. Google pulled back the curtain on the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro in the fall. After a thorough revamp with the Pixel 6 lineup last year, the Pixel 7 series offers minor upgrades rather than radical changes. That signature camera bar running across the width of the chassis stays, except this year it's covered in metal a ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:31:39
Save Hundreds on Select Refurbished iPhones Today Only at Woot
This is a great chance to get your hands on an Apple phone for less, as long as you can live with some dings and scrapes. Looking for a way to get your hands on an iPhone for less? While there are plenty of deals out there, most of the best offers will require a trade-in or lock you into an installment plan. If you prefer to own your phone outright, you may want to consider a refurbished mode. Yo ... Read more
2022-12-07 01:30:50
Meta threatens to remove US news content if new law passes
Meta has threatened to remove news content from Facebook in the US. It objects to a new law that would give news organisations greater power to negotiate fees for content shared on Facebook. A similar law, passed in Australia, led to news on Facebook being briefly suspended last year. Meta claims their platform, in fact, provides increased traffic to struggling news outlets. It says publishers ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:48:04
Covid restrictions hit iPhone maker Foxconn
Apple supplier Foxconn says its revenue in November is down 11% compared to the same month in 2021, following unrest at the world's largest iPhone factory. It says the drop is a result of its plant in Zhengzhou, China being affected by coronavirus restrictions. Compared to October its revenue was 29% down, despite making a record 5.9 trillion New Taiwan Dollars (£160bn) from January to November. ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:47:49
Anker's MagGo Is the Ultimate Stocking Stuffer for iPhone Lovers
This magnetic battery isn't just an iPhone charger. It also props your phone up for the perfect viewing angle. There are a lot of different portable chargers on the market, and that can make it difficult to figure out which one is best for you and your phone. As someone who's always on their iPhone and needing a charge when I'm not near an outlet, the Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery is the perfe ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:47:28
Seriously, Clear Your iPhone Cache
Don't let digital data clog up your internet browsers. Your iPhone is just like every other piece of technology -- it needs a little routine maintenance. And while you should definitely keep it in good physical condition, like regularly cleaning its screen, some of it should happen digitally, too. Even behemoths like the new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can get bogged down if you're not keeping them ... Read more
2022-12-05 20:46:57
Think Outside the Wallet: 5 Unexpected Places to Put Your Apple AirTags
Go beyond putting the AirTag on your keychain, wallet or phone with these helpful recommendations. Sure, you can put AirTags on the regular misplaced item suspects -- keys, phones and wallets. But a world of AirTag-able opportunities exist outside of that trio. We've got several more things you can keep track of with AirTags that you may have not thought of before. While generally you need to be ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:38:58
Apple's Rumored AR/VR Headset May Be Delayed
The much-anticipated headset likely won't arrive in mass volumes until the second half of 2023, a noted Apple analyst says. Mass shipments of Apple's apparently upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality headset may be pushed back until the second half of 2023 due to unspecified "software-related issues," according to information shared Sunday by noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. S ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:38:10