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Best Apple AirPods for 2022: Top Picks Across Generations
There are so many Apple AirPods options, choosing the right kind can be daunting. We'll take the guesswork out of it. Seamless integration across Apple devices is just one good reason to grab a pair of Apple AirPods if you're already using an iPhone and MacBook. However, there are several AirPod models on the market right now, which can make it tough to know which are the best AirPods for you. ... Read more
2022-11-20 22:42:27
I Dumped Android for an iPhone After 10 Years, and I'm Not Sorry
Commentary: The rebel in me didn't want to do it, but I now understand the Apple hype. For a decade, I defended my choice to own an Android to countless haters. But at long last, and after months of going back and forth, I've traded in my beloved Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for an iPhone 14 Pro. And so far, I have no regrets. (Especially now that I'm no longer teased for having green texts -- mor ... Read more
2022-11-20 22:41:52
FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes its 50 largest creditors almost $3.1bn (£2.6bn), according to a court filing. The embattled firm, which filed for bankruptcy in the US last week, says it owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, but has not named any. The collapse of the world's second largest crypto exchange shook confidence in the already troubled cryptocurrency market. It also led to excha ... Read more
2022-11-20 22:39:35
iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max Review: Welcome to Apple's Dynamic Island
Apple upgraded its new Pro iPhones in ways both large and small without raising the price. Editors' Note: The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max come with improved cameras, iOS 16, the fastest phone processor we've ever tested, and an upgraded yet familiar design. Features like the Dynamic Island and Emergency SOS via Satellite make the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max some of the best phones you can buy in 2022, ... Read more
2022-11-17 20:23:15
USB-C iPhones May Save High-Speed Data Transfer for Pro Models
A rumor suggests that lower-end iPhones will have data transfer speeds as slow as Lightning cables. USB-C iPhones are finally coming, but they may not all be created equal. A new rumor has it that the lower-end iPhones will get a less advanced type of USB standard with slower data transfer than the Pro models. Though Apple executives said earlier this month that USB-C iPhones would come at least ... Read more
2022-11-17 20:22:41
Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week
Twitter has told employees that the company's office buildings will be temporarily closed, effective immediately. In a message seen by the BBC, workers were told that the offices would reopen on Monday 21 November. It did not give a reason for the move. The announcement comes amid reports that large numbers of staff were quitting after new owner Elon Musk called on them to sign up for "lon ... Read more
2022-11-17 20:21:20
Keep Your Old Tech Out of the Trash: How to Recycle Outdated Gadgets for Free
Upgraded to a new device? Don't throw the old one away! Here's what to do instead. New phones, tablets, laptops come out every year. You upgrade your tech, and your old device is retired to your in-home gadget graveyard. You probably have a drawer full of old batteries and cables, and some old phones, laptops and desktops lying around, depending on how frequently you upgrade your gear. We all ha ... Read more
2022-11-16 20:31:14
Apple Watch Ultra Review: The Most Exciting Watch in Years
Even if you're not an endurance athlete, there's still plenty of reasons you might want the $799 (£849, AU$1,299) Apple Watch Ultra. It has a bigger battery, more durable titanium casing and a screen that's twice as bright as the Apple Watch Series 8. Like the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple has reserved some key features for the Ultra that set it apart from the rest of the Apple Watch range. There's a dual- ... Read more
2022-11-16 20:30:33
Quitting Subscriptions to Netflix, Uber Eats and More? Try These Free Options Instead
Find the best iPhone deals available right now. Save on your new iPhone with trade-in promotions, gift cards, and other deals.If you're giving up some apps to save money, these no-cost alternatives may fit the bill. As the cost of household staples keep going up, you may be looking for ways to stretch your dollars, and subscriptions for streaming, groceries and other services could be on the chop ... Read more
2022-11-15 23:16:01
iOS 16.2 Developer Beta 3: How to Download Right Now
The third developer beta for iOS 16.2 brings improvements to the Always-On Display. Apple has just released the latest developer beta for iOS 16.2. Currently in its third iteration, iOS 16.2 features improvements to the Always-On Display -- allowing users to disable their wallpaper and notifications when AOD is enabled. The first two developer beta versions of iOS 16.2 added sleep and medication ... Read more
2022-11-15 23:14:32