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iPhone 14 and 14 Pro 3 Months Later: There's a Lot To Discuss
We ran in-depth tests on their batteries, cameras and Emergency SOS via Satellite. In a year packed with numerous phone releases, the iPhone 14 lineup is curious. There is the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, which represent the pinnacle of Apple's design, software and hardware. The iPhone 14 Pro is notably defined by an oval-shaped screen cut out for the True Depth camera, which replaces the notch, ... Read more
2022-12-18 21:04:24
iOS 16.2 on Your iPhone: Every New Feature, Tool and More
See what Apple's latest update brings to your iPhone. If you haven't downloaded Apple's iOS 16.2, there are several reasons you'll want to do so. The latest iPhone update arrived Tuesday and brings a new Apple productivity tool, a karaoke mode for Apple Music and other new features to your iPhone. The update was released alongside iPadOS 16.2, Watch iOS 9.2 and MacOS Ventura 13.1, according to an ... Read more
2022-12-18 21:03:15
Apple's iPhone 15 Isn't the Only Exciting Phone Coming in 2023
Samsung, Google and OnePlus have new phones in the works too. Here are the top ones to watch based on rumors so far. This year isn't quite over, but rumors about new phones are already buzzing. While it's hard to know what's exactly in store for the smartphone industry in 2023, it's possible to make some educated guesses since companies like Apple, Google and Samsung mostly stick to the same laun ... Read more
2022-12-18 21:01:54
Apple Music Sing: How to Use Karaoke Mode on iPhone and iPad
Apple's new karaoke feature includes separate lyrics for backup vocals and duets. Apple Music Sing is a new karaoke mode that lets subscribers sing along to their favorite music with real-time lyrics and adjustable vocals. Sing is a part of the Apple Music streaming service, and it has debuted alongside 50 dedicated playlists. Here's what you need to know. One fun element of the updated Music a ... Read more
2022-12-16 21:05:29
Apple's New Encryption Effects Could Stretch Across Tech
Apple added Advanced Data Protection in its latest iOS update. It can mean big privacy changes -- if users turn it on. Apple is giving ultimate encryption power to its users by adding end-to-end encryption as an option to shield data on iCloud from both cybercriminals and law enforcement. What you save on your iCloud can truly be for your eyes only -- and it comes with its own set of complication ... Read more
2022-12-16 21:04:38
Twitter blocks users from sharing Mastodon links
Twitter has blocked its users from sharing some links to its social media rival Mastodon. Mastodon is divided into groups, called servers, based on many topics including the UK, snooker, and security. Twitter has blocked links to some of the largest servers which users would join, including the most popular "social" channel. And Twitter is also stopping users from adding links to thei ... Read more
2022-12-16 21:02:12
iPhone 14 Alerted First Responders to California Highway Crash Tuesday
Both passengers were rescued and had mild to moderate injuries from the crash, according to Apple. Two people were rescued by a search and rescue team Tuesday after their car went off the road and Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite on one passenger's iPhone 14 alerted officials to the crash. The Montrose Search and Rescue Team said on Twitter that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's D ... Read more
2022-12-14 23:48:21
Don't Fall for These Common Chromebook Myths
Chromebooks are much better than their reputation would lead you to believe. Chromebooks, laptops running on Google's ChromeOS, have been around for more than a decade. In that time Chromebooks have gone from basic internet appliances to excellent laptops for personal or professional use. Their user-friendly nature also makes them a good option for people who are less tech-savvy. A lot of negati ... Read more
2022-12-14 23:47:42
Stop Your Phone From Dying Fast by Turning This Setting Off
Here's how to easily save your phone's battery and data. If your phone's battery is dying fast, people have probably given you the advice to close your background apps. Some say it conserves your battery, boosts your phone's performance and saves data. Others, including executives from Apple and Google's Android team, say no, background apps don't take up enough of your phone's resources to affec ... Read more
2022-12-14 23:46:26
iOS 16.2 Fixes an iPhone 14 Pro Always-On Display Flaw
Apple released iOS 16.2 which finally lets you have an always-on display with a black screen. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max have a handful of flashy software changes, such as the Dynamic Island for showing system alerts and a highly anticipated always-on display. That latter feature isn't new exactly. For years, Android devices have had an always-on display that shows essential information whe ... Read more
2022-12-14 01:39:55