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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
Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud
Telecoms security boss Jeff Kuo says that fighting mobile phone fraud is a constant battle, and that Taiwan is on the front line. "This is like a miniature of the world, here in Taiwan, where we see all kinds of fraud in advance," says Mr Kuo. "We can use this knowledge to protect other countries, because we can see what is going to happen first." Mr Kuo is boss of Taiwanese ... Read more
2022-12-04 19:33:49
iOS 16.2 Will Fix a Big Annoyance With the iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display
The third beta of iOS 16.2 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 when t ... Read more
2022-12-02 01:58:48
Apple Reportedly Gave its AR/VR Software a Real Name: Here's What That Tells Us
The new operating system name could confirm the direction of Apple's AR, VR headsets. Apple has reportedly renamed the software that runs its upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality headset ahead of the product's potential release next year. While the operating system had been internally named "realityOS," it's now been switched to "xrOS," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman repo ... Read more
2022-12-02 01:58:10
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2. What's Included in the Update
It includes some security updates and more. Apple released the iOS 16.1.2 update Wednesday. This update comes three weeks after the release of iOS 16.1.1 and more than a month after the release of iOS 16.1. This latest iOS includes some security updates, improved compatibility with wireless carriers and improvements to crash detection in the iPhone 14 line. In October, crash detection was repo ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:50:43
Windows 11 Gets a New VPN Status Indicator
Are you sure you're connected to your VPN? Microsoft's latest visual cue aims to help you keep an eye on your status while you browse. Microsoft is offering Windows-watchers a peek at its latest privacy perk. Virtual private network users will now get a convenient new indicator icon in their system tray to help them keep tabs on their VPN connection at a glance. The new icon, part of the Windows ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:50:10
More Than 1 Billion People Expected to Be Using 5G by Year's End
5G is on track to become the "fastest-scaling mobile connectivity generation," according to a new report. More than 1 billion people will be connected to 5G by the end of 2022, according to the latest mobility report from Ericsson. Between July and September of this year, 5G added 110 million subscribers around the world, upping the total count to 870 million, said the report, released ... Read more
2022-11-30 22:49:21
These Refurbished Apple Watches Are on Sale, but Not for Long
Woot's refurbished Apple Watch sale ends at midnight on Nov. 27.
Woot just dropped some deals on Apple Watches that will be available until Nov. 27. These are refurbished models, ranging from the Series 3 through 2021's Series 7 line. These watches are ideal if you're Apple Watch-curious -- that is, if you're interested in the capabilities of an Apple Watch but may not want to pay the full price.
Note that Amazon Prime subscribers can use the Woot app to save an additional 10%, but we're highlighting the non-app prices here.
2022-11-28 00:00:44