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Slow iPhone? 'Other' Storage Could Be The Culprit
Make clearing out your iPhone's "Other" storage a habit, and your future self will be grateful you did. After you've used your iPhone for a while, it's natural for it to start slowing down. Sometimes it might be the moment to bid your current iPhone goodbye and splash out for a new one (after trading in), but other times the issue of sluggish iPhone might be within your control. In fact ... Read more
2022-11-07 19:29:33
What Finally Convinced Me to Ditch my Android for an iPhone
Commentary: My friends got their wish. I'm now Team Apple. The iPhone versus Android debate rages on, and I've been caught in the middle of it for too long. For 10 long years, I've been Team Android, my most recent phone being the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. But when it came time to replace my beloved Galaxy -- after months of going back and forth -- I caved and bought an iPhone 14 Pro. And, green b ... Read more
2022-11-07 19:28:32
I Switched From Android to iPhone. I'm Not Going Back
After 10 long years of loving Android, I've caved. After months of going back and forth I went to my local Verizon store and ordered an iPhone 14 Pro. It may sound like I'm being overly dramatic, but the move signaled a big shift for me. I've always prided myself on not buying into the Apple hype. Despite years of pestering from friends to switch to an iPhone, I pushed back, maintaining that I l ... Read more
2022-11-06 18:43:49
Google's Prototype AI Tool Can Write a Short Story. But Is It Any Good?
Google is sharing short stories crafted by its Wordcraft writing editor and more than a dozen acclaimed authors. A conversational AI created by Google is writing fiction using input from published authors, the tech giant announced Wednesday at a Google AI event in New York. Thirteen writers used Google's LaMDA, or Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to build Wordcraft, a model writing edi ... Read more
2022-11-03 02:30:23
Apple store Glasgow workers unionise in UK first
Glasgow Apple store workers have become the first in the UK to secure official union recognition. GMB union organiser John Slaven called it a "compelling new chapter in the trade-union story" being written around the world. Earlier this year, workers in the Maryland branch formed the first Apple retail union in the US. Glasgow's Buchanan Street Apple store staff previously said union ... Read more
2022-11-03 02:29:12
Ex-Apple Employee Admits Defrauding Tech Giant of $17 Million
Former parts buyer engaged in theft, taking kickbacks and inflating invoices, prosecutors say. A former Apple employee has pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud charges related to schemes that defrauded the tech giant of more than $17 million, the US Attorney's Office for Northern California said Tuesday. Dhirendra Prasad, 52, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to charges of conspiracy t ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:49:21
Apple Will Reportedly Mark 2013 and 2014 iMacs Obsolete by Month’s End
That means those models will no longer be eligible to be serviced by Apple. Apple will mark four iMac desktop models as obsolete later this month, MacRumors reported Tuesday. These include the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac from late 2013, the 21.5-inch iMac from mid-2014 and the Retina 5K 27-inch iMac from late 2014. The move will be official Nov. 30, according to the report. That means those ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:49:01
China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down
Chinese authorities have locked down a district in Zhengzhou city - which is home to the world's largest iPhone factory - under the country's strict coronavirus measures. The lockdown started on Wednesday and is set to last for seven days. The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is made at Foxconn's plant in the city. Chinese people and businesses are continuing to ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:47:08
Your Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Clean It Now
There are products you should steer clear of when cleaning your phone. We'll tell you what they are and what to use instead. Yes, it's true that your phone harbors more bacteria than a toilet seat, which is why you should be regularly disinfecting the device that touches your skin multiple times throughout the day. As a bonus, cleaning your phone can also help make it last longer. But how often ... Read more
2022-11-01 03:33:18
If You Don't Need These 2 iOS 16 Features, Disable Them to Save Battery
Apple's new iPhone features are cool, but disabling two of them could help your battery life. Does it seem like your iPhone is always dying? You might not need to buy a new one just yet, but it's probably time to make some changes. Maybe you need to charge it differently with the appropriate cables or invest in a decent power bank that lets you charge your iPhone from anywhere, without depending ... Read more
2022-11-01 03:32:41