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Pixel 7 Pro Hands-On: Google's Bigger Phone Puts a Lot on Its Third Camera
Google's Pixel 7 Pro has a better zoom and a slight redesign compared to last year's Pixel 6 Pro. Google's $899 (£849, AU$1,299) Pixel 7 Pro is taking the most expensive spot in the company's phone lineup, and like last year's Pixel 6 Pro is using its larger size and third camera to set itself apart. Also like last year, the phone costs $300 more than the standard $599 (£599, AU$999) Pixel 7. The ... Read more
2022-10-08 21:51:48
There's a Hidden Trackpad on Your iPhone. Here's How You Can Unlock It
This little-known iOS feature makes typing on your keyboard so much easier. And it works on your iPad too. Your iPhone and iPad are packed with a bunch of neat hidden features, including on iOS 16, which features the ability to connect your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers and easily view and share all your saved Wi-Fi passwords from your settings. However, interesting hidden features have al ... Read more
2022-10-08 21:30:03
Give Your iPhone Browser a Boost With This Trick
Is your iPhone loading webpages slowly? Here's what you can do to speed things up. iPhones are handy, versatile devices used by more than half of American smartphone owners. They can help you easily find a new recipe, see what the weather is going to be like tomorrow and find the name of the actress in HBO's The Last Of Us (it's Bella Ramsey). iPhones are multitools that help people every day. ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:12:37
Cleared Your Android Phone's Cache Lately? Why You Should Today
There's a lot of data hanging out in your phone that you don't need. Here's how to free up space right now. Clearing out your Android phone's cookies and cache can remove tracking cookies and excess data that may have built up while using your web browser. Whether your Android phone's internet browser is Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet, it collects and stores data every time you surf t ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:12:19
Hate the New iPhone Battery Icon on iOS 16? You Won't Have to Wait Too Long for a Fix
Apple listened to the complaints about the iOS 16's battery percentage icon redesign and is making a change with iOS 16.1. If you're running iOS 16 on your iPhone and have explored many of the new features, you've probably noticed the redesigned battery percentage icon in the status bar. Apple removed the feature back with the release of iPhone X, due to space requirements for various sensors lik ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:11:07
Google to close Stadia cloud service and refund gamers
Google has announced plans to shut down its Stadia cloud gaming service and refund players. Stadia was touted as a "Netflix for games" when it launched in November 2019, allowing players to stream games online without owning a console. But the service will now come to an end on 18 January 2023 because of a lack of "traction" with gamers. Google has promised refunds to player ... Read more
2022-09-29 20:09:11
Why You Should Make Time To Clear Your Android Phone's Cache Today
You'd be surprised how much data is hanging out in your phone that you don't need. Clearing out your Android phone's cookies and cache can remove tracking cookies and excess data that may have built up while using your web browser. Whether your Android phone's internet browser is Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet, it collects and stores data every time you surf the web. This information ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:06:29
Microsoft Is Discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS
The app will be delisted from Apple's App Store on Oct. 5. Microsoft is discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS, but it will still be available on the Apple app store for one more week, the company confirmed in a statement to CNET. But there's a silver lining for current iOS users: If you already have the auto-correct and predictive text keyboard downloaded on your iPhone, you'll be able to continue usin ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:05:47
Apple Reportedly Won't Boost iPhone 14 Production
The company is scaling back plans to increase manufacturing of the new phones. Apple is abandoning plans to ramp up production on iPhone 14 models this year due to low demand, according a report from Bloomberg on Tuesday. The company debuted its new series of the flagship phone in September and opened up presales for the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The tech g ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:05:22
Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia
Last week, Australian telecommunications giant Optus revealed about 10 million customers - about 40% of the population - had personal data stolen in what it calls a cyber-attack. Some experts say it may be the worst data breach in Australia's history. But this week has seen more dramatic and messy developments - including ransom threats, tense public exchanges and scrutiny over whether this cons ... Read more
2022-09-28 20:03:07