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iOS 15.6 on Your iPhone: Every Update You Should Know About
Before downloading Apple's new software, check out all the enhancements to brings to your iPhone. Apple's iOS 15.6 is here. The tech giant released its latest iPhone update on July 20, and you can now download it to your device. The new mobile operating system folds in bug fixes -- including for an error that incorrectly showed phone storage as full -- and a new feature for watching live sports i ... Read more
2022-07-26 03:49:05
Google's Pixel Fold Rumors: Will It Arrive This Year?
We're collecting all the rumors, reports and leaks about Google's potential foldable phone. Google could be the next major tech company to throw its hat into the foldable ring. There have been rumors fluttering for a while that a bendy handset might see the light of day, especially given the company's recent focus on hardware. Google announced six new gadgets at its annual developer event, includ ... Read more
2022-07-26 03:47:42
MacBook Air M2 vs. MacBook Air M1: The $200 Question
Yes, Apple still sells a $1,000 laptop, but it misses out on the latest features. Apple's MacBook Air is the company's lightest, thinnest and most affordable laptop. The Air is regularly our top recommendation for anyone in need of a solid, reliable everyday laptop. And when Apple released the 2020 MacBook Air with its first-gen M1 system-on-chip, the performance was as impressive as its design f ... Read more
2022-07-26 03:47:06
OnePlus 10T Scraps Alert Slider, Adds 'Crater' Camera System
The phone will come in black and green, with a bigger battery and faster charging. The OnePlus 10T is launching at an in-person event in New York on Aug. 3, but OnePlus isn't waiting until then to show off the details. In a post Monday, the company shared more on the phone's design, including its battery and camera system. The 10T will be available in two colors, which the company calls moonston ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:44
Google Doodle Drums Up Celebration for the Steelpan
Invented in the 20th century, the instrument has roots that go back to the 1700s. Tuesday's Google Doodle celebrates the steelpan, a percussion instrument made of 55-gallon steel cargo drums that produces music by striking different size dents in the drum's convex belly with mallets. Widely regarded as the only major musical instrument to be invented in the 20th century, the steelpan originated ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:24
I Have 5G at Home, So Why Can't I Get 5G Home Internet?
You may see those precious 5G bars on your mobile device, but you might still have to wait to sign up for home broadband service. I have to confess: Sometimes 5G still baffles me. One of the questions I'm often asked is, "I can get 5G on my phone at home, but I can't get my provider's 5G home internet product. Why is that?" I ran up against this myself when I switched carriers earlier ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:27:02
Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month
Amazon is to raise the price of its Prime service for UK customers. From September, monthly subscriptions will go up £1 to £8.99 and annual membership will increase from £79 to £95. Amazon said the price rise was its first in the UK since 2014 and was due to "increased inflation and operating costs". Other services such as Netflix have also increased subscription prices due to increas ... Read more
2022-07-25 20:25:11
How Does the Newest M2 MacBook Air Leave Room for the iPad?
Apple's Mac lineup keeps getting more polished. The iPad, however, is a slowly evolving question mark. With the latest M2-equipped, redesigned MacBook Air, Apple looks like it's delivered a completely useful and highly functional laptop. The Mac line, which once looked like it was slipping into irrelevance, feels stronger than ever. This seems like a good time to buy one, except for one big quest ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:47:35
T-Mobile Agrees to $500M Settlement in Massive Data Breach
The breach affected more than 76 million people, the carrier says. T-Mobile has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed by customers over a data breach revealed last year that exposed highly sensitive personal information belonging to an estimated 76.6 million people. The wireless carrier said in a court filing Friday it will pay $350 million to settle the customers' claims and an addition ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:47:15
Woot Has Lightning Charging Cables on Sale Starting at $2 Right Now
You can never have too many charging cables, and now's the time to stock up with big discounts at Woot. Lost your phone's charging cable or dealing with cords that have frayed? Get your power back with MFi-certified Lightning cables that are universally compatible with iPhones, iPads, iPods and more. You can grab an Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning charging cable for as low as $2 at Woot. Prices ... Read more
2022-07-24 20:46:57