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Buying a New iPhone or Android Phone? What to Look For
When you want a new phone, these are the most important details to keep in mind. The main differences between the standard 6 and the 6 Pro come with its storage and memory options: The 6 starts with 256GB of storage with models that include 8GB and 12GB of RAM, while the 6 Pro includes 512GB of storage and 18GB of RAM. The Pro also has a second display on the back that can show notifications, sys ... Read more
2022-07-05 20:59:58
The Apple Watch Is Great, but I Want More in 2022
The Apple Watch did little more than send iPhone alerts to your wrist when it launched in 2015. Now, roughly seven years later, it's evolved into a powerful fitness tracker and communication device. That said, there are plenty of ways Apple could improve its smartwatch. While the Apple Watch's wide selection of workouts, intuitive software and addictive Activity Rings have made it my favorite fi ... Read more
2022-07-04 20:27:14
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Crams a 1-Inch Sensor Into its Chassis
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra houses the largest image sensor found on any smartphone. But the headline feature is the one-inch sensor, the Sony IMX 989, for the main camera (wide lens), which Xiaomi managed to cram inside the chassis of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. For context, that's the same sensor found in Sony's $1,200 point-and-shoot camera, the RX100 VII, and it means the Xiaomi 12S Ultra houses the lar ... Read more
2022-07-04 20:26:20
Bill Gates Shares His Old Resume (With His Old Weight) Online
Looking to hire? Gates' resume from the mid-1970s reveals his home address, height, weight and salary. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates doesn't exactly need a job these days, but he has an old resume handy just in case. Gates shared a vintage resume on LinkedIn late last week, writing ruefully, "Whether you're a recent grad or a college dropout, I'm sure your resume looks a lot better than mi ... Read more
2022-07-04 20:25:55
5 Places to Put an Apple AirTag That You Never Thought About
Save yourself time and stress by knowing where these things are at all times. If you're prone to losing personal items on a regular basis, then listen closely because this tip will change your life. Place an Apple AirTag on or in whatever it is that you tend to misplace. While generally you need to be within Bluetooth range to find your AirTag, you can use Apple's Find My service to locate it i ... Read more
2022-07-04 20:25:09
The iPhone at 15: How Apple's Phone Became the Center of Your Life
Today marks 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale. When Steve Jobs introduced the original iPhone he wryly hyped it as three revolutionary products: an iPod, a phone and an internet communicator. The first iPhone only came in one size and the only decision you had was whether to get 4GB of storage or 8GB. As far as carriers, only AT&T supported Apple's first phone in the US. At the tim ... Read more
2022-07-04 03:31:37
Why a Chromebook Is Probably All You Need
Commentary: Looking to buy a new Windows or Mac laptop? You'll first want to consider Chromebooks, too. Due to the uptick in remote learning and working during the pandemic, a lot of people are now aware of the world of Chromebooks. It's likely because of this that I spent more time fielding questions about them from family and friends than I have since they first launched in 2011. Chromebooks h ... Read more
2022-07-04 03:30:39
What I Want in the iPhone 14: New Design Tweaks, USB-C and More
Commentary: I have big hopes for the rumored iPhone 14. The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro sit among the best phones you can buy in 2022, thanks to the lineup's superb all-around performance and camera skills. But, Apple could be bumping up the specs and maybe changing up the iPhone's look later this year. Rumor has it that Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are on their way with a few possible design and ... Read more
2022-07-04 03:29:02
Samsung Should Forget the Galaxy S22 FE. Here's Why
Samsung already has a dizzying selection of phones to choose from. There's the super-sized Galaxy S22 Ultra, the pocketable Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the wallet-friendly Galaxy A series. But there's one way Samsung could simplify things: Skip the Galaxy S22 FE. Don't get me wrong; the $700 Galaxy S21 FE (short for "fan edition") has plenty going for it. When I reviewed the phone in January, I ... Read more
2022-07-03 20:12:28
The Most Exciting Apple Watch in 2022 May Be the Rumored New SE
Commentary: The Apple Watch SE nails the basics for a much cheaper price than the Series 7. I'm excited to see what's in store for the next version. With a blood oxygen monitor, the ability to record an ECG from your wrist and plenty of exercise logging options, the Apple Watch Series 7 is already a capable health tracker. But Apple might expand its wellness ambitions by adding a temperature sens ... Read more
2022-07-03 20:11:30