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WhatsApp: Mark Zuckerberg reveals new privacy features
Meta has announced new privacy features for WhatsApp users. Users will be able to leave group chats silently, control who can see their online status and block screenshots on View Once messages. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said this would help keep WhatsApp messaging "as private and secure as face-to-face conversations". It will begin rolling out the features this month, high ... Read more
2022-08-09 03:26:54
Over 100K Cars Cut From North American Production This Week Due to Chip Shortage
The ongoing worldwide semiconductor shortage will cause more than 100,000 vehicles to be cut from North American production schedules this week, Automotive News reported Sunday. Over 180,000 vehicles are expected to be dropped globally. The data, which comes from AutoForecast Solutions, says North American factories have been forced to cut nearly 1.06 million vehicles from production schedules th ... Read more
2022-08-08 20:07:52
Which MacBook Air M2 Charger Should I Get?
Need help deciding between Apple's three charger options for the new MacBook Air M2? Look no further Apple's new MacBook Air with the company's latest homegrown M2 chip gives us a bunch of new options when buying a new MacBook. Most choices are familiar to long-time Apple fans, such as selecting your processor and the amount of storage space on your device, but one option stands out: Apple is ask ... Read more
2022-08-08 20:06:52
Here's One Feature Samsung Could Use to One-Up Apple
Commentary: Samsung is expected to release its best foldables yet at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday. One thing could make them extraordinary. Samsung's next big phones expected to be revealed at its Unpacked event this week are rumored to be its best foldables yet, with improved cameras, new hinges and slimmer designs. But as the holiday shopping season approaches, the feature Samsung should lean ... Read more
2022-08-08 20:02:49
Make Your Apple Watch Work Better by Changing These Settings
Updating your activity goals and unlocking your watch with your iPhone are just a couple of changes that can make your Apple Watch more useful. Changing a few settings on your Apple Watch can go a long way. Even though the Apple Watch is already easy to use, you'll likely benefit from making certain customizations. For example, you can choose how you'd prefer to activate Siri, make your apps appe ... Read more
2022-08-08 03:21:20
The Fastest Way to Charge Your iPhone if You're Low on Time
A wireless MagSafe or fast charger are great options, but aren't the only ways to a speedier iPhone battery boost. Whether you own an iPhone 13, iPhone 12 or another model, looking down and realizing it's very low on battery is never associated with good feelings, especially if you're about to leave somewhere where you won't be able to charge your device. You could quickly charge your phone right ... Read more
2022-08-08 03:19:50
Have You Cleared Your iPhone Cache This Month?
Clear your cache each month to give your browser a fresh start. Your iPhone lets you browse the internet for virtually anything. Looking for a new recipe? Easy. Need a new internet provider? You can do that, too. Trying to figure out which actor appeared in the most 007 movies? Just search online. (The answer: Desmond Llewelyn, who appeared as Q in 17 Bond films from the '60s through the '90s.) ... Read more
2022-08-08 03:18:34
How Much Will Apple's iPhone 14 Cost? Here's What Rumors Say
Apple may shake up its lineup with a larger version of the standard iPhone. The question is how that will impact its pricing structure. Apple usually introduces new iPhones in September, which means the rumored iPhone 14 may be right around the corner. We're expecting to see a notchless display and a 48-megapixel camera on the Pro models among other changes. Apple may also ditch the iPhone Mini i ... Read more
2022-08-08 03:17:19
Samsung Unpacked: How to Watch the Rumored Galaxy Z Fold & Flip 4 Reveal
Samsung's August 2022 Unpacked is only a couple days away. The event, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10, will likely feature upcoming models of the Galaxy Z Fold and the Z Flip. The rumored Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 would be successors to the $1,800 Z Fold 3 and the $1,000 Z Flip 3, and Samsung's own promotional art for the event showcasing a Z Flip phone seems to tease new foldable pho ... Read more
2022-08-08 03:16:43
Samsung Unpacked Is 3 Days Away. Here's How to Watch It Live
Samsung's August 2022 Unpacked is only a few days away. The event, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 10, will likely feature upcoming models of the Galaxy Z Fold and the Z Flip. The rumored Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 would be successors to the $1,800 Z Fold 3 and the $1,000 Z Flip 3, and Samsung's own promotional art for the event showcasing a Z Flip phone seems to tease new foldable phones ... Read more
2022-08-07 20:19:34