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Lab Tour: See How Samsung Puts Its Galaxy Phones Through the Wringer
While touring Samsung's quality assurance facility, we saw phones get dropped, dunked and tumbled. Inside a nondescript building on Samsung's campus in Suwon, South Korea, workers sit in cubicles typing away at their desks. Leaf-shaped awnings hang overhead to provide some shade from the bright office lights. But once you leave the main office area and turn a corner, the workplace starts to look ... Read more
2023-08-11 21:34:24
iOS 17's Biggest Features: StandBy Mode, Custom Stickers for Messages and More
The iPhone software brings some major quality of life improvements to the phone app, FaceTime calls and iMessage chats. Apple launched the second public beta verison for iOS 17, the upcoming major software update for the iPhone. With the general release for iOS 17 slated for sometime in September, you can try out an early version right now. The new iPhone software was revealed in June during A ... Read more
2023-08-10 22:03:17
Galaxy S23 Owners Can Try Out Samsung's One UI 6 Software Early
You'll soon be able to sign up for the beta of Samsung's updated operating system. Samsung will soon launch the beta version of its next software update, and if you've got a phone in the Galaxy S23 series, you'll be able to sign up to try it out. Signing up for the beta of Samsung One UI 6 will give you early access to the latest additions to Samsung's software, which is based around allowing yo ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:59:29
Chrome Will Now Have Weekly Security Updates for You
Google says it'll start speeding up the release of patches. If you're one of the billions of people using Google's Chrome browser, get ready for more-frequent security fixes. Google will start releasing weekly security updates for its Chrome browser, the company said in a blog post Tuesday. Previously, Google released security fixes as part of updates that went out every two weeks. The more-freq ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:59:08
Phones We Still Expect to See in 2023: iPhone 15, Google Pixel 8
Apple and Google usually save their big product announcements for the fall. We've already seen plenty of smartphone launches from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and Google this year. But there's still likely more to come in the fall. Though it's hard to predict exactly what's in store for the phone industry, it's possible to make some educated guesses, since many companies stick to the same launch ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:56:35
Prototype 'Brain-like' chip promises greener AI, says tech giant
A prototype "brain-like" chip could make artificial intelligence (AI) more energy efficient, its developer, technology giant IBM, has said. Concerns have been raised about emissions associated with warehouses full of computers powering AI systems. IBM said its prototype could lead to more efficient, less battery draining AI chips for smartphones. Its efficiency is down to components t ... Read more
2023-08-10 21:53:30
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Review: It's All About the Cover Screen
Samsung's flip phone finally gets a bigger cover screen, making that $1,000 price easier to swallow. A month ago, I was convinced that Motorola's Razr Plus was the best flip phone money could buy. But after two weeks using the new Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5, which also starts at $1,000 (£1,049, AU$1,649), I changed my mind. Samsung's new flip phone, which goes on sale Friday, now has a bigger co ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:22:13
iPhone 14 Owners Can Take 50% Off a New Case From Case-Mate
Upgrade your phone case for half price -- including MagSafe options -- with this CNET-exclusive deal. Smartphones are vital tools for many of us -- especially because we use our phones for far more than just texting and talking. And investing in the latest phones phones out there, like Apple's flagship iPhone 14, can get pricey. If you want to keep your phone in top-notch condition, getting a pro ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:19:30
iPhone 15 Rumored September Launch Date Creeps Closer
Apple is reportedly prepared to launch its next iPhone in mid-September. Apple appears to be ready to launch the iPhone 15 next month. The company's next iPhone will go on sale around Sept. 22 after being unveiled at an event planned for either Sept. 12 or Sept. 13, according to a report from Bloomberg. This would line up with past iPhone launch events, as Apple tends to hold its events on Tues ... Read more
2023-08-09 21:18:29
Can AI Help Me Find the Right Running Shoes?
With my first marathon less than 100 days away, I gave artificial intelligence a go in hopes of finding the perfect trainers. Like a lot of other runners, I obsess over shoes. Compared with other sports, running doesn't require a lot in terms of equipment, but you can't cut corners when it comes to your feet. For me, a good fit and comfort are most important, but I also don't want shoes that wil ... Read more
2023-08-08 20:31:51