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Acer Swift X 14 Review: Staid but Speedy OLED Ultraportable
A stellar 14.5-inch OLED display and strong performance from a 13th-gen Core i7 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU outweigh the Swift X 14's shortcomings. Beneath a compact and admittedly mundane exterior hides a powerful, OLED ultraportable for content creators. The Acer Swift X 14 is endowed with a gorgeous 14.5-inch OLED display and powered by the latest Intel and Nvidia silicon in the form of a 13th-gen Co ... Read more
2023-06-25 20:48:47
Google Pixel Tablet Review: Android Tablets Are Back
Google's fast tablet is also a dockable home hub. Will Google commit to its tablet vision this time? The world of Android tablets has been a weirdly up-and-down ride for the last decade or so. I remember Google's fantastic little 7-inch Nexus tablet back in 2012. And Google's considerably less successful Chromebook-meets-Android Pixel Slate, a sort of touchscreen laptop/tablet hybrid. That was Go ... Read more
2023-06-25 04:06:56
Apple Extends Self-Service Repair to iPhone 14, M2 MacBooks
Parts, manuals and tools will soon be available to those who want to fix their own devices. Apple will expand its self-service repair program to include the latest iPhones and MacBooks, the company said Tuesday. Manuals, Apple parts and tools to repair the whole line of iPhone 14 phones, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro will be available starting Wednesday. Apple also plans ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:07:06
iPhone 15: What To Expect From Apple's Next iPhone
Will the iPhone 15 get optimized for the Vision Pro headset? A look at the rumored new feature and other reports we've heard so far. Even with the announcement of Apple's new augmented reality headset, anticipation (and rumors) haven't dampened for the fall release of Apple's next iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 15. Those rumors, plus last year's EU ruling mandating USB-C charging on phones ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:06:36
Apple Is Ending Support for These iPhones This Fall. Will Yours Work With iOS 17?
Some older models are getting left behind when Apple's update hits iPhones. Apple's latest software update, iOS 17, is coming this fall, and it's bringing several new exciting features. Apple will be adding a new Standby mode, a Journal app and a major update to Messages. However, not all iPhone users will be able to use iOS 17 -- some older iPhone models are getting left behind, including the iP ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:05:26
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 May Lie Flat When Folded
Samsung's upcoming foldable phones will eliminate the gap between the dual screens when folded, a report says. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 may finally be able to lie flat when folded thanks to a rumored hinge redesign on the devices, new images purportedly showing off the upcoming foldable phones show. The leaks came from tech site MySmartPrice on Thursday, which said it receiv ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:04:51
This Google Maps Feature Is Finally Coming to Apple Maps
This new-to-iPhone feature will arrive later this year. Here are all the details to know before then. Losing cell signal while trying to use your GPS in the middle of nowhere can be super stressful. But worry no more. The iOS 17 update will let you use the Apple Maps app offline, assuming you have a compatible iPhone. This much-anticipated feature has been available on Google Maps for years and w ... Read more
2023-06-21 03:04:00
Amazon and Best Buy Knock Up to 50% Off Already Affordable Motorola Phones
Motorola makes some of our favorite budget-friendly phones in 2023, and right now you can snag one for as much as $500 off the usual price. While Apple, Google and Samsung may make some of the most popular phones on the market right now, they're not the only brands with something to offer. Earning a spot on our list of the best phones under $500, Motorola has some excellent budget-friendly altern ... Read more
2023-06-19 20:51:55
iOS 16.6 Beta 3: Your iPhone Could Get These Features Soon
Public beta testers and developers can try these features now. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 3 to public beta testers Friday, less than two weeks after the company announced the forthcoming iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. While iOS 16.6 has a few new features, we expect this update to consist of mostly bug fixes and security patches because of iOS 17's fall release. New iOS feature ... Read more
2023-06-19 20:43:47
iOS 17: Upcoming iPhone Features I'm Excited About
A new passcode grace period, offline mode for maps and more are expected to come to your iPhone in the fall. Apple announced a number of new software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference, including the iPhone's next software version, iOS 17. While the software brings a lot of new and exciting features to your iPhone, Apple said it won't be available to the general public until the fall. ... Read more
2023-06-19 20:41:44