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iPhone 15 Rumors: What We Know So Far About Apple's 2023 Phones
The iPhone 15's design and a few new features are being reported in the rumors we've seen so far. Apple's rumored iPhone 15 lineup -- expected to arrive in fall of 2023 -- already has an active rumor mill touting a variety of new features. Those rumors, plus the recent EU ruling mandating USB-C charging on phones sold within Europe, might mean a number of departures from Apple's traditional desig ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:51:56
Apple Watch Series 9 Rumors: Will It Get a Blood Glucose Monitor?
The next Apple Watch is likely on the way. Here's all the buzz about its release date, price and new features. The iPhone 15 isn't the only new device we're expecting to see this year. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 8 is also likely to hit shelves in 2023. Apple is the king of smartwatches, and it's been reigning supreme for years now despite a slow start. With 2023 underway, we're looki ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:51:14
6 New Apple Products That Could Be Coming in 2023
The iPhone 15 and an AR/VR headset aren't only new devices we expect in the coming months. Apple never discusses new products before it's ready to formally introduce them, making it impossible to know exactly what to expect. But certain products tend to arrive around the same time every year, providing possible clues. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see throughou ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:50:00
Google Warns Samsung and Pixel Phone Owners About 18 Serious Exploits
Attackers could compromise some phones with Samsung Exynos modems, just by knowing a phone number. Google is warning owners of some Samsung, Vivo and Pixel phones that a series of exploits could let bad actors compromise devices simply by knowing basic phone numbers -- and the device owners wouldn't notice a thing. Project Zero, Google's in-house team of cybersecurity experts and analysts, descr ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:48:56
iOS 16.4 Beta 4: Apple Music Classical and Other New Features
The release of iOS 16.4 is soon, but public beta testers don't have to wait for these new features. The wait for iOS 16.4 is almost over. Apple released iOS 16.4 beta 4 to public beta testers Thursday, about a week after the company released the third iOS 16.4 public beta. This fourth beta means the wide unveiling of iOS 16.4 is probably close at hand. Beta testers can now try out new iOS feature ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:34:50
Google Warns Samsung and Pixel Phone Owners About 18 Dire Exploits
If you have these devices with Samsung Exynos chipsets, stay off Wi-Fi and Voice over LTE, or VoLTE, calls. Google is warning owners of some Samsung, Vivo and Pixel phones that a series of exploits enable bad actors to compromise devices simply by knowing phone numbers -- and the device owners wouldn't notice a thing. Project Zero, Google's in-house team of cybersecurity experts and analysts, de ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:33:38
Samsung Launches the Galaxy A54 5G to Challenge the Pixel 6A
Samsung's new sub-$500 phone arrives just before we're expecting to hear about the Pixel 7A. Samsung's giving Google more competition in the market for affordable phones with the newly announced $450 Galaxy A54 5G. The phone launches on April 6 and will be available for preorder starting March 30, representing Samsung's latest effort to capture the market for middle-tier smartphones. The Galaxy ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:33:15
ChatGPT-style tech brought to Microsoft 365
The technology behind the world's most talked about artificial intelligence (AI) system, ChatGPT, is being added to its most ubiquitous work software, Microsoft 365. Microsoft is calling the system Copilot and says it will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft boss Satya Nadella said it would "fundamentally change the way we work." However, the firm admitted ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:28:14
This Mac App Makes Signing Documents a Breeze
There's an easy way to sign your important documents, using this built-in MacOS tool. Over the past decade, we've slowly moved from paper to digital documents. Whether you're signing a lease, doing your taxes or filling out a contract, you can do it all from your computer. And if you're a Mac owner, signing these documents is easier than you think. You might be using third-party software like Ad ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:07:13
Dress Up Your MacBook Pro Like a Fancy Leather-Bound Book
The Pad & Quill Leather Copertina Case is a stick-on folio case, a laptop stand and a handsome addition to your bookshelf. High-end laptops call for high-end accessories. At least that's how I justified attaching this Leather Copertina Case from Pad & Quill to my 16-inch MacBook Pro. This is more than the usual soft laptop sleeve or clip-on plastic cover. Instead, it's a sturdy hardback l ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:05:37