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iPhone SE 4 Reportedly Back in Development With Apple-Built 5G Modem
A noted Apple analyst says the iPhone maker has a new plan for its next mid-range phone. Apple may have solved a big issue holding back its future phone plans, as the company has reportedly restarted development of the iPhone SE 4, its next affordable handset. At the beginning of the year, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the company had canceled the fourth generation of its iPhone SE line ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:15:41
HP Envy x360 13 Review: Midrange 2-in-1 That's Short on Battery
This compact convertible is customizable, and we suggest you take advantage of the reasonable upgrade prices. The HP Envy x360 13 is a compact, midrange two-in-one based on a 13.3-inch touch display with a tall 16:10 aspect ratio that makes the screen feel roomier than a 13.3-inch widescreen display. Still, it's less screen than you get with the 14-inch, 16:10 Lenovo Yoga 7i, which remains our fa ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:12:16
Galaxy S23 Battery Life: Does It Last Longer Than the Galaxy S22?
Samsung's new phone packs a bigger battery. Let's see how it compares to its predecessor. My biggest complaint about last year's Galaxy S22 was that its battery didn't last long enough on a single charge. Luckily, Samsung has addressed that shortcoming with the recently launched Galaxy S23, which includes a larger battery and a more power efficient processor. The Galaxy S23 doesn't offer record- ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:11:02
How to Easily Take Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11
Here are keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools and more ways to take screenshots on your PC. Microsoft no longer sells Windows 10, but the software giant will still support the operating system until October 2025. Afterwards, you'll have to switch to Windows 11. There are some differences between the two operating systems, but one thing both operating systems have in common is they each offer a few ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:07:48
5 Hidden Galaxy S23 Features You Should Know About
Samsung's flagship phones have low-key features and settings that improve your battery life, allow you to take higher-quality photos and more. During Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event earlier this month, the electronics giant announced the Galaxy S23 series with new capabilities, including GIF remastering to improve the quality of GIF files, Astro Hyperlapse to capture time-lapse night videos of st ... Read more
2023-02-24 20:58:38
Apple May Launch a Low-End VR Headset in 2025, Analyst Says
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple may launch the second generation of its rumored mix-reality headset, including a low-end device, in 2025. Apple has yet to confirm plans for its first augmented and virtual reality headset, but there are already rumors brewing about a second generation of the device. A second-generation AR/VR headset from Apple will include both high-end and low-end models that w ... Read more
2023-02-24 20:56:55
TikTok under investigation by Canadian privacy authorities
Canadian privacy protection regulators have launched an investigation into TikTok over its collection of users' data. The video-sharing platform, owned by Chinese giant ByteDance, has come under scrutiny over concerns that it hands information to Beijing. Canada's move comes after European Commission staff were ordered to remove the app to "protect" the institution. TikTok said privac ... Read more
2023-02-24 20:51:27
Save on Apple's New M2-Powered Mac Mini Models at Amazon
Prices are up to $49 lower than at the Apple Store. The Mac Mini is one of our favorite desktop PCs and continues to be the cheapest way to get in on the Mac ecosystem. And right now, Amazon is making the Mac Mini even more affordable with as much as $49 off 2023 models. If you're already set up with a display and a keyboard and mouse you like, the recently released Mac Mini could make for the ... Read more
2023-02-23 19:31:39
Now Almost Anyone Can Use Google's 'Magic' Photo Tool
Magic Eraser can banish randos from your pictures, and now more people can use it. There's a camera tool that can put an end to photobombers ruining your treasured pictures. The feature is called Magic Eraser. The tool gives you the power to remove unwanted items or people pulling focus from both new and old photos without compromising the background with a blur effect. Previously, Magic Eraser w ... Read more
2023-02-23 19:30:58
Twitter Is Done With SMS 2FA, but There's a Better Option on Your iPhone
You don't need to pay for Twitter Blue to get two-factor authentication for your account. The internet went wild when Musk announced that Twitter will no longer support text message two-factor authentication after March 20. The only way you can continue using SMS 2FA is if you're a Twitter Blue subscriber, but if you're not down to pay, there is a more secure 2FA alternative for Twitter that's al ... Read more
2023-02-23 19:28:47