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SpaceX Reportedly to Test Satellite-to-Cellular Service This Year
The company will reportedly test on T-Mobile's network. A SpaceX executive said Monday that the company will start testing satellite-to-cellular communications this year, which will reportedly include operating on T-Mobile's network. T-Mobile announced in August that its mobile network dead zones would get coverage from SpaceX's Starlink satellites, but it didn't say when that would happen. At t ... Read more
2023-03-13 20:46:31
Google Brings Faster Night Sight, Magic Eraser to More Pixel Phones
The tech giant touts its latest updates for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch. Google on Monday laid out updates coming to its Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch, including bringing some useful camera tools to more devices. In its first feature drop of 2023, Google said faster Night Sight -- its feature for taking low-light photos -- is coming to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro after launching on the Pixel ... Read more
2023-03-13 20:45:46
Best iPad Drawing Apps to Try in 2023
Find your inner digital artist with Procreate's blank canvas, creative coloring books, and everything in between. Drawing can cost a lot of money, especially with all the sketchbooks and markers you'll want to buy. But if you already have an iPad, there are a ton of awesome drawing apps available to you. I use a third-gen iPad Air and a first-gen Apple Pencil. But regardless of your iOS device, ... Read more
2023-03-13 03:44:27
Is Samsung's Galaxy S23 Worth the Upgrade? It Depends
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. See how older Samsung phones compare to help make your decision. Samsung's Galaxy S23 just launched in February, so you may be wondering: Is it worth the upgrade? Truth is, there isn't one answer that can be applied to everyone. The age and condition of your current phone, your budget and whether your device will support new versions of Android should all fact ... Read more
2023-03-13 03:40:08
The Yellow iPhone 14 Does Yellow Proud
Just in time for spring, Apple drops a new color for the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. Apple reminds us that spring is around the corner with a new color for iPhone 14 and 14 Plus: yellow. As has been the case for the past few years, Apple dropped a new color for the iPhone in March. In 2021, we got the purple iPhone 12. Last spring, we got a green iPhone 13 and an alpine green iPhone 13 Pro. And this y ... Read more
2023-03-13 03:36:30
iOS 16.4 Is Almost Here. Public Beta Testers Can Try These Features Now
The release of iOS 16.4 is around the corner, 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 3 to public beta testers Wednesday, about a week after the company released the second iOS 16.4 public beta. This third beta means the wide unveiling of iOS 16.4 is probably close at hand. Beta testers can now try out n ... Read more
2023-03-10 19:14:56
iPhone 14 Deals: Yellow iPhone 14 Preorder, Trade-In Promos and More
Wondering where's best to go for Apple's new yellow iPhone 14 model? We've got you covered. If you're looking for an iPhone 14 deal, that's what this roundup is here for -- including deals on the newly unveiled yellow version. US prices start at $799 for the iPhone 14, though there are plenty of ways to save if you know where to look. First unveiled at Apple's September 2022 media event, Apple's ... Read more
2023-03-10 19:13:53
iPhones May Not Get Under-Display Face ID Until 2025
A leaker says sensor issues have pushed back implementation. The dream of getting an iPhone without a notch seemed set for next year, which is when an Apple analyst predicted we'd get all the components needed for Face ID to be relocated under the display. Now a leaker says we may have to wait until 2025. The main line of flagship iPhones relies on a collection of sensors, including an infrared ... Read more
2023-03-10 19:13:18
Meta exploring plans for Twitter rival
Meta, the parent firm of Facebook and Instagram, is working on a standalone, text-based social network app. It could rival both Twitter and its decentralised competitor, Mastodon. A spokesperson told the BBC: "We're exploring a standalone decentralized social network for sharing text updates. "We believe there's an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can ... Read more
2023-03-10 19:11:43
Apple's New App for Classical Music Arrives on March 28
Apple Music Classical is included with an Apple Music subscription. Apple is launching a new standalone app for classical music, dubbed Apple Music Classical, later this month. The app features the world's "largest classical music catalog with search built for the genre," Apple said. In addition to a library of classical music, Apple Music Classical will feature curated playlists, exc ... Read more
2023-03-09 20:37:50