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What Google announced at I/O for Android - and how it compares to iOS

4 days ago

What Google announced at I/O for Android - and how it compares to iOS

Google announced a host of new Android features at its I/O keynote on Wednesday. While many of the capabilities are something Apple users already have on iOS, others would be nice to get.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Daily deals May 12: $329 Apple Watch 7, $200 off Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, $49 Logitech G413 Gaming Keyboard, more

4 days ago

Daily deals May 12: $329 Apple Watch 7, $200 off Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, $49 Logitech G413 Gaming Keyboard, more

Thursday's best deals include price cuts on a new Samsung smartphone, AirPods Pro, vacuums, a smart soap dispenser, and much more.

By Brittany Vincent | 4 days ago

Apple highlights trio of Asian-American & Pacific Islander developers

4 days ago

Apple highlights trio of Asian-American & Pacific Islander developers

Apple has highlighted and interviewed three App Store developers from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community about their story, their apps, and their impact.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Apple and Google app stores include more than 1.5 million 'abandoned apps'

4 days ago

Apple and Google app stores include more than 1.5 million 'abandoned apps'

New research claims that that 650,000 App Store apps have not been updated in over two years, while the Google Play Store features 869,000 such "abandoned" titles.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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MacBook Pro supplies will remain tight until well into July

4 days ago

MacBook Pro supplies will remain tight until well into July

Production of laptop computers in China, including the MacBook Pro, is considerably slower now that it was a few months ago — and not expected to be fully restored before July 2022.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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How to rearrange and delete your home screen pages in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

4 days ago

How to rearrange and delete your home screen pages in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

If you're lost in a sea of icons and can't find the app you want, you may have too many pages of apps on your Home Screen. Here's how to switch the pages around and get rid of extra ones, in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

By Malcolm Owen | 4 days ago

Google's Pixel 6a drops headphone jack, despite mocking Apple over it

4 days ago

Google's Pixel 6a drops headphone jack, despite mocking Apple over it

Google has followed up its mockery over Apple removing the headphone jack from the iPhone, by removing the headphone jack from the new Pixel 6a.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Unity Software loses $5 billion in market cap as privacy workaround fails

4 days ago

Unity Software loses $5 billion in market cap as privacy workaround fails

Unity Software offered advertisers a workaround to avoid losses from Apple's iOS 14 App Tracking Transparency, but it didn't work and company shares are now down 37%.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple's iPhone order shift to beat China lockdown boosted Foxconn's earnings

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Apple's iPhone order shift to beat China lockdown boosted Foxconn's earnings

Apple moving orders from lockdown-hit factories and suppliers has led iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to report its highest Q1 net income since 2014.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple replaced as world's most valuable company by oil firm Aramco

4 days ago

Apple replaced as world's most valuable company by oil firm Aramco

A drop in the value of Apple's shares means oil and gas producer Aramco has regained the title of most valuable company.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Apple officially sells out of iPod touch in its US online store

4 days ago

Apple officially sells out of iPod touch in its US online store

Apple's final iPod, the 2019 iPod touch, is now officially sold out on the official US online storefront, with some stock remaining in Canada, Brazil, and the UK.

By Darryl Boxberger | 4 days ago

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Sonos launches new budget Ray soundbar, Roam in new colors

4 days ago

Sonos launches new budget Ray soundbar, Roam in new colors

Sonos on Wednesday unveiled a new entry-level soundbar called the Ray and three new color options for the Sonos Roam, and has confirmed that its own voice assistant is coming June 1.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Apple Head of Film Marketing Strategy resigns

4 days ago

Apple Head of Film Marketing Strategy resigns

Just over a year after his arrival, Apple TV+ executive JP Richards is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

By Amber Neely | 4 days ago

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Google previews Pixel 7 flagship for fall, Pixel Tablet for 2023

4 days ago

Google previews Pixel 7 flagship for fall, Pixel Tablet for 2023

During the Google I/O 2022 conference keynote, the company previewed a few products, including the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that are expected to arrive in the fall — and a return to tablets in 2023.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Google I/O sees debut of Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro

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Google I/O sees debut of Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro

Google has announced a number of new products and software at its annual I/O conference, including the long-rumored Pixel 6a, the Pixel Watch, a pair of Pixel Buds Pro with Active Noise Cancellation, and new versions of Android and Wear OS.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Aura Strap 2 for Apple Watch will monitor hydration and your body fat percentage

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Aura Strap 2 for Apple Watch will monitor hydration and your body fat percentage

The Aura Strap 2 is a smart Apple Watch band capable of recording metrics like body fat and water levels, and now comes with a fitness subscription service.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Apple's 'Helpsters' season 3 adds Bradley Cooper, Daphne Rubin-Vega

4 days ago

Apple's 'Helpsters' season 3 adds Bradley Cooper, Daphne Rubin-Vega

Apple TV+ has debuted a trailer for the third season of its "Helpsters" pre-school series, which adds a slew of guest stars led by Bradley Cooper and including very many more.

By William Gallagher | 4 days ago

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Last chance: Amazon has iPod touch models in stock for $189.99

4 days ago

Last chance: Amazon has iPod touch models in stock for $189.99

Apple may have discontinued the iconic iPod touch, but that doesn't mean you can't still get your hands on one for a discounted price.

By Brittany Vincent | 4 days ago

Apple touts benefits of privacy-preserving ad tech in pitch to advertisers

4 days ago

Apple touts benefits of privacy-preserving ad tech in pitch to advertisers

Apple has revealed to advertisers that App Store search ads served in a non-targeted fashion are just as effective as those relying on targeting via first-party data.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

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Apple boosts trade-in credit until May 31 - a week after it cut them

4 days ago

Apple boosts trade-in credit until May 31 - a week after it cut them

On the heels of a near across-the-board trade-in price cut, Apple has increased trade-in values by $10 to $50 for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models in the US and UK until May 31.

By Wesley Hilliard | 4 days ago

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Apple sells out of all 256GB iPod touch colors

5 days ago

Apple sells out of all 256GB iPod touch colors

A day after announcing the iPod touch would remain on sale only while stocks last, the 256GB versions of every color model have already sold out.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Apple TV+ shares first trailer for 'Physical' season two

5 days ago

Apple TV+ shares first trailer for 'Physical' season two

Apple TV+ dark comedy "Physical" gets its first season two trailer with Rose Byrne returning as the entrepreneurial Sheila Rubin trying to build her fitness empire.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

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Daily deals May 11: $99 AirPods, $569 M1 Mac mini, $259 Nintendo Switch, $174 AirPods Pro, more

5 days ago

Daily deals May 11: $99 AirPods, $569 M1 Mac mini, $259 Nintendo Switch, $174 AirPods Pro, more

Wednesday's best deals include deep discounts on the Mac mini, Apple AirPods, and a rare price cut on the Nintendo Switch, in case you're looking to game on the go.

By Brittany Vincent | 5 days ago

Compared: Apple Studio Display vs Alogic Clarity Monitor

5 days ago

Compared: Apple Studio Display vs Alogic Clarity Monitor

Alogic's first monitor, Clarity, echoes Apple's styling in many ways. While the Studio Display has incredible picture quality, Alogic aims for more flexibility.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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Mophie introduces Apple Store exclusive USB-C GaN adapters

5 days ago

Mophie introduces Apple Store exclusive USB-C GaN adapters

Mophie's speedport 30 and speedport 67 GaN wall chargers are now available exclusively at Apple with USB-C fast charging capabilities.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

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How to turn off read receipts on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey

5 days ago

How to turn off read receipts on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey

Read receipts are useful, but there are times when you don't want everyone to know when you've seen their messages — here's a handy guide that teaches you how to enable or disable them via iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.

By Amber Neely | 5 days ago

Apple's iPhone 15 will be first with USB-C, claims Kuo

5 days ago

Apple's iPhone 15 will be first with USB-C, claims Kuo

After some supply chain checks, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the 2023 "iPhone 15" will abandon the Lightning connector and instead use USB-C.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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EU plans to require backdoor to encrypted messages for child protection

5 days ago

EU plans to require backdoor to encrypted messages for child protection

A leaked European Union proposal shows plans to mandate CSAM scanning for child protection in all encrypted messaging services.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Netflix to launch ad-supported tier when it cracks down on password sharing

5 days ago

Netflix to launch ad-supported tier when it cracks down on password sharing

Netflix is reportedly planning on launching a cheaper ad-supported tier in late 2022, around the same time as it begins cracking down on password sharing.

By Mike Peterson | 5 days ago

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Apple releases new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro & AirPods Max

5 days ago

Apple releases new firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro & AirPods Max

Apple has updated the second-generation AirPods, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro, releasing a firmware update for the personal audio accessories on Tuesday.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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How to update the Apple MagSafe Battery pack firmware

5 days ago

How to update the Apple MagSafe Battery pack firmware

Apple recently updated the MagSafe Battery Pack firmware to allow the unit to wirelessly charge an iPhone faster — but you may still not have it. Here's how to force update the firmware.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

Apple developers facing bug preventing them from distributing apps

5 days ago

Apple developers facing bug preventing them from distributing apps

Apple developers are apparently running into an issue or bug that is preventing them from validating or distributing apps on the App Store.

By Mike Peterson | 5 days ago

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'Lovely Little Farm' children's show comes to Apple TV+ on June 10

5 days ago

'Lovely Little Farm' children's show comes to Apple TV+ on June 10

The hybrid live-action and animated Apple TV+ series "Lovely Little Farm" features talking animals created by Industrial Light and Magic, and the first trailer gives a glimpse of them in action.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

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Apple's iPod is the other device that saved Apple, and set the table for the iPhone

5 days ago

Apple's iPod is the other device that saved Apple, and set the table for the iPhone

It was the iMac that saved Apple Computer, but it was the iPod that made the company into a consumer technology hit — and it lasted for an amazing 21 years.

By William Gallagher | 5 days ago

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Top B&H deals of the week: save up to $1,200 on Apple, digital cameras, TVs & more

5 days ago

Top B&H deals of the week: save up to $1,200 on Apple, digital cameras, TVs & more

Spring has sprung, and that means retailers like B&H Photo are running a variety of sales on Apple electronics, TVs and other tech goodies.

By Brittany Vincent | 5 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking your viewing habits

5 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking your viewing habits

Everything is connected to the internet, and it's all trying to get your data, even your TV. Here's how to limit tracking while keeping apps like Netflix and Apple TV functional.

By Wesley Hilliard | 5 days ago

Adobe Premiere Pro for macOS makes some video exports 10-times faster

5 days ago

Adobe Premiere Pro for macOS makes some video exports 10-times faster

Adobe has updated Premiere Pro to version 22.4, with the latest video editor changes enabling 10-times faster exports of 10-bit 4:2:0 HEVC video on many Macs and MacBooks via hardware encoding.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 days ago

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