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Mobvoi announces a Fall 2022 sales event. (Source: Mobvoi)

Deal | Mobvoi Prime Fall sale offers up to 45% off a new Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered flagship smartwatch

Mobvoi has announced a limited-time 2022 "Prime Fall Sale" with discounts on the new TicWatch E3 and its top-end Pro 3 GPS sibling, as well as that smartwatch's iterative Pro 3 Ultra GPS upgrade. They are available at up to 45% of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Oct 2022 17:59

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 13 Pro in a direct camera comparison.

Camera comparison: iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro

For the first time ever, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro uses a 48-MP sensor and promises improved colors from the macro lens compared to its predecessor. Luckily, we have an iPhone 13 Pro on hand to compare the two smartphones.

Daniel Schmidt, 08 Oct 2022 18:56

Amazfit announces a new GTR/S 4 sync feature. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit GTS 4 and GTR 4 become capable of syncing with the Adidas Running app

Amazfit's wearables started out as fitness trackers with a purely in-house software ecosystem. However, the latest versions of their Zepp OS is playing nicer with more and more third-party apps that the user might want to connect ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Oct 2022 15:08

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: Lots of battery power, but quite heavy

The large smartphone from Apple has the same features as the small Pro, but a larger display, a much more powerful battery and also weighs noticeably more. So it's not a smartphone for everyone due to its physical prowess alone. B...

Daniel Schmidt, 07 Oct 2022 14:54

Instagram rendered inoperable on multiple iPhone models; latest v255.0 update likely to blame

Multiple users have taken to Twitter to complain about the Instagram app not working on their iPhones. The only workaround is to uninstall and reinstall the app and keep it running in the background until Meta issues an official f...

Anil Ganti, 05 Oct 2022 04:28

The iPhone 14 Pro's scores are out. (Source: DxOMark)

iPhone 14 Pro's failure to hit the #1 spot in the DxOMark has nothing to do with its recent stabilization bugs

DxOMark has just released its camera assessment of the iPhone 14 Pro, in which the group praises its upgraded shooters' color reproduction, auto-focus, dynamic range and detail highly. Nevertheless, the new Apple flagship has not ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2022 17:29

Microsoft SwiftKey for iOS going down on October 5 2022 (Source: Apple App Store)

Microsoft will kill SwiftKey for iOS next week

After less than a decade since its release for iOS, which took place in September 2014, the Microsoft-owned virtual keyboard app SwiftKey (originally developed by TouchType) will be removed from the Apple App Store on October 5. T...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2022 11:54

The rumored Note-like design of the Galaxy S23 Ultra may not appeal to as many as the iPhone 14 Pro. (Image source: Technizo Concept/Apple - edited)

Galaxy S23 Ultra may not be radical enough for Samsung fans as informal poll shows Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Dynamic Island are turning heads

An informal poll has revealed that potentially thousands of Samsung fans are considering a switch to Apple. Some of the main reasons for switching include the overall positive impression of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max,...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Sep 2022 20:44

The new SonoFlow headphones. (Source: 1MORE)

1MORE SonoFlow over-ear headphones launch with ANC, Bluetooth and LDAC support

1MORE touts its latest audio product as a world first, thanks to its combination of active noise cancellation and "LDAC Hi-Res Audio" in a wireless over-ear build. The SonoFlow headphones are rated for up to 70 hours of battery li...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2022 15:53

Assassin's Creed is coming to Netflix. (Source: Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed is set to infiltrate Netflix as both a game and a live-action show

Ubisoft has dedicated part of its September 2022 Forward press conference to the revelation that Assassin's Creed is getting the Netflix treatment. In fact, this is happening twice over, as it will be one of the studio's titles to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2022 15:53

Do the iPhones 14 have bigger batteries than the 13 series? (Source: Apple)

iPhone 14-series independent battery tests reveal striking parity with 13-series capacities

Apple has once again launched its latest iPhones with claims of generationally improved battery life in the absence of any numbers to back them up. However, the first independent estimates of their battery capacities have been unl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Sep 2022 15:10

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and is available in space black. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will hit breakneck speeds on AnTuTu and match lofty iPad Pro 5 levels claims leaker

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will hit performance heights beyond 95% of other smartphones according to a leaker. The source has offered an AnTuTu score prediction, which if realized, will place the iPhone 14 Pro Max at similar leve...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Sep 2022 18:48

Kishi V2 for iPhone launches as the latest mobile gaming controller from Razer

Razer has announced the release of an iPhone-compatible version of its second-gen Kishi mobile gaming accessory. The controller-like grip features new programmable buttons and support for PC/console game-streaming. The Kishi V2 ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2022 18:04

Is this Lightning's last stand? (Source: Apple)

"iPhone 14 USB" grows in popularity as a search term by more than 300% over 12 months

Could the 14 series be the iPhones to finally ditch the Lightning port? Regardless of whether the nearly imminent flagship smartphones really adopting USB ports or not, a research group claims to have found that people are very in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 20:31

The Tour ONE M2 headphones. (Source: JBL)

JBL Tour ONE M2 headphones launch with adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 and up to 50 hours of battery use

The Tour ONE M2s are JBL's latest headphones, and as such feature large drivers enhanced with the brand's "PRO" and "Spatial" Sound features. They have an up-to-date wireless standard and are rated for lengthy battery life, althou...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 17:42

The Tour PRO 2s and their new case. (Source: JBL)

JBL Tour PRO 2 launch as the first ever TWS earbuds in a charging case with its own LED display

JBL touts its latest Tour-series wireless earbuds as the world's first to come with their own touchscreen. The case-mounted LED panel is capable of displaying music controls as well as those for the PRO 2's advanced active noise-c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2022 16:50

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to offer novel always-on display features. (Image source: @ld_vova/MacRumors - edited)

Apple iPhone 14 Pro always-on display visualized in allegedly accurate mockups

The always-on display supposedly coming to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max has been shown off in a series of image mockups. The iPhone 14 Pro always-on display would work with the overhauled iOS 16 lock screen to all...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2022 05:59

Design of the iPhone 14 phones is an evolution of the iPhone 13's. (Source: Front Page Tech)

Apple iPhone 14 OLED display: Samsung dominates the screen supply as Apple reportedly readies more than 34 million units for the launch

A report from display market research firm DSCC has revealed that Apple is procuring most of the iPhone 14 series’ panels from Samsung with LG Display and BOE following in second and third places respectively. The company is repor...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Aug 2022 14:27

The new Soundcore Space accessories. (Source: Soundcore)

Soundcore Space Q45 headphones and A45 wireless earbuds launch with potentially upgraded adaptive ANC and multi-point connectivity

The Space Q45 headphones and Space A45 wireless earbuds have launched simultaneously from Soundcore as the Anker brand's latest audio accessories with "ultra long" play-times between charges. They also share adaptive active noise-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2022 17:31

iPadOS 16.1's arrival will be delayed this year. (Source: Apple)

iPadOS 16 roll-out delay is confirmed by Apple on the release of its latest beta

Apple has confirmed that the next major iPadOS upgrade will indeed fail to arrive at the same time as that of iOS. The Cupertino giant has indicated that this is because it intends to skip v16.0 and progress directly to 16.1 inste...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2022 14:57

Casio G-SHOCK GA-B001 is a first-gen Bluetooth-enabled watch with a user-installable bezel and band

Casio has unveiled its latest G-SHOCK timepiece as the series' first ever model to rock the OEM's new "integrated bezel and band" technology. It makes the new watch at least appear more modular, and has also been conceived as a "n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Aug 2022 14:48

TikTok for iOS is monitoring user input (Source: Cybernews)

TikTok is monitoring all keyboard inputs and taps on iOS

Recent research has shown that the TikTok iOS app opens any links inside an in-app browser and all interaction with the website is being recorded. This info can include passwords, credit card information, addresses, and so on. Alt...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2022 15:07

The list of devices supported by iOS 16 is extensive but not everyone will have access to the latest features. (Image source: Unsplash)

iOS 16: 5 amazing features that sadly require newer iPhone models

While iOS 16 is compatible with the iPhone 8 and later, including the iPhone X, Apple has remained largely ambiguous about when it comes to disclosing which devices will receive all of the new features that were debuted at WWDC’22...

Brahm Shank, 16 Aug 2022 21:01

Apple curiously opted not to spotlight these helpful features coming to iOS 16 (Image source: Unsplash)

iOS 16 Beta 6: 5 starring features Apple kept out of the spotlight

With the official public build of iOS 16 rumored to be just a few weeks away from its debut, Apple enthusiasts cannot wait to get their hands on the latest software features. This list features several iOS 16 tidbits and hidden ad...

Brahm Shank, 16 Aug 2022 05:31

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro has been rumored to have a starting price of US$1,099. (Image source: AR7 concept - edited)

New iPhone 14 release date surfaces as fan-made iPhone 14 Pro concept renderings show Apple's iOS 16 in action

Yet another supposed Apple iPhone 14 release date has been making the rounds on social media, now leaving fans with at least three strong contenders for the big day. In addition, a graphic designer has produced terrific renderings...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2022 18:57

Apple News: now with ads. (Source: Apple)

iPhones are projected to start showing many more ads in the near future

Apple's iOS is already programmed to display ads at various points throughout its UI. Now, a prominent Bloomberg correspondent predicts that they will start multiplying sometime soon. They are slated to start popping up in new loc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Aug 2022 19:40

The T-Rex 2's features get an update. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit T-Rex 2: the new rugged smartwatch acquires its most hotly-awaited features via its latest software update

The latest addition to the Amazfit T-Rex series of smartwatches was rated for real-time navigation and the ability to pre-load routes (thanks to its advanced GPS specs) at its launch. However, the OEM also admitted that those feat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Aug 2022 17:03

iOS 15.5 will be one of the final iOS 15 updates before stable iOS 16 builds arrive. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 and watchOS 8.7

Apple has finally released new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch following almost two months of beta testing. iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 and watchOS 8.7 are all available to download now and mainly focus ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2022 14:23

Apple Pay is under legal fire in the US. (Source: Apple)

Apple Pay: a new lawsuit alleges the use of "coercion" to create a monopoly for the payment app in the US

A United States credit union has taken Apple to court over the Cupertino giant's Pay service. The plaintiff in this case has taken issue with what it sees as the imposition of the app as a default option on users, and with the ext...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jul 2022 19:29

Netflix rolls spatial audio out to all users. (Source: Netflix)

Netflix announces spatial audio support for all compatible devices

Netflix has announced that it has partnered with Sennheiser to bring spatial audio to its platform. However, this new feature does presume that the individual user has a device that can support it. Accordingly, it should kick in a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jul 2022 18:00

The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid combines an SpO2 sensor with traditional watch movements

Fossil has just added a Hybrid variant to its Gen 6 series of Wear OS smartwatches. The new model comes in 2 sizes, both of which upgrade to blood-oxygen measurements as well as heart-rate monitoring for the first time. It is also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2022 15:57

A snapshot illustrates a few of the prominent new features in iOS 16. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16 Beta 2: 4 deeply interesting changes not to miss

Apple recently released iOS/iPadOS 16 Beta 2 for registered developers with extended options for customizing the Lock Screen, new filtering tools in the Messages app, Apple Card enhancements, and more to help users stay organized....

Brahm Shank, 23 Jun 2022 10:47

Android to iOS migration on WhatsApp is now available without third-party software, but with some trade-offs. (Image source: Dimitri Karastelev)

WhatsApp introduces 'a top requested feature' for Android and iOS devices

WhatsApp has introduced Android to iOS migration for devices running Android 5.0 and iOS 15.5 or newer. Currently in beta, the feature also needs the Move to iOS app, among other requirements.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2022 20:37

Screenshots suggest that a number of the new Maps app features could become available in macOS Monterey. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Maps in iOS 16: 3 trip-enhancing features you may have missed

Apple recently previewed a number of features and enhancements coming to the Maps app in iOS/iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura this fall. Take a closer look at what Apple users can look forward to when they hit the road later this year,...

Brahm Shank, 13 Jun 2022 00:43

The iPhone 7 will not receive iOS 16. (Source: Apple)

Apple's iOS 16 eligibility list confirms Samsung software support parity

With the official debut of iOS 16 at WWDC, Apple also revealed the devices eligible for the OS upgrade, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus surprisingly missing out. That, of course, means Apple and Samsung now have parity of sort...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2022 10:16

Telegram: no longer free forever. (Source: Telegram)

Telegram Premium's existence and imminent launch is confirmed by the app's founder

Telegram's founding organization has long been suspected of switching to a paid model; now, its leader has released a post formally outlining this new "subscription plan". The app will still be available for free, although full us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2022 16:07

Sony's latest in-car receivers upgrade to wireless smartphone conversion, a 14-band EQ and more UI options

Sony touts its new XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000 in-car AV receivers as the most seamless and intuitive installations of their series yet. The iDatalink Maestro-compatible stereo replacements can display Apple CarPlay and Android Auto...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2022 15:38

iOS may get native Switch controller support. (Source: Nintendo)

iOS 16 is found to add native support for first-party Nintendo Switch controllers

Apple unleashed a whole load of new features to arrive with the upgrade to iOS 16 at WWDC 2022. However, it now seems the Cupertino giant must have run out of time for one of particular interest to people who own Nintendo Switch c...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jun 2022 16:59

Stage Manager enabled on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro powered by the M1 SoC. (Image source: Apple)

iPadOS 16 Beta 1: 4 notable enhancements for pros

At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple saved the best for last with the introduction of iPadOS 16. The next version of Apple’s tablet-tailored operating system delivers rich enhancements to multitasking, expanded tool...

Brahm Shank, 07 Jun 2022 20:24

The vibrant new lock screen experience in iOS 16 Beta 1 (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16 Beta 1: 4 radical new features debuted at WWDC22

Apple debuted the next major version of iOS at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference, including monumental lock screen enhancements, updates to Focus Mode, breakthrough machine learning implementations, and more. Take a quick ...

Brahm Shank, 07 Jun 2022 16:33

Apple macOS 13 Ventura is packed with new features and updates. (Image via Apple)

Apple macOS 13 Ventura brings improvements to password management, device continuity, and more

The latest version of macOS, dubbed "Ventura," brings several updates. Among these are improvements to window management via Stage Manager, a new graphics API (Metal 3), and new features that mate iDevices in new ways, such as usi...

Sam Medley, 06 Jun 2022 22:52

iOS 16 is (nearly) here. (Source: Apple)

iOS 16 debuts with SharePlay for Messages, Apple Pay Later, a new CarPlay UI and more

Apple has made its latest version of iOS official, with some features that can be found across Macs, the iPad Pro and Watches too. Then again, this will not stop iPhones beating Twitter to messages editable after the fact, for on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jun 2022 22:50

Apple has treated iPhone and iPad users to an AR trading-card set ahead of WWDC22. (Image source: Apple/@ParkerOrtolani - edited)

Apple M2 MacBook Air appears in leakers' lists alongside macOS 13 Mammoth and iOS 16 for WWDC22 reveal expectations

Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air is the main piece of hardware that multiple leakers expect to be revealed at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC22). Apple has issued an AR trading-card set that has offered clues of what mi...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jun 2022 11:49

Upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models will finally see the debut of an always-on display. (Image source: Jon Prosser & Ian Zelbo)

iOS 16 will enable always-on display but only on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

The upcoming iOS 16 update will finally enable always-on display (AOD) functionality, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. However, the AOD feature will only make it to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as they are touted t...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2022 18:01

Telegram: free, but not forever? (Source: Telegram)

Telegram: More evidence of a new 'Premium' tier allegedly comes to light thanks to new website code

The messaging app Telegram has been linked to a shift to a subscription-based model as of late. Now, the developer Alessandro Paluzzi claims to have spotted more signs that the service is preparing for this change. It consists of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2022 18:47

An official 14 Pro ad? (Source: Apple Archive Thai via YouTube)

Update | iPhone 14 Pro: A significant display upgrade is showcased in a new, possibly Apple-fresh, leak

A new Apple Pay ad featuring the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro may have been released in advance. The clips in question make heavy and unambiguous use of the flagship's allegedly updated, punch-holed front panel in animated form. Therefo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 May 2022 20:19

Left: Door Detection offers context for doors including signage and distance. Right: Apple Watch Mirroring provides a larger canvas for navigating watchOS (Image source: Apple)

iOS 16: 4 innovative accessibility features that are changing the landscape

Ahead of WWDC 2022, Apple is already sharing a number of accessibility features coming to iOS 16 and watchOS 9 this fall. From auto-generated captioning, to LiDAR-enabled door detection, prepare to gain a distilled picture that re...

Brahm Shank, 25 May 2022 08:54

While iOS 15.5 may seem like an incremental update, a quick dive below the surface proves there's a lot more than meets the fingers. (Image source: Apple/edited)

iOS 15.5 takeaways: 6 undeniably helpful features and future indicators

Ahead of iOS 16 Beta 1 debuting early next month, Apple released the final build of iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 for all iPhone and iPad users. While it may not seem like much has changed on the surface, the update features a host of ...

Brahm Shank, 24 May 2022 10:04

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Deal | Mobvoi Prime Fall sale offers up to 45% off a new Snapdragon Wear 4100-powered flagship smartwatch

Camera comparison: iPhone 14 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro

Amazfit GTS 4 and GTR 4 become capable of syncing with the Adidas Running app

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: Lots of battery power, but quite heavy

90% Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: A gigantic, brawny smartphone

90% Apple iPhone 14 Pro review - The Apple smartphone is ready for the island

Instagram rendered inoperable on multiple iPhone models; latest v255.0 update likely to blame

iPhone 14 Pro's failure to hit the #1 spot in the DxOMark has nothing to do with its recent stabilization bugs

Microsoft will kill SwiftKey for iOS next week

Galaxy S23 Ultra may not be radical enough for Samsung fans as informal poll shows Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Dynamic Island are turning heads

1MORE SonoFlow over-ear headphones launch with ANC, Bluetooth and LDAC support

Assassin's Creed is set to infiltrate Netflix as both a game and a live-action show

iPhone 14-series independent battery tests reveal striking parity with 13-series capacities

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will hit breakneck speeds on AnTuTu and match lofty iPad Pro 5 levels claims leaker

Kishi V2 for iPhone launches as the latest mobile gaming controller from Razer

"iPhone 14 USB" grows in popularity as a search term by more than 300% over 12 months

JBL Tour ONE M2 headphones launch with adaptive ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 and up to 50 hours of battery use

JBL Tour PRO 2 launch as the first ever TWS earbuds in a charging case with its own LED display

Apple iPhone 14 Pro always-on display visualized in allegedly accurate mockups

Apple iPhone 14 OLED display: Samsung dominates the screen supply as Apple reportedly readies more than 34 million units for the launch

Soundcore Space Q45 headphones and A45 wireless earbuds launch with potentially upgraded adaptive ANC and multi-point connectivity

iPadOS 16 roll-out delay is confirmed by Apple on the release of its latest beta

Casio G-SHOCK GA-B001 is a first-gen Bluetooth-enabled watch with a user-installable bezel and band

TikTok is monitoring all keyboard inputs and taps on iOS

iOS 16: 5 amazing features that sadly require newer iPhone models

iOS 16 Beta 6: 5 starring features Apple kept out of the spotlight

New iPhone 14 release date surfaces as fan-made iPhone 14 Pro concept renderings show Apple's iOS 16 in action

iPhones are projected to start showing many more ads in the near future

Amazfit T-Rex 2: the new rugged smartwatch acquires its most hotly-awaited features via its latest software update

Apple releases iOS 15.6, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5 and watchOS 8.7

Apple Pay: a new lawsuit alleges the use of "coercion" to create a monopoly for the payment app in the US

Netflix announces spatial audio support for all compatible devices

The Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid combines an SpO2 sensor with traditional watch movements

iOS 16 Beta 2: 4 deeply interesting changes not to miss

WhatsApp introduces 'a top requested feature' for Android and iOS devices

Apple Maps in iOS 16: 3 trip-enhancing features you may have missed

Apple's iOS 16 eligibility list confirms Samsung software support parity

Telegram Premium's existence and imminent launch is confirmed by the app's founder

Sony's latest in-car receivers upgrade to wireless smartphone conversion, a 14-band EQ and more UI options

iOS 16 is found to add native support for first-party Nintendo Switch controllers

iPadOS 16 Beta 1: 4 notable enhancements for pros

iOS 16 Beta 1: 4 radical new features debuted at WWDC22

Apple macOS 13 Ventura brings improvements to password management, device continuity, and more

iOS 16 debuts with SharePlay for Messages, Apple Pay Later, a new CarPlay UI and more

Apple M2 MacBook Air appears in leakers' lists alongside macOS 13 Mammoth and iOS 16 for WWDC22 reveal expectations

iOS 16 will enable always-on display but only on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Telegram: More evidence of a new 'Premium' tier allegedly comes to light thanks to new website code

Update | iPhone 14 Pro: A significant display upgrade is showcased in a new, possibly Apple-fresh, leak

iOS 16: 4 innovative accessibility features that are changing the landscape

iOS 15.5 takeaways: 6 undeniably helpful features and future indicators

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