Apple sued by US Department of Justice: from an Android user perspective

It isn’t uncommon to see Apple amid legal battles. I mean, I started writing about tech in 2017, when Apple had major issues with throttling iPhone performance as their batteries grew older, which some believed was a move that forced users to purchase new iPhone models. Apple tried to explain that this was a feature that would help older phones remain relevant for longer, limiting CPU performance to reduce battery load. In the end, Apple agreed to change the batteries of millions of older iPhone devices, which only affected sales of iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.

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WWDC 2024: iOS 18, AI, visionOS 2, and what else to expect

It's official: Apple has confirmed the dates for its yearly developer conference, WWDC 2024, taking place in the week of June 10 to June 14. The Cupertino giant is expected to announce new software updates for its devices, such as iOS 18, watchOS 11, and the latest macOS version, and more. Moreover, there's speculation about some AI-related and hardware announcements as well. In this article, we will go through the key details about WWDC 2024 and what we can expect from Apple's highly anticipated event.

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Best cases for Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

The competition in the Wear OS smartwatch market is at an all-time high right now, especially with the recent introduction of the OnePlus Watch 2. Nonetheless, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 still stands out as one of the best smartwatches available. It comes with a slightly tweaked new design, larger displays, a lightweight build, and a full suite of Wear OS features, including Google Assistant and NFC payments.

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Samsung Announces Pricing For 2024 Smart TV Lineup

After unveiling its 2024 lineup of Smart TVs at CES 2024, Samsung has finally announced the pricing and availability of all the Neo QLED, OLED, and Frame TV models. Here, we look at the features of these TVs, along with their pricing and other details, including an attractive pre-order offer available until April 11, 2024.

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What we learned from the best phones of a decade ago

As the renowned English poet William Blake once said, "hindsight is a wonderful thing," and this phrase holds true not only for various aspects of our lives but also for technology and, yes, even smartphones. It was a very different playground for smartphones a decade ago. In the year 2014, smartphone innovation was at its peak and, in fact, there were many more smartphone makers in the market compared to now.

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Amazon’s Big Spring deals will get you up to 50% savings on the best tech in 2024

We’re always looking for the best offers to help you save on the latest and hottest tech on the market, so it’s only natural that we also take the time to select some of the best deals available during Amazon’s latest Big Spring Deal sales event, where you will find tons of outstanding products with massive savings. There are many options to choose from, and the best part is that you will find up to 50 percent savings on select products, so keep scrolling and see if anything catches your eye.

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Porsche Design HONOR Magic 6 RSR Unveiled: This Phone Has a Revolutionary Display

HONOR has been quite busy in 2024. It kicked off with the global launch of its sleek Magic V2 foldable smartphone, followed by the debut of the Magic 6 Pro at MWC 2024. But it seems like they're not slowing down. HONOR has now unveiled the new Porsche Design HONOR Magic6 RSR, along with the release of the Magic6 Ultimate and a gaming collaboration called Black Myth: Wukong in China.

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Why clear phone cases turn yellow and how to clean them?

When it comes to protecting my phone, I always opt for a clear phone case. Clear phone cases not only offer a great grip, but they have a design that allows the phone's original look and design to shine through. Moreover, they come with features like raised edges for protecting the display and phone's body in case of an accidental fall, and some even come with a kickstand, which comes in handy in a number of situations.

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Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Cases in 2024

While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra may not be the latest flagship smartphone from the brand, it is still a highly capable smartphone in 2024. Packed with powerful hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, up to 1TB of storage, and 12GB of RAM, it is a powerful smartphone, and also features an impressive camera setup. The S Pen remains a standout feature of the phone, conveniently housed in a dedicated slot at the bottom of the phone. It’s also available in several new color options, and it looks more colorful than ever.

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Apple is giving us new AirPods, finally

It seems that Apple is planning to deliver new iterations of the AirPods sometime in 2024. The latest rumors suggest that the company will start production of two new fourth-generation AirPods models in May. This also makes us believe that the new AirPods will arrive sometime in the second half of 2024, or according to Mark Gurman, we might see these new earbuds in September or October.

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Get 50% savings on a new 98-inch TCL Class S5 4K LED smart TV

We start the day with killer savings available at Amazon.com, where one of TCL’s largest smart TVs has become even more attractive thanks to an insane 50 percent discount. This offer will get you a new 98-inch 4K LED smart TV for just $1,998. It usually sells for $4,000, so you will be scoring a bit over $2,000 in instant savings. You can also take home two of these powerful babies, and I bet you won’t regret doing so.

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Is the Google/Apple AI Collaboration for iOS 18 A Good Idea?

While Microsoft (read OpenAI) and Google have been fighting it out on the AI front, Apple has rather been quiet when it comes to AI. While there are reports of Apple's work on various AI features and even a project named "AppleGPT," there are no final AI products from the company yet. However, it looks like Apple will be integrating many AI features into the upcoming iOS 18 software upgrade, possibly through a partnership with Google.

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MediaTek’s new Dimensity Auto Cockpit chips bring advanced AI capabilities to vehicles

Automobiles have come a long way since the first model was created in 1885 when Karl Friedrich Benz built the first vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. Fast-forward to 1994, and we have self-driving automobiles thanks to the Prometheus project, which launched in 1986 and culminated in 1995, when a Mercedes S-Class made a 1,092-mile journey from Munich, Germany, to Copenhagen, Denmark, and back, at some times without human intervention.

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Google I/O 2024: Pixel 8a, Android 15, Gemini upgrades, and what else to expect?

It's official: Google has confirmed its annual I/O developer conference for May 14, 2024. The search engine giant has previously used this event to showcase software and service upgrades, and more recently, hardware upgrades as well. With the I/O 2024 page now live, and just a few weeks away, let's take a look at what Google might announce at this year's conference.

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: What's Different?

Qualcomm today unveiled its latest addition to the lineup of flagship smartphone processors, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. This new processor from Qualcomm comes with high-end flagship performance and specifications and will be used in upcoming smartphones from HONOR, Redmi, IQoo and more. However, you might be wondering, what are the differences between the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and the already-available Snapdragon 8 Gen 3? Here's a closer look at the new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

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TikTok Ban: Is this story coming to an end?

TikTok is one of the best social media apps in the world. The app created by ByteDance has around 150 million active users in the U.S. alone, or at least that’s what Statista reported in January. This is thanks to its short-form videos, which users create and consume, making them perfect for humor, short recipes, curiosities, and more. However, the United States government isn’t a fan of the app and has been aiming to ban it based on allegations of national security threats, and it seems that this ban will finally take place.

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Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is now available for as low as $649

We have spotted a fantastic deal that will get you massive savings on a new M1-powered MacBook Air, as Apple’s 2020 M1-powered MacBook Air is now receiving a huge $300 discount, leaving it up for grabs at $699. This will get you a brand-new model, cable, and power adapter, which is basically everything you need to get working.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring ready in time for the Summer Olympics?

The Samsung Galaxy Ring was one of the best pieces of tech we saw and experienced during MWC 2024. This tiny device was teased during Galaxy S24 Unpacked and formally announced during the latest tech event in Barcelona, which gives us more information regarding its specs and features. We didn’t receive any hints about pricing or availability, but it seems that Samsung might be planning a one-of-a-kind launch that would include the upcoming Olympic Games.

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iPhone 16: Latest Rumors, Features, and Everything We Know So Far

It's only been a few months since Apple debuted its iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineup, but as is with the leaks cycle, rumors about the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup are already swirling. The iPhone 16 lineup is expected to bring some major changes to the lineup, including larger displays for the Pro models, a redesigned back for the standard models, the introduction of a new "Capture Button," and more. Here's what we know about the 2024 iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro so far:

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Score up to 50% savings on the best products to improve your home office

Working at home is great. You get to be close to your family and miss out on all the wasted time that comes with the usual drive to work and back. Unfortunately, that also means that you need all the right tools in your home to help you become more productive and efficient. Indeed, there are tons of excellent products out there aiming to help your home office become the perfect spot for productivity, but we have selected a few that will also help you save some bucks in the process, as Flexispots latest offers will get you massive savings on a selection of standing desks and ergonomic office chairs that will get you more than 50 percent off selected products.

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Get Apple’s 2022 MacBook Air with an M2 chip for as low as $870

The best part about receiving new products is that previous iterations generally become more affordable. Such is the case with Apple’s M2-powered MacBook Air models, now available for as little as $870 with the latest savings.

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2024 iPad Pro to Bring Significant Upgrades, Launches Late March or April

Ever since its redesign in 2018, the iPad Pro hasn't seen a lot of change. Yes, there have been meaningful updates to its camera hardware, processor, display, and even input/output hardware. But, the overall design has remained largely unchanged for the past five years. However, in 2024, the iPad Pro lineup might break this pattern of minor upgrades with three significant improvements. Here, let's take a look at the upgrades for the 2024 iPad Pro, which is set to launch as early as late March or early April, according to reliable reporter Mark Gurman.

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5 Key Facts About Sideloading Apps on iPhone Post iOS 17.4 Update

iOS 17.4 brings several new features to the iPhone, such as Apple Music-like lyrics for Apple Podcasts, new emojis, widgets, a better iMessage security protocol, and more. However, the most significant change is Apple's compliance with the European Union's Digital Market Act, allowing users in Europe to download apps from third-party app stores.

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Best cases for 15-inch MacBook Air

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is one of the best tools for productivity in 2024. It features a sleek design, a capable processor, and a big display, all at an affordable price. With options for up to 24GB RAM and 2TB SSD storage, it's a versatile machine ready for any task. Apple updated the MacBook Air lineup with the M3 processor in early March 2024, further improving this productivity powerhouse. If you've recently bought a new MacBook Air, you'd want to protect it from daily wear, scratches, and fall damage.

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Hisense’s U6 Series 55-inch Mini-LED smart TV comes with a 31 percent discount

We have amazing deals available for anyone looking to purchase a new smart TV, as Hisense’s latest offers will get you a new 55-inch smart TV for as low as $398 when you go for the U6 Series Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD smart TV, which comes with Full Array Local Dimming, support for HDR 10+, and other excellent features. The larger 65-inch model normally sells for $600, but you can currently get yours for $548, which translates to $51 in instant savings.

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Is my phone about to explode? Here's why the EU is right to mandate removable batteries

For a long time now, smartphones have had glued-in non-removable batteries that you have to recharge, and it kind of sucks. I'm sure a lot of young people have never even had a smartphone with removable batteries. You might not even know how great it once was to be able to use a phone until it dies, pop-off the back, take a fresh battery out of your wallet, pop-in the new one and be back to fully functional in less than 2 minutes (including boot time). Even my fastest-charging 120W Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra takes 24 minutes to fully recharge. Sure, that's a lot faster than the hour or 3 hours it takes to charge an iPhone, but it's still a lot longer than the 60-second battery swap we used to be able to do.

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Samsung’s latest deals will get you up to $1,100 savings on a new Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung’s getting everything ready for the pre-orders of their 2024 TV line-up and all-new Music Frame, which are about to kick off on March 21, with a very attractive $100 discount available for anyone who signs up to learn more about the company’s new TV and audio products. However, you don’t need to wait that much to score massive savings on some of the company’s best and most popular devices, as you can already take advantage of the massive trade-in savings that will let you pick up a new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for as low as $200, kind of.

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Kuo Predicts an Apple Foldable Computer and Here's Why It Makes Sense

If you ask an Apple enthusiast they're hoping to see from the company in the near future, chances are they'll mention either a Mixed Reality headset or a device with a foldable screen. While the former came true recently with the launch of the Vision Pro headset, Apple's plans for a foldable device have remained under wraps.

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Google Pixel Watch 3: Finally, the watch we want?

We have been receiving exciting rumors regarding Google’s new smartwatch, and it seems that this new iteration would solve everything we don’t necessarily love about the current versions.

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MediaTek’s Text-to-Image AI tool is MIND BLOWING (Hands-On)

It's been a week since MWC 2024 concluded, and while there were a lot of interesting products and innovations on the showfloor this year, it's impossible to cover them all in one go. However, one demo that left me jaw-dropped (and has stayed on my mind since the last day of the show) is the MediaTek's Text-to-AI Image generation tool showcased at their booth.

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Do robot vacuums make sense in 2024?

I could say many great things about robot vacuums, as I get to test these and other excellent products that aim to make our lives easier. I mean, that’s the real purpose behind technology, isn’t it? We’ve known that it evolves to meet human needs or try to solve problems. However, in the process of making our lives easier, we sometimes come up with ideas or solutions that will eventually give us more headaches than the ones we had at the beginning. This brings us to a very important question: do we really need to have a robot vacuum in our homes in 2024?

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Nothing Phone 2a Hands-On Review: Same Style, Lower Price

After showcasing its design at MWC 2024, Nothing finally launched the Nothing Phone 2a on March 5, 2024. Unlike its Phone 1 and Phone 2, the Phone 2a from Nothing is aimed at the budget-conscious audience who want top-notch hardware at an affordable price. We have spent some time with the Nothing Phone 2a, and here are our first thoughts on it.

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iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 Features: What’s New

Following weeks and weeks of beta releases, Apple has finally released the iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 software updates to the public. The new update brings some major changes to the iPhone and iPad (especially for European users), including the ability to install third-party apps and app stores, new emojis, some improvements to Messages, and more. Here, we take a look at everything new in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4:

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TECNO Spark 20 Pro+: Next-level excellence in its class

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and sleek design? Look no further than the TECNO Spark 20 Pro+, the latest offering from TECNO that's shaking up the smartphone market.

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iPhone SE 4: all-new design, boring camera, goodbye Touch ID

We’ve been covering iPhone SE 4 rumors for the last four years, and it seems that, yes, Apple might finally get rid of Touch ID with the new iteration of its more affordable iPhone, or at least that’s what the latest CAD renders suggest. However, you will have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on this device, as it seems that a 2024 launch isn’t in the plans. Either way, the latest rumors suggest that we will get a larger display with a notch and a single camera, giving this device a very needed redesign.

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Get the discontinued M1 MacBook Air for $750 before it runs out

Every hardcore Apple fan out there is most likely excited after the announcement of new and more potent MacBook Air models. These new laptops come with more power and other great features that make them highly compelling for anyone interested in purchasing a new notebook. However, you don’t need to spend big bucks on a new MacBook Air, as you still have the chance to purchase the M1-powered model that’s more than capable of tackling everyday tasks and versatile enough to help you with video, photo, or music editing, making it the perfect for aspiring creators.

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Apple’s new M3-powered MacBook Air models are here with more power and support for two external displays

Apple has surprised us all with the launch of two new MacBook Air models, which are already available for purchase and will start shipping this Friday, March 8. The new models come packed with more power thanks to Cupertino’s M3 chip, meaning that you get faster CPU and GPU performance, an upgraded Neural Engine, and faster Wi-Fi speeds and the best part is that this new model will also support up to two external displays at once.

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Limited time deal will get you up to 40% savings on Amazon’s best Fire TV products

We have excellent deals for this weekend, as the latest offers available at Amazon.com will get you excellent savings on some of the best Fire TV products you can get today. First, you will find the 50-inch Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV receiving a very compelling 38 percent discount, which will bring it down from its regular $480 price tag to just $300. In other words, you can pick up this amazing smart TV and score $180 in instant savings. However, there’s a catch: This offer will only be available for Prime members. This won’t mean much for those already enjoying all the benefits that come with Prime, but it is an excellent opportunity for those who haven’t used the free trial or those still considering reactivating Prime.

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