The share of iPhone buyers in the US that are paying up to upgrade from the base storage trim declined in 2024. The latest report from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) looks at the percentage of iPhone buyers upgrading the base storage trim on their iPhones for the December quarters in 2023 and 2024, […]
Since iOS 18 was released in September 2024, Apple has introduced an unprecedented number of new features and improvements across several point updates. With iOS 18.1, 18.2, and 18.3, users have seen a host of tweaks and changes designed to enhance everything from the Mail app to Camera Control on the iPhone 16. Below, we’ve […]
Read MoreSamsung’s Now Bar is one of the big new additions in One UI 7 and it now supports Google Maps integration. Samsung phones running One UI 7 and the latest version of Google Maps will now get updates on navigation, public transit directions and other applicable transport info directly on the lock screen. Google Maps […]
Read MoreTSMC founder Morris Chang has revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected Intel as an iPhone chip manufacturing partner in 2011, and told him that “Intel just does not know how to be a foundry.” In a new YouTube interview with Acquired, Chang recounts how Apple briefly paused discussions with TSMC in February 2011 when […]
Read MoreMicrosoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu, bringing feature parity with its existing Android phone integration. The new functionality lets you view your device’s battery status, cellular connectivity, and recent activities without leaving the Windows environment. You can also access messages, […]
Read MoreThe Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to go official in China next month, with the global launch expected during MWC Barcelona, which begins on March 3. While we await more details from Xiaomi about its 2025 flagship, a new report claims the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s global model will have 16GB RAM and 512GB storage onboard. […]
Read Morevivo is working on two new smartphones for the Indian market, the T4x 5G and the Y59 5G. Both of these have been certified for sale in India by BIS, the former with the model number V2437 and the latter with the model number V2443. With the BIS certification in tow, the launch of both […]
Read MoreThe Google Pixel 9a has long been rumored to arrive earlier in the year than its predecessors, with the launch said to happen around mid-March. Today a new leak gives us the exact release date, along with the date on which Google will start taking pre-orders for its next affordable Pixel smartphone. So, pre-orders will […]
Read MoreOn January 27, Apple released iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3, which means we’re now ready for a new round of beta testing. The next betas are rumored to have important new Siri Apple Intelligence features, so when can we expect the software? There are typically few pauses between beta updates, and Apple […]
Read MoreNothing is launching something on March 4, the company recently announced. Well, two somethings if we go by today’s leaks: the Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Plus is gone after just one generation, it seems. The Nothing Phone (3a) is purportedly pictured below in a heavy-duty case that’s meant to protect […]
Read MoreApple Pay now supports Citi Flex Pay, allowing U.S. Citi credit card holders to pay for Apple Pay purchases over time with the Flex Pay option. Citi Flex Pay is available for Apple Pay purchases over $75. The default payback period is three months, but there are longer payback durations available with a monthly fee. […]
Read MoreApple and Major League Soccer today introduced Sunday Night Soccer. Apple TV+ subscribers will be able to watch a featured MLS match every Sunday evening during the upcoming 2025 season, at no additional cost. In the U.S., Apple TV+ is priced at $9.99 per month or $99 per year, and it is also included in […]
Read MoreThe vivo V50 is on its way to India, perhaps alongside the V50e, with an expected launch in February. Ahead of that, it’s already been certified and photographed by the NCC earlier this month, and its design from those pictures seemed nigh-on identical to that of the S20 which launched in China in November. Today […]
Read MoreNetflix has introduced a new “Season Download” button for iPhone and iPad users, making it possible to download an entire season of a series with a single tap for offline viewing (via The Hollywood Reporter). The feature was previously only available to Android users. To date, Netflix subscribers using iOS or iPadOS were required to […]
Read MoreMicrosoft is testing a new addition for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels, offering better integration for iPhone users. The new addition adds a side panel in the Start menu, allowing you to quickly see your iPhone’s battery status, access messages and calls, as well as a quick toggle for file transfers. These […]
Read MoreAmazon and Best Buy are discounting Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD storage down to $799.00 in every color. This is a $200 discount on the M2 MacBook Air, and the sale does not require any coupon code in order to see the final deal price. Note: MacRumors is […]
Read MoreOn paper, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra display has not been upgraded compared to the S24 Ultra, save for the tougher Armor 2 glass, but that won’t affect image quality. And yet it seems that the display on the 2025 model is better after all since it fixes a weird issue with the S24 Ultra […]
Read MoreSamsung took everyone by surprise last week when it teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, which was rumored to arrive as the Galaxy S25 Slim. The Korean brand hasn’t detailed the Galaxy S25 Edge’s specs sheet yet, but a new rumor claims the S25 Edge’s camera system will differ from what we’ve heard before. Samsung Galaxy […]
Read MoreOpenAI says it has uncovered evidence that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek used its proprietary models to train a competing open-source model, potentially violating the company’s terms of service. The discovery centers around a technique called “distillation,” where developers use outputs from larger AI models to train smaller ones. The practice is common in AI development, […]
Read MoreVPNs are intended to keep your data safe and protect your privacy, but how do you know which VPNs actually do what they claim? Google has taken steps to keep users informed and help them find secure VPNs with the introduction of a new Verified badge. The badge (a shield with a checkmark and the […]
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