Apple device users have been able to stay productive with more ease ever since Focus Mode was introduced in 2021. The tool lets you stop your device from receiving notifications that you might find distracting, and you can use the feature in multiple scenarios – such as when working and reading. Related Reading: As you […]
Read MoreEve Systems today announced the launch of its updated Matter-enabled Eve Energy smart plug, which is its first out-of-the-box Matter-compatible device. Eve previously released a beta firmware update to add Matter to some existing Eve accessories, but as of today, it is possible to buy the Eve Energy with Matter integration. The Matter-equipped Eve Energy […]
Read MoreAlongside the iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 updates, Apple today released iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, which is available to those using older devices that are not able to be upgraded to the latest software. It is important for those with an older iPhone or iPad to download the software as soon as possible, because […]
Read MoreThere’s a new version of Quick Share available. Samsung is pushing out a new Quick Share update, adding a couple of quality-of-life improvements. Quick Share version 13.3.13.5 is now available, and what this new update does is add a new button to enable or disable the visibility of shareable devices in the Share panel. In […]
Read MoreSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch6 family is expected to be unveiled alongside the company’s next-gen foldables most likely at an August event. While we wait for the summer to arrive, we’re getting some more details about the devices that will make up the Watch6 family, save for the Pro. The Galaxy Watch6 will be offered in […]
Read MoreQualcomm just announced its new Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 upper mid-range chipset. And no you didn’t miss them – there were no Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 and no Snapdragon 7 Gen 2. The original Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 only made it to a handful of devices too, but hopefully things will change now. The Snapdragon […]
Read MoreNo matter how good a company’s firmware support may be, no device lasts forever, and the time comes when every smartwatch stops receiving OS updates. Samsung upgraded its firmware support policy from two to three years, then one-upped itself and committed to supporting some devices with four major OS upgrades. In short, the Galaxy S21 […]
Read MoreApple updated its trade-in values on its online Apple Store homepage, so if you own an older Apple device, you are eligible for a better trade-in offer. Then again, some older devices’ trade-in values have increased by only a few percent. Naturally, the newer iPhone 13 Pro Max gets one of the higher bumps and […]
Read MoreReports from Taiwan revealed Apple expects 35% improvement in power efficiency from the A17 Bionic chipset, reportedly built by TSMC on the 3 nm FinFet technology process. Insiders revealed this will be a key feature that will drive “replacement demand” among iPhone users, along with the new camera and the USB-C charging port. According to […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, Xiaomi shared a list of smartphones eligible for the MIUI 14 upgrade. Now its sub-brand Poco has announced the MIUI 14 rollout schedule for its devices in India. The list consists of 10 smartphones, including the Poco X5 Pro, which runs Android 12-based MIUI 14 out of the box, but the timeline […]
Read MoreApple’s secretive Exploratory Design Group is working on a range of next-generation technologies, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. In his most recent newsletter, Gurman revealed new information about Apple’s Exploratory Design Group, known as “XDG” inside the company. The team is apparently highly secretive, even by Apple’s notoriously high standards. People working on one project within […]
Read MoreSamsung aims to democratize foldable phones and spread their popularity worldwide through the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups. However, the company also has a similar vision concerning foldable displays for other device categories. Samsung Display wants foldable technology to eventually be used by different devices across the technological landscape, including tablets, laptops, and […]
Read MoreAirTag competitor Tile today announced a new Anti-Theft Mode for Tile tracking devices, which is designed to make Tile accessories undetectable by the anti-stalking Scan and Secure feature. Scan and Secure is a security measure that Tile implemented in order to allow iPhone and Android users to scan for and detect nearby Tile devices to […]
Read MoreApple has been awarded yet another patent for a foldable device, with the latest embodiment featuring a clamshell chassis with touch-sensitive areas that serve as virtual buttons (via CNBC). Filed by Apple in April 2021 and approved this week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the new patent explores ideas for “Electronic Devices With […]
Read MoreSamsung may be working on bringing advanced conversational AI capabilities to its consumer electronics products. During a press conference in Malaysia last week, TM Roh hinted at the possibility that Samsung may be partnering with global IT firms to develop new AI-based technologies. Samsung’s chief of mobile, TM Roh, brought up ChatGPT as an example, […]
Read MoreSamsung’s Android 13-based One UI 5.1 debuted on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones unveiled earlier this month, and the company today officially announced the worldwide rollout of its latest custom Android skin for its older devices. The smartphones eligible to get the One UI 5.1 upgrade are the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, […]
Read MorePrimal Labs announced a new version of its popular benchmark today – Geekbench 6. The company says phones and computers are getting faster so previous methods of measuring improvements are quickly getting out of date. Changes include bigger photos, a larger library of images for importing tests, bigger and more modern PDF examples. The app […]
Read MoreJackery is known for its range of battery options, from small single-device batteries to power stations that are designed for multi-day off-grid living. The 2023 Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro and accompanying SolarSaga 200W solar panel feature the company’s latest technology, with an array of charging ports, quick solar charging, and a thoughtful design. It is […]
Read MoreSamsung released Android 13 to Galaxy device owners late last year. The company has done an impressive job of quickly rolling it out for eligible devices. Tens of millions of Galaxy smartphones and tablets are now running Android 13 with One UI 5.0. The focus now shifts to Android 14. Google has released the first […]
Read MoreApple is continuing development on a reverse wireless charging feature that would allow the iPhone to charge other devices like the AirPods, according to a new report from 9to5Mac that cites sources with knowledge of Apple’s plans. Apple is said to be working on an “advanced bilateral wireless charging technology” for a future iPhone. The […]
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