Android 14 update expanding to Galaxy A52 in Asia and Europe

While most eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets received the Android 14 update before the end of last year, the update for the Galaxy A52 was delayed. In Russia, the popular mid-range smartphone received the Android 14 update in January. Now, the update is rolling out in Asian and European countries. Galaxy A52 gets Android 14 […]

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Apple Expanding Do-It-Yourself Repair Program to M3 Macs

Apple will soon expand its self-service repair program to the M3 iMac, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, and M3 16-inch MacBook Pro, according to a trio of support documents published today. First introduced in the U.S. in 2022, Apple’s repair program lets customers purchase genuine Apple parts and tools. Apple also provides manuals so that customers […]

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Samsung is expanding Knox to 2024 smart TVs

Samsung Knox has been part of Samsung devices for the past decade, and now the Korean company has announced the data security framework is expanding to its 2024 TVs. The platform received Common Criteria (CC) certification for yet another year, which is a global benchmark for assessing the security integrity of IT products, read a […]

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SharePlay Music Control Expanding to HomePod and Apple TV

Starting with iOS 17.4 and tvOS 17.4, currently in beta, Apple has expanded SharePlay music control to HomePod speakers and the Apple TV. The feature was tipped to us by Hidde Collee, Aaron Perris, and Benjamin Xing. This feature allows family and friends to control the music that is playing on your HomePod or Apple […]

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Apple Music Classical Expanding to More Countries Later This Month

Apple Music Classical will be available in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao starting January 24, according to a post from Apple on X, formerly known as Twitter. The app can be pre-ordered now on the App Store in these regions. Apple Music Classical first launched in most other countries last March, […]

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Apple’s Work on 6G Connectivity Already Expanding

Apple’s work on implementing 6G cellular connectivity on its devices appears to be ramping up, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that Apple is increasingly turning its attention to 6G, even amid its widely reported difficulties developing a custom 5G cellular modem. In 2021, the […]

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Samsung expanding chip production capacity by importing equipment from ASML

Samsung, the second-biggest contract chip fabrication firm in the world, has set its sights firmly on TSMC. The company wants to become the world’s biggest semiconductor chip company by 2030. To that end, the company is said to be buying more advanced chip fabrication equipment from ASML. Samsung wants to own over 100 EUV chip […]

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Apple Expanding Device Repair Programs for Consumers and Independent Shops

Apple is expanding its Self-Service Repair and Independent Repair Provider programs and will make parts, tools, and documentation needed for product repairs available to repair shops and consumers nationwide. The news was announced by the White House as part of an event focused on right to repair policies, and was shared by Reuters. Apple has […]

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NVIDIA RTX Video Super Resolution 1.5 update brings new features while also expanding support to GeForce RTX 20 Series GPUs

What you need to know NVIDIA has today announced an update to its RTX Video Super Resolution software, also known as VSR. The update delivers greater overall graphical fidelity with more preserved details. This update has also been made available to RTX 20 Series users, which means it is now able to be used by […]

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China Expanding Government iPhone Ban

China earlier this week banned government officials from using iPhones and other foreign smartphones for work or from bringing such devices to their government offices, and now China is expanding the ban. According to Bloomberg, multiple state agencies and state companies have started telling workers not to bring their iPhones in to their jobs. The […]

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DoorDash Working on Live Activities Support Ahead of Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models

The latest version of the DoorDash app for iPhone contains code-level references to Live Activities, according to software researcher @aaronp613, suggesting that the app will soon widely support the feature. DoorDash already had a Live Activities toggle visible in the Settings app for a few months, but the feature does not appear to be functional […]

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Google Maps Preparing Live Activities Support Ahead of Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models

The latest version of the Google Maps app for the iPhone includes hidden code-level references to Live Activities, according to MacRumors contributor Steve Moser. The feature remains in development and it is not yet functional in the app. Live Activities will allow Google Maps users to view turn-by-turn directions and the ETA in a single […]

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Apple Expanding Self-Service Repair Program to iPhone 14 Lineup and More Macs

Apple today announced that its self-service repair program will be expanding to the iPhone 14 lineup, 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip, and 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips starting June 21. First launched in April 2022, Apple’s self-service repair program provides customers with access to parts, […]

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Lockdown Mode Expanding to Apple Watch With watchOS 10

With iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura last year, Apple introduced Lockdown Mode, an optional security setting designed to protect the “very small number” of users who may be at risk of “highly targeted cyberattacks” from companies developing state-sponsored spyware, such as journalists, activists, and government employees. Starting with iOS 17 and watchOS 10, […]

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Apple’s Online Store Expanding to Vietnam Next Week

Apple has announced that its online store will be launching in Vietnam on May 18 at 9 a.m. local time. The store will be available in both Vietnamese and English, allowing customers to order a wide range of Apple products on the web. “We are honored to have the opportunity to expand in Vietnam, and […]

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Apple’s Communication Safety Feature for Children Expanding to 6 New Countries

Earlier this month, we noted Apple was working to expand its Communication Safety feature to additional countries, and it appears the next round of expansion will include six new countries. Communication Safety is an opt-in feature in the Messages app across Apple’s platforms that is designed to warn children when receiving or sending photos that […]

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Apple Expanding iPhone’s Communication Safety Feature to More Countries

In recognition of Safer Internet Day today, Apple has highlighted the company’s software features and tools designed to protect children online, such as Screen Time and Communication Safety. The press release was shared in Europe only. Communication Safety is an opt-in feature in the Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch that […]

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Apple Expanding Sound Recognition Feature to New HomePod and HomePod Mini With Software Update Later This Year

The second-generation HomePod introduced today will offer a Sound Recognition feature that allows the speaker to detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send a notification to the user’s iPhone if either of those sounds are identified. Apple says Sound Recognition will be available on both the new HomePod and the existing HomePod mini […]

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Seven iOS Features Launching or Expanding in 2023

2023 is upon us and it will be another busy year for iPhone software. iOS 16.3 and iOS 16.4 should be released within the first half of the year, while iOS 17 is expected to be previewed at WWDC in June and released in September. Below, we have recapped seven iOS features that are likely […]

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Samsung is expanding Good Lock to more countries

Samsung’s Good Lock customization suite debuted in 2016, allowing Galaxy users to deeply customize their phones including home and lock screen, recent apps layout, clock face, Quick Settings, and whatnot. However, the app was region-locked and limited to a dozen markets so far, meaning that many couldn’t take advantage of it. Now at least 20 […]

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