Today Google released the latest monthly update for the Pixel devices it still supports (meaning from the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 onwards). And this is still Android 13, so it looks like a recent rumor saying that the official stable Android 14 release is delayed until next month might be true after all. […]
Read MoreIn July, a report from The Information claimed that Google’s Tensor G4 processor will be based on an Exynos chip, just like previous-generation Tensor chips. The Tensor G4 is expected to power the Pixel 9 series that will be launched in 2024. Various rumors suggest that this Samsung chipset will be the Exynos 2400, which […]
Read MoreApple adopted eSIM for the first time with the iPhone XS/XR series, then with last year’s iPhone 14 models it dropped the traditional SIM slot altogether and went eSIM-only on phones sold in the US market. The new iPhone 15 models follow on the same path, again only in the US. There are a total […]
Read MoreAs widely expected, all four iPhone 15 models are equipped with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. Apple also made the AirPods Pro available with a USB-C charging case, and released wired EarPods with a USB-C connector. Nevertheless, there are a handful of Apple devices and accessories that are still sold with Lightning, […]
Read MoreApple’s new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models all remain equipped with a physical SIM card tray outside of the United States, as a rumored eSIM-only expansion with the devices failed to materialize. Tech specs on Apple’s website confirm that all four iPhone 15 models remain compatible […]
Read MoreWhen the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models were introduced today, Apple’s Kaiann Drance mentioned that they support the next-generation Qi2 charging standard, but that apparently does not mean that Qi charging will be faster. Apple’s technical specifications page for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models says that Qi-based charging is still […]
Read MoreBut over the past few months, even newer Omicron offshoots have arrived. Currently, EG.5.1, or Eris, is the dominant one in the United States, United Kingdom, and China. Meanwhile, a variant called BA.2.86, or Pirola, has been detected in several countries. Pirola has raised alarm bells because it has more than 30 new mutations compared […]
Read MoreA new report on the semiconductor industry’s revenue for Q2 2023 brings some good news and some bad news for Samsung. The revenue of Samsung Electronics’ semiconductors arm has increased from $8.9 billion in Q1 2023 to $9.4 billion in Q2 2023, a 5.8% quarter-on-quarter improvement. Unfortunately, the South Korean tech giant still stands second, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Intel has pushed out a second Starfield-focused driver update for its Arc graphics cards. Among the improvements are that your characters will now have proper eyebrows. There’s still a sizeable list of known issues, though, and stability is still an issue. Starfield Guides Starfield continues to be a roller coaster […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite Microsoft blunders was the Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack. In what could be a case study for staggeringly bad communication, Microsoft announced the Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack with a big budget musical, promising upgraded 4K visuals, complete with shaders and new light-reactive textures for modern Xbox consoles. Then, nothing. The […]
Read MoreApple is introducing the iPhone 15 phones on September 12, and now we learned from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that most of the production issues are fixed. They also shared their expectations of colors – the two iPhone 15 Pro versions will be available in gray, white, black, and blue, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone […]
Read MorePart of the pre-order perks for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 was a free storage upgrade from 256GB to 512GB storage. While the pre-orders ended a couple of weeks ago, you can still get double the storage for free under one condition. The Phantom lack and Icy Blue colorways are available from Samsung US with […]
Read MoreFor over two decades, the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide has served as a valuable resource for keeping track of when Apple products were last updated. Below, we have highlighted five current-generation Apple products and accessories that have not received hardware upgrades in several years. We also provide some purchasing recommendations based on our own opinions and […]
Read MoreFor over two decades, the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide has served as a valuable resource for keeping track of when Apple products were last updated. Below, we have highlighted five current-generation Apple products and accessories that have not received hardware upgrades in several years. We also provide some purchasing recommendations based on our own opinions and […]
Read MoreBy now, the call background feature has a relatively rich history within One UI. Call backgrounds have been around since One UI 3.0, and with the release of One UI 5.0, Samsung developed the feature further. The Android 13-based update enabled per-contact call backgrounds, allowing users to add custom wallpapers and live wallpapers to the […]
Read MoreSome of the best Samsung deals crop up during pre-order periods. For example, early Galaxy Z Fold 5 adopters who have ordered the device before August 11 could take advantage of a free storage upgrade. The pre-order period ended, but Samsung is now bringing back the free storage upgrade deal with one caveat. For a […]
Read MoreApple’s upcoming high-end 6.7-inch iPhone 15 model may be called the “iPhone 15 Ultra” after all, replacing the “Pro Max” title, a new rumor claims. In a September 2022 edition of his weekly “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said there was “potential” for an iPhone 15 Ultra to replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max […]
Read MoreIan Livingstone is the cofounder of Games Workshop, the legendary UK game company behind Warhammer 40,000. In his new book Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop, Livingstone recounts the company’s humble beginnings. “It’s really in many ways a personal memoir rather than a business book,” Livingstone says in Episode 547 of the Geek’s […]
Read MoreSamsung is going through one of its most challenging times. The company’s over-reliance on its semiconductor chip business has almost brought it down to its knees in the second quarter of this year. The South Korean firm’s memory chip business posted a loss for the first time since its inception. However, it is still the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on Cortana. The change is being implemented via a new update for Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. Cortana will still be available across Outlook mobile, Teams mobile, Microsoft Teams display, and Microsoft Teams Rooms. The assistant is expected to stop working […]
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