Switching from an iPhone to a Galaxy will get easier

Switching between platforms is never easy, but the EU (European Union) is trying to make things easier to promote competition and stop monopolies. To comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple is making switching data from an iPhone to an Android phone easier. This means you can easily switch your data from an […]

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Apple will make switching to Android easier and let users uninstall Safari

The EU’s newly implemented Digital Markets Act (DMA) really is the gift that keeps on giving. That is, if you’ve always wanted Apple to be a bit more open, and less restrictive of what you can do on its mobile devices. We’ve already mentioned how the DMA forced Apple to (begrudgingly, but still) allow third […]

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AirPods Aren’t Automatically Switching Between Devices – 9 Fixes

Under default settings, modern AirPods (and some Beats) should automatically detect which Apple device you own is playing sound and immediately connect to it so you never miss a beat. However, this system can fail occasionally, leaving your music blasting loudly for all to hear with your AirPods dangling uselessly in your ear. If you’ve […]

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Apple Vision Pro Battery Isn’t Hot-Swappable, Switching Requires Restart

The Apple Vision Pro headset comes with an external battery pack with a capacity of 3,166 mAh, compared to the 3,274 mAh battery found in the iPhone 15 Pro, although the voltages are different. Reviewers have also reported that there are significant size and weight differences between the two. According to Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber, […]

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Switching from Windows 11 to Linux or Mac always gets attention, so why not when it’s in reverse?

I use Windows 11 every day, obviously. But I also use Linux and Chrome OS pretty much every day, too. I don’t use macOS because as much as I’ve tried, I can’t find anything to like about it. I do this in part to keep abreast of the competition, but also because I actually enjoy […]

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Android could get Apple Continuity-like feature for call switching, more

One of the best things about Apple products is that they work very well with each other. For example, if a person gets a call on their iPhone, they can take that call on their iPad or MacBook. Similarly, they can remotely turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on their iPhone from their iMac or iPad, […]

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Weekly poll results: most agree that Apple switching to USB-C is an improvement

Last week’s poll shows that people are excited for Apple’s move to USB-C – it’s the right choice, even if the EU had to strong-arm Cupertino into doing it. The EU isn’t alone anymore, Saudi Arabia will make USB-C mandatory for portables from 2025, Brazil is still considering its options. Anyway, a few are worried […]

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App Store Ads in Today Tab Switching to More Compact Design in July

Starting in July, ads in the App Store’s Today tab will have a more compact design and be fully visible without any scrolling. The new ad format will include the app’s icon, name, and subtitle, along with an “Ad” label and a “Get” button. The new ad format will be shown on iPhones running iOS […]

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Samsung switching Google Search with Bing isn’t a clear-cut notion

A rumor earlier this week claimed that Samsung is considering ditching Google Search as the default search engine for its Galaxy devices. And instead of Google’s search engine, Samsung would enable Microsoft’s Bing as the default solution. This rumor appears to have sparked a lot of heated debates online as to whether or not Samsung […]

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More Galaxy phones get Auto Lens Switching with Camera Assistant update

With the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung released the Camera Assistant app that offered more granular control over the stock Camera app’s behavior and performance. Later, the Camera Assistant app was released to more high-end Galaxy smartphones in the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Z series. However, the Auto Lens Switching feature was limited to […]

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More Galaxy phones will get better camera lens switching, improved picture remaster

With the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung made several improvements to the camera. Those improvements include better stabilization, improved exposure, and smoother switching between camera lenses. Some of those new improvements are now coming to older Galaxy smartphones. According to tipster GaryeonHan, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy […]

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Report Reveals Wave of New Features for Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset, Including Digital Crown for Switching to Real-World View, Waist-Mounted Battery Pack, and More

Apple’s mixed-reality headset will feature a physical dial for switching to a view of the real-world, a waist-mounted battery pack, small motors to automatically adjust its lenses, and much more, according to The Information. The paywalled report purports to reveal a broad range of previously unheard-of specific features for the headset, including: A waist-mounted battery, […]

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Apple Mail vs. Gmail: Is It Worth Switching to Mail After Its iOS 16 Update?

While many people use Apple Mail as their go-to mailing app, others find it a little inconvenient. Instead, Gmail is often the preferred choice. However, Apple made a huge statement with its significant number of iOS 16 updates. Related Reading: With all of those new updates coming in, is Apple Mail now worth using alongside […]

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Is Halo switching to Unreal Engine? Here’s what we know.

What you need to know A new report from YouTuber Sean W suggests that Halo Infinite’s battle royale codenamed ‘Tatanka’ is switching to the Unreal Engine, and perhaps even Halo itself. We revealed Tatanka exclusively earlier in the year as a “battle royale-lite” Halo game designed to appeal to a new audience.  Since the departure […]

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Apple Releases tvOS 16 With Expanded Game Controller Support, Cross-Device Connectivity, User Switching Improvements and More

Apple today released tvOS 16, the newest version of the tvOS operating system that is available for the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD. The tvOS 16 update can be downloaded over the air through the Settings app on the ‌‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌‌ by going to System -> Software Update. ‌‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌‌ owners who […]

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Apple Shares New ‘Switching to iPhone’ Video for Android Users

Apple today shared a new video that’s aimed at Android users who are considering a switch over to an iPhone. The video walks through common questions that switchers might have, including transferring contacts, photos, and messages, trade-ins, long-term updates, and more. [embedded content] It also covers the durability of the ‌iPhone‌ such as water resistance, […]

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Switching from iPhone to Galaxy phones gets easier, but there’s a catch

If you’ve been thinking of switching from an iPhone to a Galaxy (or any Android) smartphone, your life is about to get easier. Google has updated the Switch to Android app to work with all smartphones running Android 12. Earlier, the app only worked with Google’s Pixel smartphones. You can now install this app on […]

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Switching Insider channels on Windows 11

Microsoft begins to ship preview builds in the Beta Channel for the next major release of Windows 11 (version 22H2). If you have a computer enrolled in the Beta Channel, it’s now the right time to switch to the Release Preview Channel or completely opt out of the program without losing your files. Up until […]

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Switching between accounts is about to get easier on Microsoft 365

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central It will soon be possible to use multiple personal and work accounts in Microsoft 365 web apps. At the moment, you have to sign out of one account and then log back in with another in order to switch. There are ways around this, such as using multiple browsers, […]

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