Apple last month announced tvOS 17 for Apple TV at WWDC 2023. And while the update includes some great new features, like native VPN support, there’s nothing really exciting about it—at least that’s what I thought. tvOS 17 allows users to FaceTime directly from the TV, and while I underestimated this feature at first, I’m … Read more
Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is coming up on July 26, and there’s a lot to look forward to. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 are the highlights for most people, but there’s also a chance we’ll see the Galaxy Tab S9 tablet as well. This all comes just weeks after … Read more
The leading international standards body for 5G, 3GPP, is updating its voting rules to prevent Apple and other big companies from getting too much power. According to Kevin Flynn, a spokesman for 3GPP, the group has already agreed to introduce a cap on the number of votes its corporate members can get. He said the … Read more
When people think of Apple deals, they often think of small discounts on big-ticket items like iPhones and MacBook Pro laptops. But you might not realize that even Apple’s least expensive products are always on sale. And there are plenty of cheap Apple deals to take advantage of right now. Top-selling Apple deals include AirPods … Read more
Prime Day is long gone, but Apple’s tempting deals are here to stay. Courtesy of 9to5Toys, all of today’s best discounts start with last months’ best prices on the 11-inch iPad Pro M2. After Amazon’s shopping event didn’t offer a chance to save, price drops now take up to $150 off. Add to that new … Read more
Image credits: Lorenzo Di Cola / NurPhoto / Getty Images After surpassing 100 million users just five days after its public debut, Instagram’s new Threads app for iOS is now available with its first update, bringing a handful of minor tweaks and tweaks, added features, and various bug fixes , including recently released iOS support. … Read more
Scott Scrivens / Android Authority TL; DR The European Council concluded the procedure for adopting standards for telephones with replaceable batteries. By 2027, all phones released in the EU must have a battery that the user can easily replace without tools or skills. The regulation intends to introduce a circular economy for batteries. In mid-June, … Read more
Picking up one of our favorite 5G-capable phones is a great way to boost your connectivity, but even the best phones can’t always maintain a seamless connection. Your location, carrier, or phone plan can affect signal strength, but determining the exact cause can be difficult. Knowing what type of 5G or LTE connection you have … Read more
Apple last month announced iOS 17 with a wealth of new features for iPhone XS and later. A public beta is now available to members of Apple’s free beta software program, allowing anyone to test the update. iOS 17 is expected to be released to all users in September alongside new iPhones. Below, we’ve rounded … Read more
Sure, I’m a gadget guy who likes shiny new toys as much as the next geek, but I try to refrain from upgrades for their own sake, with mixed success. My biggest challenge is with the iPhone. I’ve historically described it as my least important Apple gadget, and therefore one I should update less frequently. … Read more