Apple’s iOS 17 is a lot more exciting than Android 14, but that’s not totally a good thing

[ad_1] Apple's iOS 17 is almost here, and it's a lot more fully featured than Android 14. A casual glance at Apple's iOS 17 press release compared with Google's non-existent equivalent belies that, as did the spate of articles that questioned where Google's Android 14 was at the big Google I/O event. It’s a stark…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)September 2, 20230Comments

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s rumored price means phones may stick with 8 Gen 2 for longer

[ad_1] Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor may stick around for another year, according to a new report. The move would be made by phone makers in an attempt to keep costs down, as the differences between generations shrinks. The rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor may be limited to ultra-premium smartphones as it'll sport…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)August 14, 20230Comments

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CMF by Nothing launches, promises cheap new smartwatch and earbuds

[ad_1] Nothing, the technology brand from former OnePlus CEO Carl Pei and creators of the Nothing Ear 2 earbuds and Nothing Phone 2, today announced a new sub-brand, CMF by Nothing. The company says it'll use this brand to appeal to value-sensitive customers. "Nothing is dedicated to making tech fun again and has proven…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)August 3, 20230Comments

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Apple increases trade-in value for several iPhones ahead of iPhone 15 launch

[ad_1] Apple has increased the maximum trade-in values of older Pro iPhone models in anticipation of the iPhone 15 in September. Conversely, the maximum trade-in values for other phones – particularly the older iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini models – have been reduced. The adjustments, which you can check for yourself on…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)July 4, 20230Comments

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Google Pixel owners complain of battery drain, overheating after update

[ad_1] A few Google Pixel owners on Reddit are reporting increased battery drain and overheating following the big June Pixel feature drop update. Others have also noted poorer signal quality and an inability to select text. Google has yet to confirm any such bugs officially, and we have not independently verified these issues on our…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)June 26, 20230Comments

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Google’s Pixel Tablet is missing its Pixel Pen, but it could be popping up soon

[ad_1] Google’s Pixel Tablet was conspicuously lacking in accessories at launch, but a new report claims it could soon get its own stylus and keyboard. Though the Pixel Tablet was recently praised for being one of the most high-profile devices to support the Universal Stylus Initiative - more on that below - its only…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)June 21, 20230Comments

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The next Galaxy Z foldable might actually look like a Z

[ad_1] Samsung is apparently working on a new style of foldable phone – and it could be that it releases a future Z-series entry that, when viewed from a certain angle, actually resembles the letter Z. A patent shared on Twitter shows a foldable phone with three hinged sections that enable the device to…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)May 5, 20230Comments

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iPadOS 17 could drop support for the first few iPad Pros

[ad_1] Apple will reportedly drop support for a few iPads with the release of iPadOS 17, including the first-generation iPad Pros. This rumor comes after a previous one that claimed Apple would be dropping support for older iPhones too. According to French tech publication, IPhoneSoft – citing an internal source at Apple – the…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)April 24, 20230Comments

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: news, leaks, and everything we know so far

[ad_1] Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is expected to arrive this year. Reports aren’t coming as quickly as they would be for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, but there are enough rumors – paired with our experience covering Samsung’s smartwatches in the past — to give us a rough idea of…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)April 24, 20230Comments

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Motorola Edge 40 Pro review: A confident flagship with few flaws

[ad_1] Motorola Edge 40 Pro: Two-minute review With the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, Motorola has once again made its Pro handset a true Android flagship. The company has packed in all the de rigeur trappings of a flagship phone – so you’re getting the best processor, all the latest connectivity standards, nicer materials, and…

Bymichael.allison@futurenet.com (Michael Allison)April 9, 20230Comments