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iOS 14 still can’t remember your default email and browser choices despite support

One of the anticipated features of iOS 14 and a first for Apple was opening up iPhone and iPad to allow third-parties to be set as the default Mail and browser. However, at launch, there was a bug where they would reset to Apple’s Mail and Safari apps after rebooting. Now another flaw has been found that brings the same result… Apple fixed the original glitch with default mail and browser…
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iPhone 12 and 12 Pro get 20% shorter battery life when on 5G

It was already clear that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro would lose battery faster when hooked to 5G networks compared to 4G ones, but we didn’t know how much. Well now we sort of do, thanks to and their battery test – running a browser script at 150 nits and…
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First teardown video shows how Apple made the iPhone 12 thinner and lighter

Ahead of its official release on Friday, the first teardown video of the iPhone 12 has surfaced. While this teardown video is not as in-depth as what we expect to see once the iPhone 12 is more widely available, it offers our first look inside Apple’s all-new design. The primary focus of this teardown is on comparing the iPhone 12 with last year’s iPhone 11. For example, we can see in the…
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OnePlus Nord N10 tipped to offer a blue color, familiar design

In just a matter of days, OnePlus is set to bring two more smartphones to the United States. Now, we’re getting a couple of details on one of those devices, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G, which will apparently feature a pretty familiar design. On Twitter, Max J who has an…
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Apple pulls TV Remote app now that it's built into iOS

Don’t go looking for Apple’s dedicated remote app to steer your Apple TV — you won’t find it. The 9to5Mac team has learned that the company quietly removed the Apple TV Remote app from its digital store. While there wasn’t an official explanation, there also…
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5G built wrong? iPhone 12 battery tests raise questions for mini, Max

When I used to write comprehensive iPhone reviews, the most time-consuming tests were some of the most important: battery evaluations to see how long each device would last under real-world conditions. Apple typically made certain guarantees — different numbers for 3G and 4G talk time, internet access, and video playback — but as dedicated reviewers discovered, Apple’s official numbers…
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Apple’s neat solution to selling the iPhone 12 with EarPods in France

Apple has found a neat solution to the problem caused by being forced to sell the iPhone 12 with EarPods in France … Background The Cupertino company made the decision to omit EarPods from this year’s iPhones, claiming that it is more environmentally friendly – but is actually illegal to do this in France. The reason? It’s considered potentially harmful for the brain to absorb…
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