There’s a very consistent theme to the base model iPhone 14 reviews: It’s not good enough to justify paying $100 more than the (now) $699 iPhone 13. If you want a new phone this year, spend the extra on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Indeed, of the early reviews, I’ve only spotted one which didn’t boil down to this advice …
The Verge isn’t overly impressed, saying it’s too similar to the…
iPhone users adopting iOS 16 faster than iOS 15
September 14, 2022
It’s been three days since Apple released iOS 16 to all users, and they seem more interested in upgrading to this operating system now than they were a year ago when iOS 15 was finally made available. Even with fewer devices supporting the latest operating system – for…
Google fails to overturn EU Android antitrust ruling but reduces its fine by 5 percent
September 14, 2022
Google has failed to convince Europe’s General Court to overturn the Commission’s ruling on its Android antitrust case and its decision to slap the company with a €4.3 (US$4.3) billion fine. The General Court upheld the Commission’s original ruling back in 2018 that…
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 drops to a new low of $130
September 14, 2022
Android users looking for a new smartwatch might want to go all in on Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 5, but the company’s latest sale on the previous generation may give them pause. Samsung’s currently selling the Galaxy Watch 4 for only $130, which is, by far, the best price we’ve ever seen it. Typically priced at $250 (and often on sale for $200), the Galaxy Watch 4 had been our favorite…
Period tracker app Flo launches 'Anonymous Mode' for iOS devices
September 14, 2022
Flo’s anonymous mode has arrived. The period tracker promised to launch the new mode shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, in an effort to assuage privacy-related fears. Activists and privacy advocates cast a spotlight on period tracking apps on the heels…
Google's Jedi Blue ad deal with Meta wasn't unlawful, judge rules
September 14, 2022
A New York federal judge has ruled that that multi-state antitrust lawsuit against Google spearheaded by the Attorney General of Texas can move forward. That said, Judge P. Kevin Castel has also dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim that Google’s online ad deal with Meta…
Samsung has dropped brand-new Wear OS watches, and if you own the Galaxy Watch 4, you’re probably wondering what’s different with the Galaxy Watch 5. Here’s everything you need to know.
Galaxy Watch 4 long-term review: Still Wear OS’s current pacesetter [Video]
At no point should anyone look to upgrade their device after just one year, especially one as solid as the Galaxy Watch 4. While…
Most Android devices with an SOS feature call 911 or emergency services when activated, so does the Galaxy Watch 5 do the same thing? This guide will take you through how it works.
The Galaxy Watch has a neat feature called “SOS.” While you hope never to use it, it can…
Here’s every app that supports Material You’s themed icons on Android 13
September 14, 2022
Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons; here’s an ongoing list of apps that support the…
YouTube Music for Android bug keeps the screen on
September 14, 2022
A recent bug with the YouTube Music app on Android keeps your display on, regardless of the set screen timeout interval.
We’re encountering this issue with version 5.23.50 of the app that rolled out late last week. You can be in any part of the app from the Now Playing UI to YouTube Music’s Home feed, and the screen will remain on even if you don’t interact further with the device.
This…
