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10 years ago, Apple was still about to introduce iPhone 5, so basically every iPhone and iPad of that time still relied on the old 30-pin iPod connector. In September 2012, Apple announced the Lightning connector with the promise of being a “modern connector for the next decade.” A decade later, it seems that Lightning won’t survive the iPhone 15. Pre-Lightning era Before the iPhone, iPod…

Budget phones have come a long way over the years, and Samsung’s new Galaxy A23 proves that with support for a 120Hz display and more for under $300. The Galaxy A23 was first announced internationally earlier this year but is now on its way to the United States for $299 with 5G support. This new Galaxy A23 delivers a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, something that’s rarely…

Matter is set to unify large parts of the smart home ecosystem, and one side effect of that will be the ability for products that once worked with just one assistant or device can expand to new customers. That’s what Eve has to share at IFA 2022, where it has revealed that its Apple-only lineup of smart home products is coming to Android. By the end of 2022, Eve will release an app on Android…

HMD’s Nokia has continued to roll out serviceable but unremarkable smartphones for the last few years. Forgoing attempts to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Samsung and Apple, it’s settled into a groove of releasing solid mid-range and entry-level smartphones, wireless headphones and even tablets. Now it’s announced a new subscription plan that it says will “reward users” for keeping…