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MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ offers a performance boost for late-2022 Android phones

Last year, MediaTek unveiled the Dimensity 9000 as a flagship chipset to give Qualcomm a run for its money. Now, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ is giving that chip a mid-cycle refresh with slight improvements. Here’s what’s new. The MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ is essentially the same chip that MediaTek announced last year but with a few key improvements. Looking at overall performance, you’ll…
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iOS 16 drops support for iPhone 6S, 7 and the first-gen SE

As is tradition, Apple will leave some of its older devices in the dust when it starts rolling out its latest operating systems. When iOS 16 arrives this fall, it will be available for iPhone 8 and later — in other words, all the phones Apple has released since 2017. That…
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LG's latest Gram ultraportables feature 12th-gen Intel CPUs and screen privacy tech

As with many other PC manufacturers, LG is gradually updating its laptop lineup with the latest processors from Intel and AMD. On Monday, the same day Apple announced its new M2 MacBook Air, the company refreshed its ultraportable Gram lineup with Intel’s 12th-gen Core CPUs. LG As of today, all six models in the family, including the Gram 15 and both the 14- and 16-inch Gram 2-in-1s, come with…
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Watch Blue Origin's fifth crewed New Shepard launch at 9AM ET

After delaying the planned launch from May 20th due to an issue with backup systems, Blue Origin is finally ready to send New Shepard on its next journey to the edge of space. The NS-21 mission is New Shepard’s 21st flight and its fifth with passengers on board. It…
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Samsung app hints at a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro

Samsung might tweak its Galaxy Watch strategy the next time around. 9to5Google and The Verge report the company’s latest beta Health app listed both a Galaxy Watch 5 and, unusually, a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. There’s no mention of a Galaxy Watch 5 Classic. While the…
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Square will support Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhones later this year

Soon, sellers using Square’s Point of Sale app can accept payments with only an iPhone. The mobile payment company has announced that it’s working with Apple to enable the feature within its application and will launch the service to the public later this year. It will provide sellers with an easy-to-use payment solution, since they’ll no longer need to use Square’s add-on…
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Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 drop to a new record-low price

Samsung fans looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds can get a couple of the company’s latest models for less. Amazon has the Galaxy Buds 2 in graphite and olive at the lowest price we’ve seen — just $95, which is $55 off their usual rate. If you prefer…
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The Google TV app is finally available on iOS

After launching in 2020, the Google TV app is now available to download on iOS. If you already have the company’s previous Google Play Movies and TV software installed on your phone, this app will replace it. As with its Android counterpart, the Google TV app allows you to use your smartphone as a remote for your Google TV or Android TV OS device, making it easier, among other things, to type…
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