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Review: Mecool KD3 takes Google’s Chromecast and adds a bit of future-proofing

Google TV is a great way to stream your favorite shows and movies and keep track of where they are, too. However, there aren’t many pieces of hardware available to use the platform, unless you’re in the market for a new TV. The Mecool KD3 is one of the few valid alternatives to the Chromecast with Google TV, and in our experience using it for the past few weeks, it gets the job done…
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Here’s where to download Apple’s official iPhone manuals for free

Whether you’re new to iPhone, want to help friends or family, or just want to check out the official docs, here’s where to download the official iPhone manual for free. Apple makes its official user manuals available for free in digital formats. You can find physical copies from various third parties ranging from around $12-$25 on Amazon, but the free guides have some benefits. Aside from…
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EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices

As the European Commission continues to look into whether Apple has abused its market dominance by restricting mobile payments on iOS devices, Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager today confirmed that it has formally charged the iPhone maker, which could result in a hefty fine if it is upheld. In a statement, Vestager said that the Commission had “indications that Apple restricted…
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Android Auto 7.6 update is now rolling out widely

Google is rolling out a fresh update to Android Auto, bumping the app update to version 7.6 for all Android users. While the specific version number tends to vary by device, Android Auto 7.6 is the latest notable update to the service, arriving roughly a month after the…
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iPhone prices may rise outside US, but analysts optimistic despite company’s warning

Analysts seem generally happy with the AAPL outlook despite the company’s stark earnings call warning, but one has warned that iPhone prices may rise outside the US. While this could happen across the complete range of Apple products, it’s likely to be especially problematic for the iPhone 14. Apple reported record earnings for Q2, but warned that revenue for the current quarter would incur a…
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