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Here’s why the world’s second-ever USB-C iPhone sold for over $80k less than the first

January 30, 2022
Last fall we saw engineer Ken Pillonel replace an iPhone X’s Lightning connector with a functioning USB-C port and ended up selling it for almost six figures. Inspired by Pillonel, Gernot Jöbstl successfully created the second USB-C iPhone, this time with waterproofing, and listed it for sale. However, interest in the world’s second iPhone with USB-C fell far, far short of the first, here’s…
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Honor is bringing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship to the MWC

January 29, 2022
Honor plans to attend the Mobile World Congress where it will announce the global launch of a Magic phone – the Honor Magic V, perhaps? The company’s first foldable is one of the more interesting devices to be unveiled recently. Qualcomm’s Weibo account chimed in to…
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Face ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, more

January 29, 2022
Apple has released iOS 15.4 beta 1 to developers and public beta users. With this version, the company is finally testing the ability to use Face ID with a mask. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming feature. Just after you update your iPhone to iOS 15.4, a new prompt screen will appear explaining the new “Use Face ID with a mask” feature. Even though Apple actively gives…
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Lenovo releases Android 12L Beta 2 for the Tab P12 Pro

January 29, 2022
Just over two weeks after the release for Pixel phones, Android 12L Beta 2 is now available on the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro. An upgrade from Developer Preview 1, Android 12L Beta 2 is paired with the 2021-12-01 security patch. Like before, Lenovo offers the “SW flashing packages” and now a “12L Beta2” image. We had some trouble installing the first version, but hopefully those issues have now…
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How to take a screenshot on Android phones

January 29, 2022
There are countless reasons to take a screenshot. You might want to save something from social media, help someone with an app remotely, or circle things on your screen. Bottom line? Taking a screenshot is a basic function you should know how to perform! Read on to learn how…
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iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more

January 29, 2022
Following the release to developers, Apple is now rolling out the first public betas of iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, and more to public beta testers. These updates include a host of new features, including Universal Control, Face ID support while wearing masks, and much more. Head below for the details. If you’re interested in signing up for Apple’s public beta testing program, you can do so…
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