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iPhone 14 Pro reviews: Dynamic Island in real-life, Always-On display tidbits, camera reactions

The first reviews of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are here. Ahead of pre-orders arriving to buyers on Friday, these early reviews provide our first in-depth look at the iPhone 14 Pro camera upgrades, the new Dynamic Island design, the Always-On Display, and much more. The consensus among early reviews is that the Dynamic Island proves impressive despite still being in its early days. The…
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Samsung to benefit from more iPhone 14 Pro OLED panel orders

Samsung Display is expected to get more OLED panel orders for the iPhone 14 Pro series as its rivals have had a low yield rate for the premium low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels, according to people familiar with the matter. The report comes from The…
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iPhone 14 reviews: Spend more for the iPhone 14 Pro, or less for the iPhone 13

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…
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iPhone users adopting iOS 16 faster than iOS 15

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…
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Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 drops to a new low of $130

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…
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Ford sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing

Ford Motor Company has unveiled a new companywide strategy to its dealership network of nearly 3,000 locations. Ford dealers have been alerted that they have until October 31 to decide whether they will invest their own money into one of two “certified” EV tiers to partake in Ford’s Model e business. Only those dealers who buy in will be authorized to sell EVs from January 1, 2024, onward.
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