A huge Chinese survey with more than 1.2 million responses shows that 95% of Chinese iPhone owners would switch from Apple to another smartphone brand, rather than give up WeChat. The survey follows an executive order by Donald Trump banning US companies from transactions with WeChat owner Tencent.
iPhones without WeChat in China would be turned into “expensive electronic trash”…
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HP's latest monitors cut blue light levels to help you sleep
August 24, 2020
How do you make monitors that stand out when the features are often interchangeable? Build in technology that helps after you shut them off, apparently. HP has unveiled a string of E-Series monitors that are billed as the first ergonomic display with an always-on low blue…
Bloomberg: Apple services bundle to launch in October alongside iPhone 12, called ‘Apple One’
August 24, 2020
Apple is readying to launch a range of services bundles in October, with the working brand name ‘Apple One’, according to a report from Bloomberg. The bundle would offer a selection of Apple’s services at a discount, with a variety of packages and prices. Bloomberg…
Windows 10 is adding a slew of accessibility upgrades in May
August 24, 2020
Microsoft has shared the latest accessibility enhancements it&aposs working on for Windows 10. To start, the company is adding additional customization options that will allow you to adjust the width of the operating system’s cursor. Similarly, you&aposll be able to add a text indicator and customize the shade of the cursor using either a couple of pre-selected options or a custom…
As we move closer towards this fall’s release of the iPhone 12, we expect to see additional leaks start to surface from Apple’s supply chain. Today, a new image posted to Twitter by leaker claims to show the OLED display that will be used in the iPhone 12 this…
Razer has made choosing between a laptop and desktop PC even trickier with its latest Blade Pro 17 laptop. It’s now equipped with either a 300 Hz 1080p IPS display ideal for gaming, or a 4K 120 Hz TFT touchscreen aimed at content creators. Powering all those Hz is…
Snag Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro for $300 off at Amazon
August 24, 2020
Don’t worry if you missed out on Amazon&aposs previous deal for the 16-inch MacBook Pro — it’s back. The internet retailer is selling the base version of Apple’s high-end laptop for $2,099, or a full $300 off. That nets you a six-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage and Radeon Pro 5300M graphics, or more than enough for everyday use and some heavy-duty tasks.
Apple will release fourth public betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to testers today. This comes after Tuesday’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 to developers, bringing changes such as new widgets for the TV app, COVID-19 Exposure Notification API support, and more.
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Microsoft brings Linux GUI apps to Windows 10
August 24, 2020
Microsoft is stepping up its Linux game once again. After bringing Linux command line tools to Windows 10 in 2016 and a full-fledged kernel last year, Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 will soon be able to run Linux GUI apps. Yes, that means you&aposll be able…
Today Anker has unveiled its new PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Game Controller for iOS and Android devices. With a built 6700mAh battery pack and ergonomic grips, it’s designed to take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level. With USB-A and USB-C ports on-board, there’s great compatibility here for a wide range of devices. While it typically will sell for around $35, Anker is offering a…
