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Android Auto surpasses 100m on Google Play

January 13, 2020
Android Auto has surpassed the 100 million download mark on the Google Play Store and is going strong with a 4/5 rating from more than 800 thousand reviews. Android Auto was released to the public five years ago and has over the years gotten better with the inclusion of Assistant support as well as a more streamlined and responsive UI. Android Auto is supported by thousands of vehicles and…
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How to get your iPhone Smart Battery Case replaced for free

January 13, 2020
Apple’s Smart Battery Case is a popular way to give iPhone extra battery life along with some unique touches that third-party cases can’t offer. If you’ve been having issues with yours, you may be eligible for a free replacement for iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max Smart…
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Apple's next MacBook upgrades could be coming soon

January 13, 2020
Last year’s 16-inch MacBook Pro felt a bit like a return to form. While the latest iteration of Apple’s flagship laptop didn’t address the love-it-or-hate-it (but mostly hate-it) Touch Bar and an obnoxious lack of connectivity, it did have a much better…
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Apple’s 2020 5G iPhone plans sound like Samsung’s 2019 Galaxy lineup

January 13, 2020
When Apple abruptly called off its lawsuit against Qualcomm last year and signed a deal to use Snapdragon modems in future iPhones, the reason was obvious: It needed next-generation 5G modems for its 2020 devices and, after evaluating all its options, saw no other viable source for the key components. But that doesn’t mean every iPhone will be 5G-capable this year; instead, it’s increasingly…
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What is iPhone throttling and why does it happen?

January 13, 2020
When your iPhone was still shiny and new its speed seemed unreal. Now, just a few years later it feels sluggish and unpleasant to use. Is this just your imagination? Maybe, but you also may be experiencing iPhone throttling. All the way back in 2017, Apple admitted to the…
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How to replace your iPhone’s dying battery — and whether it’s worth it

January 13, 2020
Modern lithium ion batteries are brilliant. They’re energy-dense, charge quickly, and rarely explode. However, they’re not perfect by a long shot. Unfortunately, modern smartphones such as the latest iPhones don’t have everlasting batteries. So if your iPhone battery has given up the ghost, is it worth the hassle and expense of replacing it and getting a new one installed? It’s probably…
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Amazon France discounts iPhone 11 models by up to €165

January 13, 2020
It’s not often that you see Apple offering discounts on its phones. Okay, technically this isn’t Apple but Amazon France – the retailer is offering up to €165 off via coupons for the iPhone 11 family. The actual value of the coupons varies by model, but it’s usually 10% off. The 512GB version of the iPhone 11 Pro Max gets a €165.90 coupon, but only for the Space Gray color option. The 64GB…
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