Last week, a report from iFixit detailed a new feature in iOS that alerts users if an iPhone battery can’t be verified as a genuine Apple part. In a new statement today, Apple defends that warning in iOS as a way to ensure device performance and safety.
Some characterized this feature as another way for Apple to eliminate the third-party repair market.
So here we are on the last public developer preview build of Android Q before the full stable release, and it addresses a few complaints, issues and more to make it — expectedly — the most complete version of Android Q that we’ve seen thus far.
If you’re…
Thanks to a couple of well-known leakers, more details have surfaced regarding upcoming smartphones from Motorola. Apparently, the company has the Motorola One Zoom and Motorola One Pro coming up soon as variants of the same device, and several images and details have leaked…
In a federal lawsuit filed yesterday, a group of LGBTQ+ video creators claims YouTube discriminates against their content. The group alleges that YouTube suppresses their videos, restricts their ability to monetize their channels and enforces its policies unevenly, giving more leeway to producers with large audiences. According to The Washington Post, the suit argues that YouTube deploys…
The Sony Xperia 1 is a device that’s known best for its super-tall 21:9 display. Today, Amazon has announced that the Xperia 1 will be its latest Alexa hands-free smartphone, and it’s going to be $100 off to celebrate.
Available starting today, this Alexa…
We’ve heard two credible reports now that this year’s successor to the iPhone XS will be named the iPhone 11 Pro. Today’s report suggests that the successors to the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will be, respectively:
I think it’s a fairly horrible idea, but I do tend to…
OnePlus confirms ‘OnePlus TV’ name and logo
August 14, 2019
OnePlus has confirmed the logo, launch date and name of its upcoming smart TV project — which will be called the “OnePlus TV.”
Pete Lau confirmed back in April that a OnePlus branded television was coming, with a focus on a wider OnePlus ecosystem. The company are hoping to create a hub for all of your OnePlus smart devices.
If you follow any OnePlus news, you’ll know just how…
The Morning After: What to expect from the next-gen Xbox
August 14, 2019
Welcome! It’s Wednesday. Today, we’ve got hints of a SNES resurgence on Nintendo’s Switch, more vague details on the next-gen Xbox and a $30 billion merger between CBS and Viacom, aimed at standing up to the streaming competition.
Fancy on a budget.The Kia…
Case maker expecting ‘iPhone 11’, ‘iPhone 11 Pro’ and ‘iPhone 11 Pro Max’ brand names
August 14, 2019
As we get closer to the iPhone September launch window, iPhone naming speculation ramps up.
We have heard the iPhone Pro moniker being bandied about from other sources, and it seems case makers agree. ESR, which sells a multitude of iPhone cases on Amazon and other outlets…
OnePlus' upcoming TV will simply be called the 'OnePlus TV'
August 14, 2019
OnePlus doesn’t have a release date or any specs for its upcoming TV, but it does have a name: OnePlus TV. The company announced that it chose the very simple moniker from multiple winners of a contest on its forums. “We believe there’s no other name that can best represent our value, vision and pride than naming it with our own brand,” said a representative.
Along with the…