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CR: iPhone 14 Pro Max BoM is $464, nearly 4% more than 13 Pro Max

The latest report from estimates the blended bill of materials (BoM) on the baseline 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max at $464 average. The figure is a mere 3.7% more than the BoM of the iPhone 13 Pro Max with the new Apple-designed chipset, AOD display, and 48MP main camera marked as the main drivers of cost. The mmWave model meant for the US market is estimated to cost $474 while the sub-6Ghz version…
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Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Even though Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S23 series, the Korean company has not forgotten about its predecessors. A growing number of Samsung Galaxy devices are getting the February 2023 Android security update – here’s the full list. Samsung February 2023 security update – here’s what’s new Every single month, Google releases a generic or generalized Android security bulletin.
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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will apparently see scrolling improvements in coming updates

If you’ve been unhappy with scrolling performance on the Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, a future update might fix things up according to Google. 9to5Google has a rebooted newsletter that highlights the biggest Google stories with added commentary and other tidbits. Sign up here! Quirks and issues have been at a minimum on the Google Pixel 7 series, but one issue that many have noticed over the past…
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How AI is transforming employee wellness benefits

The statistics surrounding mental healthcare in the U.S. are stark: of the nearly 53 million Americans with a mental health illness, only 46% have accessed mental health services. Companies are suffering too, with the World Health Organization reporting that lost…
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50% rejection rate for iPhone casings produced in India shows scale of Apple’s challenge

A 50% rejection rate for iPhone casings produced by an Indian company is a stark illustration of the difficulties Apple faces in reducing its dependence on China. Apple’s target for casings that fail to pass quality control is 0%, with Chinese suppliers reportedly getting extremely close to this. The attitude of Indian suppliers is also said to compare poorly with the can-do approach of Chinese…
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