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Apple’s market share gets biggest iPhone 13 boost in Europe

November 4, 2021
Early iPhone 13 sales saw Apple’s market share of the smartphone market climb in both the US and Europe, but growth was reportedly much more dramatic in the latter – where the company came very close to overtaking Xiaomi. iPhone growth was more modest in the US, despite the very favorable timings, but that was of course from a much higher base … We’ve previously explained why the…
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USB-C iPhone eBay listing already at $85K

November 4, 2021
A robotics engineer dismayed by the lack of a USB-C iPhone decided to take matters into his own hands by making one – and has now put it up for sale. At the time of writing, the USB-C iPhone eBay listing was already at $85K. Ken Pillonel last month modified an iPhone X to…
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Samsung November 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

November 4, 2021
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full, continuously updated list. Samsung November 2021 security update — what’s new Sticking with the excellent track record of…
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Shooting experience: The Nikon Z9 is the most DSLR-like mirrorless we've ever seen

November 4, 2021
Introduction Is a 60fps viewfinder refresh rate good enough for shooting peak action? When paired with blackout-free shooting, yes. Processed and cropped in Nikon Studio NX. 1/3200 sec | F2.8 | ISO 100 | Nikon Z 14-24mm F2.8 S @ 24mm There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the new Nikon Z9, and for good reason: it’s the first truly pro-level Nikon mirrorless camera, and from our…
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GamingNews

Forza Horizon 5 review — Graphics matter

November 4, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Graphics don’t matter until they do. Sure, gameplay will always be more important. But sometimes a game can be so pretty that it helps you appreciate an…
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Pegasus spyware group blacklisted by the US government

November 4, 2021
The US Department of Commerce has ordered American companies to not sell their tech to NSO, citing reports that the group’s Pegasus spyware is used against journalists, government officials, activists, and more. In its press release, the regulator says that the company is…
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Nintendo has 14 games that sold at least 1 million copies since April

November 4, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  Nintendo’s revenues were down year-over-year, but that was almost exclusively due to a tough comparison to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ historic launch in 2020. But the company’s foundation is the strength of its entire library. And to that end, the publisher has 14 games…
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