Apple just announced its new iPhone lineup as well as a redesigned iPad mini, entry-level iPad and the Apple Watch Series 7. While most devices are going on pre-order soon, Apple is doing some further Fall cleaning and optimizing to its lineup – discounting some devices and discontinuing others. Here’s a recap of what devices stayed, what are their prices and what devices…
Apple iPhone 13 event wrap-up
September 16, 2021
In keeping with tradition, Apple had a jam-packed September event, with plenty of new hardware. The new iPhone 13 lineup was the main event. The familiar design got refined with smaller notches and a different arrangement for the cameras on the non-Pro models.
The…
Ever since eSIM became a thing and Apple adopted the standard on its iPhones, you’ve been able to use one physical SIM and one eSIM on your iPhone for dual SIM functionality.
Starting with the models announced today, however, you have another method at your disposal…
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series will not use under display cameras, says Ice Universe
September 16, 2021
We know it’s coming, but it bears repeating – the Galaxy S22 series will not have an under display camera. Samsung released its first phone with an UDC already, but it only shoots in 4 MP resolution and is meant more for video calls. If you really want to snap a selfie with the Z Fold3, you can use the 10 MP camera on the cover display (or open the phone and use the main cameras).
From what…
Nintendo Switch lineup updated to enable Bluetooth audio
September 16, 2021
On Tuesday, Nintendo pushed an OTA update to both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Lite that enable a widely-requested feature. Bluetooth Audio streaming will now be possible with the handheld console that was released more than four years ago.
The latest #NintendoSwitch update…
Watch the first promo videos for iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad mini here
September 16, 2021
The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max are now official and they are better and faster than ever before. They are also far superior to their vanilla counterparts. You can watch the whole event, but it’s over an hour long. If you only have a few minutes, here is the official…
Google News Showcase is now rolling out in Japan
September 16, 2021
In late 2020, Google unveiled a $1 billion news licensing program to support publishers by surfacing card-based content across its platforms. Google News Showcase is now coming to Japan.
The effort today has signed nearly 1,000 — up from 800 in July — deals with news publications in Germany, Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, UK, Argentina, Australia, Czechia, Italy, India, Canada, Austria, and…
NASA Confirms Thousands of Massive, Ancient Volcanic Eruptions on Mars
September 16, 2021
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NASA Confirms Thousands of Massive, Ancient Volcanic Eruptions on Mars
Scientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of “super eruptions,” the biggest volcanic eruptions known, over a…
Workhorse withdraws protest filing against USPS to focus on other business opportunities
September 16, 2021
EV manufacturer Workhorse Group announced it is voluntarily withdrawing its legal challenge against the United States Postal Service (USPS). The June lawsuit addresses the USPS awarding a multibillion-dollar contract to Oshkosh Defense to produce its next fleet of mail…
Quick Charge Podcast: September 15, 2021
September 16, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
