Top Tech News - Page 3124 of 4749 - Latest top tech news, curated for you

Our very serious obituary for Mario

April 1, 2021

Once it’s midnight, Nintendo is going to execute Mario. After today, Super Mario 3D All-Stars will disappear from retail and digital store shelves, and Super Mario Bros. 35 will shut down. Mario debuted in 1981 as the hero of the smash arcade hit Donkey Kong. His star would rise higher with the launch of Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. Since then, he’s starred…

iPhone 12 mini: Best for people who don’t love phones, but love what they can do

April 1, 2021

This year I’ve had the opportunity to handle all four models in the flagship iPhone lineup: 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. Each iPhone is best at something that makes the variety in the lineup logical, but four phones also makes the buying decision trickier than…

Apple releases iOS 14.5 beta 6 to developers, public release nears

April 1, 2021

Apple has released iOS 14.5 beta 6 to developers, coming one week after the release of beta 5. iOS 14.5 packs a variety of new features including the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch. It’s expected to be released to the public as soon as sometime in…

watchOS 7.4 beta 6 brings iPhone mask unlock feature for Apple Watch closer to launch

April 1, 2021

The sixth developer beta version of the upcoming watchOS 7.4 software update for Apple Watch is now available. iPhone users will be able to use Apple Watch to replace Face ID and a passcode when wearing a facial covering once this update goes public. Here’s how Apple describes the feature in Face ID and Passcode settings on the iPhone: iPhone can use your Apple Watch to unlock when Face ID…

iOS 14.5: Siri no longer defaults to a female voice, two new choices added

April 1, 2021

As part of today’s release of iOS 14.5 beta 6, Apple is making several notable changes to Siri. The company says that Siri will no longer default to a female voice starting with iOS 14.5, and it’s adding two additional voice options from which to choose. The changes also…

Apple introduces battery recalibration tool for iPhone with iOS 14.5 beta 6

April 1, 2021

Apple has just released iOS 14.5 beta 6 to developers, and while this version already comes with several new features, the company has added one more in its latest beta. iPhone users will now have a tool to recalibrate the device’s internal battery when it’s not…

AAPL stock upgraded at UBS despite lack of iPhone supercycle

April 1, 2021

Today, Apple was upgraded to a “buy” rating by analysts at UBS and given a $142 price, as reported by Business Insider. UBS affirms the Apple stocks represent a potential 18% surge in the value of its share over the next 12 months, despite the lack of an iPhone supercycle. AAPL stock is currently down 15% from the high in January, and UBS paints this as a great time to buy: UBS analysts…

Verizon will give you up to $1000 for your broken iPhone, claims it’s not an April Fools’ Day prank

April 1, 2021

Verizon has shared a new aggressive trade-in program today that it says will let new and existing customers trade in broken iPhones for up to $1000 in credit when buying a new iPhone. The company says it’s not an April Fools’ Day joke and that the limited-time promotion…

Hands-on: Here’s how to find the new Siri voices in iOS 14.5

April 1, 2021

Among the new features introduced with the sixth beta release of iOS 14.5, which is currently available to developers and public beta users, Apple has added two new voice options for Siri. If you have already updated your iPhone, iPad, or even HomePod to iOS 14.5, read on as…

Google Play Pass now offers more than 800 Android apps and games

April 1, 2021

Google introduced Play Pass in 2019 as a subscription service for Android apps and games. As of the last update, users now have access to more than 800 titles as part of the $4.99 monthly membership. At launch in September 2019, Play Pass provided access to more than 350 applications that are free of advertising and have all in-app purchases unlocked. A year later it expanded beyond the US to…