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This iPod held its value better than other models
Earlier this month Apple announced that it was no longer producing the iPod touch which effectively ended a long and glorious chapter for one of the most popular products in company history, the iPod. Available in different variants over twenty years, the iPod was Apple's attempt to improve on the quality and capabilities of top-selling MP3 players of the time.
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Apple planning to sell fewer iPhones than predicted in 2022 (around 20 million units less)
It seems Apple is planning to make the same amount of iPhones in 2022 as it did in 2021, according to a new supply chain report: pretty much, around 20 million fewer than what analysts had expected. AppleInsider now reports that despite the iPhone being the only smartphone to get a sales rise in the first quarter of this year, Cupertino won't be making more iPhone orders.
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Apple reveals WWDC schedule; keynote kicks off 10 am PT on June 6th
With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference scheduled to begin on Monday, June 6th, Apple reminded everyone by posting a teaser that indeed, the annual event is "Swiftly approaching." The fun and festivities kick off at 10 am PDST (1 pm EDST) and the conference will take place through Friday, June 10th. The event will be held online although a select group of developers will be part of a viewing party inside Apple Park.
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No iPhone 14 Max delay is currently predicted, but Apple has plenty to worry about
It's definitely a little odd to talk about the potential delays of a handset family that's still several months away from an official announcement, but let's be honest here, we all know Apple is targeting a September release for the highly anticipated and oft-leaked iPhone 14 quartet. That means that...
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Antitrust bill for sideloading on iPhone gets a revision, but Apple is still concerned about iOS privacy
Ever since the American Choice and Innovation Act (a bill that would force Apple to allow iOS users to sideload apps on iPhone) was proposed, Apple has been expressing concerns about it. Primarily, Cupertino was worried about thе possibility of the legislation to lead to less privacy and security on iPhone, and we all know Apple is all about privacy on iPhone. Now, AppleInsider reports that even though the bill got a revision, Apple is still not having it.
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Massive new sale makes a bunch of old Apple Watch models too cheap to turn down
Apple often works in mysterious ways when it comes to releasing new products and keeping older ones alive or deciding to kill them off, so while the company's 2020 Series 6 smartwatch, for instance, was officially discontinued the very next year, the ancient 2017 Series 3 is somehow still around and available from many major US retailers.
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It's 2022, and Apple Music is only now linking to Waze (on iPhones)
It's hard to even fathom such a thing in this day and age, but the world's most popular turn-by-turn mobile navigation service and the second most used music streaming platform out there were not interconnected... until today. Fortunately, Google and Apple have joined forces at long last to bring the...
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AT&T lets customers play supernatural hit Control on phones and tablets for free
AT&T is making a first step into gaming with an interesting offer aimed at those who consider themselves more than just casual gamers. Starting today, AT&T customers will be able to play Control Ultimate Edition on a smartphone, tablet, or PC via Google’s Immersive Stream for Games. Nominated for...
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Wacky rumor calls for TSMC to reuse its 5nm process node on A16 Bionic chipset
There has been speculation that due to the chip shortage, Apple will use different chipsets for the non-Pro iPhone 14 models and the iPhone 14 Pro handsets to be unveiled this coming September. Typically, Apple uses the same chip for all of the high-end iPhone models it produces during a single year. But the pandemic has led to a shortage of chips. Had this been a normal year, Apple would have used the A16 Bionic for all four iPhone 14 models.
Amazon Stock Split: Should You Buy Before or After?
Amazon's Board approved the 20-for-1 stock split announced in March at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 25. The split will enable more investors to afford to invest in Amazon, and it...
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Two hot new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands go on sale ahead of 2022 Pride Month
It's almost June, and we're pretty sure a lot of you know exactly what that means. Pride Month is right around the corner, and in keeping with tradition, Apple has a very important announcement to make for all wearable device lovers looking to publicly showcase their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Pixel 7: all stars align for Google as it can finally take on iPhones and Galaxies
The Pixel 6 launched with a brand new design, brand new chip, brand new camera sensor, and even the prices were brand new and undercut the competition! That was a lot of newness in one year, but lo and behold, Google mostly pulled it off! The Pixel 6 was and is great except for a few small kinks, and it has made a dent, but still it’s not quite the phone you find commonly on the street.
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With the Pixel 6 series now configured for AT&T, here's what AT&T customers need to know
Both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have been available for seven months and through the Google Store, the phones have been offered unlocked and configured for Verizon and Fi. Those on AT&T could order an unlocked version but it didn't come with a compatible SIM card and couldn't be financed using AT&T's 0% 36-month financing (your financing option was to pay over 24 months instead). However, starting Thursday the Google Store started listing AT&T versions of the Pixel 6 series models right alongside Verizon and Fi.
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Google’s text-to-image AI is incredibly impressive… scary impressive
We’ve already seen demos of a "text-to-image" engine scattered across the Internet — an algorithm called "DALL·E" that’s able to accurately understand a string of words and digitally paint whatever was requested. Well, little did we know — the Google Brain team, which works specifically on...
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Google reportedly cancels Pixel Fold for second time due to it not being good enough
Google revealed a slate of new products during its May I/O conference, including ones like the Pixel Tablet and translation glasses that are not expected this year. One rumored device that was a no-show was the company's foldable phone, which a report said might be called the Pixel Notepad instead of the Pixel Fold and a new report says it may not arrive anytime soon.
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iPhone 14 Pro tipped to offer the long-overdue always-on feature
A display that refresh at 90Hz or 120Hz have become something of a standard feature on flagship smartphones. Last year's iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max were Apple's first smartphones to feature 120Hz screens, and a fresh rumor indicates that the forthcoming iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will offer a better implementation of the tech which may enable the always-on display functionality.
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Gboard split keyboard may soon arrive on tablets and foldables
Back in March, we reported that Google is working on a split screen Gboard virtual keyboard for larger and foldable displays. At the time, the giveaway was a toggle on a Gboard beta (version 11.5.05.427194903) that included a very interesting description, reading "Split layout to include duplicate keys that can be toggled on or off."
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Pixel 6 owners complaining about first-party cases warping and turning yellow
The Pixel 6 Pro that yours truly is holding while typing this article is protected with a case. Yeah, this writer used to go without a case and it wasn't until yours truly bought the Pixel 2 XL in 2018 that a follow-up purchase for protection was made. And the two handsets I've purchased since, the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the aforementioned Pixel 6 Pro, both sport protection.
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At least one model of the iPhone 14 series behind schedule due to lockdowns in China
As many of you may have probably heard, back in March of this year, some cities in China were under lockdown. Apple has been diversifying its production, but still some of its main factories are located in China. Now, AppleInsider reports that it seems at least one model from the iPhone 14 series is weeks behind schedule because of the lockdowns.
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iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro
If you don't feel like carrying a giant Max-sized phone in your pocket, the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro is the latest Apple flagship that will suit you just right, but how is it different from the previous-gen iPhone 13 Pro? And is it worth upgrading to the 14 Pro if you already own the 13 Pro?
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