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Verizon bringing its 5G UW network to iPhone users in more cities this year

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Verizon bringing its 5G UW network to iPhone users in more cities this year
Verizon is bringing its 5G Ultra Wideband network to users in more US cities this year. The telecommunications giant is in agreements with satellite providers to gain early access to the additional C-band spectrum it acquired in 2021. Verizon has received early clearance for the second phase of C-band spectrum, which was originally scheduled for December 2023. Additionally, more customers can...
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These AirPods alternatives from JBL sound just as good — and they’re 50 percent off at Amazon

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These AirPods alternatives from JBL sound just as good — and they're 50 percent off at Amazon
We may receive commission from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Apple AirPods are one of the most popular wireless earbuds available, but they’re not exactly cheap — some cost up to $249 a pair! Thankfully, there are cheaper alternatives that boast comparable audio quality, battery life and features, at a fraction of...
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The Apple Studio display has an A13 chipset, 64GB storage and runs iOS 15.4

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Apple’s new Studio Display is more than it appears – it has an Apple A13 chipset (iPhone 11), 64 GB of storage and runs the latest iOS 15.4. Apparently, only 2 GB of the internal storage are currently in use, so there is plenty of room for new features. What is it that the Studio Display does that needs a fairly powerful smartphone chipset? Right now it implements Center Stage for the built-in webcam. This feature originally launched on the iPad . It follows one or more people and makes sure they are in the middle of the frame during video calls, even if they get up and move around. The camera is reportedly suffering from some teething issues, but those may be fixed in software – the Apple A13 has a capable ISP after all. That camera has an ultra wide lens (122°) and a 12 MP sensor, by the way, so it’s already much better than a typical laptop webcam. Interestingly, the second generation Apple TV 4K is powered by an Apple A12 chipset, so the Studio Display is actually more powerful than it. Apple could, in theory, get the display to work as a standalone Apple TV device, but whether it wants to do that is another question. It’s not clear what kind of connectivity is available on board, which may be the limiting factor.
Apple’s new Studio Display is more than it appears – it has an Apple A13 chipset (iPhone 11), 64 GB of storage and runs the latest iOS 15.4. Apparently, only 2 GB of the internal storage are currently in use, so there is plenty of room for new features. What is it that the Studio Display does that needs a...
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Android 13: The best features to expect

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Android 13 is on the horizon. With the developer previews already available, Jack Wallen offers up what might be some of the better features coming to the platform.Android 12 was a major leap forward for the platform. With Material You, plenty of security additions, and an overall performance boost, it would be hard for Google to come out of the gate with the 13th iteration with anything major that could overshadow what came along with 12. In fact, I would predict that the upcoming release will be a bit of a letdown, given how the previous release reset the bar for expectations. That doesn’t mean Android 13 will be a half-hearted effort to improve the operating system. And although Android 13 is yet to hit beta status, a pretty good picture is forming as to what the upcoming release will look like. There should be four beta releases prior to the stable launch, sometime in August of this year (2022). That, of course, is not set in stone, so don’t be surprised if Google changes that date for the official release. Release aside, what kind of features should we expect to see in Android 13? Let’s dive in and find out. The subtle evolution of Material You According to the developer previews I’ve examined, Material You will get a few tweaks. The first will come by way of auto-theming icons. Now, before you get too excited, this feature will probably only be available to Pixel devices first. Eventually, however, the improved version of auto-theming icons should make its way to other devices. What are auto-theming icons? The feature was released with Android 12 but hasn’t been all that successful. Part of the problem was that many developers didn’t take advantage of the feature. With Android 13, users will be able to theme icons in the same way you theme the rest of the OS. It will be a subtle change, but one that should bring a more complete look to the whole. Other theming options that might come along with Android 13 include four new palettes that are related to specific shades and hues. Those palettes are named Expressive, Spritz, Tonal Spot and Vibrant, and should really make the look of your device pop. My guess is we’ll see other bits of subtle polish added to Material You, all of which will come together to make the look more cohesive and pulled together. But, again, don’t expect major shifts in the realm of Material You. Given how new the UI is, it’ll be a while before there are any major changes. Improved functionality in Android 13 The real hits for Android 13 will probably come by way of improved functionality. Here are some of the possible improvements we’ll experience. Improved QR Code scanning At the moment, QR Code scanning is less than intuitive. You have to open Google Lens, point it at the QR code, and then tap to interact. And the problem with some of the third-party QR Code scanners is that some of them have been found to house malicious code. With Android 13, a Quick Tile has been reported for a much-improved QR Code scanning experience. That means, when you need to scan a QR Code, you simply pull down the notification shade, and tap the Quick Tile to scan the code. Improvements for Bluetooth audio Android 13 will come with support for Bluetooth LE Audio as well as the Low Complexity Communications Codec. These two new features will combine to make it possible for Android to deal with audio streaming over Bluetooth Low Energy, which will significantly reduce power consumption, compared with the traditional BR/EDR audio systems. The improvements found in Bluetooth LE go far beyond just low energy consumption and will help improve the truly wireless earbud experience with Isochronous channels, multi-stream audio and personal and location-based audio sharing. Panlingual language settings For those who are multilingual, Google has a special treat in store for you. With the upcoming release, you’ll be able to set a specific language to be used for specific apps. For example, if the majority of clients you email with speak English, you can set that language for the email app and the rest of the apps in your native language. Fast Pair Another great functionality improvement will come by way of Fast Pair, which will allow you to quickly pair a device to accessories. You will no longer have to go through the process of opening Settings, go to Connected Devices, and then tap Pair New Device. When Android detects a new device it will automatically alert you and ask if you want to pair it. UWB support Ultra-Wideband is a brand new technology that will make it possible for your device to serve different functions, such as a car key, and will help you easily locate devices that also include UWB support. The Pixel 6 devices included the UWB antenna but didn’t support the feature in 12. Android 13 will bring that next evolution of mobile devices to fruition. Improved security and performance in Android 13 With every Android release, there are new security improvements to be found. Here are some of the security highlights that we might see in Android 13. Photo picker With Android 13, a new photo picker will be included that not only bakes in the ability to select photos from local and cloud sources easier, it’ll also make it more secure. Unlike the old photo picker, the new version will only allow access to the files you’ve selected. Nearby Wi-Fi In current versions of Android, if an app needs to locate nearby Wi-Fi devices, it requires location permission which, for many, is a security issue. Fortunately, in Android 13, Google is bringing into the mix a new runtime permission, called NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES, which will give those applications the option to locate Wi-Fi devices without needing location permission. Notification permissions Android 13 is taking a nod from iOS and will make it such that applications must ask for permission before they can send notifications. The permissions prompt will appear on the first run of an application. TARE TARE stands for The Android Resource Economy and is a service that monitors how apps run in the background and which tasks they perform. TARE will be responsible for awarding and revoking credits from apps to limit their ability to schedule jobs in the future. Along with TARE, Android 13 will also have a built-in system to alert you when an app goes rogue and is draining your battery excessively. And there you have some of the more exciting new features coming to Android 13. Of course, much of this was based on the developer preview, so anything can change, and nothing is guaranteed at the moment.
Android 13 is on the horizon. With the developer previews already available, Jack Wallen offers up what might be some of the better features coming to the platform.Android 12 was a major leap forward for the platform. With Material You, plenty of security additions, and an overall performance boost, it would be hard for Google to come out of the...
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If the iPhone 14 doesn’t get this upgrade it will be a disaster

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If the iPhone 14 doesn't get this upgrade it will be a disaster
Without this feature I'll leave Apple for Android As a long-time Android user I could merrily go through life without giving a damn about what type of charger I’m carrying with me. If I have a USB-C charger or cable, I’m pretty much golden. But after switching from Android to iPhone some three months ago, that wild abandon has been thoroughly torpedoed. That’s...
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Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been down for days

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Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been down for days
Both shops have been down for at least four days The Nintendo Wii and DSi Shop channels have been offline for several days, according to a report from Eurogamer. Both shops may have been down for as long March 16th with no explanation from Nintendo. A video from GameXplain shows exactly what happens when you select the Wii Shop channel — you’ll see a...
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Apple unveils new disco ball emoji in latest iOS update

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Apple unveils new disco ball emoji in latest iOS update
After almost a year’s worth of rumors, Apple has answered the call from the fans. The tech giant has officially joined the party as they deliver on what has been a heavily requested feature for a while now, a disco ball emoji. Coming in their new update on iOS 15.4, which released on March 14th and is now accessible to all iPhone users,...
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Unsolved: Where are all the Android statues?

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Unsolved: Where are all the Android statues?
Mysteries pop up in improbable places. Perhaps you're swimming in a public pool, and you don't know why someone threw a candy bar in the deep end (you hope it's a candy bar). You visit a diner, order coffee and pie, then die. Or maybe you find yourself on Google's sunny campus in Mountain View, California, and you realize,...
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Not iPhone, but Samsung Galaxy A12 was the most shipped phone in 2021: Report

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Not iPhone, but Samsung Galaxy A12 was the most shipped phone in 2021: Report
This Samsung budget smartphone has reportedly taken over the likes of Apple’s iPhones and has become the most shipped smartphone in 2021. The smartphone in question, surprisingly, is the Samsung Galaxy A12. The device that debuted in late 2020 has topped the most shipped phone list by a figure of whopping 50 million+ units. As per Omdia’s report for 2021, the...
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Mac Studio Dissected: M1 Ultra About 3x Bigger Than AMD’s Ryzen CPUs

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Mac Studio Dissected: M1 Ultra About 3x Bigger Than AMD's Ryzen CPUs
Mac Studio packs massive M1 Ultra and uses modular SSDs that is user-accessible. The Mac Studio features a minimalistic design that looks pretty humble compared to modern workstations like other Apple devices. But what these design hides are Apple's massive M1 Ultra processor package that occupies around one-fourth of the motherboard, a very complex voltage regulating module (VRM), and two user-accessible SSDs. Now...
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