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Apple debuted Face ID with the iPhone X in 2017. Since then, I can only remember a few ads from Apple that focused on the secure facial recognition system. You might recall the ad from back in 2017 which showed a high-school girl in overalls opening school lockers with just a look. Soon, she’s running down the halls of the school unlocking lockers left and right. In the gym, she’s forced to retreat when she unlocks a storage room filled with all kinds of balls that start rolling toward her.Moving ahead to the new 30-second ad for Face ID, the…
Haitong International Tech Research analyst Jeff Pu wrote a note to Haitong’s clients that was obtained by 9to5Google. In that note, Pu said that Apple is making changes to the A18 Pro application processor (AP) compared with its predecessor, the A17 Pro AP. Besides being made using TSMC’s second-generation 3nm node (N3E), the A18 Pro will include some changes designed to allow Apple to offer on-device AI for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.Pu writes in his note, “According to our supply chain checks, we are seeing growing demand for Apple’s A18, while its A17 Pro volume…
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is inarguably one of the best Android tablets you can buy today but since it’s a high-end tablet, it’s understandably pricey. Best Buy is running a very nice deal on one variant though, so if you don’t want to settle for anything less than the best, this is the right time to get the tablet.The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a huge slate with a 14.6-inch screen. Despite its large size, it’s really slim and light, so carrying it around or holding it for long hours shouldn’t be a problem.Inside is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen…
Last week, we told you that Apple’s Vision Pro spatial computer will be coming to more countries soon. Today, according to Reuters, no higher authority than Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Vision Pro will be coming to the mainland China market later this year. That report came from China’s state media outlet CCTV Finance which posted about the Apple executive’s comments on its Weibo page. Cook was asked questions about Vision Pro by reporters in China where he was attending the China Development Forum in Beijing.Cook was also quoted by Chinese media as saying that Apple will continue to…
Fitbit users across the European Union should brace for a significant shift in the way they customize their smartwatches. Google has announced the removal of all third-party apps and clock faces from the Fitbit app gallery starting in June 2024.Why the sudden change? The update points to newly imposed “regulatory requirements” from the EU as the reason. According to the support page where the change was quietly announced, EU Fitbit users will have until June 2024 to add any third-party apps or clock faces before that feature is shut down.What happens after that? You will only be able to install…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, and we’d be pretty naive not to admit that it is transforming how we use our devices on a daily basis. Meta is one company that has been at the forefront of integrating AI into its platforms, and WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram users in the US already have a taste of what it can do. But soon, interacting with Meta AI might become even more seamless.According to WABetaInfo, Meta is working on a new feature for WhatsApp that allows you to ask Meta AI questions directly from the app’s search bar. This means…
You know those people who are unapologetically themselves and make no effort to fit in and pretend to be someone they are not? That’s what the Pixel Tablet is in the tablet world. While other best tablets of 2024 are trying to be your everything, the Pixel Tablet wants to be by your side the whole day. Isn’t that adorable? Currently, you can bring it home for a lower price than usual.The Pixel Tablet has a 10.95-inch screen and comes with a charging dock on which it can be placed when not in use. Its price may have you believe that it’s a competitor…
Google’s original Pixel Watch was promised some love when the March Pixel Feature Drop was announced. One of the headline features was a revamped fitness tracking interface, bringing the first-generation smartwatch in line with the Pixel Watch 2’s streamlined workout experience.The previous Pixel Watch workout UI, while functional, wasn’t ideal. A single large metric dominated the screen, with three smaller stats crammed below. However, with the new update that — according to 9to5Google — is rolling out now, Google has abandoned this in favor of a layout that is more user-friendly and straight from the Pixel Watch 2. New OG…
We already are expecting big things from iOS 18 since it has already been characterized by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman as the biggest iOS update “since the original iPhone.” Gurman probably is as close to being an Apple insider as anyone who works for a major mass media outlet. We should see Apple’s AI additions help drive the huge changes to its iPhone operating system later this year. We have our fingers crossed, hoping that Siri will be getting a major facelift.In the latest edition of his weekly Power On newsletter, Gurman might have raised the hopes of iPhone users everywhere…
Last October we told you that Apple was working on a system that would allow it to install software updates on multiple iPhone units even when they are powered off, sitting in their retail boxes inside an Apple Store. The technology would allow those purchasing a new iPhone from Apple’s brick-and-mortar storefront to have that device come out of the box running the latest version of iOS without having Apple Store employees spend time manually updating each unit.Last year, the technology would have been useful since iOS 17.0.1 was released before the iPhone 15 line was available for purchase. To…
Remember Android 12L? Google dropped it way back in early 2022, finally giving large screens, such as tablets at the time, some love after ages spent focused on phones. One major change was the taskbar; it sat there, glued to the bottom of the screen, promising quick app switching and multitasking. Desktop computers have rocked that feature for years, so Android finally joining the party made perfect sense.But that first taskbar turned out to be rather clunky. An unmoving bar that hogged space at the bottom of the screen, whether you needed it or not. Sure, you could temporarily hide…
If you have decided to be more in charge of your finances, a prepaid mobile plan might be the way to go. T-Mobile has a generous offer for anyone considering the switch.Unlike postpaid plans, prepaid plans don’t require you to agree to multi-year contracts or pay for perks you may never use. With postpaid plans, you are billed monthly, so it’s easier to go over your budget. Prepaid plans only charge you for the services you use and you pay for them in advance. The plans don’t tie you to a monthly contract. This means you are free to switch carriers…
We shared a fantastic offer on the remarkable OnePlus 11 with beastly 16GB RAM at Best Buy a few weeks back. To our surprise, the tempting $150 price cut is still up for grabs. Plus, you can save an extra $100 by activating your device immediately with help from Best Buy.Let’s note what makes this deal so fantastic right off the bat — Best Buy’s rival stores, Amazon and Walmart, have no matching offer on the OnePlus 11. However, Amazon offers the more contemporary OnePlus 12R alongside a $100 gift card. That may be an equally appealing option for some…
Last month, we came across a tempting discount on one of the best budget-friendly earbuds on the market, the Sony WF-C500. The deal went live on Walmart, only to return slightly modified now. While not as generous as the previous one, this Walmart offer still lets you save money on these super budget-friendly earbuds.At the time of writing, the WF-C500 retail at $20 off on Walmart. Keep in mind that there’s just one color option available at that price – the Black one. So, if you need affordable everyday earbuds, safely pick these straight from Walmart. And in case you…
Amazon has been hosting the Big Spring Sale for four days now. While countless tech went on sale on Day 1 of the event, the e-commerce giant saved some of the best deals for the final moments of the big-time spring shopping spree. To our amazement, the fantastic JBL Charge 5 is just now getting its price tag reduced! Hurry up if you want to get yours at 28% off its price tag.The Amazon Spring Sale offer gives you an awesome chance to get this super popular speaker at 28% off its price tag. While this isn’t the best price…
T-Mobile doesn’t seem to be particularly attached to its Connect plans, but that’s understandable considering they were introduced to make regulators happy right before its merger with Sprint. It’s also the only explanation we can find to the fact that the latest changes to the Connect plans haven’t been trumpeted before or after they were implemented. T-Mobile made a habit of hyping up every new product they launch or deal they offer, but the Connect plans seem to exist in some sort of “twilight zone.”The changes that we’re talking about are actually positive and involve an increase in data allotments…