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iPad (7th Generation) iPad (6th Generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd Generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inchIf you own one of these iPad models and can’t scan QR codes, you need to install iPadOS 17.4.1 to fix the issue. Go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the directions to load the update. You might recall that iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 were released this past Thursday for the “iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later,…
Are you sad to see Fossil pull away from the global smartwatch market it so enthusiastically joined all those years back? You could still put your money where your… tears are, and honor the fashion industry veteran’s memory by picking up quite possibly its best wearable device ever.The Wear OS-powered Fossil Gen 6 is currently available for a whopping $190 under its $299 list price on Amazon, which equates to a new record high 63 percent discount. This is a full-blown Apple Watch alternative with a high-quality touchscreen we’re talking about here, mind you, and not some sort of undercooked…
Back in 2022 in Las Vegas at a private event, researchers were asked to hack into a Las Vegas hotel room, and in addition to seeing if they could get past the digital door lock, they attempted to find vulnerabilities in other gadgets in the room. One group of researchers focused on getting the hotel room door to open. Now, in 2024, it turns out that a method was discovered that would allow those with an Android phone to open millions of hotel rooms worldwide in just seconds.According to Wired, a team of security researchers are unveiling a hotel keycard…
According to Forbes, Google was forced to turn over to government investigators the phone numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, and user activity of certain YouTube accounts. Also turned over was the IP addresses of some YouTube users who watched certain videos. The demand for information is the result of a criminal investigation that federal investigators are handling. The videos were sent by undercover police to a suspect accused of laundering cryptocurrency.The suspect, who has the username “elonmuskwhm,” received links to publicly available YouTube tutorials that showed viewers how to do mapping via drones, and videos that discussed AR software. While these…
TL;DR: The Galaxy A55 is the first to receive the seamless updates featureIt lets you download and install updates in the background, minimizing downtimeWhile older phones probably won’t get the feature, expect seamless updates to become standard on future Samsung Galaxy devicesIn 2016, Google introduced the seamless updates feature for Android, which was swiftly adopted by most Android OEMs—except Samsung. Despite initial reluctance, Samsung assured users it was working on implementing seamless updates for its Android smartphones. Now, after eight years, the Korean tech giant has finally delivered on this promise, bringing the long-awaited feature to its devices.As per reports…
To prevent all AirTag users from requesting a firmware update at the same time, which would tax Apple’s computer systems, the company staggers the release of such updates so that such a scenario doesn’t occur. That makes sense, right? However, according to a tweet from “X” account iSoftware Updates (@iSWUpdates), Apple made a mistake when it set the deployment date for the AirTag update to version 2.0.73.The update normally would have a deployment date using the following format: “m/d/2024” with “m” representing the month and “d” representing the date of the update. When Apple punched in the year, whoever was…
Can you believe that it has been nearly 11 years since Google bought Waze for more than $1 billion? Many people were confused at the time, and many still are, as to why Google made the acquisition considering that it owned the number one navigation app in Google Maps. Part of the reason was to allow Google to obtain some of the features that Waze offers but Google Maps doesn’t.The thing is that both navigation apps cater to different users. Google Maps not only shows you how to get from point “A” to point “B” quickly and safely, but it…
In the years past, companies would rely on their phone’s cameras or fast processors as the main selling points. This year, AI-powered features have taken center stage, with Google and Samsung already reaping the benefit of being early adopters. In a quest to not be left behind, Apple will reportedly also bring AI features to the iPhone 16. This may require the company to increase the RAM count.Apple might need to equip the iPhone 16 with more RAM and storage than the iPhone 15 whether it wants to or not Leaker @Tech_Reve has now shared the findings of a report from…
It’s always nice to get an affordable phone at a lower price. This is why we are happy to report that the budget-friendly Moto G Power 5G 2023 is available at its lowest price on Amazon during the retailer’s Spring Sale shopping event.At the moment, the long-lasting phone is on sale at a sweet 33% discount, allowing you to snatch one for $100 off its usual cost if you act quickly and take advantage of this gorgeous Spring Sale deal today! The Moto G Power 5G 2023 may not pack a stellar performance, but its MediaTek Dimensity 930 chipset, coupled…
WhatsApp is reportedly working on introducing some new features that leverage artificial intelligence to edit images. These tools were first hinted at in September and have now been discovered within the platform’s latest beta version for Android.The tools were discovered during a code deep dive by @AssembleDebug of TheSPAndroid in version 2.24.7.13 of the WhatsApp Android beta app, revealing a variety of advanced editing options for users to enhance their photos with ease. These are not yet available to users but were enabled with some code tweaking. Among them are:Backdrop: AI will generate your ideal background based on what you…
Commenting about the suit, Ives told clients in a note, “We do not expect any business model changes for now, but Apple clearly is going to have to find a way to eventually settle this case, pay a hefty fine, and ultimately find some compromise with developers on the App Store structure down the road.” The analyst has an “Outperform rating” on Apple’s stock with a price target of $250. The shares closed Friday at $172.28.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday morning by the Justice Department along with 16 state and district attorneys general, accused Apple of committing several antitrust violations including…
If there’s one thing people hate about some recent high-end phones, like the iPhone 14 Pro, is that they are uncomfortably heavy. Foldable phones are even bulkier, which is understandable, given the fact they are more like phone-tablet hybrids. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could take the same weight mitigation step as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra, per a new rumor.Apple and Samsung’s newest flagships feature titanium frames, which not only make them more durable but also lighter than their predecessors. And, believe it or not, the use of titanium not only makes devices weigh less,…
Hunting for a new budget-friendly phone? Well, Amazon’s Spring Sale shopping event is in full swing, and you can get the long-lasting Moto G Power 5G 2023 at its lowest price at the retailer. However, if you prefer OnePlus to Motorola, feel free to snatch the affordable OnePlus Nord N20 instead. Currently, this bad boy is discounted by 34%, which means you can get it for $101 off its price. Equipped with a Snapdragon 695 chipset and 6GB of RAM, the OnePlus Nord N20 performs well in daily tasks like web browsing and video streaming. You may be able to run…
Amid the DOJ chaos Apple is facing, the iPhone maker is trying not to neglect another uber-important point of their agenda: how to sell more in China.As we’ve reported, consumers in the world’s largest smartphone market (that’s just another way of saying China) have spoken and after the first six weeks of 2024, iPhone sales have plunged in China year-over-year. The Cupertino giant experienced a significant 24% drop in iPhone sales in China during the initial six weeks of 2024.This result missed analysts’ estimation by more than $3 billion. The report has scared investors into believing there will be sustained…
Google is steadily infusing its AI capabilities across its various products, and the latest recipient of this is Google Keep. The note-taking app now has a new feature that allows users to quickly create task lists and reminders using Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant.Following the introduction of Gemini Workspace features for personal accounts, Google Keep is the latest app to receive an AI boost. Spotted by 9to5Google and Android expert Mishaal Rahman, a new experimental feature, “Help me create a list,” is now being tested with some Android users.How does it work?This generative AI tool simplifies list making. When creating a…
Amazon’s Spring Sale is still running, allowing you to score sweet savings on smartphones that don’t break the bank. For instance, Motorola’s affordable Moto G 5G 2023 is now available at a lovely $80 discount.While $80 doesn’t seem like huge savings, this is a pretty sweet offer, as it shaves 32% off the phone’s usual price and lets you get it under the $170 mark. Therefore, if you’re looking for an affordable handset primarily for watching YouTube, chatting, and calling, we suggest you pull the trigger on this deal now while you can! Right off the bat, we should note…