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A few weeks back, Walmart launched an irresistible offer on the fantastic JBL Flip 6. Back then, the retailer sold different colors at an awesome 25% discount. But why are we telling you all this? Why, of course, because you can still save 24% on this top-notch portable Bluetooth speaker!We should note, however, that the current 24% markdown only applies to the model in Teal (which looks quite stylish, by the way). Still, this cool discount is an excellent opportunity to maximize your investments, as neither Amazon nor Best Buy currently offer this fantastic speaker at the same price. You’re…
While neither of these over-ear headphones currently see their lowest-ever price, it’s worth saying that neither Best Buy nor Amazon offer the same markdowns on untouched, unopened, and unused items. So, there’s obviously plenty of logic to go for this deal. If you want to get the most value out of your investments, that is. Whether you’re a casual music fan or a hardcore listener, these Sony headphones shouldn’t disappoint. Whichever model you pick, you’re getting pretty much everything you could possibly want, including stellar sound quality, exceptional ANC, and long battery life. Let’s get into more detail, shall we?…
Some social media users are complaining that they are unable to use contactless payment system Apple Pay to ring up a transaction using a Chase credit card. On Apple’s System Status page, it notes that Apple Pay is undergoing some maintenance at the moment and adds that some users in Maryland may have issues with the feature. However, the problem appears to be preventing Apple Pay users from hearing that satisfying “ding” indicating that their credit card has been accepted in other states as well.Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge left a post on Threads (via 9to5Mac) stating that his…
Samsung always reserves its best cameras for the Galaxy S Ultra models but a recent rumor hinted that the South Korean company would equip the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s main camera. The rumor has been shut down by a Dutch website.While the Galaxy Z Fold 5 isn’t bad at taking photos, it doesn’t match the performance of the best camera phones of 2024 despite being much higher in price. Early rumors had said that the Fold 6 would have the same camera setup as the predecessor — a rear camera array with a 50MP main sensor,…
Why, it was about a week and a half ago when we told you that the latest iPhone 16 prototype included a rear camera array that looked very similar to the one used on the back of 2017’s iPhone X. If you recall, that design includes a thin camera island that ran vertically down the upper left corner of the rear panel and contained two vertically mounted cameras separated by the flash. As is its wont, Apple continued the design for the iPhone XS series before widening the island for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 lines.Since the iPhone 13…
There aren’t a lot of certainties in life, but if a couple of months go by without some sort of a new 5G breakthrough or record announced by T-Mobile, you might want to pinch yourself and make sure you haven’t slipped into a coma or gone to “The Good Place.”The latest such achievement is a “record-breaking uplink speed of 345 Mbps”, which sounds like an unbelievably high number because it is in fact hard to believe any regular smartphone user will be able to hit it anytime soon.The only way the nation-leading “Un-carrier” could reach that speed score in the…
The latest version of the Google Messages beta (messages.android_20240213_01_RC00.phone.openbeta_dynamic) includes the editing feature although the feature is hidden behind some flags which prevents even beta testers of the Google Messages app from testing out this feature. When the feature is live, you’ll long-press the RCS message you want to edit and tap the pencil icon that will appear on the top action row.Tap on the pencil icon and you’ll see a box with the heading “Editing message.” After editing the message, hit the send/enter button. AssembleDebug was able to get the editing button to appear, but it seems that the…
Meta is about to implement a 30% fee for those who wish to boost (enhance) the visibility of their posts on the Facebook and Instagram iOS apps, a response to Apple’s 2022 App Store update that mandates a 30% cut from such digital transactions.This charge targets ads or “boosted posts” designed to expand content reach, necessitating that boosts purchased on iOS be processed through Apple, thereby incurring the 30% service charge before taxes. “The change, which goes into effect later this month, stems from a 2022 App Store update where Apple extended its typical 30 percent cut of digital purchases…
Welcome to today’s obligatory, inevitable, inescapable Two Minute AI. Just joking – that’s far from the last time you’ll be hearing about AI today (or on any given day in the near future).Apple, which is way behind the rest of the gang in the AI race, is reportedly set to introduce an artificial intelligence tool designed to assist in software development by auto-completing lines of code, akin to Microsoft’s Copilot (via Reuters).This feature is expected to be incorporated into Apple’s Xcode development software possibly within the year. Xcode is Apple’s IDE (Integrated Development Environment), designed for creating software on Mac…
YouTube TV has been testing a new feature called “Last Channel Shortcut,” which allows users to switch between channels with ease, for a few months now. The feature was gradually rolled out to various platforms like mobile and Roku devices.Today, the streaming service announced that Last Channel Shortcut is rolling out to everyone. To take advantage of the new functionality, you’ll need to long-press the Select/OK button on the remote to switch to a channel/video that you were previously watching. Here is a step-by-step guide posted by YouTube TV on reddit:Open the YouTube TV app on your TVPlay any videoChoose…
Another budget-friendly device is soon hitting the European markets – the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G. Now, this phone might sound slightly similar to the OnePlus Nord N30, but I assure you – they’re not the same.On a side note: for a while some years ago, there was a major online feud on what the “SE” in the iPhone SE meant. Finally, it became known that it stands for “Special Edition”.A new report for this “Special Edition” from OnePlus now claims the Nord N30 SE 5G will cost around €229, which is under $250 (via MySmartPrice).Not bad, considering this price…
Do you need a new phone but don’t really care for the extra bells and whistles like 120Hz refresh rates, superb performance, and a top-notch camera that rivals the best camera phones out there? Don’t worry – there’s something just right for you, going by the name of Moto G Play (2023). Typically retailing at about $170, this bad boy can be yours at $100 off at Motorola.com. The awesome Motorola offer has actually been live for over two weeks now. It lands this ultra-affordable phone at its best price, too, as we have never seen a more substantial discount…
Priced at 499.99 and up right off the bat with absolutely no strings attached and an undeniably impressive spec sheet, the OnePlus 12R looks like the perfect “budget 5G flagship” at first glance. But because there’s no such thing as perfection in today’s mobile industry, the outstandingly affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powerhouse has been recently found to have at least one more flaw than initially reviewed.Of course, slow(er than expected) storage can’t break one of the best deals in the Android smartphone space right now, especially when a nice $100 gift is also added to the aforementioned $500 value…
Samsung might also have another interesting form factor that combines its book-style foldable with a rollable design. We’ve seen Sammy experimenting with slidable phones and rollable designs. And now Samsung has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Trademark and Patent Organization (USPTO via CalibreCleaning, Tom’sGuide) titled Display Device. Most patents have long-winded titles so kudos to Samsung for taking something that others might have expanded into a 15-word title and made it only two words. The alliteration helps, too.Instead of repeating what the patent granted Samsung is for, we can show you thanks to mockups of the device based…
How much money are you willing to spend on your next budget tablet? If you’re thinking something along the lines of 80 bucks but you’re afraid that won’t cover a good enough Android device to get a little bit of work done and help you catch up on the latest Netflix hit show while traveling, Best Buy is here today to make all your concerns go away.Yes, the Lenovo Tab M9 is on sale for a measly $79.99 for a presumably limited time right now after a $60 discount that we’ve definitely seen before but that remains impossible to beat,…
It’s no secret that OnePlus, Oppo and Vivo manufacture some of the best phones for aspiring photographers. The “Ugh, my dedicated camera is too heavy, I won’t take it with me this time” situations in a photographer’s life are common and, since the best camera is the one you have with you, you better have the best possible camera-phone.Yes, Samsung’s Galaxy S line and the iPhones (oh, well, let’s not exclude Google’s Pixels!) are great for photographers – the point is, there are so many brands and models to choose from besides the giants, like phones from OnePlus, Oppo and…