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If you’re concerned about having the personal data stored in your phone stolen, or worried about an attacker getting access to your banking or trading apps, locking you out, and stealing your money, you might want to listen to the National Security Agency (NSA). The NSA has released a “Mobile Device Best Practices” guide (via Men’sJournal) that covers both iOS and Android devices. Among the suggestions, you should use a six-digit PIN as a password as long as the device is wiped after 10 attempts at unlocking it.Other security pointers include disabling Bluetooth when not in use. Speaking of connectivity,…
A criminal ring involved in ripping off Apple for $12.3 million has been busted leading to the arrests of five men who now face serious prison time. The men brought 16,000 counterfeit iPhone and iPad units to various Apple Store locations and the fake devices were so realistic looking that the Apple Store employees would exchange them for real iPhone and iPad units. The fake iPhone and iPad devices were non-functional and after they were exchanged by Apple Store employees for real iPhones and iPads, the genuine Apple products were shipped out of the country. United States Attorney Martin Estrada said,…
If you’re thinking about the coming iOS 18 update, one of the apps that you probably never even gave a thought about is the Settings app. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman posted a tweet on Friday stating that the Settings app is getting a new look. As Gurman wrote, “A lot of people using macOS 15 and iOS 18 keep mentioning the revamp to Settings. Obviously not a huge deal, but it’s getting a new UI with a reorganized, cleaner layout that’s more simple to navigate. It also has much-improved search. There are also updates to Control Center.”We might learn about…
How would you like to fully charge your smartphone battery in one minute? That would be pretty cool and it could allow smartphone manufacturers to get away with using lower-capacity batteries inside phones. Doing this would leave more room inside these devices to add the components required for enhanced computing and data capabilities. According to a new study found in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a cutting-edge technique discovered by the University of Colorado could allow phones to charge to 100% in as little as 60 seconds.The new technique is based on the movement of ions…
Boeing Starliner launch scrubbed yet again – CBS News Watch CBS News What was to be the maiden launch of the Boeing Starliner with astronauts on board was halted yet again Saturday, this time less than four minutes before liftoff, when a computer system triggered an automatic hold. A launch last month was also canceled due to various issues. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Boeing #Starliner #launch #scrubbed
The Tensor G4 application processor (AP) that will power this year’s Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL will reportedly be the last Tensor AP to be only partially customized by Google. Starting with the 2025 Pixel 10 series, Google will fully customize the Tensor chips starting with the G5. Even more important, instead of using Samsung Foundry to produce the 4nm chipset, the Tensor G5 will be produced by TSMC using its second-generation 3nm process node. Since TSMC is considered to produce more powerful and energy-efficient chips than Samsung Foundry, those thinking about upgrading to a Pixel…
Google has once again released a new set of features for Android users, and this one could change how we use our devices on the go. One of the big highlight of this feature drop is the introduction of Instant Hotspot, a feature that aims to streamline the connection between your Android devices.Imagine you’re out and about with your Android tablet or Chromebook, and you need an internet connection. Normally, you’d have to fumble around with your phone, activate the hotspot, find it on your other device, and then enter the password. Not exactly a smooth process, especially when you’re…
Google Wallet is now getting support for PayPal on Wear OS, the search giant revealed recently. The bad news is PayPal support on Wear OS has a very limited availability. At the moment, Google confirmed that only users in the United States and Germany can make secure payments with PayPal on Google Wallet from their Wear OS smartwatches.Besides that, those who use smartwatches powered by Wear OS will be able to customize their wearable devices with the Google Home Favorites tile and complication (an extra feature or shortcut on a watch face) to view and control their smart home devices.This…
For years, under the John Legere regime, T-Mobile was known to relieve customers’ pain points by making a big change, often announced at an Un-carrier event. These changes would put T-Mobile ahead of the rest of the industry. For example, in 2013 T-Mobile literally changed the way the major carriers sold phones by introducing the Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and ending the use of subsidized phone purchases via two-year contracts.T-Mobile needs to take a stand against a compensation system that rewards reps for ripping off customersFolks, the time has come for T-Mobile to be the brash Un-carrier it once really…
We recently shared that Amazon is selling the 128GB version of the amazing Pixel 7 at a sweet $199 discount, slashing 33% off the phone’s price. While this deal is obviously unmissable, we found an even more incredible offer on the same smartphone available at Woot.The discount offered by the Amazon-owned retailer is $245, allowing you to snag a brand-new Pixel 7 for just $354.99 instead of $599.99. That’s a whopping 41% saved if you act quickly and take advantage of this deal while it’s still available. Released in 2022, the Pixel 7 may be advancing in age, but it’s…
Did you catch our Surface Pro 9 deal with a keyboard we shared a few days ago? Well, Best Buy has prepared another deal on the Windows tablet. If you don’t need the compatible accessory (and are OK with 8GB RAM instead of 16GB), you’re in for massive savings – $300, to be exact. Since this is a clearance deal, chances are Best Buy won’t keep it live for too long. What we know for sure is that saving 27% on this powerful slate with a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor sounds like a lovely offer. By the way,…
Another weekend is upon us, and those of you who’ve been following our little website here for more than a couple of weeks probably know exactly what that means. Yes, our dear bargain-hunting readers, the time has come (once again) to save big on some of the best phones, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, headphones, and speakers out there.With Memorial Day behind us and Samsung’s huge Discover Summer sale firmly in the rearview mirror as well, you might be expecting this week’s collection of mobile tech deals and steals to be considerably humbler than usual. But that’s only if you’ve forgotten all…
What’s super affordable and keeps you entertained? The Lenovo Tab M11 (2024), of course! Especially when you get one at discounted prices via Best Buy! That’s right – the seller doesn’t just give you an awesome Surface Pro 9 deal – it lets those on a tight budget get something new to tackle boredom. The Android tablet is now available at $60 off its price tag. Mind you, this isn’t the base storage model we’re talking about. No, you can get the 4/128GB model under $140! What’s more, this bad boy has dropped to that price just once before, and…
There’s a lot of chatter about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the foldables have already extensively leaked. And a fresh rumor has it these new foldables will cost more but without many big upgrades. This has some people concerned, including me. Is Samsung making a mistake by asking for more money without offering more in return? So, about those price tags…A Greek tech blog says the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will cost €100 more in Europe (and probably $100 more in the US) than the Z Fold 5. The Galaxy Z Flip 6…
With Father’s Day coming up, devoted wives and grown-up kids alike are eager to find the perfect gift for dad. Well, if your poppa loves fishing or camping, why not treat them to a nice, small-sized portable power station? The Anker 521 might prove ideal, especially when it’s back to its best price on Amazon. Yep – you can get this 256Wh powerhouse at 23% off its MSRP of about $220.Update: As initially expected, the Anker 521 didn’t remain at $50 off for long. On the bright side, users can purchase the larger Anker 535 PowerHouse with 512Wh capacity and…
If you don’t like to buy anything other than brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged gadgets but at the same time don’t want to spend a small fortune on your next high-end Android tablet, you might be facing a very difficult choice today. That’s because Woot is selling a factory reconditioned 256GB Galaxy Tab S9 at an extremely palatable price of $617.40 for a limited time.That’s obviously not the same thing as purchasing this 11-inch Samsung powerhouse in an all-new condition from a retailer like Amazon, with your manufacturer warranty reduced from a whole year to just 90 days and possible…