Samsung again rumored to be battling Sony for future iPhone sensor business

Rendered iPhone 16 Pro models It's been said before that the iPhone 16 Pro ultra-wide camera will get an update to 48 megapixels, but a new rumor claims that Samsung — not Sony — will supply those image sensors two models later, in the iPhone 18 Pro. But, Samsung may have just denied it because…

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Apple takes direct aim at Google with surprising launch of Apple Maps on the web

Apple Maps might have had an inauspicious start, but over the years it’s gotten a whole lot better. Today, Apple Maps is as good or better than Google Maps, with stunning visuals, incredibly detailed topography, and rock-solid turn-by-turn directions and traffic updates. The only problem (other than a secret Duck Duck Go integration) is it…

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The perfect Apple Intelligence device is coming–and it’s not the iPhone 16

Apple Intelligence, unusually for a major Apple project, isn’t a product in the sense that it won’t be packaged in a box for $899. It’s a feature, which means that its success or failure won’t just depend on its innate qualities, but also on the method Apple uses to bundle and sell it. The most…

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Apple Intelligence will create Apple Music playlist art

Apple Intelligence may create artwork for Apple Music playlists Code within the latest iOS 18 developer beta suggests that Apple Intelligence will play a part in creating playlist artwork within Apple Music. As first spotted by 9to5mac, there is no further detail. However, given Apple's demonstrations of Image Playground, and the positioning of this feature…

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Anker 565 USB-C Hub review: This compact hub goes to 11

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsEquipped with HDMI and DisplayPortUSB with 10 GbpsConsMemory card reader only UHS-IUSB ports do not provide chargingPort labels are difficult to readOur VerdictWith the Anker 565, Mac users get a great USB-C hub with which they can do little wrong. Price When Reviewed$65.99 Best Prices Today: Anker 565 11-in-1 USB-C Hub…

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The iPhone 16 is doomed and it’s all Apple Intelligence’s fault

Is it too early to have an “iPhone 16 disappoints” rumor? Poppycock! It’s never too early! After a lot of hype about Apple Intelligence driving iPhone 16 sales, Ming-Chi Kuo says hold your horses. …the expectation that consumers will buy the new iPhone 16 for the Beta version of Apple Intelligence in [second half of…

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When will Apple switch its last Lightning devices to USB-C?

It’s only been a little more than a decade years since Apple unveiled its new Lightning port with the iPhone 5, but the tiny port is nearly completely gone. After the European Parliament voted back in 2022 for a new rule requiring all new phones and smaller electronics that use a cable to charge to…

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First responder network RapidSOS adds Emergency SOS video support with iOS 18

What a user will see when using Emergency SOS via Satellite with RapidSOS and video (Source: RapidSOS) Apple's forthcoming video expansion to Emergency SOS via Satellite for iOS 18 will now be supported by RapidSOS, a platform linking millions of users to 911 and other emergency services. For iOS 18, however, Apple is greatly expanding…

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Carbon Copy Cloner Review

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsExcellent performance, helpful user interface, and support guidesAmazing level of configuration, including scheduling, and task scriptingFrequent updates, good customer support, and great user community surrounding the appConsCreating a bootable drive is currently in the “hit or miss” stage for Apple Silicon MacsHigh $49.99 price point for the initial Personal and Household…

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