Russian officials buy four times more iPhones after ban

Moscow at night -- image credit: Evgenit/Pixabay Despite an official ban on Russian government workers using the iPhone, an unreliable report says that sales have risen dramatically. It was in 2023 that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) tried banning government staff from using iPhones. Purportedly, it was because the FSB believed the US was using…

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Google Drive Review: Why Google rules cloud storage

At a glance Pros Easy to use on all platforms. Affordable storage tiers. Lightning fast. Cons Plans can get confusing with the amount of extra features. Our Verdict Google Drive is a fantastic service that, if you’re anything like me, it’s hard to imagine being without. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated…

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Sonos Arc Ultra, Car Key expands, & Shortcuts automations on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast Clicks co-founder and CMO Jeff Gadway joins to discuss Shortcuts automations, the new Sonos line, and more. Guest co-host this week is Jeff Gadway. He founded Clicks keyboard case with Michael Fisher — Mr. Mobile — alongside Kevin Michaluk — also known as CrackBerry Kevin. The viral…

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iPhone 16 drops in price for China’s Singles Day sales

Shoppers in China can get a deal on the iPhone 16 ahead of Singles Day, as Apple's smartphone receives a price cut in early promotions for the sales event. Singles Day, also known as Double 11, is an annual event in China, which usually involves massive sales through major retailers. For 2024, Apple's iPhone 16…

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Apple issues release candidates for Apple Intelligence OS updates

Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. As Apple Intelligence gets closer to public availability, the first release candidates of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 are now available. The first release candidates of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1 arrive after the seventh build, which landed on…

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Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is coming next week

The wait for the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is nearly over. In reports that profile Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature by The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) and The Verge, Apple confirmed that iOS 18.1 will become available to the general public next week. Apple revealed its Apple Intelligence features at…

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