Report: At least one iPhone 17 model to feature a mechanical aperture

A new report from The Information details some of Apple’s future iPhone plans. Much of it is about Apple’s plans for a foldable iPhone, which repeat some of the rumors we’ve heard before—Apple’s aiming at 2026 but it could be longer, and the phone will fold vertically in a “clamshell” design. As also previously reported,…

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This app shows how the MacBook’s ugly notch can be pretty useful

If you bought a new MacBook recently, you likely have one with a notch at the top of the display. As with the cutout on the iPhone, it’s where the FaceTime camera is housed, but unlike the newer iPhones, macOS doesn’t have a Dynamic Island-like feature where the cutout is used as a user interface…

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Western Digital My Passport for Mac review

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsProvides up to 6TB storageCompetitive pricePassword protectionConsCould be fasterLarger than most portable drivesNo USB-C interfaceOur VerdictIt’s not the fastest hard drive around, but the My Passport for Mac provides plenty of portable storage at a competitive price. Price When Reviewed$84.99 (2TB), $127.99 (4TB), $139.99 (5TB), $184.99 (6TB) Best Prices Today: $79.66…

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iPhone 17 again said to kill off plus size in favor of iPhone slim

iOS on an iPhone 14 Pro Max More details have emerged about Apple's iPhone model that will replace the iPhone 17 Plus, spelling out expected screen size, resolution, and more. The shift is said to be mostly because the Plus-size iPhone accounts for less than 10% of any given year's sales. The report on Wednesday…

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Apple has reportedly dropped Qualcomm modems on two 2025 iPhones

A Qualcomm 5G modem After reportedly committing to using 5G iPhone modems from Qualcomm until 2027, Apple is now said to be ready to deliver its own alternative two years early. Apple's desire to use its own 5G modems instead of Qualcomm's has been behind many years of work. Until now, it has been believed…

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Google’s latest privacy changes in Chrome prove Apple’s nightmare ad is all too real

Back in 2022, Google surprised most of the web-browsing world with the announcement of the Privacy Sandbox, a multi-year initiative to phase out third-party cookies and limit tracking. Two years later, Google has now announced that Privacy Sandbox won’t be quite as robust as that original vision. In a blog post titled “A new path…

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SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD review: Ruggedized external 6TB HDD

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsRuggedized and weatherizedUp to 6TB of capacityGood 2.5-inch HDD performanceCheap per terabyte compared to SSDsConsNot an SSDA bit bulky for a 2.5-inch hard driveOur VerdictSanDisk Professional’s sturdy, jacketed, weatherized ArmorATD USB hard drive ships with up to 6TB of capacity and is a good performer for the ilk. Price When Reviewed$99.99…

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China has already developed 6G technology

China has developed the world’s first 6G field test network, which integrates communication and artificial intelligence, demonstrating that 6G transmission capabilities can be achieved using 4G and 5G technologies. This marks the next generation of communication technology. The breakthrough was led by Zhang Ping, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a professor…

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Spain launches antitrust investigation over App Store practices

Apple Passeig de Gracia store in Spain Spain has become the latest country to accuse Apple of possible anticompetitive actions concerning alleged unfair treatment of developers on the App Store. Rather than following a specific complaint, as is typically the cause of an investigation, this one was "initiated ex officio, given the relevance of the…

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