To help combat the lack of native apps available for the M1 platform, Apple has allowed M1 Mac users to download iOS apps assuming that the developer has made the option available for their app. However, it seems that some users are encountering issues with this where they are unable to download iOS apps from the Mac App Store.According to these users, it seems that when they try to download […]
Earlier in January, Xiaomi and Motorola both took the wraps off their own true wireless charging technology, and it seems that Oppo doesn’t want to miss out on the fun as the company has since shown off its very own wireless charging technology as well. This was unveiled at the MWC Shanghai 2021 event where the company debuted the Oppo Wireless Air Charging technology.In its current form, the wireless charging […]
Right now, the Sony PS5 has a storage issue where due to the size of the games, gamers pretty much can only store a few games at a time before they run out of space. To make matters worse, there is currently no M.2 NVMe drives that Sony has whitelisted that supports the PS5, which leaves players in a bit of a bind.However, there is some good news and that […]
For a while now, Twitter has been trying to find ways to monetize itself, and it seems that they might have figured out how with a new paid feature called Super Followers. With this new feature, Twitter users can charge their followers a fee in which it would give them access to additional content, like tweets, photos, videos and more.If this sounds like something you’ve seen before, it’s because you […]
If someone is sending you harassing or abusive messages on Twitter, you can block them. Unfortunately, this is a manual method and if you’re someone with a lot of followers, this could be a rather tedious process, but that will change soon as Twitter will be automatically blocking and muting those people for you.During Twitter’s Analyst Day presentation, the company announced that they will be introducing a new “safety mode”. […]
Twitch is a popular platform where people can live stream themselves doing all kinds of things (within ToS, of course). Usually we associate Twitch with gaming, but there are other categories as well. More recently though, a streamer called Wang Yiming from Taiwan has made waves when her stream of her sleeping managed to net her $3,000 in donations.Wang, a former member of Malaysian pop group AMOi-AMOi and who is […]
If you’re looking for another streaming service to subscribe to, then you might be interested to learn that ViacomCBS has since announced that their Paramount+ service will be launching on the 4th of March. This new service will be priced at $9.99 a month and will give users access to a bunch of shows from various brands and studios.This will include shows from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount […]
It’s no surprise that Facebook isn’t thrilled with the various privacy changes that Apple has implemented and plans to implement. So much so that the company has since published a video ad in which they seem to want to try and convince the public that tracking users and their activity for personalized ads is actually a good thing.According to Facebook, they have cited a few small business owners who have […]
Want to know how easy it is to repair the iPhone or Mac that you bought? If you do, then you might need to turn to websites like iFixit who regularly conduct teardowns to see how repairable a device is. However, it seems that over in the Apple Store in France, they are actually displaying repairability scores.It should be noted that these scores seem to be given by Apple themselves […]
Image Quality AnalysisA note about our Uber-G Camera IQ score: our scoring system is based on four “Pillars” sub-scores that can help tell a fuller story: Day, Night, Ultrawide, and Zoom photography. If you want to know more about how the score works, head to our Camera IQ benchmark page.A global camera score is clear and straightforward, but the pillars help tell a better story for those who want to […]
Want to take RAW photos on your iPhone? Maybe you own an iPhone 12, or maybe you own an older iPhone, but don’t worry as this guide will show you how to capture photos in RAW.
The problem with digital assistants is that they listen to every word you tell it. This means that if you stutter or stammer halfway through your command, it will pick up on that and will spit back errors or the wrong information. This can be rather annoying, but Apple is working on a fix for that with Siri.A report from The Wall Street Journal has revealed that Apple is working […]
No thanks to Apple killing all the legacy ports in its MacBook lineup, users have since had to resort to dongles, adapters, and USB hubs to get some functionality back. Unfortunately, some third-party USB hubs have been found to be causing issues with MacBooks to the point where some users have actually ended up with bricked laptops.It seems that this has become a big enough problem where Apple has issued […]
For a while now it has been rumored that Apple could be working on a 14-inch MacBook Pro and according to the latest rumors from DigiTimes, it seems that the 14-inch MacBook Pro could be coming later this year. It is expected to be launched alongside the refresh of the 16-inch model where both models could sport mini LED displays.If the rumors are true, this could be a couple of […]
When it comes to gaming related peripherals and accessories, HyperX is one of the brands that we’re sure you’ve come across. Now assuming that everything goes according to plan and regulators give their stamp of approval, HyperX could soon be owned by computer maker HP, giving the company a foothold in the gaming accessory market.HP’s acquisition of HyperX will cost the company $425 million, but HP seems to think it’s […]
Right now, the gold-standard test for COVID-19 is the PCR test. This is usually favored more than the rapid testing kits (RTK) as they have been found to be more accurate. However, the downside to PCR tests is that they usually take a while for results to come back as they have to be sent to a lab for analysis.The wait can be excruciating as we imagine is the case […]
Apple’s products tend to go for a more monochromatic look. This has helped their products stay relevant in terms of design for long periods of time, but some have criticized it as being a bit boring and drab. However, the good news is that Apple could be looking to bring some of their old design languages back.A recent video by Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech has suggested that for the 2021 […]
When choosing audio equipment like speakers, sometimes users need to decide between choosing speakers that have great audio quality, and speakers with more modern features like wireless connectivity and so on. However, Belkin seems to be working on an accessory that will let users have the best of both worlds.According to 9to5Mac, they have discovered an FCC filing for an accessory made by Belkin that will allow users to retrofit […]
The initial release of BioWare’s Anthem did not go as well as the company would have liked. However, in 2020, they announced that they would be trying to rectify the problems by giving the game a redesign and overhaul. If you were hoping to see this game launched anytime soon, you should probably give up.This is because BioWare and EA have announced that they have essentially cancelled their plans for […]
When it comes to music streaming services, one of the biggest differences between Apple Music and Spotify is that the latter offers users the option of listening for free in exchange for certain limitations and ads. Spotify is currently leading the way in terms of music streaming, so could a missing piece of the Apple Music puzzle be a free tier?Could having a free listening tier encourage more people to […]
With Apple slowly updating its Mac computers and introducing new Apple Silicon powered variants, it did not come as a surprise to learn that Apple could be planning something similar for the Mac Pro as well. We heard rumors that the use of the Apple Silicon meant that Apple could shrink down the computer.As to what such a device could look like, Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech recently published a video […]
One of the problems with professional software is that a lot of times they can be incredibly expensive, but then again, these are catered towards professionals who might be able to justify the price tag. However, hobbyists and beginners might be put off by the pricing, which is why Apple could be looking to address that problem with Final Cut Pro.According to the folks at Patently Apple, they have discovered […]
Lenovo has refreshed its ThinkPad X13 ($1,139+) laptops with new ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga models. These laptops feature 16:10 displays with 1920×1200 or 2560×1600 resolutions, which seems like an excellent choice for battery life. Creative users have other Lenovo laptops to choose from, including the powerful ThinkPad P1 Gen3 we recently reviewed.The ThinkPad X13 series is geared towards productivity and has a full array of ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, […]
Huawei had previously confirmed that they are developing their own mobile platform alternative to Android called HarmonyOS. However, the company notes that HarmonyOS isn’t just another smartphone operating system, but it will be a platform for all manner of smart devices including those for the home.At MWC Shanghai 2021, Huawei took the wraps off several smart home products that are powered by HarmonyOS. Right now, this exists more as a […]
A lot of monitors these days still use DisplayPort and HDMI connections. However, if you’re in the market for a display that uses Thunderbolt, then you might be interested to learn that Lenovo has recently announced its new ThinkVision P40w-20 monitor that comes with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.For those unfamiliar, Thunderbolt is the successor to Thunderbolt 3 and comes with some new specs and features. It will retain the same 40Gb/s […]
There is nothing wrong with the concept of foldable phones. A phone that transforms into a tablet on command? Sign us up! Unfortunately, the pricing of foldable phones is a bit too dear for many to even begin to consider, but what if you could try the phone out first before committing any money? Would that get you to buy one?That’s what Samsung seems to think is possible as they […]
Cookies have been used in websites for a very long time now. The initial idea was that cookies helped websites memorize certain things about the user so that when they load the website, they won’t have to start from scratch again. This was meant to be a useful feature, but in recent years, we’ve seen how cookies have been used to track user activity across multiple websites, not just the […]
One of the features Apple introduced in recent times is called “Sign in with Apple”. Basically this provides users with an alternative to other sign-in options like using Facebook or Google, but now it seems that the company has been hit with antitrust complaints over the feature, according to a report from The Information (paywall).For those unfamiliar, “Sign in with Apple” was designed to be a privacy-oriented alternative to signing […]
In the past whenever you needed to make that odd video call or host a video conference, a cheap webcam or the one built into your laptop’s display was enough to get the job done. They still are, but with the pandemic forcing people to work and study from home, some of you might realize that it’s time to upgrade your webcam.If you’re looking for a new webcam that will […]
There’s something charming about the graphics, story, and gameplay of Stardew Valley that has fans continuing to play the game years after its release. The fact that its developer, ConcernedApe, has also pumped out big updates over the years has definitely helped with the game’s staying power.However, if you’re interested in playing Stardew Valley in another medium, you might be interested to learn that the game has since been launched […]
Apple is kind of late to the streaming game, but the thing is, so was Disney, but yet Disney+ is pulling miles ahead of Apple with some believing that Disney+ could even overtake Netflix by 2026. This is why Wedbush analyst Dan Ives thinks that one of Apple’s biggest mistakes in the last decade or so was not buying Netflix.Speaking to Yahoo Finance in an interview, Ives was quoted as […]
Ever since Apple introduced USB-C and Thunderbolt ports to its MacBook laptops, they did so at the expense of other ports. As much as many had hoped to see the market flooded with USB-C devices, it isn’t necessarily that case even today, and many users are still having to use dongles and docks.However, the good news is that with the next-gen MacBook Pro, Apple could fix that issue. A report […]
There is a recent rumor suggesting that Apple could be working on a MagSafe power bank for the iPhone. When exactly this accessory will debut remains to be seen, but in the meantime, it seems that accessory maker Anker might have beaten Apple to the punch with a MagSafe power bank of their own.This power bank will feature a 5,000mAh battery that will be capable of fully juicing up the […]
One of the main reasons people choose SSDs over regular HDDs apart from speed is durability. This is because unlike regular HDDs that rely on spinning platters, SSDs have no moving components which means that technically, they should last longer than regular HDDs, but that might not be the case for Apple’s M1 computers.According to user reports, it seems that Apple’s M1 Macs are wearing out their SSDs at a […]
A couple of years ago, it was suggested that Google could be working on their own foldable Pixel phone. This was based on a patent, although not too long after that, the company did confirm that they were exploring the idea. Whether or not such a device will materialize remains to be seen, but now there seems to be a chance that it will.In a report from TheElec, it appears […]
Following intense rumors (mostly accurate), Huawei has launched the Huawei Mate X2, its latest foldable phone, which also happens to be its most expensive device, at $2784.The most significant change is a complete 180-degree turnaround in the industrial design, which went from having the display facing outwards to a book-style inward-facing screen, Galaxy Fold style.The book-style design has a few advantages that were probably decisive in Huawei’s decision: First, it […]
If the rumors are to be believed, Apple could be developing a foldable iPhone of its own, but the question is what would such a device look like? Thanks to designer Svyatoslav Alexandrov, a video has been published onto the ConceptsiPhone YouTube page that gives us a look at what such a handset could look like if it were to be made.Basically in this video, it seems that the designer […]
If you’ve ever seen a person in an advertisement or on TV or in a photograph wear a lipstick whose shade you like, you’ll be able to find that shade for yourself. This is thanks to Chanel who recently debuted an app called the Lipscanner that uses the power of AI to help find the exact shade in the image.Obviously given that the app is made by Chanel, it will […]
If you’ve ever been to a drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, you’re probably familiar with how the process works. You pull up at an intercom system, place your order, and then drive to another window to pay and collect your order. However, it seems that Chick-fil-A is looking to shake up that experience with the use of iPads.During the pandemic, it seems that the drive-thru lines over at Chick-fil-A […]
For many, many years, Samsung has dominated the smartphone market. Given that the company makes a wide variety of phones ranging from high-end to low-end, it’s not surprising. However, according to the latest market reports, it seems that for the first time since 2016, Apple has actually managed to overtake Samsung.This is according to Gartner who claims that Apple’s year-on-year growth went up to 14.9%, while Samsung saw its own […]
There are a lot of things we say in the heat of the moment that on hindsight probably shouldn’t have been said. Thankfully in this digital age, we have the option of being able to take our time to compose our replies before sending it, but in case that still fails, Twitter has your back and wants to stop you from tweeting something you might regret.The company has announced that […]
Netflix allows users to download TV shows and movies from its catalogue for offline viewing. They even have a Smart Downloads feature that automatically downloads episodes of a series you’re watching and delete the previous one so that you can keep watching the series if you’re offline.However, it seems that Netflix will now be expanding further on that in a new feature called Downloads For You. With this, it won’t […]
When Tidal launched, the service initially targeted audiophiles who might have been able to better appreciate the higher quality streams, although it was a bit too expensive for regular customers who might not have been too picky. Now it looks like Spotify is also interested in giving users that option as the company has announced its own lossless streaming option.Dubbed Spotify HiFi, this will be a lossless streaming option that […]
One of the criticisms about Android phones is the lack of support. Usually, Android smartphones get about two major Android upgrades and maybe 2-3 years worth of security updates, and after that you’re pretty much on your own. However, Samsung is hoping to change that by extending their security updates to four years.According to a recent announcement from the company, they will now be updating their Galaxy smartphones’ security for […]
While many are still eagerly anticipating the release of Diablo IV, during BlizzConline, the company did show off some footage of what we might be able to expect. This comes in the form of a gameplay trailer for the Rogue character class. The Rogue will be one of four confirmed classes available in the game.The other classes include the Barbarian, Sorceress, and the Druid, all of which are classes playable […]
Given that Windows is more widely used compared to Mac, it would obviously benefit hackers and scammers to create malware designed to target Windows computers instead of Mac, but this doesn’t mean that Macs are completely safe. In fact, recently, researchers have discovered a mysterious strain of malware on at least 30,000 Mac computers.What’s odd about this malware, called Silver Sparrow, is that at the moment, the current goal of […]
Apple’s AirPods lineup currently consists of the regular AirPods and the AirPods Pro that comes with noise-cancelling technology. However, there have been rumors suggesting that Apple could actually be developing a third model that would sit between the regular AirPods and the Pro model and has been tentatively referred to as the AirPods Pro Lite.Now thanks to photos published by 52Audio, we might have an idea of what the earphones […]
If you own a Fitbit device, you probably use the accompanying app as well. For the most part, Fitbit’s basic services do more than enough for most users, but the company also offers a Premium subscription plan at $9.99 a month that will come with added features like guided programs and more.$9.99 a month seems about the standard price of subscription services we’re seeing today, but Google wants to make […]
Apple’s M1 Mac mini can be thought of as the company’s first M1 powered desktop computer. However, it’s not necessarily a complete system as you would need to provide your own monitor, but now it seems that some M1 Mac mini users are experiencing some weird display glitches when they do.There have been reports that M1 Mac mini users are seeing weird pink squares appearing on their external displays when […]
Our phone displays are huge and that’s not a bad thing for watching videos or playing games, but it can be a real pain to use when you’re trying to use it with one-hand. Some smartphone makers have included options in their Android UI to make it more usable one-handed, but that feature hasn’t been found in native Android yet, at least until now.According to a recent discovery in the […]