YouTube and Amazon to downgrade video quality due to coronavirus
Following Netflix’s lead, both YouTube and Amazon announced plans to lower video stream quality in Europe to reduce strain on the Internet. YouTube videos will …
Yoni Heisler has been writing about Apple and the tech industry at large with over 15 years of experience. A life long expert Mac user and Apple expert, his writing has appeared in Edible Apple, Network World, MacLife, Macworld UK, and TUAW.
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Coronavirus led to the biggest smartphone shipment decline in history
Global smartphone shipments in February dropped by 38% compared to last year, setting a record-breaking decline in the process. With millions of individuals still stuck …
Best Buy to close all stores and will shift to curbside delivery only
Best Buy is the latest retailer to close its stores nationwide as part of an effort to contain the coronavirus. Best Buy stores will remain …
People who left iPhones for repair at Apple stores have no way to get them back
The coronavirus prompted Apple to close all of its retail stores outside of China. Apple hasn’t given a timeline for when they might re-open, and …
How to watch NBA League Pass, Showtime, and UFC fights for free during the coronavirus quarantine
In what can easily be categorized as an unprecedented moment in modern human history, millions of individuals across the world have been ordered to stay …
Coronavirus prompts Tinder to make its ‘Passport’ feature free until April
In response to the coronavirus, and with millions of people around the world now stuck at home, Tinder will make its Passport feature free to …
Some of these coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake remedies are insane
A crisis like the COVID-19 coronavirus provides a fertile breeding ground for fake cures and misleading preventative measures to spread quickly. Some people are claiming …
Apple shares plummet as coronavirus concerns persist
As states with sizable populations like New York, California, and Illinois enact stay-at-home measures, the stock market dropped significantly before the close of trading on …
Android 11 is finally getting a key feature iPhones have had for years
Android 11 may finally introduce an AirDrop-style feature. iPhone users have enjoyed AirDrop since iOS 7 but Google has been slow to release an equivalent …
MacBook Air review roundup: Everyone loves the new keyboard design
Apple this week released a new MacBook Air with some significant hardware upgrades. The biggest change to the MacBook Air is that it does away …
Big iPhone 12 leak includes the best news we’ve heard so far
Apple’s iPhone 12 release may not be delayed by the coronavirus according to a new report from Bloomberg, and that’s probably the best possible news …
Stuck at home, Conan O’Brien to film episodes of ‘CONAN’ on his iPhone
Conan O’Brien announced that his show CONAN will resume production next week, albeit at the comedian’s home. O’Brien noted on Twitter that he will film …
‘Friends’ reunion show on HBO Max delayed due to the coronavirus
HBO Max is a new streaming service set to launch in May of 2020. Amidst a slew of streaming services, HBO Max was hoping that …
Uber ride volume is down 70% because of the coronavirus
Uber’s business has been impacted significantly by the coronavirus, with the ride sharing giant noting that ride volume is down by nearly 70% in some …
A look at how the coronavirus is impacting internet speeds across the globe
The coronavirus has resulted in an unprecedented number of individuals staying at home during the day and using the web. In light of this, there’s …
Tesla’s California factory shuts down amid coronavirus concerns
Tesla’s Fremont factory can no longer manufacture cars after it was deemed to be a non-essential business by Alameda County. Tesla’s share price dropped by …
New report says iPhone 12 release could be delayed
Apple’s iPhone 12 release may be delayed in a worst-case scenario as the world is still looking to get a handle on the coronavirus. The …
After calling coronavirus panic ‘dumb,’ Elon Musk now says it’s harmful in leaked memo
Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks the coronavirus panic is more harmful than the virus itself. In a newly leaked memo to employees, Musk said that …
White House may use location data from Google to track the coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread, countries are starting to employ high-tech strategies to stop the virus from growing. The U.S. government is currently exploring …
Facebook pledges to give every employee $1,000 due to coronavirus
The coronavirus is still spreading and many tech companies are taking decisive action to assist employees and help stop the virus from spreading. Every Facebook …
iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S20 Ultra speed test results are shocking
Samsung’s top of the line Galaxy S20 Ultra packs 16GB of RAM and goes head to head with Apple’s flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max in …
Leaked ‘Space Jam 2’ video features surprising cameos from The Mask and more
The 1996 film Space Jam starring Michael Jordan is an iconic movie that is set to have a sequel starring LeBron James. If things go …
The Model Y may be the first vehicle Tesla ever releases on time
Tesla’s Model Y, the company’s highly anticipated crossover version of the Model 3, may start shipping to early reservation holders as soon as this week. …
AirPods shipments may jump by as much as 50% this year
Apple’s AirPods may have been mocked when first introduced, but the earbuds have proven to be a huge money-maker for Apple. Apple has steadily built …
Microsoft Edge may be fast, but it has some glaring privacy issues
Microsoft released a revamped Edge browser last month as it looks to take some users away from Google Chrome. Early benchmarks of Microsoft Edge found …
Everything Apple has done so far to combat the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus continues to spread across the globe as W.H.O. is now calling it a global pandemic. The coronavirus has impacted Apple’s business in many …
Elon Musk boasts that Tesla just manufactured its 1 millionth car
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently boasted on Twitter that Tesla had manufactured its 1 millionth car. Tesla’s success in recent years has been bolstered by …
Big Tesla Model Y leak reveals key specs
Tesla’s Model Y is set to be a crossover version of Tesla’s popular Model 3. The dimensions for Tesla’s Model Y recently leaked for the …
iPhone sales in China dropped by more than 50% due to the coronavirus
iPhone sales in China plummeted in February as the coronavirus kept demand low. Apple anticipated a slowdown in sales and last month adjusted its revenue …
Huge iOS 14 leak reveals unreleased Apple headphones never seen before
With March already in full swing, we’re just starting to see a slight uptick in iOS 14 rumors leak out. To this point, 9to5Mac recently …
