Apple’s iPhone 12 mini, in many respects, was the exact device iPhone fans had been demanding for years. Aside from housing Apple’s most advanced hardware, the iPhone 12 mini boasts a compact form factor that, for many users, is far preferable to the gargantuan iPhone models that have since become the norm. Put simply, the …
The Shortcuts app on the iPhone is seemingly a feature designed for power users, but Apple, in typical fashion, has made it easy enough for even casual users to take advantage of. The Shortcuts app, which can be downloaded from the App Store, essentially makes it easy for users to automate all sorts of actions …
The iPhone 13 is easily one of this year’s most anticipated phone series, with Apple expected to sell massive numbers of iPhone 13 units in the latter part of the year. Unlike last year, the iPhone 13 is expected to arrive on time this year. At least that’s what current rumors indicate, including several reports …
I’m the kind of iOS user who tends to rant and rave when I see just a couple of errant spam messages appear in my iMessages app — especially when they’re a darker variant, which go beyond the missives that so many of us have gotten by now (like the ones announcing that you’ve won …
When Elon Musk isn’t busy manipulating the cryptocurrency market, China is happy to do so in his place. In a repeat of what we witnessed earlier this year, bitcoin is crashing on Monday, following more bad news from China, where many mining operations have been taken offline. China’s desire to regulate digital currency isn’t new, …
Google didn’t surprise anyone when it stopped updating its mobile apps on iOS in late 2020. Apple had just rolled the new app privacy labels that show users the terrifying amount of data apps collect from them. Facebook was the most vociferous critic of Apple, but the company did choose to immediately show users just …
Summer has officially dawned in the Northern Hemisphere, which means we’re one step closer to an iPhone unveiling this fall. Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 13 in September (unlike the delayed October reveal last year caused by the COVID pandemic), but as has become the trend in recent years, most of the information …
Google needed a few years and a few failures to come up with a messaging app that can finally rival the iMessage experience on Apple’s iPhones and iPads. Finally, after a rocky start that included struggling to get some wireless carriers on board, Google’s RCS messaging took off. Set Google Messages as your default texting …
In a few short days, Microsoft is expected to unveil Windows 11 during a live-streamed event. We already got a glimpse at the new operating system thanks to a series of recent leaks, but maybe the company has a few surprises up its sleeve for the June 24th event. It will be fascinating to see …
The Shortcuts app on the iPhone is seemingly a feature designed for power users, but Apple, in typical fashion, has made it easy enough for even casual users to take advantage of. The Shortcuts app, which can be downloaded from the App Store, essentially makes it easy for users to automate all sorts of actions …
Joining public Wi-Fi networks you don’t trust is a practice you should teach yourself to avoid to improve your privacy. Even when getting on the coffee shop or hotel’s complimentary Wi-Fi network, you should consider enabling a VPN service to protect your internet traffic. The more paranoid might want to leave that premium VPN connection …
Chinese conglomerate BBK owns several smartphone makers in the country, including Iqoo, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme. Android fans in western markets are more than familiar with some of them, with OnePlus easily standing out when it comes to brand recognition. OnePlus came out swinging a few years ago with its “Never Settle” mantra, launching …
