Twitter rolling out ‘Official’ label as blue checkmark controversy continues [U]
Update: In a tweet, Twitter’s owner Elon Musk announced he has “killed” the Official label as the “Blue check will be the great leveler.” In …
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Mark Zuckerberg to let go 13% of Meta’s employees amid slow revenue and macroeconomic downturn
Today, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company will lay off about 13% of its workforce, more than 11,000 employees, to “become a leaner and …
iOS 16.2 brings Custom Accessibility Mode to iPhone, and it’s a big deal
After the big iOS 16.1 update, Apple is already testing iOS 16.2 with developers. The next major iPhone operating system update will bring a feature …
iOS 16.2 beta 2: Here are the new features and changes
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 16.2 beta 2. While the first beta already introduced several new features, such as the long-awaited Freeform app, Apple still has …
Apple’s Mixed Reality headset production to start March 2023
While rumors about Apple’s Mixed Reality headset have cooled down over these past weeks due to the iPhone 14 launch and new products being announced, …
Someone made a foldable iPhone before Apple
Apple does not have a foldable iPhone to compete against the foldable Galaxy handsets from Samsung and various foldable smartphones from China, and it’s not …
AirPods Pro 2 and Beats earbuds got new firmware update, here’s how to install it
Apple is rolling out firmware updates to the AirPods Pro 2, the Powerbeats Pro, and Beats Studio Buds. As always, what’s changing with these wireless …
You’re stuck with the Gmail redesign starting this month
At the beginning of the year, Google announced a redesign for Gmail called the “integrated view.” The rollout started back in February, and by now, …
Could the first Google Pixel 8 leaks be here already?
Google’s jaw-dropping inability to contain leaks about its devices is seemingly still an issue. On Tuesday, WinFuture shared what may be the first leaked details …
I was wrong about the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island – here’s why
The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island was probably the biggest surprise from the iPhone 14 launch event in early September. We knew the iPhone 14 …
Twitter’s safety chief says it needs to ‘invest more in identity verification’
Twitter’s safety chief says the company has more to do for verification than paying $8 per month for Twitter Blue. The last week has been …
Disney Plus has crossed 160 million subscribers
Disney continues to show it’s the streaming service to beat. As reported by TechCrunch, the company announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of …
Zoom is launching its own mail and calendar app
Zoom doesn’t want you to have to leave its app in order to check your email or your calendar. In a press release, the company …
There’s a new Powerbeats Pro edition arriving this Friday
The 2019 Powerbeats Pro is Beats’ first true-wireless earbuds. While the company has already introduced two other wireless earbuds, the Beats Fit Pro and Beats …
iOS 16.2 beta 2 now available to developers, here are the top features
Two weeks after seeding iOS 16.2 beta 1 to developers, Apple is now releasing the second version of this upcoming operating system. Ever since iOS …
AirPods Pro 2 loses supplier most likely due to production issues
It’s going to become harder to get AirPods Pro 2 this holiday season. According to the latest analysis by Ming-Chi Kuo, one of these wireless …
Apple Frames 3.0 brings support for iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and more
Apple Frames is the easiest way to put screenshots on various Apple devices inside physical frames for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. With version …
Apple struggles to find next Jony Ive as his successor leaves the company
A couple of weeks ago, BGR reported that Apple’s design chief was leaving the company after three years in the role. While the transition will …
Windows 11 is now showing ads when you sign out
When it comes to bizarre ad placement, few companies can top Microsoft. We have written about Microsoft’s Start menu ads in the past, but its …
Apple readying iOS 16.1.1 to fix ad issues, might solve Wi-Fi bug and add satellite connectivity
While Apple is beta testing iOS 16.2, set to be released in mid-December, the company will soon release iOS 16.1.1 to address a few bugs …
Google’s Pixel 7 Pro Black Friday deal is too good to pass up
Google keeps releasing new Pixel phones every October, which means the best time to buy them is actually a month later. The latest Pixels routinely …
LG joins Samsung and now supplies OLED panels for iPhone 14 Pro models
For the first time, LG is supplying LTPO OLED panels for Apple as mass production of mobile products. The South Korean company joins Samsung as …
Halide now offers 2x virtual zoom for iPhone 14 Pro
Halide was updated to version 2.10.0 with support for 2x virtual zoom for iPhone 14 Pro. In addition, it brings improvements to Image Rescue and …
Google Maps tips and tricks to navigate Thanksgiving and Black Friday
The holidays are approaching fast, which is bad news for traffic. Places get busier, and people travel more than usual. That’s where Google Maps can …
The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 brings better gaming performance to your next phone
MediaTek is bringing even better performance to its flagship chipset. The company has announced the new MediaTek Dimensity 9200, which is built to power the …
This firmware update killed a bunch of Galaxy Watch 4 models
Software updates usually ship with a bug or two, but it’s not often that they permanently kill your device. Unfortunately, that appears to be precisely …
YouTube Shorts are getting an overhaul for the TV
YouTube wants Shorts to dominate TikTok…on your TV screen. In a blog post, the company announced that YouTube Shorts, its TikTok competitor, is getting completely …
Twitter claims user growth is at an ‘all-time high’ under Elon Musk
It looks like more people want to inflict even more social media upon themselves. Twitter, which was acquired by billionaire and Tesla/SpaceX owner Elon Musk …
All Galaxy S23 models will have Snapdragon processors, not Samsung Exynos chips
Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S23 variants early next year, all of which have already leaked. These are the successors to the Galaxy …
These are the best – and worst – free Wi-Fi available in US airports
With the holiday travel season almost in, Ookla released its report with the best – and worst – free Wi-Fi available in US airports. Whether …
