Apple execs could face jail in France for slowing down older iPhones
Last week, Apple admitted that it throttles CPU performance on iPhone models with lower-capacity batteries, all in the interest of conserving battery life and, above …
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Twitter just banned a bot that was fighting Nazi trolls
Twitter’s abuse problems have been both ceaseless and well-documented in the years since the platform took off. Despite having a code of conduct in place …
Does your old iPhone feel slow? Here’s what to do before you sue Apple
By now you’ve probably heard that Apple has intentionally slowed down iPhones, just as some conspiracy theorists have been saying for all those years. It’s …
This weird Android-powered iPhone X ripoff will have an in-display fingerprint sensor and ‘Face ID’
When Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo first reported earlier this year that Apple’s then-unannounced iPhone X wouldn’t have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, almost no one …
LG Display might try to steal some of Apple’s iPhone X business from Samsung
LG Display did not supply OLED panels for the iPhone X, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. That’s hardly a surprise for …
730,000 people dropped Christmas plans to play HQ Trivia on their iPhones
By all accounts, HQ Trivia seems to be the hottest iPhone app of the year — an Android version isn’t available, although its creators plan …
The iPhone ‘forces’ Tim Cook to fly private
Apple made a boatload of cash this year, and the iPhone’s sales performance is to blame. Again. That’s why Tim Cook and other Apple execs …
Some smart speakers can be hijacked to play creepy sounds
Smart wireless speakers, like those from Sonos or Bose, have totally changed how I listen to music. Forget sacrificing your phone to the 3.5mm jack, …
Some Galaxy Note 8 devices are unable to charge
Apple’s iPhone isn’t the only smartphone dealing with a battery controversy these days. As it turns out, some Galaxy Note 8 owners are noticing that …
The Apple Watch won’t be able to measure glucose levels anytime soon, if ever
Even before the Apple Watch was introduced, there were rumors surrounding the company’s interest in developing a wearable device capable of monitoring a user’s glucose …
Developer makes his face invisible with an iPhone X
If you’ve ever wanted an application that would make your face invisible to a camera, then you might soon get to play with one. It’s …
This is going to be Samsung’s biggest problem next year
Among all the manufacturers who make Android phones, Samsung is unique: it’s the only company that makes good money selling flagship ($600+) phones. Sure, LG …
This bizarre little pod might be the future of electric cars, and its interior is just plain bonkers
Tesla may be leading the charge when it comes to electric cars but there’s plenty of other startups that are hoping for a piece of …
This is the ‘boring’ Galaxy S9 design we’re expecting to see next year
The release date of Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ is just three months away by this point, and all the leaks and rumors we’ve seen …
Apple has lost the smart speaker war before it even began
Apple a few weeks ago announced that its expensive HomePod smart speaker wasn’t going to be ready for a late 2017 launch, as promised initially, …
Apple’s iPhone and iPad dominated Samsung this holiday season
Apple products were incredibly popular this holiday season, according to new data tabulated by Flurry. Specifically, the iPhone and iPad accounted for 44% of all …
Problems with Waze have caused one New Jersey town to take extreme measures
GPS apps, like Google Maps and Waze, have revolutionized the way people get around. The huge number of users means the apps have accurate real-time …
Elon Musk confirms that a Tesla pickup truck and new car features are in the works
As he is prone to do, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter this week and clued us in on some new features coming to …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus combined to outsell the iPhone X in its launch month
We still haven’t received any official numbers from Apple regarding iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sales, but if analytics data is to …
A Christmas miracle: Google Pixel 2 activations surpassed iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8
The iPhone X may be a highly coveted device, but its price is still prohibitive. Even if there are plenty of deals to take advantage …
iPhone wireless charging might be getting an exciting upgrade next year
Early iPhone X rumors claimed that it would be the first Apple smartphone to ship with support for wireless charging. But rather than require the …
This iPhone slowdown lawsuit wants Apple to pay $999 billion
Apple disclosed a few days ago that it slowed down iPhone with older batteries on purpose, to prevent unexpected shutdowns. iPhone owners were quick to …
Best Buy and Target sell the Pixel 2 for $300 less
Christmas is usually a good excuse to get a new smartphone, especially a flagship device that’s more expensive. But if you haven’t bought one, you …
The Leeroy Jenkins secret was just spilled to support net neutrality
You don’t have to know what World of Warcraft is to appreciate the Leeroy Jenkins viral video from more than 10 years ago. But if …
In blow to Qualcomm, future iPhone models may use chips from Intel and MediaTek
Apple’s legal battle with Qualcomm is seemingly getting crazier with each passing week. With billions of dollars in royalties on the line, Apple is reportedly …
Here are the most popular products from Amazon’s ‘biggest ever’ holiday season
With the 2017 holiday shopping season now firmly behind us, Amazon has a lot to smile about. Earlier today, the online retailing giant issued a …
Why reports of slowing iPhone X sales may be completely off base
Earlier today, word spread that Apple’s iPhone X may not be selling as briskly as initially anticipated. Citing the device’s expensive $999 price point, Sinolink …
Amazon Echo and Google Home benefited from Apple’s HomePod delay
Apple’s HomePod was supposed to launch this December, perfectly timed to take advantage of the busy shopping period leading up to Christmas. But in what’s …
Watch Tesla’s new ‘Santa Mode’ easter egg in action
Tesla easter eggs have become something of a tradition in recent years. Last April, for instance, Tesla released an easter egg that magically transformed the …
This is the real problem with the iPhone battery slowdown ‘feature’
Since reports first emerged two weeks ago that Apple has been slowing down old iPhones that have battery problems, the company’s PR department has been …
