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First look: Kensington Thunderbolt 3 dock features flexible mounting options, security slot
Kensington has entered the burgeoning Thunderbolt 3 dock market with its own offering, with security options and a mounting kit setting it apart from the others. The Kensington SD5000T has a front-mounted USB 3.0 type-A port, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 type-C port on the front. On the rear is a fairly standard array […]
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‘Sega Forever’ free-to-play classic games for iPhone are off to a good start, but aren’t perfect
Sega has released four classic games into their ad-supported free-to-play Sega Forever initiative, including Kid Chameleon, Altered Beast, Phantasy Star II, and Comix Zone. AppleInsider gave the retro titles a spin, and found room for improvement. The four titles are reasonably faithful ports of their original titles, not new titles or remasters of existing collections, […]
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US Federal Trade Commission gets go-ahead for antitrust suit against Qualcomm
A U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit leveled against Qualcomm before the start of a separate case by Apple can continue in spite of overtures for a dismissal from the chipmaker, a California court ruled this week. District Judge Lucy Koh has rejected a Qualcomm motion to dismiss the FTC action, Reuters said on Tuesday. Like […]
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New video offers up-close look at ‘iPhone 8’ dummy
A video published on Wednesday provides one of the best looks yet at a supposed “iPhone 8” dummy unit that has been floating around the web, joining together an aluminum chassis and bezel-free front glass seen in alleged parts leaks. Shared by OnLeaks in partnership with Tiger Mobiles, the well produced video shows close up […]
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An iPhone switch story from a reluctant Android switcher
The iPhone launched 10 years ago, but Roger switched much more recently, in 2015. On the milestone anniversary of Apple’s groundbreaking handset, he tells his story. My trio of dusty unused Android phones. From left to right: the Nexus 5, the Galaxy Nexus, and a forgotten LG budget model. I sometimes like to think of […]
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Review: Apple’s 2017 10.5″ iPad Pro stuns with 120Hz ProMotion display
Apple’s new 10.5-inch iPad Pro takes a device that was already a best-in-class tablet and makes it even better, headlined by a larger display with a stunning 120Hz refresh rate. But with a $649 starting price, Apple cuts just a few too many corners for our liking, especially when compared to the value proposition of […]
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Review: Apple’s 2017 12.9″ iPad Pro gains feature parity with its smaller sibling
Staggered launches of the first generation of iPad Pro tablets left the larger 12.9-inch model in an awkward position, lacking key professional-grade features like always-on Hey Siri and a color balancing True Tone display. Apple has rectified that with its 2017 12.9-inch iPad Pro, bringing it up to speed with the smaller 10.5-inch version with […]
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Apple’s ‘iPhone 8’ orders, Samsung demands impacting Chinese component supply for other vendors
Supply chain reports suggest that Apple’s and Samsung’s rapacious demand for smartphone components will deeply impact parts available for other manufacturers, with industry-wide shortages expected in the second half of 2017. Latest info: ‘iPhone 8’ Fall 2017 launch Screen size: 5.1″-5.2″ Curved edge-to-edge OLED screen Physical Home button removed Curved glass back, wireless charging Dual-lens […]
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Apple product security team briefing shows 99% drop in stolen iPhone cases from 2014 to 2016
A new report sheds some light on Apple’s anti-leak department, with employees for the Global Security Team coming from the NSA, FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. military supervising an operation that deals with more people per day in the production lines in China than the TSA does in airports. The report, published by The Outline […]
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Case maker gambles big on Apple’s rumored ‘iPhone 8’ design, builds 9 cases for edge-to-edge display
Olixar —the company behind a recent “iPhone 8” screen protector —on Tuesday launched a complete series of cases for Apple’s upcoming phone, banking on rumored features such as an edge-to-edge OLED display and a vertically-aligned rear camera. The company has 9 cases in all, with opaque or transparent backs. Preorder prices range from $12.99 for […]