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UK wants Apple to open up iPhone contactless tech and charge lower fees
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined proposals that would force Apple to open up the NFC tech in the iPhone to more third parties, on more favorable terms. According to the regulator, “Apple’s fees and rules are blocking UK fintechs and other businesses from innovating and growing.” The CMA says it has heard from UK businesses that…
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Qualcomm denies rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating
Yesterday, a Korean news outlet shared some concerning news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the report, Samsung is thinking about going all Exynos next year, as internal testing has shown that the newly released Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset is running too hot, resulting in thermal throttling. In contrast, the Exynos 2700 is doing…
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Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review
Introduction The largest tablet on the market just got its annual update, and it’s looking impressive! The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra features an updated chipset with enhanced cooling, an upgraded connectivity suite, and the latest Android OS packed with AI features. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is an ultra-slim metal tablet featuring a massive 14.6-inch AMOLED display with an 1848…
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The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially “vintage”
The smart streaming box/stick market is a bit weird for sure. There are all sorts of options out there, but each with distinct problems and limitations. Generic Android boxes are plentiful and can be powerful, but often offer a suboptimal software experience and format and technology support. There are cheap and easily available reputable options out there like Amazon’s Firestick…
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Amazon Kids Tablets are now official in two sizes
Today Amazon has unveiled two tablets aimed at kids, and they’re unsurprisingly called the Amazon Kids Tablets. They are available in 8.7″ and 11″ sizes, with two distinct models, one made for ages 3+, the other for ages 6+. The 8.7-inch tablet has 64GB of storage and its battery lasts for up to 14 hours of video playback, while the…
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Google Pixel 12 series screen resolutions are out and they paint an interesting picture
Although Google only launched the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold in August, we already have a first leak about their successors. The Pixel 12 devices have apparently been spotted in the GSM Association’s database, and there’s an interesting detail about them that’s been outed – though we’re not sure exactly how,…
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Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air
Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition to the S-series family – the Galaxy S27 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro – along with the vanilla and plus…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
So, you’re eyeing a new Samsung foldable but would rather stick with the more traditional and established form factor than go for the new Z Fold8. In that case, the phone you’re looking for is now called the Z Fold8 Ultra. Unlike the Z Fold8, though, which genuinely brings a new shape with few direct alternatives on the market, the…
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Deals: Galaxy Z Fold7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, plus Galaxy S26 FE alternatives
Last week, we focused on the iPhone 18 Pro series launch. This week we’ll have a look at what has been going on with Galaxy phones. Let’s start with the foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 – last year’s book-style foldable – is available for $1,350. This is $550 less than what its replacement costs, the Z Fold8 Ultra. Both…
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Apple opens a 600-seat live music venue in London
In quite the unexpected move, Apple has opened a 600-seat live music venue in London. It’s called the Apple Music Hall and you can find it inside the Battersea Power Station (which is a mall these days, despite the name). Apple says artists can “perform an intimate live show” for fans in the venue, but also record it in Spatial…
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