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Why I recommend this Bluetooth tracker to both iPhone and Android users over AirTags

Pebblebee Clip ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-changer for me, saving me endless amounts of time and frustration. Also: The best Bluetooth trackers you can buy: Expert

Apple accidentally helps promote Samsung’s new foldable

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR The Apple support account accidentally posted a Galaxy Z Flip 7 promo video on Weibo. The post was quickly deleted, but not before it was spotted and shared by others. You don’t expect to see Apple promoting Samsung’s latest phone from its official accounts, but that’s apparently what happened on Chinese social media. In a moment that would make any brand manager cringe, the official Apple Support Weibo account accidentally shared a promotional video f

iOS 18.6 has important security fixes, here are the full details

Apple has just released iOS 18.6, the latest iPhone update for users. Though anyone hoping for big new features will have to wait for iOS 26 this fall, today’s new iOS 18.6 release does provide a host of important security fixes. Here are the full details. We all have our own reasons for installing iOS updates. For some, it’s compelling new features we want to try. For others, the need to stop our iPhone from bugging us with pop-up alerts. Whatever your reason, iOS 18.6 is recommended for all

Apple patches security flaw exploited in Chrome zero-day attacks

Apple has released security updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that has been exploited in zero-day attacks targeting Google Chrome users. Tracked as CVE-2025-6558, the security bug is due to the incorrect validation of untrusted input in the ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) open-source graphics abstraction layer, which processes GPU commands and translates OpenGL ES API calls to Direct3D, Metal, Vulkan, and OpenGL. The vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute

3 Reasons Every Kitchen Needs a Magnetic Knife Strip

There isn't a piece of kitchen equipment that benefits more from proper storage than knives. That's why a knife strip is the first thing I buy for the kitchen of any home I move into, and urge friends to install one if they haven't already. Yep, I'd sooner live without a microwave or air fryer -- OK, maybe not my precious air fryer -- than this indispensable piece of kitchen infrastructure. Best of all, a good magnetic strip to hang your best knives rarely costs more than $30. I'm a culinary-s

Not (just) seeing red: Virtual Boy emulator adds full color support

Here at Ars, we're big fans of classic console emulators that go beyond providing perfect re-creations to those that actually improve on original hardware with new features we could only dream of as kids. So we were excited when we recently stumbled on a Reddit post that shows a full Super Game Boy-esque color palette added to the usual shades of red and black found in Virtual Boy Wario Land. After experiencing colorized Virtual Boy emulation for ourselves (and grabbing the sample screenshots y

The most powerful gaming handheld chipset will soon ship in this ‘budget’ handheld

AYANEO TL;DR AYANEO has revealed specs for the first device from its new sub-brand, the KONKR Pocket FIT. It packs with the most modern and powerful chipset for handhelds and a 8,000mAh battery. Pricing and launch dates have not been revealed, but it might be the best intro to high-performance emulation on the market. AYANEO made waves in the retro gaming handheld community when it announced a cheaper sub-brand called KONKR earlier this week, but it wasn’t immediately clear what pricing segm

Leak Reveals Colors for Entire iPhone 17 Lineup, Including a Bold Orange for the 17 Pro

Looks like the iPhone 17 Pro won’t come in sky blue after all. Long-time iPhone leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what he claims are dummy models for the entire iPhone 17 lineup expected to be announced in September. Notably, there’s a new non-boring orange color for iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. God, please be real! As you can see in his X post, there’s an orange shade of the iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max alongside the less flashy black, white, and navy blue. As I’ve said before, Apple desperately ne

Apple’s two new iPhone models this year might have a lot in common

Apple launches new iPhones every single year. But the introduction of a brand new model is a rarity, and this year we’ll end up getting two: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 16e. Coincidentally, these two new models could turn out having a lot in common. iPhone 16e focused on essentials, but with some drawbacks Earlier this year, Apple launched the brand new iPhone 16e. What was once thought to be an iPhone SE refresh turned into something altogether different. Apple hasn’t defined the ‘e’ in the ti

Apple says DOJ's antitrust lawsuit would 'reduce consumer choice'

Apple has submitted its official response to the antitrust lawsuit the Justice Department filed against it last year, which accused the company of having smartphone monopoly and criticized its "walled garden" approach to business. It said that the lawsuit threatens what sets the iPhone apart in a fiercely competitive market, reduce consumer choice, as well as erode competition. In addition, Apple warned that it could set "a dangerous precedent" in allowing the government to "take a heavy hand in

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: more of a good thing

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. It’s the flip phone paradox: if you want to be more mindful about your mobile device usage, you need more screen, not less. I know. But I swear it’s true: with a bigger cover screen, you get more than just a new way to check notifications. You can actually get shit done. Things that are annoying or even impossible to do on

Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speak during Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. Laure Andrillon | Reuters While its megacap tech peers are bragging about building island-sized data centers filled with Nvidia chips to power artificial intelligence devices of the future, Apple remains lar

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Official Apple support account accidentally promoted a Samsung foldable phone [Video]

An official Apple support account on China’s Weibo social network managed to accidentally post a promotional video for a Samsung folding phone. The embarrassing mistake coincided with a new analyst report on the expected price and timing for Apple’s own move into this market, with an upcoming iPhone Fold … The iPhone Fold Apple has long been working on a foldable iPhone, but has so far been waiting for the tech to be good enough to meet the company’s standards for such a device. In particula

Apple will increase iPhone 17 prices by $50 with one exception, says analyst

A new analyst report suggests that Apple will increase prices for three iPhone 17 models, when compared to iPhone 16 pricing. The report suggests two reasons for the increase, and indicates that the price of the base model will remain unchanged, with a starting price of $799 … iPhone 17 prices It’s been widely speculated that Apple will increase prices for this year’s iPhones, in order to cover the costs of US tariffs imposed on products manufactured in China. The exact impact on the company

Best iPhone 2025: I tested the top models and found the best options for you

If you've been eyeing an Apple iPhone for your next big upgrade, how do you decide which one is best for you? With so many configurations and models available today, and the various software and feature implications that come with, the journey of choosing the right model has never been longer. For years, I've tested every iPhone released, including the large-sized iPhone 16 Pro Max and the budget-oriented iPhone 16e, gathering insights on what models resonate with what type of user. With iOS 26

Rumors of the iPhone 17 Pro Give It a Movable Lens. We're Sifting Through Leaks and Claims

Key takeaways: The rumored iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be released in early September. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. Colors could include black, silver, dark blue and orange. The new iPhone is likely just a couple of months away from release, and rumors about an iPhone 17 Pro have been ramping up. Although whispers about an ultrathin iPhone 17 Air have hogged a lot of the attention, the Pro models tend to include more upgraded features. In addi

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Leaker shares clearest look yet at all the iPhone 17 dummy units

For the past few weeks, there have been leaks left and right about the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, particularly when it comes to color options for the Pro models. Now, leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what may be our clearest look yet at the full lineup. Bit by bit, the iPhone 17 color options have been coming into focus. From camera ring leaks to Macworld’s recent reporting on Pantone shades, we were starting to build a pretty clear picture of what to expect. Now, leaker Sonny Dickson is out w

Top Verizon Promo Codes & Deals | August 2025

Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?" With the spokesman pulling a Benedict Arnold and moving to T-Mobile, Verizon is now called the “Network America Relies On,” proven by their 4G LTE network covering 99% of the U.S. population, and 5G network expanding daily (though hovering around 13% now). The telecommunications conglomerate is the second-largest wireless carrier in the US and the largest network in America; now including

Apple slams DOJ lawsuit: ’threatens the very principles that set iPhone apart’

The US Department of Justice formally sued Apple in March 2024, accusing the company of having a “smartphone monopoly.” Apple has voiced its opposition to the case many times over the last year. Now, it has officially filed its answer to the DOJ’s antitrust complaint, pushing back forcefully against the DOJ’s allegations. As a refresher, the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit focuses on five major aspects of the iPhone experience: super apps, cloud streaming games, third-party messaging apps, third-party

iPhone 16 cameras vs. traditional digital cameras

Ever wonder why you never see a smartphone photo printed and framed on the wall? I'll explain exactly why. The fish eye iPhone lens creates distortion, look at the feet of the pink player. There's also distortion of the players on the edges who appear to be leaning toward the center in the iPhone photo. Compare the jawlines (important!) of the players. The iPhone photo is much less flattering. Real cameras capture shadow more accurately. An iPhone does lots of computation to try to make everyt

iPhone cameras are good

Ever wonder why you never see a smartphone photo printed and framed on the wall? I'll explain exactly why. The fish eye iPhone lens creates distortion, look at the feet of the pink player. There's also distortion of the players on the edges who appear to be leaning toward the center in the iPhone photo. Compare the jawlines (important!) of the players. The iPhone photo is much less flattering. Real cameras capture shadow more accurately. An iPhone does lots of computation to try to make everyt

Wow, new-generation Samsung foldables still come with a free gift card!

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority These offers are available from Amazon as “limited time deals.” These deals are available for all available colors. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $200 Amazon Gift Card Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 + $200 Amazon Gift Card Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and a 4,400mAh battery. The Galaxy AI experience is baked in, offerin

Elements of System Design

Elements of System Design System design is often taught through domain-specific solutions specific to particular domains, such as databases, operating systems, or computer architecture, each with its own methods and vocabulary. While this diversity is a strength, it can obscure cross-cutting principles that recur across domains. This paper proposes a preliminary taxonomy of system design principles distilled from several domains in computer systems. The goal is a shared, concise vocabulary that

iOS 18.6 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new

iOS 18.6 is now available for iPhone users. While the iOS 26 beta has stolen the headlines, Apple has also quietly been testing iOS 18.6 for the last six weeks. Here’s what’s new. You can update your iPhone to iOS 18.6 now by going to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. If you don’t see the update right away, keep checking over the next several hours as it might take a while to roll out to all iPhone users. The build number for today’s update is 22G86. As for wha

JPMorgan doubles down on iPhone Fold predicted release date, pricing, more

As Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in a few weeks, investor attention is already shifting to what could be a much more significant update in 2026, with the introduction of a foldable iPhone. That includes JPMorgan, which just released new predictions on what to expect. September 2026 launch, with a $1,999 price tag In a note to clients (via CNBC), JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee said Apple is likely to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026, echoing expectations se

SpaceX Is Gearing Up for Starship’s Next Flight After a String of Explosive Setbacks

SpaceX is prepping the Starship rocket for its upcoming test flight, expected to take place in early August. The rocket’s last few launches did not go smoothly, leaving SpaceX in a bit of a slump as it rushes to develop a fully reusable Starship. The company desperately needs a win ahead of its planned uncrewed Mars launch in 2026, or at least for the rocket not to end up as burnt scraps at the bottom of the ocean. This week, SpaceX transported Starship to its launch site in Starbase, Texas, fo

YouTube’s best Premium feature is finally coming to the big screen

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube’s ‘Jump Ahead’ feature, which lets Premium subscribers skip to the most interesting part of a video, is now rolling out to the YouTube app on TVs. The feature uses AI and viewing data to identify the segment of the video that most viewers typically skip ahead to. Unlike on mobile and web, the TV version lets users tap their remote’s fast-forward key to automatically skip to a designated point on the progress bar. YouTube is finally bringing one

New Apple video shows how iPhone was used to shoot 28 Years Later

One of this summer’s Hollywood blockbusters, 28 Years Later, was largely shot on the iPhone. Today in a new behind-the-scenes video from Apple, we get an inside look at how that happened. 28 Years Later used iPhone 15 Pro Max and elaborate custom rigs Earlier this summer, 28 Years Later arrived in theaters, and unbeknownst to most viewers, the film had been shot on the very device found in their pocket. It’s been well-documented that director Danny Boyle used many iPhone 15 Pro Max models to

Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and other updates as current gen winds down

Apple's next-generation software updates are just a couple of months away, but Apple isn't done with last year's releases just yet. Apple has released iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6 to the public today, fixing an issue with sharing movies from the Photos app but mostly patching a long list of security vulnerabilities. For iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, the list of resolved CVEs covers everything from the Metal graphics API to WebKit to networking t

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 owners are spotting the return of a familiar problem (Update: Response)

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Retroid Pocket Flip 2 users are reporting early hinge cracks, sometimes just weeks after purchase. Users claim the cracks appeared even though they’ve handled the device carefully. The first Flip model had similar problems, and the Flip 2’s redesigned hinge was meant to address them. Update, July 29, 2025 (14:15 PM ET): Retroid acknowledged the hinge cracking issue in a Reddit post shortly after we published the article below. Affected Pocket Flip 2 u