Svitlana Hulko/Getty Images Over the years, you may have heard that you shouldn’t keep your smartphone and your hotel card in the same pocket, because the former could demagnetize the latter. And it would make sense with modern iPhones supporting MagSafe charging. The problem is that this advice is irrelevant in most cases, because the majority of hotel key cards you’ll come into contact with today use RFID technology – not magnetic strips – to store data. So while there are cases where a phone can affect a passcard, it’s…
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Apple has paused development of the display for a cheaper, lighter version of the Vision Pro that it initially planned to launch in the next few years, according to The Elect. The Korean media outlet claims that Apple supplier Samsung Display is set to internally terminate the panel project – known in the industry as “G-VR” – and that development is expected to be officially halted by September. G-VR is a glass-substrate micro-OLED, a lower-cost alternative to the silicon-based OLEDoS used in the current Vision Pro. It was developed at around 1,600 to 1,700 pixels per inch, about half the…
Samsung said it would show off its latest Galaxy smartphones at an event on July 22, including what would be a Galaxy Z Fold 8 with new passport-style dimensions similar to Apple’s upcoming book-style foldable iPhone. It’s no secret that Samsung is working on a new foldable form factor to rival Apple’s iPhone Ultra, and the company has hinted at what’s to come. Today’s event announcement includes a video of a show ticket whose stub has been torn off to make it shorter than before – clearly hinting at the new device. “A new form is revealed,” reads the slogan.…
Apple’s foldable iPhone expected to ship in September despite rumors of delayed launch, Chinese financial media reports Cailian Press. The outlet claims to have spoken with several people within Apple’s supply chain, who indicated that the design of the device was locked in some time ago and that the foldable is now in mass production. Furthermore, the Chinese financial center Eastern Money and Korea The bell reported that Apple’s foldable had entered mass production, with assembly partner Foxconn initiating large-scale hiring to secure the workforce. Asked about rumors that its launch could slip due to complex assembly and low yields,…
Jelena Danilovic/Getty Images Xiaomi’s Redmi phones offer a relatively affordable alternative to big-brand flagships. However, before investing in any of these devices, it is worth considering their potential limitations. Saving money may not be of much benefit if you end up with a device that doesn’t meet your needs. For example, as we’ve already discussed, a Redmi phone may only be compatible with limited US networks. Additionally, Redmi phone owners have reported various technical issues that might make you reconsider your purchase. None of this is to say that no…
Neither Gal/Shutterstock Physical media has now been largely replaced by digital alternatives. Streaming services dominate the film and television markets, while platforms such as Steam or console-specific online stores are used for gaming. This is a relatively recent phenomenon, made possible only by better global Internet availability and better online compression methods. Before that, if you wanted to watch something at your leisure, you had to own a physical disc or VHS tape. Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) and Blu-ray Discs were the most recent major physical media format before the…
Photography Primestock/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Businesses give and businesses take away. This is a recurring theme that has been happening for years and continues to happen with high-profile products, especially in the tech world. Sony has announced that it is abandoning physical PlayStation games for the next generation and moving towards an all-digital future after 2028. Google, Apple and Amazon are well known for removing features from products, whether to cut costs or force people to upgrade. Amazon has been in this race…
BlueRingMedia/Shutterstock As much as we appreciate modern conveniences, it’s easy to forget that not everyone enjoys them. Even something as simple as an energy-efficient smart or manual thermostat may not be available everywhere due to lack of infrastructure. For example, in some rural and remote villages in China, there is a distinct lack of temperature control infrastructure that we take for granted, meaning residents have to manually maintain stoves to maintain heat during the cold season. It is in these underdeveloped villages that solar power has proven to be an…
Black Cat/Getty Images One thing you may not know about your iPhone’s power button is that pressing it automatically ends an active call. This is the default behavior in iOS. But users have long complained about this feature, and Apple introduced an option to turn it off in iOS 16’s Accessibility settings. Keep in mind that having the side button hang up ongoing calls isn’t necessarily a bad idea. It’s an easy way to end a phone call without looking at your iPhone screen. It’s hard to argue with the…
The Messages app is arguably the most important app on iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are quality of life fixes for long-standing issues and new AI features. Contextual suggestions Messages uses Apple Intelligence to display one-click suggestions based on what’s discussed in a conversation. If someone you’re talking to asks you to send a photo, Messages recognizes the request and suggests you add the relevant photos. If someone invites you to an event, Messages offers to add them to your calendar. If someone asks you to pick something up from the store, Messages…