Last week, Microsoft reaffirmed its commitment to the list of supported CPUs for Windows 11, and re-released the PC Health Check app. This app lets you check whether your PC is known to be compatible with Windows 11. But it looks like you won’t need that app for much longer. Soon, you’ll be able to […]
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iPhone 13 will support satellite communications, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the “iPhone 13” will have the ability to use satellite communications, thanks to a customized baseband chip. In a note to investors, seen by AppleInsider Ming-Chi Kuo says that the Qualcomm X60 baseband chip that Apple is predicted to be using in the “iPhone 13” will support low-earth […]
Windows Update now tells you if Windows 11 can be installed on your PC
Windows 11 is coming later this year, and Microsoft has confirmed that only eligible devices would get the new operating system via Windows Update. If your desktop is not compatible with Windows 11, Microsoft says you can test drive the new operating system using Media Creation Tool, but this process is not recommended. Microsoft has […]
Apple Watch Series 7 reportedly has flat sides and bigger screens
The upcoming Apple Watch will feature its first new hardware design in years, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter. Gurman says the Apple Watch Series 7 will have “a flatter display and edges,” seemingly continuing Apple’s quest to flatten the sides of every product in its lineup. The display is said to […]
Clubhouse is adding spatial audio effects to make users feel like they’re really in the room
It’s been a busy summer for Clubhouse. The hit social audio app rolled out new messaging features and an Android app over the last few months and now the company is turning its attention to enhancing its core audio experience. Clubhouse announced Sunday that its rooms will now be infused with spatial audio to give […]
Google reportedly offered Netflix a special discount on Play Store fees
Google has been accused of playing favorites in its treatment of Android app developers. The Verge reports a newly unsealed consumer lawsuit against Google alleges the company offered to take a “significantly reduced” cut of Netflix’s Play Store revenue in order to quell the streaming giant’s “displeasure.” Netflix, Spotify and Tinder all supposedly tried to […]
Apple Announces Free Repair Program for Some iPhone 12 Models With Receiver Issues
While some of us have mostly abandoned calls for endless text messages, there are others who actually like or need to make and receive phone calls. That’s kind of hard to do with some iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models right now though, which Apple says emit no sound when people make or receive […]
Microsoft warns of critical Azure Cloud vulnerability impacting Cosmos DB accounts
Microsoft has urged customers to take action following the discovery of an Azure Cloud vulnerability allowing remote account takeover in Cosmos DB. Disclosed by the Wiz security team on August 26, the critical vulnerability, nicknamed ‘#ChaosDB’, was found on August 9 and is described as an “unprecedented” flaw in the Azure Cosmos DB database. Due […]
Apple Watch Series 6 is ‘by far the world’s most popular smartwatch model,’ analyst says
As the world tries to recover from COVID-19, a new report shows that global smartwatch shipments grew 47% to pre-pandemic growth level in Q2 2021 with the Apple Watch leading the category and the Series 6 as the most popular smartwatch model. According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, smartwatch shipments soared 47% annually to […]
Microsoft changes CPU requirements to install Windows 11, Mac support remains unclear
Microsoft announced Windows 11 earlier this year, which has a number of restrictions when it comes to running on some older hardware — or even Macs. However, the company today confirmed some changes in CPU requirements for Windows 11, but Mac support remains uncertain. As we reported in June, Microsoft has set three main requirements […]
Apple developers can’t escape the 30% toll, because the lawyers took it
At least 30% of the $100 million developer fund that Apple will create to settle a class action lawsuit will go toward attorneys’ fees, the settlement proposal indicates. Apple on Thursday announced a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit levied by a group U.S. developers. In addition to some App Store policy changes, […]
New unified ‘Backup by Google One’ system, UI widely appearing in Android Settings
Back in July, “Backup by Google One” started rolling out as an expansion to the existing Android backup service. This more granular and expansive approach to storage is now more widely available. Once live, open your device’s Settings app > System > Backup. You’ll be greeted with a redesigned page that starts with a progress […]