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Mastodon app listed on the App Store.

How to use Mastodon: create your account, join servers, and more

Elon Musk's shenanigans at Twitter are pushing a healthy bunch of users to an upstart named Mastodon. Here's a basic Mastodon onboarding guide for the expats.
Foldable iPhone in hand.

You simply have to see this amazing fan-made folding iPhone

A team of tech enthusiasts in China built their own foldable iPhone that actually works and looks extremely promising. Hey Apple, could you please hurry up?
The iPad (2022) in its yellow color.

The best thing about the 2022 iPad happens before you even use it

Long before you feel the power of A14 Bionic chip and slick iPadOS 16 tricks on the iPad, Apple gives you a taste of the irresistible ease of its walled garden.
The iPad (2022) with an Apple Pencil plugged into it using a USB-C cable and adapter.

The 3 glaring issues stopping me from loving the iPad (2022)

The 2022 iPad is a compelling redesign, but the significantly higher asking price is married to a trio of frustrations that are hard to overlook.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra Concept phne.

$41,000 gets you the phone and DSLR mash-up of your dreams

Xiaomi developed a real flagship phone with two 1-inch camera sensors that can take Leica's M-series lens kits. Also, it costs more than $40,000 a pop.
Tinder on the GooglePlay App Store.

App developers get relief from Google tax in one of Android’s biggest markets

Google has paused its rule requiring use of its own Play Store system for in-app payments. Developers can use third-party services and avoid Google's 30% tax.
Apps screen on the Google Pixel 7.

Google’s Android monopoly finds its biggest challenge, and Apple might be next

India's competition watchdog has slapped Google with two fines, each worth over $100 million. But it's the orders that truly hurt, and Apple might be next.
iPhone Flat side

The iPhone 15 may remove your power and volume buttons … sort of

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 15 Pro models might ditch the physical volume and power buttons, and will rely on Taptic Engine touch.
The Lightning port on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple confirms USB-C is coming to iPhones, but it’s still bitter about it

Apple's Greg Joswiak has confirmed that iPhones are moving to the USB-C standard to comply with the EU mandate, but not without putting up a passionate defense.
OnePlus Nord N300 5G's rear face.

OnePlus Nord N300 looks neat and offers 33W charging for just $228

OnePlus Nord N300 offers a 90Hz refresh rate screen, 5G support, a microSD card slot, and a 33W fast charging for just $228. Oh, and the charger is in the box.
Direct reply feature in Messages

Google Messages’ latest update might make iMessage users jealous

Google is rewarding RCS loyalists with features like auto transcription for voice notes in Messages, in-app YouTube video playback, intelligent reminders, etc.
The Google Pixel Watch's Big Time watch face.

First Pixel Watch teardown video shows it’s a repairability nightmare

Google's first smartwatch looks sleek, but damage to its sexy curved glass means prying out the battery. The rest of the innards are ugly.
M2 iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.

I wanted to love the M2 iPad Pro, but it let me down in all the worst ways

The M2 iPad Pro banks on the idea that a modest chip upgrade and a hovering stylus trick are worth over $1,000. It makes little sense, especially as an upgrade.
The iPad 10th Gen in all of its new colors.

Apple’s redesigned iPad with USB-C, 5G, and landscape camera arrives for $449

At a starting price of $449, Apple has gone bold with the design of the 10th Gen iPad and has given it meaningful upgrades like USB-C, 5G, and updated cameras.
Polished version of Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch Ultra now comes in a fancy, shiny design — if you’re willing to pay

For all its boldness and rugged hardware, the Apple Watch Ultra is officially limited to a bland titanium look. If you seek bling, a polished style is possible.
Comparing iPhone 14 Pro with OnePlus 10 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro vs. OnePlus 10 Pro camera showdown isn’t even a contest

iPhone 14 Pro offers Apple's biggest camera upgrade in years, while the OnePlus 10 Pro proudly parades its Hasselblad chops. However, the rivalry is lopsided.
The Google Nest Audio speaker on a table.

Samsung and Google partnership finds a shared home for SmartThings

Samsung and Google have joined hands to ease the cross-ecosystem device onboarding process between SmartThings and Home, thanks to Matter's multi-admin feature.
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch.

As Google’s first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch just doesn’t cut it

Google's Pixel Watch demands your attention, but there isn't much behind its curved glass aesthetic to warrant a price that could net you better smartwatches.
Google Assistant on the Google Pixel Watch.

The Pixel Watch puts the best of Google’s software on your wrist for $350

Google's first smartwatch — the Pixel Watch — is finally here. Here's a look at what you get from the $350 wearable.
Playing Call of Duty Mobile on iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro could be a gaming beast, but something is holding it back

The iPhone 14 Pro is arguably the most powerful phone on the planet, courtesy of the A16 Bionic chip inside. It can crush any game, but poor thermals hold it back.
iPhone 14 Pro and a Lightning cable.

Relax, the EU’s scary USB-C rule won’t rob you of fast-charging benefits

The EU's latest mandate for standardizing the USB-C port is great news, but if you're worried that it might also be the end of fast charging, you can be at peace.
Beta of Tesla's FSD in a car.

Tesla hopes full self-driving beta will be out globally by the end of 2022

Tesla says it has shipped the Full Self Driving Beta package to over 160,000 customers so far and has also made significant upgrades to its training system.
The Apple Watch Ultra's heart rate sensor active.

Sensor breakthrough brings us closer to blood glucose monitoring on wearables

A medical breakthrough courtesy of Kennesaw State University promises a smartphone-connected device offering a noninvasive method of blood sugar analysis.
Wear OS - Google Asssitant

Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children

An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.
Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe turns the e-reader into the ultimate notepad

So far, Amazon has kept the Kindle family limited to reading pleasure only. The new Kindle Scribe will finally let you jot down notes with a stylus.
Scenes from a Florida hurricane.

Here’s what AT&T is doing to keep your phone working during Hurricane Ian

AT&T says it has emergency teams on standby to assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts and is also keeping the networking gear ready when it makes an impact.
Illustration of an infected iPhone

These 80+ apps could be running adware on your iPhone or Android device

An adware attack that first surfaced in 2019 is back with more sophisticated fraud and evasion techniques. You should check your iOS and Android phones.
Nreal Air AR glasses

Nreal’s Air AR glasses head to the U.S., ready to rock with iPhones

Priced at $379, the Nreal Air AR smart glasses are ready to play well with iPhones, but that luxury comes courtesy of the Nreal Adapter that'll cost you $59.
The Deep Purple color iPhone 14 Pro.

The iPhone 14’s car crash detection might be a little too good

The new car crash detection system on iPhone 14 has the potential to save lives. However, a false alarm can also be quite scary, especially for your loved ones.
An iPhone 14 laying on a table.

The iPhone 14 gets a stunning transparent back with this new mod

The iPhone 14 doesn't offer a fresh design. But an unnamed modding enthusiast has put a transparent rear panel on it, and the results are eye-catching.
iPhone 14 Pro gets iOS 16.0.2 update.

Apple rolls out iOS 16 update to fix frustrating camera-shake, paste bugs

Apple has started the rollout of iOS 16.0.2 to fix the pesky recurring clipboard permission bug and a camera-shaking issue on the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Render of the Google Pixel Watch, showcasing its gargantuan bezels.

Pixel Watch design video reveals what Google doesn’t want you to see

Google is hyping up the Pixel Watch ahead of its launch. You may have seen the leaks and the bad news of a sky-high price, but there's another nasty surprise.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.

Samsung’s new rugged phone and tablet tout 5G and 5 years of updates

Samsung's latest rugged phone and tablet bring the power of 5G connectivity to the table and a promise of up to five years worth of software updates.
Hasseblad branding on alleged OnePlus 11 Pro

OnePlus 11 Pro leaked specs predict a zooming disappointment

OnePlus 11 Pro is shaping up to be a speed monster with divisive looks, fast charging chops, and an odd take on the telephoto zoom system on smartphones.