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Google tests deploying phone camera to detect eye and heart conditions.

Google wants your smartphone to be able to save your eyes

Google is testing whether a smartphone's camera can be used to detect diabetes-related vision loss problems and if the onboard mic can listen to heart problems.
A person holds an iPhone in their hand while on the Instagram app.

Instagram revives the chronological feed with half its heart

Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed after pulling it over half a decade ago. Users can now choose between two chronological feed formats.
shazam app adds concert discovery feature identifying a song with

You can now Shazam a song and find out where to hear it in concert

Apple-owned Shazam now allows users to get details about upcoming live shows and concerts related to a song by visiting an artist's profile on the platform.
iPhone SE 2022 in all colors.

iPhone SE is just as tough as its much more expensive siblings

Despite lacking the iPhone 13's Ceramic Shield guard, the $429 iPhone SE proved to be nearly as durable as its pricey flagship sibling in a few real-life tests.
Google Pixel 6 in its green color option.

Google Pixel 6 can now tap into Verizon’s faster C-Band 5G

Google Pixel 6 series phones have finally been certified for Verizon's C-Band 5G network, and an update to enable support for it has now started rolling out.
Watching Netflix on a laptop.

Netflix loved people sharing passwords. In 2022, it doesn’t.

Netflix is testing tools that limit password sharing between users who aren't members of the same household. But that hasn't always been the platform's stance.
Person holding an iPhone as it plays a TikTok of the a bombing in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine is also being fought on TikTok

TikTok is involved in a war that has users glued to the app looking for information, but what they get is a cocktail of lies mixed with reality.
3D Instagram icon.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg confirms NFTs are headed to Instagram

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that NFTs are coming to Instagram, and has promised to share more details about those plans in the coming months.
An illustration of WhatsApp web linked to phones.

WhatsApp Web gets a browser extension to beef up security

Meta has created a browser extension called Code Verify that will fortify security while using WhatsApp Web on a desktop and alert users of any security risks.
Samsung rolls out update for throttling issue targeted at Galaxy S22.

Samsung rolls update to put a lid on Galaxy S22 throttling

Samsung has rolled out an update for and app-throttling issue. It now allows Galaxy S22 users to disable the preinstalled GOS app that slowed things down.
Tinder offering a background check service in partnership with Garbo.

Tinder app now lets you run a background check on your date

Tinder will begin letting users perform a background check on a matched profile to see if the person has a track record of violent of problematic behavior.
Google Pixel 6 Pro in the hands of a user navigating its home screen.

Android phones will soon get a killer storage-saving trick

Google is building an archived APK tool that will let Android phone users archive an app without uninstalling it and reclaim up to 60 percent of storage space.
Apple iPhone SE 2022 in black color.

Apple’s new iPhone SE is coming with a bigger battery

The second-generation iPhone SE received flak for its poor battery life. The 2022 iPhone SE packs a larger battery that delivers improved longevity figures.
Android 12L changes in action.

Android 12L is available, but you can’t use it on any tablets

Google cooked up Android 12L with tablets and foldables in mind. The update is now rolling out, but no tablet out there can currently run the latest build.
Concept for Nothing smartphone

Is that Nothing’s first phone in photo of founder Carl Pei?

Nothing chief Carl Pei was photographed showing what may be the company's first phone to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon.
iPhone SE 2022 launching in Q1 Gurman

40% of iPhone users will buy the iPhone SE 2022, survey says

As per a SellCell survey, 40 percent of existing iPhone users are willing to buy the iPhone SE 2022 owing to its low-asking price, compact size, and 5G upgrade.
Sony Xperia 10 IV leaked render

Sony’s Xperia 10 may sport same flat, iPhone-style design

Sony's upcoming midrange phone, the Xperia 10 IV, has surfaced online in alleged readers. Yet again, it appears that Sony is in no mood for a design refresh.
The iPad 10.2 on a table.

Apple’s 2022 iPad will keep old design with 5G and A14 chip

The 10th-generation vanilla iPad slated to debut later this year will bring an arguably new A14 Bionic chip and 5G support to a chassis reminiscent of the 2014 model.
Fifth generation Apple iPad Air.

iPad Air 5 getting upgraded camera, chip, and 5G in 2022

The fifth-gen iPad Air might look the same as its predecessor, but it is said to offer 5G support, the new A15 Bionic chip, and an upgraded 12-megapixel camera.
The Drugs Market of Instagram

Instagram’s hidden drug market for teens is out of control

Instagram has a not-so-secret drug market tearing apart teens. It needs to fix it.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra flagship tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series leak spoils all the surprises

While the Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ are your regular flagship tablet affair, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra takes things to the extreme with a giant 14.6-inch display.
QR Code scam alert.

Texas parking payment problems now include scammy QR codes

Law enforcement officials across multiple cities have warned about fraudulent QR codes plastered at parking stations. Here are a few tips to avoid such scams.
Motorola Edge X30

Motorola’s Edge 30 Ultra is a powerful Galaxy Note rival

Motorola's upcoming Edge30 Ultra flagship will reportedly arrive alongside an advanced stylus and a folio case in tow, each with its own set of tricks.
Exynos 2200

Samsung confirms Exynos 2200 chip is not doomed, will arrive with Galaxy S22

A Samsung spokesperson has confirmed that the Exynos 2200 processor will be revealed alongside the Galaxy S22 series at the company's Unpacked event next month.
Apple private relay,

Carriers are, unsurprisingly, blocking Apple’s iCloud Private Relay feature

The likes of T-Mobile, AT&T, and EE are keeping users from enabling the iCloud Private Relay feature, arguing that it borks their own online safety tools.
sony xperia 5 iii

Sony Xperia 5 III is a $1,000 flagship in 2022 with hardware from 2021

Sony Xperia 5 III is a great phone, but offering flagship hardware from a previous generation at a current-generation flagship's price isn't very appealing.
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

Google blasts Apple over bullying, peer pressure tactics keeping users on iMessage

Google has accused Apple of weaponizing social pressure to market iMessage to keep users locked into its ecosystem. There's some history to the whole saga.
Top Tech of CES 2022: Mobile Finalist Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

The 5 best phones announced during CES 2022

CES 2022 was not a festival of pricey flagship debuts. But surprisingly, it was the value-centric phones appearing at the show that really made a mark.
The Google/Sonos lawsuit just had a major development.

Sonos wins patent lawsuit, Pixel phones and other Google devices face sales ban

A trade court has ruled that Google infringed on Sonos-owned patents. Now, Sonos is seeking a ban on the sale of everything from smart speakers to Pixel phones.
Qualcomm 5G logo.

Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together

At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.
taco bell subscription ten dollars for thirty days

Taco Bell’s Xbox Game Pass-style pass will put a taco in your belly daily for $10 a month

The Taco Lover's Pass will let you pick between seven popular items on the menu every day for just $10 a month through the mobile app.
instagram bringing back the chronological feed

Instagram is reviving the chronological feed, with another surprise in tow

Instagram has started testing three formats: Following for a chronological feed, Home for algorithmically curated feed, and Favorites for close friends only.
Waverly Labs Ambassador Interpretor 2 lifestyle

Waverly Labs’ new translation tech targets both consumers and businesses

Waverly Labs introduced an updated version of its on-the-ear Ambassador Interpreter, alongside a business-targeted product called Subtitle with a touchscreen.
OnePlus 10 Pro official image showcasing rear camera module.

OnePlus CEO takes on 10 Pro critics by releasing official photos

OnePlus 10 Pro renders divided opinions, especially with that huge camera housing. CEO Pete Lau thinks otherwise, and he shared official photos to prove it.