This Week In Techdirt History: April 11th - 17thFive Years Ago
This week in 2016, the encryption wars continued. Senators Burr and Feinstein were planning a one-sided briefing with law enforcement, and soon officially released their terrible anti-encryption bill (though it seemed to be missing some stuff). The US Attorney bizarrely suggest....
Leak may reveal a new iPhone 13 upgrade we've all be waiting forThe second-generation iPad Pro delivered an exciting screen upgrade that wasn't available elsewhere in Apple's ecosystem of iOS and macOS devices. It also wasn't available on any competing devices. We're talking about the 120Hz refresh rate feature that Apple calls ProMotion. We've been waiting for ....
Throw a movie premiere at home with a projector on saleWith so many personal projectors on the market, it's easier than ever to enjoy a movie theater experience from your own home or backyard.
Sure, you may miss the real thing, but it's nice being able to kick up your feet, pause the movie when you need to use the bathroom, and get all the snacks....
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Makeup artist transforms herself into A-list celebs, claims she's even fooled her boyfriendLiss Lacao, 29, has recreated the recognizable features of celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay, Dolly Parton, the Queen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. She's so good, she's even fooled her iPhone — which has facial recognition — and her friends into thinking she was one of the A-listers....
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Here's why iPhone 11 owners should download iOS 14.5 as soon they canApple's iOS update output has increased substantially in recent years, with four major updates coming to iOS 11, five to iOS 12, and seven to iOS 13. We're now four updates into iOS 14, but the fifth is coming soon, and it's shaping up to be the biggest the iPhone has seen since last fall. There are....
Crazy wireless camera that lets your phone see anywhere is $29 at Amazon for 2 more daysHave you ever heard of Depstech's wireless borescope cameras? Probably not. But rest assured that once you try one out, you'll love it and you'll wonder where it has been all your life. These awesome little gadgets basically let your smartphone see inside almost anything. They're best-sellers among ....
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RIP, Apple TV remote: There's finally a replacement and it's only $15 at AmazonApple is a company known far and wide for its incredible designs. More so than any other consumer electronics company out there, Apple has shown that it considers every last detail when designing a new gadget. It goes without saying at this point that Apple sets the bar across the industry for every....
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This awesome iPhone trick that went viral on TikTok just blew my mindAmidst a sea of iPhone tutorial videos that have seemingly infiltrated TikTok, I recently stumbled across an iPhone tip that genuinely blew me away. In a video that started making the rounds a few weeks ago, Erik Tollefsrud shows how easy it is to record a video while simultaneously playing music in....
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iPhone 13 Pro Max leak points to major camera upgradesWith every new iPhone launch, there's a leaks and rumors season that precedes it, and the iPhone 13 series due in September is no different. And with every new iPhone leaks season, we usually get to see the purported schematics of the new handsets months in advance. The iPhone 13 series just reached....
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iPhone 13 mini renders hint at a conspicuous camera redesignDespite the popularity that its iPhone SE models enjoyed, last year’s iPhone 12 mini failed to meet Apple’s expectations. Sales of the smallest iPhone 12 were so low that the company reportedly slashed production by a large percentage. That said, it seems that it isn’t giving up on....
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Google One may soon let you 'block internet if VPN disconnects'A few months ago, Google rolled out a great perk to Google One subscribers on the cloud service's most expensive tier. For $9.99 a month, you get 2TB of storage and free access to Google's own virtual private network.
VPNs hide your IP address as well as your web traffic. Google's VPN encrypts al....
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Apple wants to make it much easier to fix typos on your iPhoneWe've all had our fair share of typos and hilarious auto-corrects generated by the on-screen iOS keyboard that former Apple designer Ken Kocienda came up with 15 years ago now -- the keyboard that, if we're honest, still auto-generates a whole lot of "ducking" and other mistakes when we really mean ....
Renders reveal iPhone 13 mini with smaller notch and new camera designWhen it comes to iPhone 13 leaks, the floodgates have opened in recent weeks. A flurry of leaked schematics, photos of parts, and analyst predictions have descended upon the internet, and the iPhone 13 lineup is starting to take shape. This week specifically has been a very busy one, with purported ....
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This trick will make your iPhone feel so much faster if it's been slowing down latelyJust a few days ago, a relative called me up to say that her once-powerful and speedy iPhone X was now crawling. Even relatively basic functions like checking email and web browsing were abnormally sluggish and, at times, would cause the device to freeze entirely. Before long, the culprit was clear:....
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Apple's splashy launch events are so lame, says The New York TimesLike many companies, Apple has deftly made the transition in the coronavirus era from splashy, elaborately stage-managed and in-person product showcases, for which writers from across the tech blogosphere gather to get a hands-on look at the new gadgets on offer, to virtual, highly-produced affairs ....
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We finally know how the FBI unlocked the San Bernardino shooter's iPhoneSome five years after it went down, the Washington Post's Ellen Nakashima and Reed Albergotti have shed light on how the US Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) managed to unlock an iPhone belonging to the terrorist involved in the San Bernardino shooting of 2015 that saw 14 people killed. The agenc....
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Huawei P50 might not come with a charger for a different reasonAlways a trendsetter, Apple’s removal of phone chargers from its iPhone boxes is already being copied by its rivals. Amusingly, those are the same companies, or at least one of them, that ridiculed the unpopular move. Samsung and Xiaomi, however, won’t be the only ones following in Cuper....
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The latest Apple AR headset leak might be the craziest one yetApple leaks have become a daily occurrence, but it's not often that we get as much information in one day as we got from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday. In what was his most comprehensive reports to date, Kuo dropped multiple bombshells about Apple's upcoming products, including a ....
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Pokemon Home is about to ditch these Android and iPhone modelsIt’s been a little while since we last heard from Pokemon Home, but today the developers behind it announced that the app will soon stop supporting certain OS versions and devices. This will affect both Android and iPhone users, so if you use Pokemon Home to manage your Pokemon collection, you....
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Why TopRoll might be the solution to mobile advertising's elephant in the roomAmid the hundreds of thousands of words spilled on the efficacy of advertising in the digital age; how its measurability, agility, targeting capabilities and ever lower CPM are all a boon for clients, there remains a seldom talked about elephant in the room when it comes to mobile advertising. Ads a....
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Huge iPhone 13 Pro leak reveals 3 key changes in Apple's designA report earlier this week revealed 3D renders showing the purported iPhone 13 design. The leaked images seemed to confirm that the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 will indeed have the same overall design as its predecessor. But the imagery also showcased two key design changes expected for this particular model....
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The iPhone 14 Pro might say goodbye to the notch and hello to a 48MP camera2021 isn't even halfway over, and iPhone rumors are already abundant for future 2022 and 2023 models. We're talkin' better camera sensors, an under-display Face ID system (yes, that means no more notch), and a canceled iPhone design.
Here's what might be on deck for Apple's family of next-generatio....
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iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 leaks hint at huge camera and display upheavalApple’s iPhone 13 may still be months away from their big reveal, but that isn’t stopping new tidbits about the 2022 iPhone and 2023 iPhone ranges from already emerging courtesy of the supply chain. 2020 proved to be a big year for Apple’s smartphones, adopting 5G across the board ....
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iPhone 13 parts leak reveals a design change Apple fans have been dying forOver the past few months, the iPhone 13 has begun to take shape through a series of leaks, rumors, and reports. The latest comes from the prolific leaker DuanRui, who shares leaked content from Chinese social media sites frequently on Twitter. On Wednesday morning, he posted an image taken from Sina....
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Google Assistant can now help you find your missing iPhoneiPhone and Android both have security measures in place to help you find a missing smartphone. They can help you locate a lost or stolen device and retrieve it as long as it's powered on. But what if you lose your device at home?
Most smartphone users have been there. That panic-inducing moment w....
Kuo: 2022 iPhone 'will elevate mobile phone camera photography to a new level'All signs point to a regular iPhone 13 (or iPhone 12s) launch schedule this year. The faster, more efficient A15 chips will reportedly enter manufacturing faster than expected. On top of that, we also have a garden variety of iPhone 13 leaks and rumors that indicate the next-gen iPhone launch is on ....
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Apple reportedly 'very near' to striking Apple Car manufacturing dealReports in early January claimed that Apple was close to inking a manufacturing deal for its electric self-driving Apple Car. Hyundai and its affiliate Kia were expected to score the lucrative contract. The former initially confirmed talks with the iPhone maker before denying that any negotiations t....
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Apple TV+ is the 'highest quality' streamer, a new study saysCompetition among the major streaming TV services is starting to heat up even more now that we're into the second quarter of 2021 and getting closer to some big streaming releases as the scramble for subscriber dollars and attention continues. Over the weekend, for example, I checked out the debut e....
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Top Apple insider leaks groundbreaking 2023 iPhone feature that has never been seen beforeThe iPhone X's notch brought a brand new iPhone design and cemented the idea that smartphone vendors would soon be able to manufacture the perfect all-screen smartphone. The iPhone notch has a clear purpose, and it's a design compromise Apple can't do without. The partial bezel houses the Face ID co....
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Roku's new voice remote is perfect for fans of Apple TV+Roku made a handful of big product announcements on Tuesday, some of which should make Apple users pretty happy -- and all of which are geared toward streaming consumers across a range of use cases, from budget-conscious cord-cutters to people just diving into streaming as well as those who are pret....
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3 quick ways to clear up storage space on your iPhoneApple has historically been surprisingly stingy when it comes to storage on the iPhone. Even as recently as 2016, which saw the release of the iPhone 6s, entry-level iPhone models were still shipping with just 16GB of storage.
Since then, Apple has mercifully upped the amount of storage on entry-....
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Amazon sale slashes the crazy camera that lets your phone see anywhere to $29If there's one somewhat obscure gadget that our readers absolutely love, it's the Depstech wireless borescope cameras that let your smartphone see inside almost anything. These awesome little cameras are actually best-sellers among BGR Deals readers pretty much every single time they go on sale with....
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iPhone 13 leak reveals a surprising change coming to the cameraThe iPhone 13 series that's widely expected to launch in mid-September and is also expected to feature the same basic design as the iPhone 12 line. Apple will launch four direct successors to the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone 12 design staying in place f....
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Samsung is testing iPhone-like sensor stabilization tech for its camerasPerhaps this is the beginning of an Olympus colaboration
Samsung phones often feature cutting-edge camera hardware. The Galaxy S9 and S10 series had their dual aperture main sensors, while the S20 and S21 Ultra push boundaries when it comes to zoom capabilities. A new rumor suggests that a future....
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iOS 14.5 beta 8 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 8 available now on iPhone and iPadThis has been a busy day for Apple. First, Siri leaked the date of the company's next big event, then Apple confirmed the leak by sending out invites for its Spring Loaded event, and now new iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 beta releases are being seeded. With the event scheduled for next Tuesday, we're not....
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Here's everything Apple might announce at its April 20th eventLast month, there was a rumor that Apple was planning to hold a special media event on March 23rd where the company would introduce new iPad models along with a host of other new products. As it turns out, word subsequently emerged that the March 23rd date was purposefully leaked by Apple as a means....
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Apple event on April 20 confirmed: New iPad Pro expectedApple will hold a special event on Tuesday, April 20, and we’re expecting iPad Pro models to be on the agenda. The 2021 iPad Pro is widely expected to adopt 5G connectivity for the first time in Apple’s tablets, after the company introduced it in iPhone late last year. The event – ....
Siri says Apple's next event is on April 20thLast month, various reports claimed that Apple would host a virtual press event in the second half of March, where the new iPad Pro and other product updates would be announced. Apple never confirmed the event, prompting leakers to say that the keynote had been postponed to April. The iPhone maker i....
Siri may have just leaked the date of Apple's next eventIt appears that Apple is planning an event on April 20.
This is according to Apple's smart assistant Siri itself. When asked "When is the next Apple event?," Siri answers: "The special event is on Tuesday, April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA. You can get all the details on Apple.com."
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Galaxy S22 might sport sensor-shift camera stabilizationSamsung’s premium flagships have always been up there when it comes to camera performance but there are areas that could still use some improvement. Last year’s Galaxy S20 Ultra was criticized for its autofocus problems and stabilization in smartphones is still undergoing constant evolut....
