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Concept render of an iPhone with Touch ID under the display.

Don’t hold your breath for an in-screen Touch ID on iPhones

Apple is unlikely to adopt an under-display Touch ID fingerprint sensor for iPhones before 2024, claims KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Nothing smartphone concept

Nothing mimics Apple, teases ‘(1) more thing’ for April 1

Nothing will announce something smartphone-related on April 1, and it is borrowing Apple's iconic words to drum up some hype. Just be prepared for a joke, too.
Tik Tok app

TikTok adds a Library tool to level up your GIF game

TikTok has introduced a new editing tool called Library that will let users add GIPHY Clips, which are essentially GIFs with sound, to their short videos.
iPhone 13 Pro in blue.

Apple said to block repairs for iPhones marked as missing

In a bid to discourage theft and reduce the value of stolen phones, Apple might block repair services for iPhones that are listed as missing in GSMA's database.
verizon service on an iphone.

Verizon goes after bad actors behind own-number spams

Verizon says it is actively blocking spam texts that are being sent to customers from their own numbers, and that it was working with law enforcement stop it.
Apple's rumored hardware subscription service is a compelling rental service

Apple’s hardware subscription plan could open new doors

Apple's hardware subscription plans sound more like a lucrative rental service that will bank on winning loyalists by giving them a taste of its ecosystem.
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.
An iPhone 13 in white color option.

Reported iPhone 14 renders show unchanged notch-bearing look

The iPhone 14 will likely look identical to its predecessor if a bunch of purported CAD-based renders of the upcoming Apple smartphone are anything to go by.
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.
A top-down view of 2022 Apple iPad Apple showing the Apple M1 graphic on the screen. Two hands flank the iPad, with the left hand holding an Apple pencil.

Last-minute iPad Air 5 rumors put the mighty M1 chip inside

Per fresh rumors, the iPad Air 5 might rock the M1 chip inside with 5G, more RAM, and double the base storage in tow. All that, at the same $599 asking price.
iPhone SE concept with MagSafe

iPhone SE 3 rumor teases MagSafe support with bigger battery

An 11th-hour iPhone SE 3 rumor teases MagSafe support for the upcoming phone, alongside a jump in battery capacity and overall battery life.
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.
Google Pixel Fold concept image.

Google’s Pixel Notepad may be the long-rumored Pixel Fold

Say goodbye to the Pixel Fold, as leaks reveal the Pixel Notepad name. Plus, fresh rumor suggests it might cost less than the $1,799 Samsung Fold 3.
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.
ipad pro 2022 rumor no glass back magsafe concept

A glass-backed iPad Pro to likely stay a pipe dream for now

Worried about fragility, Apple has reportedly canceled plans of a glass rear panel on the 2022 iPad Pro refresh, but there's still hope for MagSafe.
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.