Samsung’s revised Galaxy Fold smartphone is out in the US. One day in and well, things aren’t looking so good. Brian Heater with TechCrunch received a review unit directly from Samsung. After roughly 27 hours with the device, however, he noticed a “brightly colored, amorphous blob” in the center of the screen. That’s right, after […]
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Apple drops iOS 13.1.1 with fixes for Siri, battery drain, restoring from a backup and more
Earlier this week, Apple alerted customers that third-party keyboards on iOS 13 could gain “full access” and transfer data over the internet even without user permission, and now the company has already released an update to fix it. iOS 13.1.1 is rolling out now. iOS 13.1.1 includes a handful of bug fixes and improvements. Highlights […]
Apple will reportedly release its films in theaters weeks before they come to Apple TV Plus
People might be able to trek out to theaters to see some of Apple’s biggest movies before they hit Apple TV Plus. Apple is reportedly going to pursue a traditional theatrical release plan. Sources familiar with the matter recently told The Wall Street Journal that Apple plans to debut its original feature-length films in theaters […]
Cloudflare’s free mobile VPN is now available in its 1.1.1.1 app
Cloudflare today released the free VPN add-on, called Warp, for its 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver mobile app for all users, following the initial announcement back in April. Cloudflare is also launching a paid version, Warp Plus, that uses Cloudflare’s Argo technology, which promises additional speed and security. From our previous coverage, here’s how the free Warp […]
Verizon activates 5G service in New York City, Panama City and Boise
Verizon’s executive vice president and chief technology officer, said customers can expect to find 5G service in business districts and public spaces where large crowds gather. In NYC, users will have access to the network in the following areas: Manhattan: Midtown, Financial District, Harlem, East Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen and Washington Heights Brooklyn: Downtown Brooklyn The […]
iPhone 11 will warn users if they install a non-genuine display after repair
Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max will offer up a new warning if a repair technician ever uses a non-genuine Apple display when repairing a broken device. Apple published a new support document highlighting the company’s quality and performance standards of ‘genuine iPhone displays’ as well as the various features […]
Nintendo Switch Lite teardown reveals modified joystick components
iFixit has taken a Nintendo Switch Lite apart and discovered the ways it differs from its non-Lite siblings. If you’re wondering whether the gaming giant made changes to prevent drifting, which is a persistent issue for Joy-Cons, the answer is: maybe. Nintendo definitely did something to its joysticks some of their components are a different […]
Mario Kart Tour launches with subscription option priced the same as Apple Arcade
Mario Kart Tour is available to download on iOS and Android today, marking the long-awaited debut of Nintendo’s kart racer on mobile devices. The release date was revealed a month ago, but what wasn’t known until now was that the game has an optional “Gold Pass” subscription. The Gold Pass gives you various in-game items […]
Project xCloud’s first public trial hits Android devices in October
Microsoft’s game-streaming service, Project xCloud, will enter the public domain for the first time in October. Players in the United States, United Kingdom and South Korea will be able to enjoy on their smartphones, tablets and other screen-based devices. However, the preview comes with a few caveats. First, this isn’t the console streaming that Microsoft […]
Windows 10 is now installed on over 900 million devices
Microsoft’s Windows 10 is now installed on more than 900 million devices globally. Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of the Windows and devices group, revealed the factoid on Twitter earlier today along with the admission that more new Windows 10 devices have been added in the last 12 months than ever before. #Windows10 is on […]
Apple’s iOS 13.1 and iPadOS are now available
Apple has just released iOS 13.1. This updated brings everything new in iOS 13 in case you haven’t updated yet, as well as many bug fixes. I would recommend updating to iOS 13.1 to get a more stable phone. But that’s not all. iPadOS and tvOS are finally making the jump to version 13 with […]
Microsoft plans to separate optional Windows 10 updates from security patches
Microsoft was quite aggressive with Windows 10 updates at first with unnecessary and unwanted content updates were and often still are nearly impossible to avoid without the use of third-party tools like ShutUp10 even these are not the best. There’s nothing wrong with regular OS updates, but Windows 10’s patches can sometimes do more harm […]
Apple will make its new Mac Pro in the US
Apple will make its new Mac Pros in Austin, Texas, continuing to build the computers at the same facilities that have been assembling the prior-generation Mac Pros since 2013. Apple says building the computer in the US is possible thanks to receiving a tariff exemption on “certain necessary components.” Production is supposed to begin “soon.” […]
Google Play Pass: Over 350 Android games and apps for $5 per month
Google has announced its own app store subscription service with hundreds of apps and games for $5 per month, with the added perk of being able to share that with your family. The new Play Pass service is now available in the US and will likely expand to other regions in the following months. The […]
iPhone 11 durability tests prove glass still breaks like glass
We are starting to see the first batch of third-party durability tests hit the web. While there aren’t any major surprises either way, Apple’s rear glass does seem to be as durable as the company touted. Zack from JerryRigEverything performs his usual battery of tests on the iPhone 11 Pro Max, starting with the scratch […]















