iPhone 11 vs iPhone 13: Is Apple’s bargain phone a good buy in 2021?
Every year, Apple unveils the latest iPhone models just before the holiday shopping season starts. And the temptation to treat yourself to a new iPhone is strong. But there’s no rule that says you need to buy the iPhone 13 when you are ready to make the jump. That’s usually the temptation if you’re rocking…
PSA: Apple isn’t actually patching all the security holes in older versions of macOS
0-day or N-day? It depends. — Big Sur got a fix 234 days before Catalina did, although both are supported. Andrew Cunningham - Nov 12, 2021 7:27 pm UTC Enlarge / The default wallpaper for macOS Catalina. Apple News is making the rounds today, both via a write-up in Vice and a post from Google's…
Amazon has a serious deal on Apple AirPods Pro right now
There’s plenty of contenders in the field when it comes to the best wireless earbuds, but for dedicated iPhone and Apple users, few can match the sound quality and simplicity of the AirPods. The Apple AirPods Pro feature Active Noise Cancellation, which sets them apart from the standard AirPods, which just recently got a refresh.…
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: A superior Windows 11 tablet
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsSuperior screen: larger, higher-res, higher refresh rateInking is a pleasureGood audio, with louder speakersNew optional Type Cover integrates pen wellConsWebcam might need some tweakingPen and keyboard still cost extraStill priceyOur VerdictThe Surface Pro 8 offers an excellent upgrade to Microsoft’s tablet lineup, with superior performance, inking, and audio, with good value…
Payday: Crime War will host a beta test for Android in early December with registration now open
PopReach has announced that registration for Payday: Crime War's upcoming Android beta is now open for players worldwide. The beta itself will then start in early December, with the shooter's full launch for iOS and Android expected sometime next year. If you are unfamiliar with Payday: Crime War, it is a first-person shooter set in…
Ragnarok Origin, Gravity’s fantasy MMORPG, has released on Android and iOS worldwide.
After its successful beta run in late September and its growing popularity in Korea and Japan, Gravity has released Ragnarok Origin in English worldwide. About the game Ragnarok Origin is a new take on Ragnarok Online, the much loved fantasy MMORPG that came out in 2002. In Ragnarok Origin, players can explore the beautiful world…
Apple TV+: ‘The Shrink Next Door’ and ‘Snoopy in Space (S2)’ are now available
Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. The service launched on November 1, 2019, and has been steadily releasing original content ever since. The COVID pandemic had…
Hong Kong cyberattack reveals that Apple favors latest OS versions for security updates
Why it matters: As news of a cyberattack in Hong Kong circulated this week, its effectiveness revealed a discrepancy in how Apple pushes security updates for its different operating systems. It's not surprising that the latest OS versions get security patches first, but the immediately preceding versions, still in wide use, can face months-long delays…
PUBG: New State could brick your Android devices
Home News Gaming (Image credit: Krafton) After the PUBG mobile ban in India, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) came as a ray of hope for many committed players. However, a day after the launch of PUBG: New State, players are reporting a major issue whereby Android devices are bricking. While the fans got a chance to use…
Pixel 2 Android 12 ROM reminds us of one key Android strength
Google had received a bit of criticism lately when it revealed that the Pixel 6 wouldn’t be seeing any improvements as far as Android updates are concerned. It’s business as usual for its older models, and the Pixel 3 just got its last maintenance update, at least until the promised last bundle next year. Of…