Google Photos rolls out Locked Folder feature to more Android phones
One of the standout features of the Android 12 experience is a new security and privacy feature that Google added to Google Photos. It’s a feature many iPhone and iPad users have wanted for years, but Apple has yet to introduce. We’re talking about Google Photos’ Locked Folder functionality that the Search giant introduced earlier…
The First Pixel Smartwatch From Google Could Launch in 2022
News @andrew_andrew__ Dec 2, 2021, 3:50 pm EST | 1 min read These are not photos of the rumored Pixel Watch. Google After working with Samsung to develop a new, less-sucky version of Wear OS, it seems that Google is finally working on its first Pixel Watch. The device likely features a rounded, bezel-less display,…
Samsung Takes on Motorola with $250 Galaxy A13 5G
News @andrew_andrew__ Dec 2, 2021, 2:25 pm EST | 1 min read Samsung Over the last year, Motorola has launched a series of devices that absolutely dominate the sub-$300 smartphone market. But Samsung wants a piece of the pie. Its latest device, called the Galaxy A13 5G, costs just $250 but features 5G connectivity, a…
Apple’s M3 chips on track for 2023 as next-gen 3nm process begins
Apple While we’re all waiting for the first M2 Macs to arrive sometime in 2022, Apple is already planning the third generation of its chips, which could bring a massive performance leap over the current generation. After some setbacks, DigiTimes (via MacRumors) reports that TSMC has begun pilot production of chips built on a 3nm…
These are the top Apple apps and games of 2021
As the year comes to a close, Apple is honoring the top digital downloads of the year and now it’s the App Store’s turn. This year’s winners include developers whose “apps and games were selected by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact.” Here…
Ultimate Apple Silicon showdown! How every Apple processor performs
At the heart of every Apple device is a processor. Apple has been using its own processors in its iPhones and iPads for some time, while the Mac lineup just started the second year of a two-year transition. Apple has far more devices with its own silicon than Intel’s now, and before the end of…
The Macworld Mac buying guide: How, what, and when to choose
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite familiar with Apple’s family of Macs, and we’re happy to help you choose the right Mac for you. This buying guide provides an overview of all the Mac models…
Pegasus spyware on State Department phones: What you need to know
Angela Lang/CNET It's a doozy of a case in digital spying. Security researchers have revealed evidence of attempted or successful installations of Pegasus, software made by Israel-based cybersecurity company NSO Group, on 37 phones belonging to activists, rights workers, journalists and businesspeople. They appear to have been targets of secret surveillance by software that's intended to…
Pegasus spyware found on nine US diplomatic phones
What just happened? This week Reuters reported that hackers used the controversial Pegasus spyware from the NSO group to breach nine US State Department employees' iPhones. It isn't known yet who is responsible, but this represents the most critical known cyberattack involving US officials and Pegasus. Reuters' sources indicated that US officials, either based in…
Apple Watch Series 7 Review
Nobody can deny that the Apple Watch won the smartwatch wars, and the latest Apple Watch Series 7 only extends that lead. A collection of endearing enhancements rather than the all-out reinvention that some expected, 2021’s version blends a bigger display with the improvements of watchOS 8, for a result that, though predictable, is no…