Wear OS gains ground thanks to Samsung, but Google needs to keep up
Although Wear OS definitely has the upper hand when it comes to diversity, the Apple Watch irrefutably has the numbers in terms of market share. Google’s wearable platform was, in fact, a very distant second as far smartwatch operating systems go, but that has suddenly changed in the last few months. Some might not like…
Apple sues NSO Group for attacking iPhones with Pegasus spyware
Now Apple has followed WhatsApp and its parent company Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in suing Pegasus spyware maker NSO Group. Along with promising new information about how NSO Group infected targeted iPhones via a zero-click exploit that researchers later dubbed ForcedEntry, Apple says it’s “seeking a permanent injunction to ban NSO Group from using…
Wear OS shoots up the market-share charts, now in striking distance of Apple
It turns out, the Android playbook works — Wear OS hits 17.3 percent in Q3, Samsung hits its highest quarterly shipments. Ron Amadeo - Nov 23, 2021 6:04 pm UTC Counterpoint Research has a new report detailing the smartwatch market, and Wear OS is a huge winner. Just three months ago, Google and Samsung teamed…
Microsoft’s reveals new Surface lineup just in time for Windows 11
All the leaks leading to Microsoft’s big Surface event on Wednesday indicated that the company would unveil several new products in time for the Windows 11 release. Rumors said the Surface Laptop Studio would be the latest Microsoft Surface flagship, replacing the Surface Book. The Surface Pro 8 and Surface Go 3 would be brand…
The best Black Friday phone deals: iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel 6 and more
In 2020, the average American spent roughly four hours per day on their smartphones. Of course, people weren’t going as many places during the height of the pandemic. But, even with things picking back up, these magical little windows to the internet still hold huge chunks of our lives. You don’t want to skimp on…
Google Play Store website will look more like the mobile app
Mobile app stores are naturally designed to be used on mobile devices, but there will always come a time when one might want or even need to browse the catalog on a desktop or laptop. Unlike the iOS App Store, Google’s Play Store has always been “web-friendly,” allowing people to search what Google has to…
Watch Tesla’s full self-driving mode almost kill a CNN reporter
Full self-driving mode is one of the most anticipated features that Tesla fans are looking forward to. While the idea of autonomous vehicles isn’t new—everyone including Apple is working on one—Tesla has come the closest with delivering one, thus far. The problem, though, is that Tesla’s self-driving mode is still a long way from being…
How to choose the best iPhone for gaming
For years now, the performance of iPhones has run circles around high-end Android phones. Combine that with great battery efficiency and a huge catalog of fantastic games (including some Apple Arcade exclusives), and the iPhone may just be the best mobile gaming platform around. Honestly, every iPhone made in the last few years will have…
Best Black Friday Deals on Apple, Samsung, and Fossil Smart Watches at Amazon
Amazon's Black Friday deals are live early this year, and if you're looking for a new smartwatch or traditional wristwatch, there's plenty of great options to choose from. Whether you're looking for something with great health tracking capabilities like the Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Series 7, or prefer a great-looking watch from Fossil…
Samsung discusses next-generation DDR6 memory at Tech Day 2021
Forward-looking: The Intel 12th-gen Core Alder Lake launch officially brought DDR5 into the mainstream, giving users the option to select a legacy DDR4 or new DDR5-based platform. Unfortunately, ongoing material shortages and shipping delays have already made the new memory all but non-existent for most consumers. Despite the current platform's availability and maturity challenges, Samsung…