European politicians on the cusp of requiring USB-C in all smartphones
European Union officials have voted to support a long-planned proposal to require Apple, and all technology firms, to adopt USB-C as a common charger, and add a new requirement for a standard for wireless charging.The European Union has been pressing.....»»
Apple iPhone 15 vs Google Pixel 9 - the smartphones for everybody, compared
The Google Pixel 9 was launched on August 19, about a month before Apple's iPhone 16 is expected to debut. This is how the Pixel 9 compares against the currently available flagships, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus [left.....»»
Here’s what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone in iOS 18.1
Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be available in a future iOS 18.1 beta, and it opens up a w.....»»
The best Google Pixel 9 deal we’ve found is right at Google
The Google Pixel 9, the base model of Google's latest series of smartphones, may be yours for effectively free instead of $799 if you preorder from Google......»»
Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases
These are the best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases to keep your brand-new smartphones protected. The post Best Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro cases appeared first on Phandroid. Google has officially unveiled its newest Android flagships Pixel 9 and.....»»
Apple grants US developers the same NFC features it was forced to provide in Europe
Following pressure to open up its iPhone NFC payment processes to rivals across Europe, Apple has decided to bring the same feature to more countries, including the US.Apple's iPhone NFC to open to third-party devs post-EU probeThe European Union req.....»»
Municipal politicians claim to be ideological moderates. Is it true?
Municipal politicians often argue that local government is the part of the political world where things actually get done. Other levels of government might be plagued by partisan factionalism and ideological radicalism, they like to say, but municipa.....»»
It’s the end of an era. Google has stopped selling these three Pixel phones
Alongside the launch of its new Pixel 9 series, Google has also discontinued three older Pixel smartphones......»»
Google jabs at Apple during Pixel event included a ridiculous claim
Google yesterday held its annual hardware event, announcing new Pixel smartphones, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds. The company took a few jabs at Apple along the way, attacking it on both hardware and AI fronts, including one claim which should win a.....»»
US may seek Google breakup or data share after search monopolization ruling
The US DOJ ruled Google is an illegal monopolist, which could result in breaking up the parent company Alphabet or requiring data sharing with rivals while undercutting Google Gemini's advantage.Google on the Apple App StoreGoogle is a word synonymou.....»»
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back
Is Google's game plan this year enough to take on rival brands and smartphones? The post The Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL are Finally Here, but Google Continues to Hold Back appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s decision to roll out its Pixel.....»»
Elon Musk pitches EVs to fans of Donald Trump even though they haven’t been buying
Musk said the world should move toward sustainable energy and that battery-powered cars could be part of that future, without requiring people to give up the things they like to do......»»
EU firefighters to join as Greece battles blaze
Greece battled a massive wildfire near Athens for a third day on Tuesday, with hundreds of European firefighters due to join the effort to contain the deadly blaze that has scorched parts of the capital's suburbs......»»
iDOS 3 now available on the App Store after Apple changes its gudelines on PC emulators
For years, Apple has prevented developers from distributing any kind of emulators for iOS on the App Store. However, as the company faces pressure from the European Union with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, and iPad emulators a.....»»
Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines
Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the.....»»
Looking to good deal on your new MacBook purchase? These are the best options
With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the chea.....»»
American Axle more than doubles Q2 net income but warns of R&D, product launch costs
American Axle struck deals with European automakers, but it expects increased volatility as it prepares for ramp-up costs......»»
Several OnePlus Devices are Scheduled to Get the August 2024 Update
You might want to keep an eye out for the update. The post Several OnePlus Devices are Scheduled to Get the August 2024 Update appeared first on Phandroid. If you own one of OnePlus’ recent smartphones from the past couple of years,.....»»
Save $50 When you Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35!
It's cheaper by as much as 18%. The post Save $50 When you Buy the Samsung Galaxy A35! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American market, and it packs a lot.....»»
Apple bows to EU pressure over App Store anti-steering practices
Apple has revised its App Store fees and requirements for developers in Europe, following pressure from the EU.Apple has introduced new fees and conditions for app developers in the EUIn late June 2024, the European Union announced a preliminary find.....»»
A 13-month streak of global temperature records just ended. Here are five takeaways
After 13 months of what felt like an endless breaking of heat records, the streak came to an end last month—just barely. The European climate agency Copernicus said Thursday that July 2024's average heat just missed surpassing July of last year. Wh.....»»