Fix for critical Qualcomm chip flaw is making its way to Android devices
Higher-end devices made by Google, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, and OnePlus are affected. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Makers of high-end Android devices are responding to the discovery of a Qualcomm chip flaw that researchers say could be exploited.....»»
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives
It seems that Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be so expensive that it might force some companies to switch chipsets. The post Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prices could force companies to seek alternatives appeared first on Phandroid. There was a r.....»»
Apple has just fixed one of the weirder iPhone bugs
Apple has moved pretty quickly to fix a bizarre bug on the iPhone and iPad that caused deleted photos to reappear on the devices......»»
How to look up your App Store purchase history
Being able to look up your past purchases on Apple's App Store can help you recover an app you accidentally deleted, or spot a problem with a subscription.Viewing your purchase history on an iPhoneThe list of all purchases across all your devices app.....»»
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip
The laptop's launch was announced not too long after Microsoft's event, which saw the debut of several Copilot+ PCs. The post Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While most.....»»
Android phones may be a lot more expensive in 2025. Here’s why
Smartphones could get a lot more expensive in 2025, and the fault might be with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Here's what's going on......»»
Xiaomi’s Redmi Pad Pro Launches for Global Markets
Xiaomi's budget-friendly tablet model takes on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. The post Xiaomi’s Redmi Pad Pro Launches for Global Markets appeared first on Phandroid. While the Android tablet market is dominated mostly by S.....»»
Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world's energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits that have been mined to produce the fossil fuel most implicated in climate change.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 will small (but critical) upgrade
The Galaxy Watch 7 could see a big improvement when it comes to battery charging versus the current Galaxy Watch 6 models. Here's what we know......»»
Dell is doing something it’s never done before to the XPS 13
Dell is flipping the XPS 13 on its head by adding a new Snapdragon X Elite chip and a suite of AI features......»»
Sorry, Microsoft — I don’t want Copilot+ reading my DMs yet
Copilot+ PCs can track everything you do to provide helpful context, but I'm not convinced the new devices are free of issues quite yet......»»
You can now Emulate PSP Games on iOS
Thankfully, the app doesn't come with any ads and special tracking requirements. The post You can now Emulate PSP Games on iOS appeared first on Phandroid. Following Apple’s change in policies regarding emulation apps on its devices.....»»
PoC exploit for Ivanti EPMM privilege escalation flaw released (CVE 2024-22026)
Technical details about and a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2024-22026, a privilege escalation bug affecting Ivanti EPMM, has been released by the vulnerability’s reporter. About CVE-2024-22026 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (formerly.....»»
How Apple has steadily been dropping the "i" from its devices for over a decade
From the first iMac in the 1990s to today, the prefix "i" has symbolized Apple — but Apple has been working to get rid of it since the original iPad in 2010.Steve Jobs launching the iPad in 2010 — the last Apple device to be named with an "i"Ther.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2.1 Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released a new Android 15 beta 2.1 update for Pixel devices. Unsurprisingly, the operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and the Android 15 beta may bring.....»»
Neuralink to implant 2nd human with brain chip as 85% of threads retract in 1st
Algorithm tweaks made up for the loss, and Neuralink thinks it has fix for next patient. Enlarge / A Neuralink implant. (credit: Neuralink) Only about 15 percent of the electrode-bearing threads implanted in the brain of.....»»
Colorado"s demand for water is slated to surpass supplies by 2050: Did lawmakers do enough to address the crisis?
As Colorado's rivers shrink and its soils dry out, state lawmakers this year passed a slew of water bills that advocates say will help reduce water use and protect the critical natural resource......»»
Study investigates enhancing superconductivity of graphene-calcium superconductors
Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity with zero resistance when they are cooled below a certain critical temperature. They have applications in several fields, including magnetic resonance imaging, particle accelerators, electric.....»»
Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks
Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding......»»
Apple TV hardware storage limits will keep most emulators away
The developer behind iPhone emulator app Delta has revealed that one key limitation in Apple's tvOS is why he isn't making a version for Apple TV.Minecraft used to be on Apple TV but was pulledApple TV is not short of games, since it has Apple Arcade.....»»
Method for producing sulfur compounds in cells shows promise for tissue repair
Sulfur-based compounds produced in our bodies help fight inflammation and create new blood vessels, among other responsibilities, but the compounds are delicate and break down easily, making them difficult to study......»»