India may make it cheaper to produce iPhones
The Indian government is reportedly considering import duty costs on key smartphone components, including those for the iPhone.Mumbai, IndiaDespite previously introducing new import fees for assembled devices such as laptops — and then backing down.....»»
Bricked iPhones 16 feature wireless recovery mode for phone-to-phone resuscitation
Recovery mode has historically required a cable and a Mac or PC. Enlarge / The iPhone 16. (credit: Apple) If you've ever had an iPhone update go bad, you may have used recovery mode to resuscitate your device. A device.....»»
India plans to keep buying cheap Russian oil, oil minister says
India plans to keep buying cheap Russian oil, oil minister says.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta 4 now rolling out for all iPhones
Following the release of iOS 18 to everyone this week, Apple is continuing iOS 18.1 beta testing. The company is now rolling out iOS 18.1 beta 4 to developer testers ahead of its expected release in October. iOS 18.1 beta 4 is the first beta to b.....»»
Freshwater oysters could be key to developing stronger, "greener" adhesives
If you think oysters are just delicious seafood, think again. Freshwater oysters produce an adhesive that may hold the secret to developing more environmentally friendly glues with applications from dental care to construction and shipping. An intern.....»»
Newly developed OLED could enable compact, lightweight night vision
A new type of OLED (organic light emitting diode) could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight glasses, making them cheaper and more practical for prolonged use, according to University of Michigan researchers......»»
Scientists from 33 European countries join forces to generate reference genomes for the continent"s biological diversity
In a new publication, the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) announces the success of its pilot project. This initiative assembled a large collaborative network of scientists and institutions across 33 countries to produce high-quality reference.....»»
Ads featuring interracial couples produce mixed results for brands
A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scholar who studies how authenticity and aesthetics intersect with branding found that interracial couples featured in advertisements enhanced brand outcomes relative to white couple.....»»
iOS 18 brings RCS to major carrier iPhones, but prepaid plans are still waiting
A future iOS update may be needed to unlock better Apple-to-Android messages. Enlarge / Illustration of a person who refuses to check their iPhone's messages until RCS is enabled on their MVNO carrier, out of respect for their An.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.7 with security fixes as an iOS 18 alternative
Today Apple released iOS 18, the flagship software update for iPhones. But at the same time, a new version of iOS 17 has been released too. iOS 17.7 offers an alternative to iOS 18 for users, bringing key security fixes to last year’s software......»»
The Fire TV Stick is down to $25 for a limited time
The third-generation Amazon Fire TV Stick, which will let you access streaming shows in Full HD, is on sale from Amazon for a cheaper $25 after a $15 discount......»»
Using sunlight to turn greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals
McGill University researchers have harnessed the power of sunlight to transform two of the most harmful greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals. The discovery could help combat climate change and provide a more sustainable way to produce certain ind.....»»
Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48%
According to new pre-order analysis from Ming Chi-Kuo, Apple is facing less demand for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max than expected. iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have had more sales compared to last years iPhones, though. more….....»»
Apple’s Johny Srouji confirms all iPhone 16 models have 8GB RAM, more details
On Monday, Apple touted the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro as the first iPhones built from the ground up for Apple Intelligence with the A18 and A18 Pro chips. In a new interview, Apple’s Johny Srouji has offered additional details on the iPhone 1.....»»
Samsung’s Refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is 37% Cheaper Right Now
Save big on Samsung's 2024 S6 Lite model. The post Samsung’s Refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is 37% Cheaper Right Now appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s relaunch of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is proof that it’s become a fan-.....»»
The best gaming laptop under $1,000 just got cheaper
The Dell G15 gaming laptop is a good entry point for gamers on a budget and it's on sale now at Dell making it even cheaper than before......»»
Trees in tropical logged forests release carbon at greater rate despite faster growth, study finds
Tree stems in tropical forests recovering from logging produce carbon dioxide at a greater rate than those in unlogged forests, according to a new study from the University of Leicester......»»
Target dropped the price of this 55-inch TV to under $300 today
The 55-inch TCL S5 Series 4K TV is already pretty affordable, but it's even cheaper from Target after a $70 discount brings its price down to only $280 today......»»
GM-Hyundai tie-up has broad potential
GM and Hyundai provided little detail when they announced a partnership to explore areas in which they can work together, and such collaborations can take years to produce results......»»
iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … m.....»»
Apple is well on its way to making iPhones theft-proof
Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs using parts harvested from brok.....»»