Reddit has struck again, this week correctly identifying that Apple is slowing down its older iPhones with iOS updates that throttle peak CPU speeds. The reason, according to Apple itself, is that it needs to limit performance in older phones to prevent unwanted shutdowns, and that those shutdowns are happening because old batteries can’t supply the necessary amount of current for its high performance processors.
The theory that old products, particularly iPhones, are deliberately slowed down certainly isn’t new, but the conspiracy theories are wrong about the motivation.
The things smartphones can do nowadays never cease to amaze. The key to a lot of the functionalities afforded by smartphones is in the apps. There are apps for almost everything under the sun–from list-keeping apps, to note-taking apps, to health-related apps. An interesting app called Stress Check, developed by Azumio, falls under the latter category.
Stress Check allows you analyze your stress levels in real time by measuring your pulse rate.
Motorola recognizes the mobile tech industry no longer revolves solely around smartphones. Handsets are great, but our digital world is expanding into new form factors and smart devices.
The Lenovo-owned company has just launched a new set of wearable accessories under the VerveLife branding. Is there a reason not to name them under the Motorola moniker? We are not sure, but maybe they just want a significant differentiation. And we can tell you these are quite different from what we have seen Motorola release before.
While we first started hearing rumors about a Nexus phablet a bit earlier during the summer, this week we’ve seen rumors of a Motorola-made phablet (often referred to as Shamu) really take off and have even gotten an alleged look at the Motorola device. This leads us to wonder how Nexus fans feel about such a monster handset.
For this Friday Debate we ask if a 5.9-inch Nexus is too big, and what size most of us would prefer to see.
If you’ve just recently ditched physical keys for a sleek touchscreen phone, typing on imaginary letters on screen can be quite a challenge. Thankfully, Android is all about options, but with so many options laid out in front of you, how do you know which ones to go for? Which ones of the dozens of keyboard apps on the market should you commit to?
For those of you who haven’t quite made that choice, look no further.
Hacking is objectively an impressive skill to have, and you don’t have to miss out on the fun just because you’ve got a conscience. The White Hat Hacker Bundle teaches you the dark arts, and how to use them for good.
This set of eight learning kits trains you in all manner of attacks, from hacking techniques and penetration testing to cryptography. You’ll also acquire intricate knowledge of how networks operate and how they’re put together.
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OnePlus has announced a new special edition Nord 2. The Pac-Man Edition features a glow-in-the-dark colorway, “gamified” Oxygen OS, and more. OnePlus has launched many special edition products in its lifetime, from partnerships with Cyberpunk 2077 to Harry Potter, Marvel, and McLaren. Now, the company has officially revealed a new Pac-Man-themed OnePlus Nord 2.
Officially dubbed the OnePlus Nord 2 Pac-Man Edition, the company promises that the phone will provide users with a “new gamified” experience, especially fans of the Bandai Namco property.
With today’s massive quad or even octa-core CPUs and 1080p displays, it doesn’t take long to drain a battery if you use your phone regularly for tasks like browsing the web, gaming and watching videos. That’s why it is a wise move to have some sort of battery charger pack if you’re the kind of person that finds themselves away from the wall charger for long stretches of time.
Although there’s a countless number of choices out there, if you are a Samsung fan, you might want to turn your attention to Sammy’s new 6,000 mAh battery pack accessory.
The latest data indicate that LG Display is still No. 1 in the global large display panel market, boasting the world’s highest shipments for 30 consecutive quarters.
LG will ramp up OLED display production to keep up with increasing demand
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LG’s mobile phone division may not be doing so spectacularly, but LG Display is an entirely different story. Thanks to its robust television sales as well as lucrative deals with companies like Apple, LG Display has retained its position as the No.
While it’s looking like BlackBerry might not be in the hardware game for the long haul, one thing that’s for sure is that the Canadian tech company knows how to create solid, functional software. The BlackBerry Hub, which is currently well-showcased by the Priv, serves as a kind of one-stop shop for all of your communications: email, messages, phone calls, social media notifications, etc… For someone who doesn’t like hopping from app to app and enjoys having all their notifications in one spot, it’s an elegant solution.