Night Shift, first introduced in iOS 9.3, reduces the amount of blue light emitted by devices in an attempt to make it easier for users to fall asleep. This kind of feature, found in many PC laptops already, became popular after studies showed that exposure to blue light wavelengths increase attention and reaction times, as well as alter your mood. MORE: Best Apple Laptops macOS beta testers can try out Night Shift by downloading version 10....
Intel is keeping us occupied with two new 8th Generation CPUs as the wait for a 10-nanometer chip continues. Named Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake, these 14-nanometer chips are expected to be released by the end of 2018. They promise to bring further efficiency and power improvements beyond those offered by Intel’s Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake CPUs. Intel has remained tight-lipped about these mysterious components, but the rumor mill has been churning to determine how big of a leap in performance the next crop of laptops will offer....
Rumors will likely come from a variety of sources in the coming months, but these updates are courtesy of Guilherme Rambo, an established leaker with an excellent track record, at 9to5Mac, who’s got details from “people familiar with the development of the operating system.” Major multitasking changes iOS 13 will allow iPad apps to exist in multiple windows, so everything doesn’t need to be jammed into a single screen anymore....
Apple also rolled out iPadOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2. Both address the same security concerns as iOS 14.4.2, but the former, of course, is for iPads and the latter patches older-generation Apple products such as the iPhone 5s. Best smartphones of 2021iOS 14.5 update may hold the key to longer life for iPhones — here’s how it worksiOS 14.5 update — iPhone users won’t be able to set a default music app for Siri after all...
Ever reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicated in a research note obtained by MacRumors that Apple is planning to release a new iPad with a 10.8-inch screen in the second half of 2020 and an 8.5-inch model in the first half of 2021 (via Mashable). Best tablets in 2020The best cheap iPad deals for June 2020Microsoft Surface Go 2 vs. Apple iPad: Which sub-$400 tablet Is best? Now the smaller model is certainly an update to the iPad mini, which has never varied from its 7....
The 2021 successor to the mini-LED iPad Pro is rumored to have an OLED screen which, according to The 8-Bit, offers better viewing angles and higher contrast compared to mini-LED displays. Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch) reviewiPad Pro with mini LED display might be coming soon — here’s the rumored release dateApple iPad Pro with miniLED display not expected until 2021 (report) Apple iPad Pro: Mini-LED vs. OLED display If you were planning on purchasing the iPad Pro early next year, hold your horses....
iPad Pro deals Powered by the same M1 chip found in the latest MacBooks, the 2021 iPad Pro brings blazing performance to Apple’s best-selling tablets. The iPad Pro in this deal packs an 11-inch Retina Display, Apple M1 CPU and 128GB of storage. Although we didn’t test this 2021 release, in our 2020 iPad Pro review, we loved its super-fast performance, brilliant display and improved cursor control. We gave the iPad Pro a 4....
That is, until now. The Japanese Mac blog MacOtakara (with an assist from Google Translate) says Apple plans to launch the next 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models in March. The blog sites “Chinese suppliers” as its source, but as always, one should take this rumor with a healthy dose of skepticism. iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2020) reviewWhich iPad should I buy? We compared them allBest tablets of 2021 If the report is accurate, there are a few other details we can glean about the upcoming tablets....
Today, we get confirmation regarding the internal storage options for all four iPhone 12 variants along with the event date from the usually reliable Jon Prosser (via MacRumors). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra reviewiPad Air 4 vs. iPad 8: Which new iPad should you buy?Best phone deals of September It is now widely accepted that the standard iPhone 12 options are getting a slight name change with the smaller 5....
Now the question is how do the standard models compare to the Pro versions? We’ll do all the hard work for you by comparing the iPhone 12 against the iPhone 12 Pro. From there, you can decide which of Apple’s four new phones is right for your budget and needs. Best Prime Day phone deals: Up to $350 off select devicesBest Prime Day deals: Top discounts on laptops, tablets and moreBest Prime Day MacBook deals: Save on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and more...
Even if you have the iPhone SE 2020, I’d still suggest an upgrade. Although it was released last year, it has a substandard camera, short battery life, poor durability and it’s not 5G ready (take it from me as a former owner). If you love the iPhone SE 2020’s size and entry-level pricing, check out the iPhone 13 mini. iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max take the high-end iPhones to new heights Phones with the longest battery life in 2021 However, if you have an iPhone 11 or higher, whether you should upgrade is trickier....
Posser stated on his Youtube channel that Apple is currently in the testing phase of iPhone 13 prototypes with 1TB of storage and that it’s too early to tell if the extra space will be included in the iPhone 13 lineup, which should debut in the fall of 2021. iPhone 13 lineup may be getting this massive camera upgradeiPhone 12 mini vs. iPhone 12Best iPhone 12 chargers in 2021...
This comes from Steve Moser, who discovered something interesting in the most recent iOS simulator inside of Xcode beta 14: a simplified lock screen with no wallpaper, stripped-back versions of widgets, and dramatic display dimming. How iPhone 14 Pro always-on display works The writing has been on the wall about this feature for a while now, starting all the way back in May, but this is the first peep from Apple about it....
As Kuo notes, the “CIS (CMOS image sensor), VCM (voice coil motor), and CCM (compact camera module) have a significant unit price increase in this upgrade,” leading him to believe the main camera won’t be the only lens to see improvements. While the larger pixels will be a step up for those shooting in low-light environments, don’t expect a change in megapixels count. Many still expect the ultra-wide to sport a 12MP lens, unlike the rumored 48MP main lens....
So what’s new this year? Razer’s added yet another way to contact them in case things go south and honestly, it’s a no-brainer. The Synapse app, where you create light shows and macros and adjust fan speed, now features Feedback where you can quickly connect to a Razer representative. On the social media front, Razer’s solving problems on Instagram. Support documentation on the Razer Support site has been greatly expanded, adding even more guides and troubleshooting steps....
This is particularly important, as Microsoft has just announced Windows 10 S, which only runs apps from the Windows Store. It’s one of the most notable apps that was previously missing. Autodesk and SAP Boardroom will also join the store. The addition adds serious credit to Windows Store apps, which Microsoft has struggled to get off of the ground. One app won’t do it all, but with Apple on board, many developers may finally jump on the UWP platform....
Today, Jabra (opens in new tab) unveiled the Elite 85t which delivers a number of notable improvements over the already excellent Elite 75t, including ANC and support for wireless charging in the case. Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2020JBL UA True Wireless Flash X reviewForget the Jabra Elite 85t, Elite 75t earbuds are on sale $149 While the basic design of the Elite 85t looks fairly similar to its predecessor, it has actually gone through a pretty significant redesign to move to a “semi-open” design that will avoid the “earplug” effect," an issue for some with the Elite 75t and Elite Active 75t....
Its announcement took the world by surprise during a seemingly insignificant Sunday morning, and now we’re now clamoring for any and all details we can get our hands on. Since Kingdom Hearts revolves around crossovers, we’ll be theorizing for years to come. It’s hard not to go wild with excitement, as although Kingdom Hearts III was a little disappointing for some of us, it still doesn’t change our faith in this franchise and what it’s capable of....
What we do Laptop Mag doesn’t just write about tech, we live and breathe it. Throughout the course of any given year, our staff reviews over 150 laptops. Upon arrival, the systems undergo a litany of tests designed to test performance, endurance and overall quality via synthetic and real world benchmarks. The same goes for tablets, smartphones and just about everything else that comes through the labs. Speaking of the labs, when they’re not running our proprietary battery test, our crack testing squad is hard at work coming up with new ways of evaluating products....
One of the highlights is an astounding discount bringing the excellent Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 8 down to just $949.99 (opens in new tab) via coupon, “X1BLACKFRIDAY”. Normally priced at $2,279, that’s an earth-shattering $1,329 in savings. It’s also the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this Editor’s Choice machine and one of the best Cyber Monday laptop deals available anywhere. Shop: Lenovo’s entire Cyber Monday sale (opens in new tab)Best Lenovo Laptops in 2020...
