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41+ min ago (366+ words) It's rolling out now Alongside iOS 26.2, Apple has also released the equivalent software updates for its other devices, and those updates include macOS Tahoe 26.2 " with a useful new Edge Light feature to illuminate your face during video calls on Apple Silicon Macs. As MacRumors reports, the addition of Edge Light is the biggest change with this release. It will use your Mac display "to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you're on a video call in low light". With newer Macs, introduced in 2024 and later, you can have the light turn on automatically in low light conditions too. The feature offers customizable light width and temperature settings, so you can tweak the illumination as you prefer, and when you use a mouse or trackpad the light will instantly recede so you can see what you're doing on…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (944+ words) Two years doesn't feel like a long time, but Apple has made some big strides As with many iPhone users, I tend to upgrade my phone every two years, but this year felt different. And yet, as I'm cursed to write about tech for a living, upgrade I did. I joke, but I'm not being entirely facetious " the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains a great phone, and if I didn't get such a great trade-in deal for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, I'd still be using one right now. That said, if you're curious about whether it's worth the jump from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to an iPhone 17 Pro Max, here are the biggest changes I've noticed. Naturally, the first thing you notice when powering on a new iPhone is the screen, but I'd be lying if I said the switch from a…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago (753+ words) Your iPhone has these secret iOS 26 features, here's how to find them I've been using iOS 26 since it launched, but I keep discovering features Apple tucked away without much fanfare. Some make annoying tasks simpler, others add useful capabilities I didn't know I needed. A few feel like they should have been highlighted more prominently, while others are subtle improvements that become indispensable once you start using them. None of these are complicated to enable, but Apple didn't exactly advertise where to find them or how they work. Here are five hidden iOS 26 features I've found that actually make a difference. iOS 26 now tells you exactly how much time remains until your iPhone reaches a full charge, removing the guesswork from whether you have enough time to top up before leaving. Navigate to Settings and tap Battery. You'll see estimated…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (202+ words) The ongoing DRAM shortage might force smartphone makers to bring back incredible features like microSD card expansion, but there could be major trade-offs, such as reducing the memory count in future devices. According to a new report, manufacturers could water down the specifications of future handsets by lowering the total RAM count, with entry-level models shipping with just 4GB of it. Additionally, the shortage will enforce a slowdown of flagship smartphones when it comes to adopting 16GB RAM chips. Mid-range smartphones that would typically ship with 12GB RAM could now only feature 8GB memory for their base models due to [] [A new report highlights a possibility where smartphone manufacturers shift back to launching handsets with 4GB RAM]The ongoing DRAM shortage might force smartphone makers to bring back incredible features like microSD card expansion, but there could be major trade-offs, such as reducing the memory…...

3+ hour, 11+ min ago (689+ words) After roughly six weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.2 and related updates have finally been released for all users, delivering a number of new features, changes, and bug fixes. In other news this week, we saw fresh rumors about next year's iPhone models, Apple's chip guru Johny Srouji felt compelled to address reports that he might be joining the ongoing exodus of senior executives, and Apple Fitness+ is seeing its largest expansion since launch, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! iOS 26.2 and friends are finally here, with Apple pushing out the releases to the public following their beta testing period. We've recapped all of the notable changes that are here in iOS 26.2, so be sure to check out the list so you know what to look for first once you update! Apple's first foldable…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago (182+ words) CNET's Andrew Lanxon puts the iPhone 17 Pro through the ultimate filmmaking test as he makes a short movie. Working side by side with a BlackMagic Pyxis 6K camera, Andrew compares the two to answer the question, "Can an iPhone 17 Pro be another tool in a filmmaker's kit?" Can I Shoot a Movie With an iPhone 17 Pro? | Prove It This $190 3D-Printed Sneaker Impressed Me (But It's Not Sexy) Can Nike's High-Tech Hyperboots Help Me Train and Recover? This Is What Happened When I Switched From iPhone to Android The ROG Xbox Ally Isn't the Xbox Handheld of My Dreams | Prove It Changing My iPhone Settings Helped Me Stop Doomscrolling This Portable AC Cools Your Tent, but Don't Get Fooled by the Marketing | Prove It Ditching My iPhone for the Low-Tech Light Phone 3. Can I Survive? Give Gadgets for…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (1232+ words) I put a video shoot together to see just how close an iPhone can get to a pro cinema setup. The iPhone 17 Pro and the BlackMagic Pyxis 6K. A formidable pair. The iPhone 17 Pro packs a powerful video setup with a trio of cameras, large image sensors (for a phone), ProRes raw codecs and Log color profiles for advanced editing. It makes the phone one of the most powerful and dependable video shooters among today's smartphones." Apple often boasts about famous directors"using the iPhone to shoot films and music videos. The company even records its"event videos for new products with the iPhone." But is the iPhone really good enough at shooting video to replace a traditional cinema camera? To see how good the iPhone 17 Pro is for professional use, I gave it a proper test. I put together a…...

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (199+ words) Subscribe here to get this post delivered to your email inbox every Saturday. Called Motion Cues, the feature mitigates this sensory mismatch by adding visual elements that mimic the vehicle's movement. It places dots on the screen that shift in real-time based on data from your phone's motion sensors. This simple yet incredibly useful trick effectively "moves" the screen with you, potentially solving motion sickness for many users. Android 17 could address this by introducing a system-level Motion Cues API. Evidence found in the latest 2512 Android Canary release suggests this API transfers the rendering responsibility to SystemUI " the exact system app that manages the components where Motion Cues currently fail to appear. Hopefully, Google releases a version of this feature that's compatible with existing devices. Despite the limitations with the overlay API, many would still find the current implementation useful. If…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) IKEA's love for handy home accessories and capital letters is continuing with the V'STM'RKE series, a set of three wireless chargers that support the Qi2 standard " one of which has a useful secondary function hidden away. That charger is the simply named V'STM'RKE wireless charger (via Notebookcheck), yours for a reasonable $9.99 (we're still waiting on international pricing and availability). It comes in one color, bright red, and looks very much like a donut. It supports the Qi2.0 standard and can charge at rates up to 15W. It's able to attach magnetically too, so it'll function with the Apple MagSafe and Google Pixelsnap standards, and the integrated USB cable can be stored neatly inside the charger itself. That double function is the charger's ability to act as a PopSocket-style holder for your phone: when it is attached magnetically to a handset, you can open…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago (280+ words) Updated Dec 13, 2025, 19:30 IST The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G features a triple 50MP + 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera. It is powered by the Exynos 1580 chipset and runs on Android 15 with One UI 7. The smartphone has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED with a 5000 mAh battery and 45 W charging. The Vivo V60 5G has a 50MP + 50MP + 8MP rear camera and a 50MP selfie camera, which comes with Zeiss optics technology. It has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with 1 billion colours and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The unit is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and has a 6500 mAh battery. The OnePlus 13R is equipped with a 50MP + 50MP + 8MP rear camera and a 16MP selfie camera. It has a 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for screen protection. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and has a 6000 mAh battery. The Google Pixel 9A Mobile features a 6.3-inch P-OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh…...