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The OnePlus 9 will ship with a charger in the box

Along with a confirmed release date, we got our first official look at the OnePlus 9 today and another tidbit of information: it will come with a charger, unlike recent flagships including the Galaxy S21 and iPhone 12. In a message thread on the company’s community forum, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said that the 9… Read more

Apple patents new magnetic connector and potential Lightning replacement

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a patent for magnetic connectors that could be used to charge iPhones and iPads, and replace its own Lightning port, Patently Apple reports. The patent filing shows an accessory connector capable of exchanging power and data with a smartphone-like device. The connector appears to be designed… Read more

Nintendo Switch Pro: everything we know so far about the OLED Nintendo Switch 2

Home Advice (Image credit: Nintendo) The PS5 and Xbox Series X aren’t the only new consoles on the gaming scene. They could soon be joined by a new Nintendo Switch – an updated version of Nintendo’s bestselling console. Sources have told Bloomberg all about the new console. That includes details on its screen, which is… Read more

There’s a new Nintendo Switch coming with 4K support and OLED display

Home News (Image credit: Nintendo) Nintendo has a new Switch console in the pipeline. According to Bloomberg, the device will boast a 7-inch screen that uses OLED display tech for the first time. The display will be made by Samsung, which also supplies screens for smartphones like the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21. It’s hoped… Read more

iPad Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Limited Edition Collection

Caviar introduces the Apple Collection. This luxury Limited Edition collection includes three iPad Pro tablets and two iPhone 12 Pro (Max) smartphones. Caviar, known for enriching and decorating existing Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones, has just announced its new Apple Collection. The new series consists of two iPhone 12 Pro (Max) models and three… Read more

A folding iPhone could be coming in 2023, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Rumors about a folding iPhone are nothing new, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who has a very strong track record) is weighing in with information of his own: he says that Apple could be looking at a 2023 launch, and that the phone could have a screen between 7.5 and eight inches (via MacRumors). Previous rumors… Read more

iPhone 13 might finally bring a smaller notch and faster screens, Ming-Chi Kuo reports

Apple’s 2021 iPhones might finally have a smaller notch and, for some models, faster refresh rate displays, according to a new note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He also shared rumored information about other upcoming iPhones, including when we could see a foldable phone from Apple. Let’s start with the iPhone launching this year, which… Read more

Anker’s MagSafe-compatible battery pack will stick to your iPhone on March 3rd

Anker has released a new MagSafe-compatible battery pack that can attach directly to your iPhone to offer charging without the need for a cable, 9to5Google reports. The Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank will launch on March 3rd for $39.99, beating Apple’s own rumored MagSafe battery product to market — with one big caveat…. Read more

5G in the US is disappointing right now, but it’s going to get better

In the US, 5G remains a work in progress, despite carriers waving “5G Mission Accomplished” banners for yearsIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The fourth industrial revolution will not be televised After an introduction from Consumer Technology Association president Gary Shapiro, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg takes the stage. He wears a simple black T-shirt… Read more

Apple patent paves way for notchless iPhone 13

Home News (Image credit: Apple) There’s a chance the iPhone 13 might do away with the notch, but could still offer both face ID and Touch ID. That’s if a recently unearthed Apple patent (spotted by Apple Insider) comes to fruition. The patent is titled ‘Photodetectors Integrated into Thin-Film Transistor Backplanes’. Without going into too… Read more

Apple reportedly developing magnetic battery pack for iPhone

Apple is reportedly developing a new iPhone charging accessory in the form of a battery pack that magnetically attaches to the rear of the device using MagSafe, Bloomberg reports. Although some prototypes have a rubber exterior, the battery pack isn’t thought to act as a protective case like previous iPhone battery accessories from Apple. Alongside… Read more

The iPhone 12 series is already driving 5G adoption in the US

Some new data reported by PCMag indicates that the iPhone 12 Pro Max, 12 Pro, and 12 are already the three top-selling 5G phones in the US. That the phones are just four months old speaks to the continued popularity of the iPhone in the US and just how big of a role it will… Read more

Nomad’s rugged leather iPhone 12 cases now come with MagSafe

Nomad has updated its lineup of rugged leather iPhone cases for the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and 12 mini with the much-anticipated addition of support for Apple’s MagSafe charging standard. At $59.95 for the regular case or $79.95 for the folio-style one, the Nomad cases aren’t cheaper than, say, Apple’s official leather… Read more

iPhone 13 could have an always-on 120Hz display

Home News (Image credit: Apple) The iPhone 12 family is barely four months old, but already info concerning its successor is emerging. And it seems Apple is planning on overhauling the devices’ screens. The biggest change? The screens will be always-on, which means important info will always be visible without having to wake the handset…. Read more

Apple launches an augmented reality app to promote For All Mankind on Apple TV Plus

Apple is gearing up for the release of For All Mankind season 2 on Apple TV Plus. It’s kicking things off with a new augmented reality app, For All Mankind: Time Capsule, that looks to fill in the gap between the two seasons using AR artifacts from the world of the show. The app itself… Read more