smartphones
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These New iPhone 14 Features Were on Android First
I’m not saying that Apple’s newest smartphone lifted elements directly from the mass of phones already floating around in the Android space, but I noticed some similarities during the Far Out keynote that I couldn’t ignore. The iPhone 14’s new features, like the always-on display and ProRAW mode, seemed similar to abilities I’ve already been…
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Google’s Latest Android Update Lets You ‘AirDrop’ with Devices That Aren’t Even Nearby
If you’re deep in the Google ecosystem, you should get on board with Nearby Share. The wireless file transfer feature now works across Android devices of all types and even Chromebooks. And in its latest Android feature drop, Google is promising it’s about to get as easy to use as sharing a link.
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How to Install Unsupported Apps on Older iPhones
As much as Apple will want you to buy the iPhone 14, your old phone is probably serving you just fine, even if the company doesn’t officially support it anymore. But the bigger problem with ageing tech isn’t necessarily the lack of official software support, it’s when third-party developers stop making apps for your device.…
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Precise Location Is Giving Your Coordinates Away to Apps
It’s no secret our apps use our locations: In fact, many need to in order to work properly. You wouldn’t get very far on your road trip if Google Maps couldn’t see your location. But smartphone makers don’t make it clear how location-sharing works — particularly that you can choose between sharing your general location,…