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Download Now: Google Maps for Apple CarPlay Now Available in iOS 12
- September 20, 2018
One of the most-requested features of CarPlay since it launched, it means no longer being forced to use Apple Maps when you hook your iPhone up to a compatible in-car infotainment system. But now Google Maps has officially landed on dashboard system, meaning users now have the choice to harness it instead of Apple Maps. You'll see your vehicle listed. (more...)
- September 20, 2018
One of the most-requested features of CarPlay since it launched, it means no longer being forced to use Apple Maps when you hook your iPhone up to a compatible in-car infotainment system. But now Google Maps has officially landed on dashboard system, meaning users now have the choice to harness it instead of Apple Maps. You'll see your vehicle listed. (more...)
Sony's $100 PlayStation Classic will launch this December
- September 19, 2018
Sony hasn't yet announced the full lineup of games, but the PlayStation Classic releases on December 3 and costs $99. Sony says you can preorder the console right away, to reserve yours for launch day. PlayStation Classic hits shelves on December 3, 2018 and will be available for pre-order through several different retailers. The Classic is almost half the size of the first PlayStation, which read CD-ROMs and sold 100 million units worldwide. (more...)
- September 19, 2018
Sony hasn't yet announced the full lineup of games, but the PlayStation Classic releases on December 3 and costs $99. Sony says you can preorder the console right away, to reserve yours for launch day. PlayStation Classic hits shelves on December 3, 2018 and will be available for pre-order through several different retailers. The Classic is almost half the size of the first PlayStation, which read CD-ROMs and sold 100 million units worldwide. (more...)
Why getting one of the new iPhones might not be worth it
- September 19, 2018
Are you ready to learn a whole lot of new names for the iPhone? Our own testing showed similar results using the Speedtest.net app: "downloads reached as high as 103 Mbps on the iPhone Xs and 96.9 Mbps on the iPhone Xs Max [.] By comparison, the older iPhone X averaged just 15.5 Mbps down and under 6 Mbps uploads". (more...)
- September 19, 2018
Are you ready to learn a whole lot of new names for the iPhone? Our own testing showed similar results using the Speedtest.net app: "downloads reached as high as 103 Mbps on the iPhone Xs and 96.9 Mbps on the iPhone Xs Max [.] By comparison, the older iPhone X averaged just 15.5 Mbps down and under 6 Mbps uploads". (more...)
New iPhones are bigger in size and price tag
- September 19, 2018
Like, mindblowingly so: nearly three times faster downloads on AT&T , more than double on Verizon , and almost double the speed on T-Mobile. The new iPhones performed the best on AT&T's wireless network, with downloads averaging 72.24 Mbps. (more...)
- September 19, 2018
Like, mindblowingly so: nearly three times faster downloads on AT&T , more than double on Verizon , and almost double the speed on T-Mobile. The new iPhones performed the best on AT&T's wireless network, with downloads averaging 72.24 Mbps. (more...)
"Fortnite" Bundle For Nintendo Switch Includes Double Helix Skin & More
- September 18, 2018
Compared to competing services on Xbox Live ($40 / £40 per year) or Playstation Plus ($60 / £50) Nintendo Switch Online looks like a bargain. Making matters worse is that offline save data backups aren't now an option on the Switch. Fortnite was surprisingly released during Nintendo's E3 2018 Direct presentation, and has since been my preferred platform for playing the game. You may also be able to partially cover your subscription using whatever points you have. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
Compared to competing services on Xbox Live ($40 / £40 per year) or Playstation Plus ($60 / £50) Nintendo Switch Online looks like a bargain. Making matters worse is that offline save data backups aren't now an option on the Switch. Fortnite was surprisingly released during Nintendo's E3 2018 Direct presentation, and has since been my preferred platform for playing the game. You may also be able to partially cover your subscription using whatever points you have. (more...)
Amazon is reportedly baking Alexa into a microwave this year
- September 18, 2018
The upcoming product roster includes home entertainment gear like an amplifier , a receiver, and a subwoofer. Some of the devices will have Alexa built in, while others will be able to connect to the voice assistant. Amazon may decide to launch an entirely separate line dedicated to Alexa-equipped home devices, separate from the Echo line. Both companies face competition from Apple, which released its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker earlier this year. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
The upcoming product roster includes home entertainment gear like an amplifier , a receiver, and a subwoofer. Some of the devices will have Alexa built in, while others will be able to connect to the voice assistant. Amazon may decide to launch an entirely separate line dedicated to Alexa-equipped home devices, separate from the Echo line. Both companies face competition from Apple, which released its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker earlier this year. (more...)
First in-game footage of Fortnite's new Spiky Stadium
- September 18, 2018
Of course, that doesn't mean the developer won't be bringing fresh items into the mix here and there, as it appears as if the studio is set to add a Port-a-Fortress item to the free-to-play game soon. Epic typically begins advertising these new items in the coming soon section of its news page a couple of days before they launch, so we'll likely see the Port-a-Fortress in this week's patch. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
Of course, that doesn't mean the developer won't be bringing fresh items into the mix here and there, as it appears as if the studio is set to add a Port-a-Fortress item to the free-to-play game soon. Epic typically begins advertising these new items in the coming soon section of its news page a couple of days before they launch, so we'll likely see the Port-a-Fortress in this week's patch. (more...)
How To Get Apple iOS 12 for iPhone & iPad
- September 18, 2018
The company's even doubling down on Digital Health with this year's iOS release - there's a new Screen Time feature that will help you track and limit your phone's usage, even for your family members. Apple iOS 12 is a free upgrade and weighs in at 2.77GB and might require extra space on your Apple device. Traditionally, Apple releases major software updates around 10 AM PT. (more...)
- September 18, 2018
The company's even doubling down on Digital Health with this year's iOS release - there's a new Screen Time feature that will help you track and limit your phone's usage, even for your family members. Apple iOS 12 is a free upgrade and weighs in at 2.77GB and might require extra space on your Apple device. Traditionally, Apple releases major software updates around 10 AM PT. (more...)
Galaxy Note 9 catches fire inside a woman's purse
- September 18, 2018
At first, her Galaxy Note 9 "became extremely hot", court papers reportedly reveal. Softpedia News reported that a lawsuit filed in NY states real estate agent Diane Chung was using her Galaxy Note 9 earlier this month when is started "getting really hot". (more...)
- September 18, 2018
At first, her Galaxy Note 9 "became extremely hot", court papers reportedly reveal. Softpedia News reported that a lawsuit filed in NY states real estate agent Diane Chung was using her Galaxy Note 9 earlier this month when is started "getting really hot". (more...)
IOS 12 available 3 days before launch date; Know the trick
- September 16, 2018
This update will be particularly exciting to people who are in multiple group texts and whose lock screens are often a flood of text notifications from aforementioned group texts. Or walk 15 minutes to your first class every Tuesday and Wednesday morning? Using the new Shortcuts app (which is basically the Workflow app created to work with Siri ), users can program Siri to do tasks such as ordering coffee while on the way home, locking or unlocking the front door, turning lamps on, and ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
This update will be particularly exciting to people who are in multiple group texts and whose lock screens are often a flood of text notifications from aforementioned group texts. Or walk 15 minutes to your first class every Tuesday and Wednesday morning? Using the new Shortcuts app (which is basically the Workflow app created to work with Siri ), users can program Siri to do tasks such as ordering coffee while on the way home, locking or unlocking the front door, turning lamps on, and ... (more...)
Apple goes all-screen with three new iPhones
- September 16, 2018
Pre-orders for iPhone XS and XS Max start on September 14 with shipping beginning on September 24. British feminist journalist Caroline Criado-Perez concurred, claiming that the increased size of the iPhone 6 had given her repetitive strain injury because it was too big for female hands. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Pre-orders for iPhone XS and XS Max start on September 14 with shipping beginning on September 24. British feminist journalist Caroline Criado-Perez concurred, claiming that the increased size of the iPhone 6 had given her repetitive strain injury because it was too big for female hands. (more...)
Pokémon Developer Game Freak Announces TOWN for Nintendo Switch
- September 16, 2018
The introduction video teases that the village has a secret. Perhaps just exploring and meeting the town's inhabitants are all that's involved, but knowing Game Freak there's likely more to Town's gameplay than is immediately apparent. (more...)
- September 16, 2018
The introduction video teases that the village has a secret. Perhaps just exploring and meeting the town's inhabitants are all that's involved, but knowing Game Freak there's likely more to Town's gameplay than is immediately apparent. (more...)
Razer Phone 2 Gets An Official Launch Date
- September 16, 2018
The folks at Android Headlines got hold of alleged renders of the Razer Phone 2 from a "reliable source". Today we start learning about how it will debut, as Razer sends out save-the-dates for an October 10 event. In any case, we'll just have to wait until 10 October to see what Min-Liang Tan has in store for us. The first phone included features like a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with support for Ultramotion, which allowed the display to have a variable refresh rate for ... (more...)
- September 16, 2018
The folks at Android Headlines got hold of alleged renders of the Razer Phone 2 from a "reliable source". Today we start learning about how it will debut, as Razer sends out save-the-dates for an October 10 event. In any case, we'll just have to wait until 10 October to see what Min-Liang Tan has in store for us. The first phone included features like a display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with support for Ultramotion, which allowed the display to have a variable refresh rate for ... (more...)
Google possibly reveals Pixel 3 color versions
- September 16, 2018
Google even teased the Pixel 3 on its official store recently, and now it has confirmed the official colors of the device. Similar to the previous Pixel devices, you see a light grey and white combination. In a post on reddit on Thursday, Google's Pixel team advised that it was an internal test "was mistakenly rolled out to more users than intended". (more...)
- September 16, 2018
Google even teased the Pixel 3 on its official store recently, and now it has confirmed the official colors of the device. Similar to the previous Pixel devices, you see a light grey and white combination. In a post on reddit on Thursday, Google's Pixel team advised that it was an internal test "was mistakenly rolled out to more users than intended". (more...)
You Can Pre-Order The iPhone Xs In Australia Right Now
- September 15, 2018
The iPhone Xs , iPhone Xs Max , and iPhone Xr will be available for pre-order directly from Apple on the Apple.com site and in the Apple Store app starting at midnight Pacific. One of such features is an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which can measure heart rate and rhythm, able to detect heart rhythm disorders. Compared to the Apple A11 chipset that powers the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X , the hexa-core A12 offers almost 33.3 percent increased performance, doubled GPU score, ... (more...)
- September 15, 2018
The iPhone Xs , iPhone Xs Max , and iPhone Xr will be available for pre-order directly from Apple on the Apple.com site and in the Apple Store app starting at midnight Pacific. One of such features is an electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor which can measure heart rate and rhythm, able to detect heart rhythm disorders. Compared to the Apple A11 chipset that powers the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X , the hexa-core A12 offers almost 33.3 percent increased performance, doubled GPU score, ... (more...)
Apple Explains "Everything to Know" About iPhone Xs in 54 Seconds
- September 15, 2018
Well, if that's all what you've been thinking about then you'll be pleased to learn that you can download the official iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max for any device right now. The Apple A12 Bionic which includes two high-performance cores that worker 15 percent faster than the Apple A11 chipset and four power-efficiency cores that consumes 50 percent less power than A11. (more...)
- September 15, 2018
Well, if that's all what you've been thinking about then you'll be pleased to learn that you can download the official iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max for any device right now. The Apple A12 Bionic which includes two high-performance cores that worker 15 percent faster than the Apple A11 chipset and four power-efficiency cores that consumes 50 percent less power than A11. (more...)
Apple unveils the iPhone XR, a $749 budget smartphone
- September 15, 2018
The iPhone XS is an incremental upgrade to last year's revolutionary iPhone X , while the iPhone XS Max offers the same package as the iPhone XS in a bigger body. The third model, called the Xr, is Apple's biggest hardware bet of 2018. Apple unveiled the XS, with a 5.8-inch (14.7-cm) screen, starting at $999, and the larger XS Max, with a 6.5-inch (16.5-cm) screen, starting at $1,099 and a low-priced 6.1-inch iPhone Xr made of aluminum, with an edge-to-edge liquid retina display, ... (more...)
- September 15, 2018
The iPhone XS is an incremental upgrade to last year's revolutionary iPhone X , while the iPhone XS Max offers the same package as the iPhone XS in a bigger body. The third model, called the Xr, is Apple's biggest hardware bet of 2018. Apple unveiled the XS, with a 5.8-inch (14.7-cm) screen, starting at $999, and the larger XS Max, with a 6.5-inch (16.5-cm) screen, starting at $1,099 and a low-priced 6.1-inch iPhone Xr made of aluminum, with an edge-to-edge liquid retina display, ... (more...)
Nintendo Restricts New Switch NES Controllers Behind Online Subscription
- September 15, 2018
These links leave Siliconera. Kirby's Epic Yarn is leaping from the Wii, on which it was released in 2011 and on Wii U in 2016, to 3DS next year. You can pick up New Super Mario Bros . It turns out that users will lose their cloud saves if they don't renew their subscription, and while NES games will be available offline, some sort of online check-in every seven days will be required. (more...)
- September 15, 2018
These links leave Siliconera. Kirby's Epic Yarn is leaping from the Wii, on which it was released in 2011 and on Wii U in 2016, to 3DS next year. You can pick up New Super Mario Bros . It turns out that users will lose their cloud saves if they don't renew their subscription, and while NES games will be available offline, some sort of online check-in every seven days will be required. (more...)
Brexit minister Raab: No EU deal, no settlement
- September 15, 2018
A chaotic exit in March would sap the UK's "economic, fiscal and institutional strength", cause a fall in the pound and hit key industries. But the government said it would legislate to ensure that the requirements on mobile operators to apply a financial limit on mobile data usage while overseas is retained in United Kingdom law. (more...)
- September 15, 2018
A chaotic exit in March would sap the UK's "economic, fiscal and institutional strength", cause a fall in the pound and hit key industries. But the government said it would legislate to ensure that the requirements on mobile operators to apply a financial limit on mobile data usage while overseas is retained in United Kingdom law. (more...)
IPhone XR: Apple unveils iPhone XR starting at £749
- September 15, 2018
Alongside the flagship XS Max and smaller XS, Apple also announced the iPhone XR . Because of its bigger display size , the pixel density is lower at 326ppi which is on par with the regular iPhone 8 . But when desi users found out that Apple has finally imbibed the dual SIM feature, it led to another round of jokes. It's a more affordable version of the XS, and it comes in a number of bright colors. (more...)
- September 15, 2018
Alongside the flagship XS Max and smaller XS, Apple also announced the iPhone XR . Because of its bigger display size , the pixel density is lower at 326ppi which is on par with the regular iPhone 8 . But when desi users found out that Apple has finally imbibed the dual SIM feature, it led to another round of jokes. It's a more affordable version of the XS, and it comes in a number of bright colors. (more...)
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