TikTok faces a potential ban in Europe, too
Major European politicians are willing to ostracize the Chinese-owned social network
Google is rolling out "audio emoji" for voice calls, and they're really dumb
Audio calls already have verbal cues by nature
Priest arrested for using $40,000 of parish funds on mobile games, including Candy Crush and Mario Kart
WTF?! Mobile games are known for their addictive nature, something that can lead people to spend a lot of money on them. Take the example of the Catholic priest who was recently arrested and charged with stealing over $40,000 from his former parish and spending it on the likes of Candy Crush and Mario Kart.
FCC slaps top telecom companies with $200 million in fines for selling user location data
AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint continued to sell data even after warnings
Apple OLED iPad Pro to be unveiled next week could feature all-new M4 chip, be AI-focused
And probably be very expensive
Dell XPS 14 reviews are in: performance and portability at a price
The new Dell XPS 14 presents the strongest competition to Apple's MacBook Pro 14 so far, featuring a powerful CPU and GPU, as well as a fantastic OLED screen. However, it comes at a considerable cost.
Glance introduces customized lock screen content to US phones through Motorola and Verizon
Don't worry; you can turn it off
Nearly all Chinese keyboard apps have encryption flaws, exposing millions of users to keylogging
iOS and Huawei apps found to be safe, but others could allow passive snooping
Lenovo and Micron are first to announce a laptop using LPCAMM2 memory
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 launches in May
Nokia phone-maker HMD launches its first self-branded mobile devices
They're budget-friendly and easily repairable
Apple expected to unveil new iPads at upcoming May 7 event
Prior rumors indicate an M3 OLED iPad Pro, M2, iPad Air, new Apple Pencil, and landscape front-facing camera
Apple secures supplier to replace physical buttons on iPhone
A buttonless iPhone is likely in the works
Apple may have halted production of its maligned FineWoven accessories
They're unlikely to be missed
New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience
The "best" AV1 software decoder is being released via an over-the-air update
Use BatteryInfoView to see detailed information about your laptop's battery
BatteryInfoView shows you the current status of your laptop's battery capacity, charge/discharge rate, voltage, as well as the manufacturer name and date, serial number, and more.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store in China following government order
Telegram and Signal have also been removed due to national security concerns
Apple is rolling out AirPlay support for TVs in hotel rooms
Only 60 properties support it in North America so far, but more are coming
The EU has given TikTok 24 hours to provide details about its payment-for-views Lite app feature
"Is social media 'lite' as addictive and toxic as cigarettes 'light'?"
The Best Phones: Top Picks for Every Price Range
Whether you're a budget-conscious buyer, a dedicated iPhone fan, or an Android enthusiast, there's a wide diversity in smartphone choices with many well-rounded options at every price level.
HMD and Heineken collaborate on the Boring Phone, a nostalgic return to simplicity
Boring, but for a reason
Japan aims to strengthen antitrust laws against Apple and Google
Something to look forward to: Lawmakers around the world have begun to exhibit a more proactive stance toward openness and competition in mobile ecosystems. Apple and Google, the companies controlling the global mobile market with their respective operating systems, will face heightened scrutiny and stricter penalties if they violate regulations.
Bad actors are tempting T-Mobile employees with cash rewards to perform SIM swaps
Numbers said to be sourced from a T-Mobile employee directory
Elon Musk says X will introduce an annual fee for new users to like, post, bookmark, and reply
The cost of keeping bots at bay
Samsung replaces Apple as the largest smartphone vendor, iPhone shipments fall nearly 10%
Can Apple regain its crown with the iPhone 16?
The WD Ultrastar Transporter supports up to 368 terabytes of storage in a 30-pound form factor
Because sometimes you need to move tons of data when you are on the go