Apple recently rolled out the iOS 18.4 update to eligible iPhones this week, bringing new features and minor enhancements. However, the update has not been smooth for users who rely on Apple CarPlay, with many reporting bugs and usability issues in their car infotainment systems. While Apple has acknowledged the problem, affected users have shared unofficial fixes that may help.
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Since its inception, Nothing has been known for producing distinctive products, including its budget spinoff brand, CMF, which introduced the semi-modular CMF Phone 1. Now, the company appears to be working on its successor, possibly named the CMF Phone 2. While the official name remains uncertain, a major upgrade, particularly in the camera department, is hinted at in a recent teaser.
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Qualcomm has officially announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, a premium-tier mobile chipset aimed at budget flagships and gaming-focused smartphones. Unlike the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which features the newer Oryon cores, this chipset sticks with Kryo cores but still boasts significant performance, graphics, and AI enhancements over its predecessor.
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While Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra are among the top flagship Android tablets, their premium pricing may not suit everyone. For those on a budget, OnePlus’ tablets offer a compelling alternative. Right now, the OnePlus Pad 2 is available for $100 off by using the SPRING25 coupon code at the OnePlus store, bringing the price down to $449.
Rumors about OnePlus launching a compact smartphone have been circulating for a while, with speculation that it could share design and specs with Oppo’s slim Find X8s. While nothing had been confirmed, OnePlus has now indirectly acknowledged the device’s existence along with its official name: the OnePlus 13T. This marks the return of the “T” series after a two-year hiatus.
Amazon’s Spring Sale may be over, but some great deals are still hanging around. One standout offer is on the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro, with a $200 discount available on Amazon and Best Buy. This brings the 16GB RAM / 512GB storage variant back to its lowest price of $1,399 (down from $1,599).
While iOS 18 was widely available to all devices compatible with its predecessor, it looks like Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 may leave some older models behind. According to a recent leak, three iPhones from 2018 might miss out on the new update.
Google has been rolling out new battery and charging optimizations for Pixel smartphones, including bypass charging, which helps extend battery lifespan. Now, the company has announced a new feature called “Battery health assistance,” which will first arrive on the Pixel 9a through an upcoming update.
Life360’s Tile Bluetooth trackers are among the best alternatives to Apple’s AirTag or Samsung’s SmartTag, thanks to their compatibility with both Android and iOS. If you’ve been on the fence about getting one, now might be the best time to buy. Amazon’s Spring Sale has the Tile Mate (2024) 2-pack discounted to $31, marking its lowest price yet.
After initially debuting the Pixel 9a more than a week ago, Google quickly disappointed fans by delaying the mid-range device’s launch to an unspecified date in April. While the company originally cited last-minute component checks as the reason for the delay, it has now provided more details, along with an official release date for the new mid-ranger.