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The iPhone 17 series is making waves among Android enthusiasts, and for good reason. After years of watching Android phones pioneer features that Apple later adopted, the pattern is still alive with the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. The twist, Apple’s silicon advantage still matters, with chips topping efficiency tests year after year according to AnandTech and Geekbench. The platforms are also loosening frictions between themselves, with USB-C finally arriving and Apple embracing the GSMA's RCS...

Looking at the chaos that is about to hit our inboxes this holiday season, Google has stepped up with something that might actually save us some sanity. Google's rolling out a significant Gmail update that introduces a dedicated "Purchases" tab, perfectly timed for when your inbox is about to explode with order confirmations and shipping notifications. This is not just another minor tweak, it is a rethink of how we manage our digital shopping lives. About time.

The streaming world has changed dramatically in the past five years, but nothing illustrates that transformation quite like Apple TV+'s remarkable Emmy journey. When the service launched in 2019, skeptics wondered if a tech company could really compete with Hollywood's established players. Fast forward to 2025, and Apple TV+ has earned a record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations across 14 titles, a clear signal that Apple's unique approach to content creation isn't just working, it is reshaping...

When Bethlehem High School in Upstate New York banned students' cellphones and started offering analog entertainment, it sparked a culture change you could notice even with your eyes closed. "Our cafeteria is loud again," social studies teacher David Rounds observed. Then it got interesting. Students did not just accept these bans, they adapted in ways few predicted. Young people are turning to legacy technology such as MP3 players and cassette players to fill the digital void. A simple policy...

When Apple calls the iPhone 17 lineup the "biggest leap ever for iPhone," they're backing up that claim with hardware that pushes the boundaries of what's physically possible. The iPhone 17 Air replaces the Plus line as Apple's boldest design statement yet, measuring just 5.6 millimeters thick and representing a decisive step toward what CEO Tim Cook describes as their ultimate vision of a "singular piece of glass."

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple's latest extension of free satellite messaging is not just another routine announcement, it is a strategic move that shows the company's long-term vision for this technology. When Apple announced that it's extending free satellite service into 2026 for iPhone 14 and 15 users, it marked the second time the company has pushed back its original timeline. Not a coincidence. For many industry watchers, it reads like confirmation of what they suspected all along.

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Apple just dropped the AirPods Pro 3, and honestly, the timing couldn't be better. Three years after the Pro 2 hit the market, we're finally getting meaningful upgrades that go way beyond a minor spec bump. The standout feature? Those new foam-infused ear tips that come in five different sizes, including a brand-new XXS option that wasn't available before. Apple claims these changes, combined with improved computational audio and design tweaks, deliver twice the active noise cancellation of the...

Four years. That's how long Spotify users have been waiting since the streaming giant first announced its Hi-Fi tier in 2021. Meanwhile, Apple Music rolled out lossless audio support in 2021, and Amazon Music made its lossless streaming free after launching a paid HD tier in 2019. But here's what you need to know: Spotify is finally making good on that promise, and the rollout is happening right now.

The first benchmark results for Apple's A19 Pro chip have finally surfaced, and the numbers hint at where iPhone performance is headed. MacRumors reports that early Geekbench 6 entries show up to 15% faster multi-core CPU performance compared to the A18 Pro, while the full 6-core GPU variant posts up to 40% faster graphics. Apple has also shuffled the deck across the iPhone 17 line. The iPhone Air gets a custom 5-core GPU version, and it still outpaces last year’s flagship by 15%.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir