In a production information sheet, Apple has confirmed the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max all feature single-cell batteries. Last year, only the iPhone XS had a single-cell, L-shaped battery, with an iFixit teardown of the device that "notched" the battery to prevent undue stress from thermal expansion. iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR models are …
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A US District Court judge in San Jose has today confirmed a class action lawsuit alleging that Apple uses "refurbished" refurbished products to replace its AppleCare and AppleCare + plans new or equivalent products offer replacement. [PDF] The class action lawsuit was first filed in July 2016 by customers in California against Apple, who were not satisfied that their iPhones …
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Thousands of GM workers are on strike, the load password is the LastPass password manager, and the Air Force is about to take down an orbiting satellite. Here's the news you need to know in two minutes or less. Want to receive this two-minute roundup as an email every weekday? Sign up here! Today's Headlines The shift to electric vehicles …
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OnePlus is doing its usual job again, stirring up every little treat about an upcoming product. This time it's more OnePlus TV . In a tweet, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau explains: "Fast, smooth and seamless control from your smartphone." An attached photo shows the top of the OnePlus TV remote. paired with a OnePlus smartphone and saying, "Redefine the control …
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When the Air Force showed up at the Defcon hacking conference in Las Vegas last month, it was not empty-handed. It brought with it an F-15 fighter-jet data system – one that was thoroughly dissected by security researchers and encountered serious security vulnerabilities. The USAF was so pleased with the result that it has decided to increase the stake. Next …
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Ryan ToysReview, a youtube channel helmed by a spritely 7-year-old, does product placement better than Michael Bay. Every moment of every video is a candy-colored consumerist confection, a parade of products for your preschooler to crave: board games, nerf guns, dunk tanks, plushies of Ryan himself. It's what made Ryan and his family $ 22 million last year. Watchdog Truth …
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Apple started launching Apple Arcade this morning, granting a handful of people early access to service for $ 4.99 a month. Apple Arcade will not launch with more than 100 titles under development, according to Apple, but there are over 50 games to download in a variety of categories. All games are listed below. Carefully Assemble (usTwo) Shantae and the …
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MacRumors has partnered with Anchor again this week to give you a chance to save on nine accessories, including USB chargers, wireless chargers, Lightning cables, and portable battery packs. Rating: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. Savings reach as much as 40 percent off the devices listed below, starting as low as $ 11.99 for Anker's own Lightning to …
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It appears the Android TV IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) team in Amsterdam this week, with a complete roadmap through 2021 for the platform being shared and new turnkey dongle and set-top box detailed Android TV Roadmap The big consumer-focused news from the roadmap concerns Stadia. According to this roadmap, Stadia integration wants to come along with an Android 11 / …
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Apple will proceed this week with Reuters against the European Commission's order to repay 13 billion euros in Irish taxes. The report states that Apple is expected to send a six-man delegation headed by its CFO Luca Maestri to Luxembourg on Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-day trial. Apple will likely argue many of the same points that Apple CEO …
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