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Photographer Claims Using the iPhone 15 Pro Max is as Convenient as Having an Extra Hand
There’s a photography exhibition in Paris that’s been shot exclusively on the iPhone 15 Pro Max – the two-day event is held at the Salon Corderie and features work from five esteemed photographers.

Apple plans to incorporate AI technology in iPhone 16 to compete with Galaxy S24
The integration of artificial intelligence into smartphones is rapidly advancing, with Samsung and Google already making strides in this area.

Google offered Epic Games $147 million to introduce Fortnite on the Play Store.
Epic Games vs Google In recent years, Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has been involved in a legal battle with both Apple and Google.

The iPhone SE 4 is set to receive one of the most beloved new features from the iPhone 15 Pro
If all of these reports are true, and typically the more independent confirmations received the better, the new iPhone SE 4 will sport a 6.1-inch display up from the 4.7-inch display used (along with…

iOS 17.2 Beta 2 Introduces Enhanced Siri Functionality and Improved Support for Vision Pro’s 3D Photography
Apple has released iOS 17.2 beta 2 for developers and the latest beta build includes some new features for iPhone users.

Phone (2) can now access Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 2 featuring Android 14
Nothing has released Open Beta 2 of Nothing OS 2.5 for the Nothing Phone (2).

Google Wallet to Soon Enable Users to Digitize Work IDs
Google announced new features for the Google Wallet app in June to make it a more comprehensive digital wallet solution.
Google Home App’s “Home Panel” Feature, Currently Exclusive to Pixel, to Expand to Other Android 14 Devices
Google Home App Feature Coming to Other Android Devices Running Android 14 Soon The once Google Pixel-exclusive “home panel” feature of the Google Home app will be making its way to other devices…

Apple Increases Trade-In Values for Select iPad and Apple Watch Models
Apple has increased the trade-in value of older iPads and Apple Watches on its “Trade in” website, just in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Helicopter team rescues man stuck on cliff after following a non-existent trail on Google Maps
Everyone takes it for granted that Google Maps can be trusted to get you from point “A” to point “B” quickly and safely. Sometimes this is not the case.

Samsung Leaks Details of Next Generation Wearable More Than Three Years After Galaxy Fit 2 Launch
When it comes to wearable devices, most people immediately think of smartwatches.

Google Messages may be adding “Profiles” for sharing information with other users
Google has reportedly been working on a Profiles feature for its Messages app for quite some time now.

Additional Kia and Hyundai Models to Offer Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, with a Caveat
Some higher-trim Hyundai and Kia cars should be getting wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support soon Interestingly enough, if you own a higher-trim Hyundai or Kia car with integrated navigation…

Oppo and Hasselblad Collaborate to Create Cameras for Future Phones
Oppo and Hasselblad have officially announced that they will be teaming up once again to co-develop the new HyperTone Camera Systems for upcoming Oppo phones.

Google’s latest update simplifies Chrome syncing on iOS devices
Google announced a small, yet important Chrome update that will make it simpler to sync your bookmarks, passwords and any other information when switching between different devices.

Resident Evil 4 to be Released on iPhone and iPad in December
Capcom has confirmed that the popular remake, Resident Evil 4, will be arriving on iOS devices on December 20.
Pixel Watch may get new feature: alerts when fully charged
Google recently launched the Pixel Watch 2, and it seems that the company is working on adding some new features to improve the user experience.

Xiaomi’s 14 series exceeds one million units sold in one week
Folks over at Xiaomi are popping champagne bottles – well, maybe not all of them, quite possibly only the top executives – to celebrate an occasion.Xiaomi’s new flagship is selling like hotcakes.

Disney Plus and Hulu to Combine into One App, Beta Release Scheduled for Next Month
Disney has recently acquired the remaining 33 percent stake in Hulu from Comcast, gaining complete control over the streaming platform.

OnePlus Gives a Sneak Peek into the Camera Sensor for the Upcoming OnePlus 12
Oneplus is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated OnePlus 12, with the China release expected in January and the global launch following in February 2024.

Details of the futuristic AI pin “no-screen smartphone” device surface, including the $699 price and subscription.
Humane has been building excitement for its groundbreaking device, the AI Pin, with the aim of replacing your traditional smartphone.

YouTube’s latest update brings a new “For You” section designed specifically for content creators
YouTube announced a new feature specifically tailored for creators, a “For you” section available from the Home tab.

Google’s fastest-growing product, YouTube TV, experiences 48% growth in one year
TV’s Comeback: YouTube TV Grows 48% in a Year Back in the 1960s, people predicted that by the year 2000, we would have flying cars.

Apple acknowledges the inevitability of third-party app stores in Europe.
In 2022, the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which came into application across the countries in the EU a year later this May.

