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95% of Chinese consumers would rather keep WeChat and lose their iPhone

According to a survey conducted by Weibo, 95% of Chinese consumers responding said that they would prefer to give up their iPhone rather than giving up the WeChat app.

Epic Games sues Apple over anti-competitive restraints and monopolistic practices

Epic Games has just announced that it filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for “anti-competitive restraints and monopolistic practices.”

Apple's iOS 13.6.1 update is out and it removes a green tint from the screen

Apple has sent out an update to iOS 13.6.1, and at the same time, iPadOS 13.6.1 is also being disseminated. The update contains a fix for a thermal issue that left some screens with a green tint.

Apple removes Fortnite from the App Store after Epic added its own purchase system

Apple has quite strict rules when it comes to App Store, so developers who want their apps on the iOS ecosystem must respect Apple's policies.

Waze introduces contactless fuel payments integration in the US

Starting today, Waze users in the United States benefit from so-called Fuel Payments integration with ExxonMobil and Shell.

4G-only iPhone 12 could be more expensive than the standard 5G model

Per a new report, the 4G-only iPhone 12 will cost around $800 and not $549 as previously reported.

Apple Watch sleep tracking is here! This is how it works

Apple is finally introducing sleep tracking functionality to its Apple Watch with watchOS 7. Here's what the new Sleep app looks like.

Apple to launch 'Apple One' services bundle in October with iPhone 12 5G

Apple is planning a services bundle series dubbed 'Apple One' that will launch in October alongside the iPhone 12 5G series and offer discounts between $2 and upwards of $5.

Apple Watch Series 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

With the release of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, you may be wondering how it compares to the Apple Watch Series 5, as both have variants for $399. Let's find out!

Leaked White House document shows how U.S. plans to hurt TikTok financially

White House documents obtained by Reuters show that the majority of Americans want TikTok removed from the U.S. The short-form video app could be banned starting on September 16th.

featured updated Possible iPhone 12/Pro 5G & Apple Watch Series 6 announcement and release dates leak

Possible iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Watch Series 6, and iPad 8 pre-order and shipment dates have leaked. The wearable and tablet could be available in September but those interested in the iPhone 12 may have to wait until late October or even November.

Apple's iPhone accounted for almost half of US smartphone shipments in Q2

The iPhone accounted for almost half of all US smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2020. Samsung accounted for 23% of shipments and LG followed in third place with 11% of the market.

Appeals Court says 5G chipmaker Qualcomm's "no license, no chips" is not anti-competitive

Qualcomm wom a huge appeals court decision that essentially allows it to continue to sell chips using its "no license, no chips" terms. A three-judge panel ruled in favor of the chip designer yesterday.

New patent for the AirPods received by Apple could be a lifesaver

Apple has received a patent from the USPTO for a system that will allow an AirPods wearer to hear ambient noise that could provide an early warning about a dangerous situation.

Alleged foldable iPhone to feature MicroLED with embedded camera and Touch ID; will be a long wait

New leak says it will be more like a foldable iPad.

DEAL Verizon's literally unbeatable deal on Apple's iPhone SE (2020) is back on

You truly cannot do better than Verizon's latest iPhone SE (2020) deal, allowing you to get Apple's compact handset completely free of charge with almost no strings attached.

DEAL T-Mobile kicks off new trade-in deals for iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro/Max

T-Mobile is making it harder to choose between the new Galaxy Note 20 series and Apple's most recent flagships by rolling out new trade-in deals on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro/Max.

Move by Apple's top supplier means 5G iPhone 12 production is ready to begin

Foxcomm has started its hiring drive as it gets ready to manufacture the four handsets that make up the 5G Apple iPhone 12 models. The phones could be released in October or as late as November.

NYC commuters with an iPhone are risking COVID exposure just to unlock their devices on the subway

The Chairman of New York City's Mass Transit Authority wrote to Apple as commuters with an iPhone are taking off their required face mask for a few seconds to unlock their devices.

Leak once again shows A14 Bionic is all the ammo iPhone 12 would need to thrash competing devices

Per the rumor, the A14 Bionic will be a significant improvement over the A13 which powers the iPhone11.

Syncing WhatsApp chats across iOS and Android could soon be possible

WhatsApp chats will soon be able to sync across iOS and Android devices. The messaging platform is working on a feature that would allow users to use WhatsApp on four devices simultaneously.

iPhone 12 release date, price, features and news

We expect to see the iPhone 12 have 5G. A new design is rumored to be in the works, as well as a 4th model variation. The expected launch date is in September.

Best iPhone SE (2020) battery cases

The iPhone SE 2020 has received praise for its flagship-grade processor and affordable price, but it has one disadvantage - smaller battery. These iPhone SE 2020 battery cases may help with that. Check them out!

Ubisoft's amazingly popular fighting game Brawlhalla comes to mobile

Brawlhalla, the epic free-to-play platform fighting game developed by Blue Mammoth, is now available on Android and iOS.

Apple and Microsoft clash over Project xCloud for iOS

Apple cites its strict App Store guidelines as the main reason for preventing users to access Project xCloud, but all the games in the catalog are already rated by independent industry rating bodies.

Twitter reportedly meets with TikTok about a combination, tests new feature for counting "Quotes"

Twitter is testing new ways for users to see how many Retweets with comments a particular tweet is receiving. Additionally, Twitter reportedly met with TikTok about a combination.

updated TikTok and its U.S. users plot revenge against the administration

TikTok and its users are seeking revenge against the U.S. government because of an executive order signed by the president that essentially bans the app in the U.S. in the middle opf next month.

OnePlus Nord 5G release date, price, features and news

OnePlus Nord is a new series of devices that looks like a homage to OnePlus' beginning — building bargain-priced phones for enthusiasts.

Best meditation apps 2020

To help you pick your next favorite meditation app, we have compiled a list of the best meditation apps out there. Those will help you calm down your worries and guide you to be present in the moment, as the current moment is all we actually have.

Four new fonts are coming to Instagram Stories

The social platform is adding four new fonts to Stories, and you could be either thrilled or terrified, depending on your attitude toward Comic Sans.

YouTube Music will swallow Google Play Music by the end of 2020

YouTube Music will replace Google Play Music by December 2020.

Instagram launches Reels, a replacement for TikTok

Instagram launched it version of TikTok today. Called Reels, the feature helps members produce 15-second videos of lip-syncing, dancing, comedy, and more. Instagram is hoping that Americans worried about a TikTok ban will switch to Reels.

Google Docs gets Smart Compose, other improvements on Android and iOS

Google is making some changes to its Docs mobile app that will further improve the Android and iOS experience.

Galaxy Note 20 release date, price, features and news

Samsung's Note series are always among the hotly-anticipated phones for the second half of the year, and it is preparing for an August launch of the Note 20.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max specs and size comparison

The all-new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Note 20 are official, and my-oh-my, Samsung has once again come up with its next big thing.

The unlikely resurgence of the tablet market will continue in Q3 2020

The tablet market had a tremendous April - June quarter, and according to the latest Digitimes Research forecast, the July - September timeframe could be even better.

Users will soon be able to chat with businesses via Facebook Messenger without having to log in to Facebook

Facebook has made a helpful update to its Messenger plugin tool so now you can chat with businesses without even logging in to your Facebook account.

Microsoft will kill Cortana on iOS and Android in 2021

It’s a logical move from Microsoft, as the mobile niche is already occupied by Google Assistant and Siri.

DEAL Еxpired Woot is running yet another massive 24-hour-only sale on iPhones and Apple Watches

Everything from the Apple Watch Series 1 to the iPhone 11 Pro is on sale for a very limited time at Woot in refurbished condition with a 90-day warranty included.

Search the Web allows people to double-check forwarded messages on WhatsApp

The new feature is called Search the Web and "works by allowing users to upload the message via their browser without WhatsApp ever seeing the message itself."