Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week’s Android Circuit includes the final Galaxy Z Fold leaks, Pixel 7 Pro launch dates, OnePlus 10T and Black Shark 5 Pro reviews, iFixit offers official Samsung repairs, a new version of Outlook, and the success of the Galaxy Note series. Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many things that have happened around Android in the last week ( and you can find the weekly Apple news digest here ). Samsung's Final Fold Leaks With Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event next week, there's one final round of leaks and details to get us excited. For the final turn, we have the materials used for the phone and details on the fast charging: "...the Galaxy Z Fold 4 features Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front (cover display) and the rear. This new protection panel first appeared on the Galaxy S22. The upcoming … [Read more...] about Android Circuit: Surprising Pixel 7 Pro Details, Final Samsung Galaxy Fold, Microsoft’s Tiny Android Update
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Exactly When Apple Will Release iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The biggest special event of Apple’s year, most years anyway, is when it reveals its new iPhone. And this year, it looks like there will be four of them. But when, exactly, will they be announced, when will they go on sale and what will they be called? Read on. July 9 update below. This post was first published on July 6, 2022. MORE FROM FORBES Apple Watch Series 8: New Leak Reveals Sensational New Feature By David Phelan Apple is a creature of habit, so we can deduce a lot of information about what is likely to happen this year from what’s happened previously. July 9 update. More reports on this year’s iPhone release schedule suggest Apple is about to have the most varied range of iPhones ever. More on that in a moment. And more reports are pointing to the date I’ve suggested below. Analysis from 9to5Mac hones in on the same date of September 13. Leaker iHacktu tweeted about … [Read more...] about Exactly When Apple Will Release iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Pro
Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Check price, features
(Image Courtesy: Samsung) Samsung unveiled the latest line-up of Galaxy smartwatches at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 10, 2022. The South Korean technology giant said that the new watches have been designed to provide, "comprehensive and end-to-end personalized wellness experiences." Pricing and availability The Galaxy Watch5 will be available in both Bluetooth and LTE variants, priced at $279 (Approx. Rs. 20,000) and $379 (Approx. Rs. 25,000) respectively. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro will cost you $449 (Approx. Rs. 34,000) for the Bluetooth only variant, and $499 (Approx. Rs. 39,000) for the LTE variant. The Watch5 comes in two sizes - 40mm and 44mm, while the Watch5 Pro has a single 45mm size to choose from. Both smartwatches will be up for pre-order in select markets starting August 10th, and will be available to purchase on August 26th, 2022. Close Samsung Galaxy Watch5 The Galaxy Watch5 has 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display, covered in Sapphire … [Read more...] about Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro: Check price, features
Apple Loop: Sneaky iPhone 14 Decision, Latest Mac Mini Delay, Google’s iMessage Fight With Apple
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Taking a look back at another week of news and headlines from Cupertino, this week’s Apple Loop includes Apple’s powerful iPhone 14 Pro decision, increased iPhone 14 orders, the second Mac Mini is delayed, important iOS changes, USB-C for AirPods Pro, Apple slows acquisitions, and Google challenges aim at iMessage. Apple Loop is here to remind you of a few of the very many discussions that have happened around Apple over the last seven days ( and you can read my weekly digest of Android news here on Forbes ). Will Apple Perform Some Sleight Of Hand Games Over iPhone 14 Chip? March saw news leak that Apple would be restricting the new A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models, leaving the smaller and cheaper iPhone 14 and 14 Max models to last year's A15. That would create a bit of a marketing quandary with no Apple Silicon annual update. Industry insider LeaksApplePro has suggested a potential … [Read more...] about Apple Loop: Sneaky iPhone 14 Decision, Latest Mac Mini Delay, Google’s iMessage Fight With Apple
Congress Vs. Inflation: The Legislative Tax Showdown
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tax Notes reporter Benjamin Guggenheim discusses the latest tax legislation on Capitol Hill: the recently passed CHIPS and Science Act and the revived reconciliation bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I'm David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International . This week: Build Back smaller? After months of stalled negotiations, little agreement in either chamber of Congress, and a declaration that Build Back Better was dead, last week, Senate Democrats were able to make progress on not one, but two separate bills. The first, known as the CHIPS and Science Act, was a more bipartisan effort from the Senate that has generally been split down party lines. While the second, known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senator Joe … [Read more...] about Congress Vs. Inflation: The Legislative Tax Showdown
Former Police Officer Gets Seven Years For Jan. 6 Riot, Tying Longest Sentence
A former Virginia police officer was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, tying for the longest sentence served to a participant. Former police officer Thomas Robertson entered the U.S. Capitol building while wielding a large wooden stick, according to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) release about the sentence. He is now tied with militia recruiter Guy Reffitt for receiving the longest sentence served to a participant in the Jan. 6 riots. Robertson was convicted in April for obstructing Congress during its meeting to certify the 2020 presidential election results, civil disorder, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds while carrying a dangerous weapon disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building while carrying a dangerous weapon, and tampering with a document or proceedings, the DOJ said. He owes $2,000 in restitution and will be supervised for three years after his … [Read more...] about Former Police Officer Gets Seven Years For Jan. 6 Riot, Tying Longest Sentence
Tough act to follow: Celebs ’fond memories of Cherie Gil
Cherie Gil True to Cherie Gil’s iconic line, “You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard copycat,” she’s a tough act to follow. The primera contrabida left a void in the biz that nobody else can fill. Bravo, Cherie, for a life well-lived and for being so well-loved. As my little tribute to Cherie, I asked some of her peers to share their fondest memory of the incredible Eigenmann woman. Vilma Santos Vilma Santos: I will always remember Cherie as a true friend, a very sincere person, a real artist, kalog at napakasayang kasama. Nabawasan tayo ng icon. Ricky Davao Ricky Davao: When I was 16, I would always go to the house of Tita Rosemarie Gil to spend the whole day with Michael and Mark. One time, I saw a very shy Cherie, who was around 13 years old at the time. Hindi pa kami nag-uusap nun, “hi, hello” lang, but she was now making these jokes on the set. She always shone bright, and I feel blessed to have this and so many other memories with her and her … [Read more...] about Tough act to follow: Celebs ’fond memories of Cherie Gil
Need a new AC? This smart air conditioner is powerful and efficient
Windmill wants to solve one of summer’s most intractable problems: the blight of ugly air conditioners. The New York-based startup launched in 2020 with a 10,000-person waitlist for its $415 smart AC, a sleek window unit that has more in common, design-wise, with Apple’s HomePods than the hulking air conditioners of yore. The first run of units sold out within 48 hours. advertisement advertisement This April, Windmill’s wifi-enabled air conditioners got a mini makeover with the reveal of a smaller $365 unit —a 6,000-BTU AC that cools up to 250-sq ft., which makes it ideal for a city apartment or office space. (Compared to the original 8.3k BTU $415 unit that we reviewed last year.) The line expansion arrives alongside the announcement of a $10 million fundraising round and the addition of Walmart to the direct-to-consumer brand’s list of big-box retailers, which already includes Home Depot and P.C. Richard & Son . Founded by Ryan … [Read more...] about Need a new AC? This smart air conditioner is powerful and efficient
This Affordable Docking Station From Baseus Is A Sensible Choice For Basic Use
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you’re looking for an affordable docking station for a Windows or Mac computer, this 17-in-1 model from Baseus could fit the bill. It has 16 ports, all fed from a single USB-C cable that attaches to the host computer. In addition, three HDMI ports can send different content to each display when used with a PC. There are also three USB 3.0, a couple of USB 2.0 and two USB Type-C ports. Although this docking station comes with a power adapter for peripheral use, if you want to charge a host laptop, you’ll need to also use the laptop’s power adapter through the docking station’s PD USB-C connection. The Baseus docking station can drive a single 4K monitor through one of the HDMI ports with a refresh rate of 30Hz. Alternatively, all three HDMI ports can be used to drive separate monitors at 1080P, with a refresh rate of 60Hz on a Windows system. When used with a Mac, the docking station won’t support different … [Read more...] about This Affordable Docking Station From Baseus Is A Sensible Choice For Basic Use
Why Are Gen Z Creatives In Love With The Prequel Photo Filtering App?
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin From rock and roll to punk, and from flares to ripped jeans, the tastes and fashions of youth have often been a reliable indicator of where consumer trends are heading. In addition, teenagers exert considerable consumer pressure via their parents’ wallets. Hence, being on top of those trends makes business sense, especially as today’s fringe ideas can become tomorrow’s multi-billion-dollar industry. Understanding the behavior, desires and attitudes of today’s youth is essential. Generation Z is the group of people born between the mid-1990s and the 2010s. Members of Gen Z are the first to grow up in a world where the web and social media is ubiquitous. As a result, they spend an overwhelming proportion of their time consuming and interacting with digital content. For many of today’s young people, much of life’s experiences can be viewed through the lens of a smartphone and that’s what they use to share and comment on what … [Read more...] about Why Are Gen Z Creatives In Love With The Prequel Photo Filtering App?