Mobile Phones

Apple and Google in Talks for Generative A.I. Integration on iPhones

Credit: CanvasApple is talking to Google about using Google's new artificial intelligence called Gemini in the next iPhone. This is because Apple wants to keep up with the latest technology trends that are changing the tech world.These talks are just starting, and they haven't decided exactly what they'll do yet, according to three people...

Galaxy S24´s Buds now using AI for Language Assistance

Samsung Electronics is releasing a software update for its Galaxy Buds series. / Samsung Electronics supplied by THE CHOSUNILBOSamsung Electronics is launching a software update for its Galaxy Buds series, which will elevate the artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities of these wireless earphones. On February 20th, Samsung Electronics revealed that enhancements to Galaxy Buds will...

Apple’s Updated Guidelines on Wet Phones: What to Do (and Not to Do)

Did dipping a wet mobile phone in rice solve anything?. Credit: Tec Mundi.It's a scenario many have faced: you're innocently scrolling through your phone when, suddenly, it slips from your grasp and plunges into the toilet bowl. Before you can utter, "My phone is wet," someone - be it a friend, family member, or even the...

Apple TV, Music and Devices Now in Windows Apps

Credit: CanvasThis week, Apple is officially releasing its Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices apps for Windows. These apps were first introduced in a preview version last year, but now Apple has removed the preview label after collaborating with Microsoft to launch them.The three apps, along with a revamped iCloud for Windows app,...

Samsung, TSMC and Intel on Global Market Chip Supremacy

Credit: CanvasSamsung, the largest maker of memory chips worldwide, is facing tough competition in the chip industry. During the seven-year legal struggles involving its top leader, Lee Jae-yong, other global chipmakers have been investing more and increasing production, strengthening their market presence. TSMC from Taiwan, the largest contract chipmaker globally, has solidified its leading...

Burner Phones: Unraveling the Myth of Untraceability

A once great phone now relegated to life as a burner. Credit: Unsplash.Whether from binge-watching The Wire or Breaking Bad or encounters with intriguing individuals, the term "burner phones" often evokes associations with secrecy and clandestine activities. However, unraveling the truth behind these devices reveals a history rooted in simplicity and anonymity.Burner Phones: A...

Phone Light Sensor: A Potential Tool for Unauthorized Surveillance

Credit: Unsplash.In increasingly mobile-dependent lives, people entrust their smartphones with various sensitive tasks, from financial transactions to work-related activities and even documenting personal musings through apps like Notes. However, a recent study conducted by MIT researchers sheds light on a potential privacy threat associated with the unassuming ambient light sensor in most phones.The Vulnerability...

The iPhone Pro Max features a Titanium Body, 29-Hour Battery, and USB-C.

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max rock Apple's first-ever titanium bodyAppleApple has introduced the newest iPhone iteration, which comes in four models with USB-C compatibility: the 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. The highest-end option, the 15 Pro Max, features a titanium chassis and carries a substantial price of...

Apple Endorses California’s Right to Repair Act for Independent Device Fixes

Credit: Unsplush.In a recent development, Apple has endorsed the California law that mandates major tech manufacturers to facilitate device repairs by users and third-party repair shops. This law, the Right to Repair Act, is currently in progress within the state's legislative process.Support for Accessible RepairsApple backed California's Right to Repair Act, affirming its commitment...