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Kindles and Kobos are relatively comfortable to use, but if they’re too big and restrictive, they become like smartphones. Buchs Parma This is a great alternative that has grown quite a bit for us. A new model is coming, but if you don’t need the smoother performance it promises, you can save a little money on the original model now. It’s down to $245.99 ($34 off) on Amazon, a new all-time low.The Palma’s hardware sheet and appearance resemble a smartphone, but it lacks calling capabilities and a traditional display. Instead, it uses a 6.13-inch backlit E Ink Carta 1200 display,…

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Earlier this year, Google announced a new program called Longevity GRF that makes it easier for chipset vendors to support their platforms for seven years of Android updates. GRF’s chipset can use the same vendor software through seven years of Android OS updates. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite is the first chipset to be part of the Long Life GRF program. No one wants to part with a perfectly functional smartphone, but unfortunately, many Android manufacturers’ smartphone update policies make it risky to keep using your smartphone after a few years. Fortunately, there has been…

The Onyx BOOX Palma 2 e-reader has a smartphone-like form factor thanks to its 6.13-inch E ink Carta 1200 touchscreen and fingerprint sensor embedded directly in the power button. Powered by Qualcomm octa-core processor with support for BOOX Super Refresh technology, boasting faster screen update speeds and smoother scrolling. Weighing just 170g, BOOX Palma 2 features 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, microSD card reader, Bluetooth 5.0, 16MP camera, stereo speakers, and a 3,950mAh battery for all-day use. It’s available for pre-order now, priced at $279.99 USD, and will begin shipping in mid-November. Palma 2’s paper-like display makes it a lot…

Announced last week, the new Apple iPad mini (2024) is now available. The new slate comes with 128 GB of storage for $500, double the storage of the previous model. This is a Wi-Fi only model, but you can also get a Wi-Fi+Cellular version for $650. If you need more storage, 256GB and 512GB options are also available. The key upgrade is the Apple A17 Pro, aka the iPhone 15 Pro chipset, but there are a few downgrades. This and additional RAM (8GB) will allow the new mini to run Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence will be available soon as a…

It’s the most joyful time of the year. Diwali festival is just around the corner. What brings more joy to the Festival of Lights than gifts? This is the perfect time to express your love to your friends and family by giving them the technology they’ve been looking for. Interestingly, this is perfect timing as most e-commerce sites and retailers are offering numerous sales and offers. So, if you are planning to buy the perfect gift this Diwali, here is a short list that will help you make an informed decision. We have listed the gadgets in different categories, but…

Google’s first Pixel Tablet, which launched last year with its own charging speaker dock as standard, and a few months ago without one, is strangely enough that both “incarnations” have has also been discounted.Believe it or not, the e-commerce giant’s second Prime Day event of the year took place a few weeks ago, and despite its annual Black Friday and cyber campaigns, the 11-inch slate running Android 15 remains in stock. Products are now cheaper than ever on Amazon. The Monday sale you’re all looking forward to is still a few weeks away.Yes, entry level 128GB pixel tablet The variant…

We use our smartphones for everything: messaging, streaming, and even as digital wallets. However, with this convenience comes increased risks to our privacy and security. Have you ever found yourself consuming mobile data when you thought you were connected to Wi-Fi at home? This is because your phone’s automatic connection to wireless networks tricks you into thinking it’s connected to Wi-Fi. It’s just one of many reasons why you may be at more risk than you are. Most people, myself included, tend to leave Wi-Fi on all the time. After all, who wants to waste their precious mobile data? However,…

Today we’re tracking two separate sales on Amazon and Woot, with big discounts on AirPods 4 and Apple’s MagSafe case for iPhone 16. AirPods4 Note: MacRumors is an Amazon affiliate partner. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment to help keep the site running. Starting with AirPods, Amazon offers AirPods 4. $119.00reduced from $129.00. This is the base model without active noise cancellation, and the current price on Amazon is just $1 off the lowest price ever for this model. Amazon also has AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. $168.99reduced from…

Google’s first Pixel Tablet is unique in many ways, but ultimately it’s not a product that will meet everyone’s needs. But with ongoing sales, the Pixel Tablet is an absolute bargain. Pixel Tablet was launched in 2023 with a focus on smart home. With the help of a speaker dock, the tablet could effectively act as a better version of the Nest Hub. When undocked, the Pixel Tablet is a traditional Android tablet with Google’s best features, plus three years of major Android updates and five years of security updates. Google has since started selling the Pixel Tablet without a…

new york CNN — The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Goldman Sachs and Apple to pay $89 million, and Goldman was temporarily barred from issuing new credit cards due to mismanagement of the companies’ Apple Card partnership. This failure left customers with unresolved billing disputes and, in some cases, inaccurate credit reports. According to the CFPB, Apple failed to forward tens of thousands of Apple Card disputes to Goldman Sachs. According to the CFPB, when Apple notified Goldman of the dispute, “the bank failed to comply with numerous federal requests to investigate the dispute.” Government watchdog says both companies…