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iPhone 16 sales in China increased 20% in the first three weeks of launch, according to Counterpoint research Apple’s iPhone 16 sales are off to a strong start in China, some welcome news for the tech giant in one of its most important markets. The iPhone 16 was launched in September and is showing positive signs of momentum in China, after the previous iPhone 15 lineup struggled against stiff local competition, according to market research firm Counterpoint Research. In July, Canalys lagged behind local smartphone brands in the mainland China smartphone market in the second quarter, despite the market growing…
beyond the alphabet(Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column focused on the world of technology in and around Mountain View.It’s been a little later than expected, but Android 15 is finally here and brings a ton of new features. While many of these are primarily aimed at smartphones, the Pixel Tablet has a major upgrade that will make you laugh.Shortly after the Pixel Tablet debuted, I couldn’t resist writing about how it was essentially a Nest Hub replacement. Google keeps hinting otherwise, but I can’t help but feel like Google is playing a little…
Friday’s best deals are all set to drop below, starting with a huge $300 discount on Samsung’s latest 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor. Next up, some notable deals, starting with Amazon’s all-time low price for the 2024 Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, and the return of low prices for the 40mm Cream Galaxy Watch 7 and Google’s new Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch, currently on sale. Moving on to the wearable sale. solid $50 price decline. All of this joins a slew of charging deals, magnetic accessories for MagSafe cases, and more. Samsung’s latest 32-inch M8 smart monitor drops by $300, now…
Apple is adding new requirements for developers releasing apps through the App Store in the EU due to new rules imposed by the European Union. digital services law (DSA), new regulations for online platforms and marketplaces that aim to make these spaces safer and more transparent. As of October 17th, developers must submit “Trader” status in App Store Connect to be able to submit updates for their apps. The trader designation only applies to those who release apps directly through the App Store in the EU, and Apple requires those developers to DSA definition Determine whether you are classified as…
Apple just discontinued its Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones. They are no longer available from the Apple Store and have been completely removed from Beats’ own website. But it’s not all bad news. A major renovation is still scheduled to take place soon. The original Powerbeats Pro has been discontinued Powerbeats Pro discontinued (via) mcroomers) is a surprise. It’s unclear why Apple didn’t continue producing the headphones until a successor was ready for release. However, since the original launch dates back to 2019, it will likely be impossible for the company to continue producing certain components. Or your sales have dried…
With the release of Android 15 on Pixel devices this week, Google pushed out a Feature Drop to celebrate. new drop At least 10 new features were delivered. One of them is very useful for those who have multiple Pixel devices, including Pixel tablets. A new feature called “Close Notifications Across Pixel Devices” syncs notifications across devices, so you’re less likely to have old notifications sitting around on devices you don’t use often. This is still new so I haven’t had a chance to use it much, but I wanted to make sure everyone knows where to find it and…
iOS 18 just started rolling out to iOS 18 compatible devices on September 16th, but Apple is already preparing to release its next major update, iOS 18.1.These decimal updates are typically more incremental than revolutionary, but Apple’s first post-launch iOS update this year will be bigger than iOS 18 itself. Yes, it’s finally happening. Apple Intelligence is coming to compatible iPhones as part of iOS 18.1.Of course, this isn’t the only change coming in Apple’s next software update. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Garman, the update is scheduled to be released on September 28th. We’ve rounded up five of the biggest…
My phone is the center of my digital life, so when Android 15 added some new anti-theft features, I knew I had to check them out. Specifically, I wanted to test a new theft detection lock. Of course, it won’t prevent the actual theft of my phone, but it will prevent a thief from accessing my bank account, photos, or deleting all of my Pokémon Go Shinies.What I didn’t expect was that it wouldn’t work at all. Well, not without at least a little help. my shortcomings in theftMishal Rahman / Android AuthorityAfter turning on the theft detection lock and…
iPhone screen mirroring is available on macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18. macOS 15 Sequoia software and the iOS 18 update let you control your iPhone from your Mac, but choosing between multiple iPhones can be confusing. Here’s how:We’re big fans of being able to control iPhone apps using your mouse and keyboard, but if you upgrade to a new iPhone, you may find that your Mac is still trying to connect to your old iPhone. Don’t worry. Switching between iPhones is easy. Here’s how.Switching the iPhone used for macOS iPhone mirroring We’ve already shown you how to use iPhone mirroring…
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that all mobile phones, including smartphones, in the United States must now be compatible with hearing aids. We also established new rules for volume management and improved product labeling to help hearing aid users make informed purchasing decisions.The bottom line is that the FCC is establishing Bluetooth pairing requirements that would prevent smartphone manufacturers from using proprietary versions that could limit compatibility. The press release states that this will ensure universal connectivity between mobile phones, hearing aids and commercially available hearing aids. Meanwhile, according to a report by the Hearing Aid Compatibility Task Force,…