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May 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

AirPlay Flaws: How to Keep Your iPhone Safe from Hackers

Apple devices are a common target for hackers. This is because they are widely used and have features that can be exploited. One such feature is AirPlay, which lets users stream content between Apple devices. Recently, it was found that AirPlay has serious security flaws. These flaws can allow hackers to take control of devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. T...

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Apr 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Software Update: What's the Delay?

Samsung has finally started sending out the One UI 7 software update. This update is for some of their newest and most expensive phones and tablets. The rollout began on April 7 in South Korea. The update is for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. These are Samsung's latest flagship devices. The update is also going out to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6, and a special ...

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Feb 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Magic of Sunny Mornings and Smart Gadgets

Software updates often intimidate. Some even dread them; it can be a bummer when gadgets become less useful or more complicated! Imagine2 this with a dental appointment and comyou learn it's super important to keep software in tip top condition, as it helps gadgets last longer. Thing it is important to run software in time and keep gadgets maintained. You dont wan...

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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying the Samsung Galaxy A16

The Samsung Galaxy A16 might be the best-selling budget Android phone, but is it worth your money? Let's break down the issues. First off, the design is outdated. Thick display borders and notches? That's so last year. And the size? It's enormous, even compared to high-end phones. Now, let's talk specs. The base model has just 4GB of RAM and a low-performing chi...

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Six Years of Updates for Samsung's Mid-Range Phones: A Game Changer

Imagine buying a mid-range Samsung Galaxy phone and knowing that it will get software updates for six years. That's what Samsung has promised with their new policy, starting with the Galaxy A16 5G. This is big news for those who love to keep their phones up-to-date without breaking the bank. The Galaxy A16 5G will receive six major Android OS updates and all the One...

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

LG's Redemption: How the Best Software Update Changed My Mind

I still miss LG, the once innovative smartphone manufacturer that left the market in 2021. Their software had always been quirks, but their latest update to Android 13 has left me impressed. It's a testament to the company's commitment to fulfilling its promises. The update cleaned up the software experience, added features like Material You and security controls, a...

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Safari Tech Preview 203: What's New, What's Fixed, and What's Missing?

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 203, touting bug fixes and performance improvements. It includes a laundry list of fixes and updates across various areas. The current release is compatible with machines running macOS Sonoma and the macOS Sequoia beta. Apple claims it's to gather feedback from developers and users on its browser development process. S...

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

The iPhone 16: A Powerful Phone, But Is Its AI Ready for Prime Time?

Apple's iPhone 16 has landed, but is it the game-changer we were expecting? While the hardware shines, the AI features, centered around Apple Intelligence, feel more like baby steps than leaps. Apple boasts about its new AI, but is it really that impressive given it relies on a relatively small AI model compared to competitors like Google and Microsoft? One has to w...

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