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Google warns some Android apps may struggle on Intel Googlebooks
Google has admitted that some Android apps may struggle to run smoothly on Intel-based Googlebook laptops, despite previously marketing that the devices provide access to the entire Android Play Store library. The revelation came on launch day, raising questions about whether Googlebooks will deliver on their core promise of seamless app compatibility. Of the five…
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iPhone 18 Pro brings stronger cameras, faster chip and longer battery life
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro delivers meaningful upgrades including a variable aperture main camera, significantly improved battery endurance and a faster A20 Pro chip. Despite a £100 price rise to £1,199, these advances make the device substantially more capable, though the design remains a modest refinement of its predecessor. The A20 Pro chip is 27% faster…
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Apple’s iPhone Duo Foldable Prioritises Group Selfies, Sacrifices Face ID and Camera Control
Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone, the Duo, makes notable compromises to its hardware to enable its innovative form factor. The device forgoes Face ID biometric authentication and the dedicated Camera Control button found
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Mac mini costs less by leaving out a screen and battery
The Mac mini costs less than Apple’s laptops largely because it is sold as a desktop without a screen, camera, battery or keyboard and trackpad. Its lower price reflects those omitted parts and simpler design, while portability and compact construction add costs to MacBooks. The article cites a base Mac mini at $900 with an…
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You should avoid using a screen protector on your MacBook — here’s why
The article advises against fitting an adhesive screen protector to a MacBook, arguing that the risk of damage outweighs the limited protection it offers. Unlike a phone, a laptop is usually closed during transport and used on a stable surface, while a protector can reduce display clarity and may harm the screen’s anti-reflective coating when…
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A dedicated PC sound card mainly benefits audio producers needing higher fidelity and controls
Dedicated sound cards were once essential for PC gaming and music, but built-in motherboard audio now handles most everyday needs. This makes a separate card unnecessary for many people, even as formats such as Dolby Atmos and lossless audio become more common. Motherboards can process audio and provide microphone and speaker connections, while high-quality sound…
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Foldable iPhone Duo reportedly drops Face ID and camera features
Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the Duo, makes several significant sacrifices to accommodate its innovative folding display. Whilst the device offers an exciting new form factor with a redesigned interface, it lacks key features found on traditional iPhone models, including FaceID facial recognition and the Camera Control button. These compromises mean potential buyers must weigh whether…
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iPhone Duo combines foldable design and software for better group selfies
Apple’s iPhone Duo is designed to make group selfies easier by combining its foldable form with new camera software. The features aim to let people use the phone’s higher-quality rear cameras while joining the picture themselves, though how useful they prove in everyday use remains uncertain. The Duo, due to ship on 23 October, starts…
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Leaked images reveal Google’s compact Fitbit Edge fitness tracker
Leaked images have revealed Google’s upcoming Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, apparently succeeding the Charge line which last received an update in 2023. The device reportedly sits between the minimalist Fitbit Air and the full-featured Pixel Watch, offering a compact screen capable of displaying widgets without the bulk of a traditional smartwatch. The Edge is reported…