iPhone to boldly go where no smartphone has gone before
On March 6, NASA is scheduled to launch the Artemis II mission to the moon. And for the first time, it is allowing its crew members to take its smartphones with them, according to a…
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iPhone 16e named ‘Bust of the Year’ in MKBHD smartphone awards
It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive. The hugely popular…
India plans to verify and record every smartphone in circulation
The Indian government is widening the scope of its anti-theft and cybersecurity initiative to cover both new and used smartphones, an effort aimed at curbing device theft and online fraud but a move that is…
New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone
A new United Arab Emirates-based startup is offering up to $20 million for hacking tools that could help governments break into any smartphone with a text message. Advanced Security Solutions launched this month and is…
The top 10 accessories for your smartphone this Black Friday
If the Black Friday sales have you searching through webpages for smartphone accessories you’ve come to the right place. Here we point out the top accessories you will want after you bag a new phone.…
How to copy smartphone photos to your PC: The ultimate guide
Taking a photo with your smartphone has never been so easy, all you have to do is boot up the camera app and press the shutter. And because each shot costs nothing extra, you can…
Yes, Americans can opt out of airport facial recognition. Here’s how
U.S. airports are rolling out facial recognition technology to scan the faces of travelers before they board their flight. Americans, at least, get to opt out. More than 230 U.S. airports have already rolled out…
How to opt out of facial recognition at airports (if you’re American)
U.S. airports are rolling out facial recognition technology to scan the faces of travelers before they board their flight. Americans, at least, get to opt out. More than 230 U.S. airports have already rolled out…
How to mirror your smartphone display on your PC monitor
Smartphones are a great convenience and all. But sometimes it’s a hassle to have to juggle activity on both your phone and your PC. Fortunately, Windows allows you to access your phone’s display on your…
How to use your smartphone as a Windows 11 PC webcam
Although it was already possible in the past to use smartphones as a webcam on a Windows PC, this was cumbersome, not very stable and hardly useful. Now Windows 11 has been updated to allow…