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This new phone comes with everything you miss about old smartphones
TL;DR TCL and Metro have launched the Ion X smartphone. The phone brings a removable battery, microSD support, and a 3.5mm port. You’re otherwise looking at a very unremarkable handset in other areas. Phones with removable batteries are a rarity these days, as even the vast majority of low-end devices offer fixed batteries. Fortunately, US consumers now have one more handset to choose from thanks to TCL. TCL has teamed up with Metro to offer the TCL Ion X (h/t: XDA-Developers), and it’s definitely a low-end proposition when you look at the spec sheet. Expect to find a weak …
Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival, is ready to take off on July 6 –
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority SL;DR The Twitter-rival Threads app from Meta is now available for pre-order on iOS. The app is expected to go live on July 6. Downloads for Android should also start soon. Meta is all set to launch “Threads,” its answer to Twitter’s dwindling fame. The app is now available for pre-order on the iOS App Store, with a July 6 release date mentioned on its app page. A webpage for the Instagram-linked service is also live now, with a launch countdown and a QR code that redirects to the app’s iOS and Android download links.…
Can’t get Starlink Residential? You should consider Starlink Roam instead
Andrew Grush / Android Authority Starlink first hit the scene in 2019, though it was a pretty limited beta at the time. As someone stuck with Hughesnet and LTE as his only option for getting online, I was already sold on the idea of Low-Earth Orbit satellite internet. Unfortunately, I was too slow to sign up and soon found my only choice was to join a waitlist. It was estimated I’d be waiting at least six months to a year. Sound at all familiar? If you’ve been waiting for Starlink but don’t currently have access, I implore you to consider…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…
Which one should you buy?
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority To oversimplify, Garmin’s Forerunner 265 adds a fresh face to the already powerful Forerunner 255 feature set. Beyond their contrasting screens, the devices share many core features. In fact, a number of the new generation’s software updates will even roll back to the previous one, keeping the Garmin devices neck and neck. On the other hand, the 265 does pack a few important upgrades that differentiate the device from its older siblings. Find out which fitness tracker is the right pick for your wrist in this Garmin Forerunner 255 vs 265 comparison. Garmin Forerunner 255…
Father’s Day tech gift ideas: Samsung Galaxy S23, Jabra Elite 5, Galaxy Watch 4, more
Father’s Day is almost upon us and to celebrate the special bond that you share with your dad and to show your love, here is something you can do – buy him a special gift. And what is more, make it a tech gift that he will use frequently as it will remind him of you. To make it extra special, you can surprise him with a gift that he will treasure for years to come. Wondering what you can get for your dad? We got your back here! We have curated a list of last-minute Father’s Day gifts that…
Apple prepares for game-changing WWDC 2023: Mixed reality headset and new features in the spotlight
It is anticipated that the next Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) would be one of Apple’s greatest events yet. Apple may eventually unveil its mixed reality headset after years of rumors and leaks, launching the company into a new product category and giving people a first glimpse at its effort to convince investors that virtual reality is worth investing in. There will also undoubtedly be a lot more: operating system updates, new features and apps, and perhaps even new hardware. Details on how and when to watch the main WWDC keynote as well as some of the announcements we anticipate from…
WWDC 2023: Major Apple Watch upgrade likely coming; take a sneak peek at WatchOS 10
The upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference will take place at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino on June 5. The event will commence with a keynote address by Tim Cook, CEO, Apple, followed by online developer sessions throughout the week. Apple has many exciting plans for this event, including the introduction of its new headset and the debut of xrOS, which is meant for the Apple headset. Additionally, updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS will also be showcased. Anything special for Apple Watch this year? According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, watchOS 10 is anticipated to bring significant software enhancements…