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Amidst rising anticipation for Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) future iPhone models, a recent revelation by renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests a potentially rocky road for Novatek’s display driver shipments.  What Happened: On Monday, Kuo, an...

During Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google I/O, the annual developer conference, an executive made a playful swipe at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) when discussing texting issues between iPhone and Android users.  What Happened...

Meta Platforms Inc‘s (NASDAQ:META) instant messaging app, WhatsApp, faced some backlash after Elon Musk stated that the service “cannot be trusted.” What Happened: Foad Dabiri, a Twitter engineer, alleged that WhatsApp was spying on him through his phone’s microphone. During...

Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) upcoming Google Pixel Tablet’s specification, release date and price have been mistakenly leaked by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), giving consumers a glimpse of what to expect from the tech giant’s latest...

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) Labs has finally launched its much-awaited Saga, the first-ever cryptocurrency-focused smartphone that runs on the Android operating system.  What Happened: The smartphone, which was announced in 2022, comes with premium components and a price tag of $1,000. It is...

Are you tired of seeing ads pop up on your Android phone or tablet every time you use it? Don't worry, we've got you covered with these pro tips on how to block them and enjoy a hassle-free mobile experience.  What Happened: Users who use smartphones or tablets running on Alphabet Inc.'s (...

The beta version of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) “Nearby Share” — an answer to Apple Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) AirDrop feature — is now available for people using Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows operating system.  What Happened: Google has finally...

One of the biggest social media stories of the last few years is the avalanche that is TikTok and the ways incumbent players like Instagram have struggled to deal with it. Since I'm personally most interested in mobile apps, I found it most fascinating how Instagram's big lean into Reels...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) seems to be working on showing Instagram Reels share counts to all users and not just business or creator accounts.  What Happened: Some Instagram users have started spotting the platform showing share numbers on the screen alongside Likes and Comments...

Now that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) seems to have stopped giving the iPhone mini much attention, Eric Migicovsky, the creator of Pebble, is building a phone to fill its shoes.  What Happened: Migicovsky’s petition for the development of small phones that run on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (...

Earlier this week, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) rolled out a subscription service for Facebook and Messenger. While netizens have mixed feelings about this development, not everyone knows what the paid model offers.  What Happened: Benefits of Meta Verified Subscriptions are divided into...

Social media and metaverse company Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) reported fourth quarter financial results and first quarter guidance after market close Wednesday. Here was what analysts were saying about the report as shares soared Thursday. The Meta Platforms Analysts: Bernstein...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is likely to make some significant changes to its iPhone 15 series, slated for a 2023 launch.  What Happened: On the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, Apple plans to ditch the clickable volume and power buttons and replace those with solid-state ones similar...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has announced that it’s introducing two fitness-related features — heart rate monitoring and Health Connect via Android integration — into the Meta Quest experience. What Happened: Meta is integrating a new heart rate tracking feature on Meta Quest — but to...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) 2023 high-end iPhone 15 series may switch to solid-state buttons from physical ones, and Cirrus Logic Inc. (NASDAQ: CRUS) could be at the center of this change.  What Happened: Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF International Securities, has reiterated his statement...