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Gambling, Sex, and Red Pills: The Worst Ads We've Seen in Apple's App Store (so Far) On Tuesday, Apple followed through on its promise to start filling the App Store up with more advertising. Almost immediately, people took to the internet to complain about the bizarre and sometimes seedy ads they were seeing. Continue Reading . . . https://gizmodo.com/apple-app-store-worst-ads-gambling-porn-propaganda-1849711515

iOS 16.1 for iPhone Launching on Monday With These 8 New Features As expected, Apple today confirmed in a press release that iOS 16.1 will be released on Monday, October 24 alongside iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. iOS 16. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macrumors.com/2022/10/20/ios-16-1-release-date-new-features/

Apple rumored to be testing macOS for M2 iPad Pro AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. One of the leading complaints surrounding the iPad is its lack of desktop-class software support. Continue Reading . . . https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/10/20/apple-rumored-to-be-testing-macos-for-m2-ipad-pro

Biden administration approves $2.8 billion for EV battery and mineral production in the US The US Department of Energy is awarding $2.8 billion in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to shore up domestic battery manufacturing and mineral production, the White House announced Wednesday. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23412953/biden-ev-battery-mineral-investment-supply-chain

BMW will build a $1.7 billion EV battery factory in South Carolina BMW says it will make batteries for its electric vehicles at a factory in South Carolina in the latest move by a major automaker to localize EV production in the United States. The German company plans to invest $1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23412802/bmw-ev-battery-factory-south-carolina-investment

Apple will release iPadOS 16 on October 24th This year Apple split the release date for the tablet version of its mobile operating system away from the release of iOS 16, and the company just announced the iPadOS 16 update will roll out starting on Monday, October 24th. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23410814/apple-ipados-16-release-date-tablet-update

Motorola shows off its concept rollable smartphone We've seen rollable device concepts from companies like Oppo and TCL, and LG was even working on a commercial rollable smartphone until it quit making mobile devices last year. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/lenovo-shows-off-a-rollable-smartphone-and-laptop-090518096.html

Dynamic Island Getting Swipe Gestures in iOS 16.1 Beta The new Dynamic Island feature on iPhone 14 Pro models is set to become even more versatile. I’ve been playing with it in the iOS 16.1 beta since receiving my iPhone 14 Pro, and a few new gestures have surfaced to allow more interaction with the feature. Here’s how they work, at least so far. Continue Reading . . . https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/dynamic-island-getting-swipe-gestures-in-beta/

New iPad Pro M2 models are reportedly just days away The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple's latest M2 processor is set to arrive in "a matter of days," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It'll be the first new model since May of last year, and reportedly offer a 20 percent speed boost over the M1 version. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-ipad-pro-m2-chip-arriving-soon-092959464.html

Android 12 arrives on the two-year-old Chromecast with Google TV Android 12 is rolling out for the 4K model of the Chromecast with Google TV, 9to5Google reports. The update for the 2020 streaming dongle follows the release of Google’s cheaper HD model last month, which shipped with Android 12 out of the box. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/17/23408428/chromecast-with-google-tv-4k-android-12-update-camera-microphone-privacy-settings-frame-rate

Google now labels ads as ‘Sponsored’ in mobile search results Google is changing how it formats search results on mobile, the company announced today. Paid results will now carry a larger “Sponsored” tag rather than the simple “Ad” tag they had before, and each website’s name is now listed at the top of each search result. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/14/23404396/google-mobile-search-results-ads-sponsored-site-names-favicons

Samsung’s One UI 5 is coming soon with some very iOS-like vibes Samsung’s take on Android 13, called One UI 5, is ready to come out of public beta testing “in the coming weeks,” according to a company press release issued today. Highlights include a more personalized lock screen and new modes to filter out unwanted disruptions based on your activity. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/13/23402910/samsung-one-ui-5-android-13-availability

Apple iCloud photo libraries will soon be viewable in Windows It should soon be much easier to access your iPhone's photo collection on a Windows-based PC. Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with the option to directly view iCloud photo libraries in the Photos app — you won't need your browser or special software. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-icloud-photo-library-in-windows-141746258.html

Some Samsung phone batteries are swelling up — what does that mean? Arun Maini, also known as the tech YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss, recently discovered a worrying trend. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23393174/samsung-phone-lithium-ion-batteries-swelling-expanding-mrwhosetheboss-ifixit

16 Travel Apps That We Use On Every Vacation When we got married over 40 years ago, the internet didn’t exist, and smartphones were confined to the realm of science fiction. So when we traveled, we had to rely on paper maps and guidebooks specific to our destinations. Continue Reading . . . https://www.travelawaits.com/2811710/best-travel-apps/

Google’s second-gen wired Nest Doorbell is smaller and offers improved imaging Google has launched Nest's second-generation wired doorbell for those who don't want to monitor their device's battery levels or to worry about spotty WiFi. The device is around 30 percent smaller than its battery-powered counterpart and could better fit smaller and narrower spaces. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/googles-2nd-gen-wired-nest-doorbell-130036210.html

US set to impose more trade restrictions on Chinese AI and supercomputer companies The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/us-trade-restrictions-chinese-miitary-ai-supercomputer-companies-082453795.html

Apple Music now has over 100 million songs Apple Music just passed a symbolic milestone. Apple has revealed that its streaming music service now has 100 million songs. That's a significant expansion from the 30 million upon launch in June 2015, and suggests that you'll probably find the new tunes you want. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-music-100-million-songs-175703163.html

Firefly’s Alpha rocket has reached orbit for the first time Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully reached orbit following its launch from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/3/23385147/firefly-alpha-rocket-launch-mission-success-orbit-nasa-satellite-deployed

I ditched my Garmin for the Apple Watch Ultra — here’s what happened As a fitness editor, I have to be impartial when it comes to the best running watches and best fitness trackers. As a runner, I don’t. Continue Reading . . . https://www.tomsguide.com/news/i-ditched-my-garmin-for-the-apple-watch-ultra-heres-what-happened

China has discovered a brand new moon mineral China is now the third nation to discover a new moon mineral, and it contains an element that could one day power successful nuclear fusion — the holy grail for near-limitless clean energy. Pay dirt: Minerals are naturally occurring crystals that are made of elements. Continue Reading . . . https://www.freethink.com/space/moon-mineral

You Really Should Check Out Netflix's Hidden Menu. Here's Where to Find It If you find yourself spending more time scrolling through Netflix than watching movies and TV, there's a better way. You don't have to be stuck at the mercy of the algorithm or the newish two-thumbs-up like option. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-really-should-check-out-netflixs-hidden-menu-heres-where-to-find-it/

iPhone 14 Pro Crushes Competition In Comprehensive Camera Test New test results reveal impressively high performance from Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro camera. The results come from Dxomark, the well-known quality evaluation laboratory that has been providing scientific tests and scores for the last 15 years. Continue Reading . . . https://www.forbes.com/sites/paulmonckton/2022/10/01/iphone-14-pro-crushes-competition-in-comprehensive-camera-test/

Apple Watch Ultra review: A big, exciting, overwhelming success Apple makes amazing products almost anyone can pick up, use, and enjoy. When you first hear about the Apple Watch Ultra, however, it doesn’t sound like it’s for everyone. Continue Reading . . . https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-watch-ultra-review/