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05 Sep

Apple Event 2024: What we expect at the iPhone 16 launch event next week

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The biggest day of the tech world’s autumn calendar is nearly here: Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET. We'll be live-blogging the news, and you can watch it live via the company’s website or on YouTube. The biggest news from Apple's It's Glowtime event will almost definitely involve the forthcoming lineup of iPhone 16 handsets. As with all recent Septembers, we also expect to get a new Apple Watch or two — maybe even three, if Apple squeezes in a new SE.Beyond that, rumors have been swirling about a refresh of the standard…

31 Aug

Apple event 2024: What to expect at the iPhone 16 keynote in September

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The biggest day of the tech world’s autumn calendar is nearly here: Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET. We'll be live-blogging the news, and you can watch it live via the company’s website or on YouTube. The biggest news from the Apple event will almost definitely involve the forthcoming lineup of iPhone 16 handsets. As with all recent Septembers, we also expect to get a new Apple Watch or two — maybe even three, if Apple squeezes in a new SE.Beyond that, rumors have been swirling about a refresh of the standard AirPod…

26 Aug

Apple’s iPhone 16 event is set for September 9

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With Google's Pixel 9 event in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to the industry's next big showcase. Apple's iPhone 16 event, arguably the biggest date on the tech world's fall calendar, will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET.Apple is using the tagline "It's Glowtime" on an invite it sent to the media. As usual, the event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company's headquarters, Apple Park, in Cupertino, California.As always, rumors about the iPhone 16 lineup have been flying around in the run up to the event. However, it's likely…

21 Aug

Apple event rumor roundup: What to expect at the iPhone 16 keynote

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The biggest day of the tech world’s fall calendar is nearly here: Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place sometime in September. The company typically does it on a Tuesday during the first half of the month, so September 10 is a safe bet. No matter when it happens, we'll be live-blogging the news, and you can watch it live via the company’s website or on YouTube. The biggest news from the event will almost definitely involve the forthcoming lineup of iPhone 16 handsets. Past as prologue, we’ll also get a new Apple Watch or two.Beyond that, rumors have been…

16 Aug

What Is Gemini Live and How Do You Use It?

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Google launched a barrage of new hardware this week, from the Pixel 9 smartphones to new wireless earbuds. Underpinning all the shiny gadgetry is Google's Gemini artificially intelligent assistant. The chatbot launched earlier this year and is now the default assistant on the Pixel 9 series and is already available on millions of Android phones worldwide. But there's a new way to talk to this chatbot that's now rolling out: Gemini Live.This is Google's response to OpenAI's GPT-4o, a way to talk to the assistant naturally, much like a normal voice conversation between two humans (or at least, that's the…

15 Aug

Researchers claim most Google Pixel phones shipped with exploitable bloatware since 2017

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Mobile phone security firm iVerify has discovered a vulnerability in Google Pixel smartphones. According to iVerify's , a piece of third-party software with deep system access is to blame, and troublingly it shipped with "a very large percentage of Pixel devices [...] since September 2017."The issue relates to "Showcase.apk," a bit of software made for Verizon and used to put Pixel devices in demo mode while displayed in retail stores. The software downloads a configuration file over an unencrypted web connection, which — because of Showcase's deep access — might allow bad actors to perform remote code execution or remote…

14 Aug

The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

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Original release date: September 22, 2023 | Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Screen size: 6.1 inches | Features: A17 Pro chip, Always-on 120Hz ProMotion display, USB-C port (USB 3.0), Titanium frame, 3x telephoto lens | Color options: Natural Titanium, Blue, White, Black | Dimensions: 5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 6.60 ounces The iPhone 15 Pro is the model we’d currently recommend for most people. Yes, its starting price of $999 might be steep, but a smartphone is a long-term investment. If the question is “which iPhone is most likely to keep you happy for the…

13 Aug

Everything Google Announced at Its ‘Made by Google’ Pixel Hardware Event

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Google's advanced fitness features also focus on one of the most common forms of exercise: running. Now the watch offers holistic running guidance, under an umbrella that the company calls “Plan, Run, Reflect”. You can create and save your own personalized running routines, with your preferred warm-up and cool-down segments, or your own easy, long run, or tempo run days. You can send them to your watch and get real-time guidance with audio and haptic feedback. You can navigate your way home with Google Maps, even if you're offline, and playback your music to your paired earbuds.As you're working out,…

13 Aug

The Google Pixel 9’s AI Camera Features Let You Reshape Reality

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Google’s Pixel smartphones have long been known for their great camera systems, but in recent years the company has taken to juicing its imaging platform with artificial intelligence features that expand its capabilities. Taking a photo is no longer just about tapping a shutter button and getting a nice picture. Now there are ways to erase undesirable objects, move subjects in your photos and let AI fill in the background, and even remove annoying sounds like sirens from videos. This year’s Pixel 9 series goes even further with more generative AI capabilities that can alter, improve, and generally goose your…

12 Aug

How to watch Google launch the Pixel 9 line at Made by Google event tomorrow

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It's Google's turn to hold a major hardware event, albeit a little earlier than usual this year. The Made by Google 2024 showcase will take place at 1PM ET on August 13. You can stream it live on the Made by Google YouTube channel or simply watch above. We already have a good idea of what the company will reveal. We'll also have full, in-depth coverage of everything announced at the Google Pixel 9 launch event right here on Engadget.Google has already confirmed that it will show off the latest lineup of Pixel smartphones. We're expecting to see four models,…