Tech experts have urged smartphone users to keep their gadgets out of the sun during the heatwave to ensure they continue working properly. Many gadgets can overheat in direct sunlight leaving them unable to function properly or be charged. People are also being encouraged to take cases off phones, tablets and laptops to improve airflow […]
UK-based tech start-up Nothing has unveiled its first smartphone, which the company says “marks the start of change in a stagnant industry” as it looks to challenge Apple and Samsung. The Nothing Phone (1) will go on sale on July 21 in the UK, starting at £399, exclusively on the O2 network. The phone runs […]
Apple is to introduce a new security tool to protect people who are personally and specifically targeted by powerful spyware. A new Lockdown Mode tool will be rolled out in the autumn as part of software updates for the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers which will enable users to drastically limit some features in order […]
A Turkish technology company said it will give free drones to Ukraine after learning of a grassroots campaign which raised 20 million US dollars (£16.3 million) to buy them. The Serhiy Prytula Foundation was set to buy Kyiv’s forces four Bayraktar TB2 drones after citizens and international supporters donated in huge numbers. Baykar’dan duyuru!*Announcement from […]
Amazon’s Alexa could soon replicate the voices of family members – even if they are dead. The capability, unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas, is in development and would allow the virtual assistant to mimic the voice of a specific person based on less than a minute of recording. Rohit Prasad, senior vice […]
The European Union has agreed new rules which mean all smartphones sold in the bloc will be required to have a USB-C port for charging. The rules are set to come into effect by autumn 2024 and will have a substantial impact on Apple’s iPhone, which is the only major smartphone not to already use […]
Apple users will be able to edit and even recall recently sent messages when the next version of its iPhone software is released later this year, the company has announced. The update to the Messages app was one of dozens confirmed by the company at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) event in California. The […]
Apple could unveil its first pair of smartglasses or an augmented reality headset when the technology giant holds its annual developer conference on Monday. The iPhone maker has long been rumoured to be working on a mixed reality wearable device, which would enable users to see virtual items overlaid on the real world in front […]
Taking photos is one of the “most important” parts of using a smartphone, a Google senior manager has said, saying the firm must make devices to allow people to “better capture and reminisce” with their pictures. Navin Sarma said Google wanted its Pixel range of devices to take advantage of technology to bring more complex […]
Apple is to introduce a new set of accessibility tools to its devices to aid those with disabilities, including a door detection tool which uses sensors in an iPhone or iPad to help those with sight problems find their way when arriving at a new location. The suite of new software features will be introduced […]
