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WhatsApp Now Lets iPhone Users Switch Mic Modes During Calls

17 July 2026 at 14:10

If you frequently use WhatsApp for voice and video calls, dealing with loud background noise is about to get much easier. A new software update is bringing system-level microphone controls directly into the active call screen. Instead of forcing you to swipe away from your conversation to find the right audio settings, the app now […]

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Apple Continues To See Steady Flow Of Android Switchers In 2026

17 July 2026 at 14:03

Getting people to switch their phone setup remains a top goal for Apple. According to new research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, a solid chunk of buyers are still making the leap from rival devices. The firm looked closely at people who bought a new iPhone in the US during the first few months of […]

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The EU Orders Google to Give Rival AI Apps Equal Android Access

17 July 2026 at 14:03

The European Commission just told Google to stop giving its own artificial intelligence assistant special treatment on smartphones. Regulators declared that the company must give competing software the same system permissions currently used by Gemini. This order falls under the Digital Markets Act, forcing the tech giant to open up deep phone controls that were […]

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TSMC Plans Up To 12 Arizona Chip Factories, But You Should Be Skeptical

17 July 2026 at 13:58

The chipmaker TSMC recently made a major announcement regarding its manufacturing efforts in the United States. While the company originally planned to build eight plants in Arizona, a new wave of investment might push that number up to 12. This expansion could mean more chips for Apple devices will be made domestically, but there are […]

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Widow’s Bay Leads U.S. Emmy Nominees In Streaming Popularity

17 July 2026 at 11:50

The horror comedy show Widow’s Bay is officially the most popular Emmy-nominated series among American streaming audiences right now. The Apple show easily claimed the top spot in viewer interest during this awards season. According to recent streaming data, it completely outpaced other heavily nominated shows in pure viewer engagement. It achieved this high rank […]

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OpenAI Is Selling $230 Codex Micro Hardware Product With Work Louder

17 July 2026 at 11:47

OpenAI recently teamed up with Work Louder to release a physical tool for developers. Reports show OpenAI is selling $230 Codex Micro hardware product units on its website now. The keyboard brings your digital agent workspace straight to your desk. It helps users manage active chats and keep track of tasks through live lighting feedback. […]

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Suno App Now Lets You Generate AI Songs Directly in iMessage

16 July 2026 at 17:51

If you have an iPhone, the AI music maker Suno just updated its software to make it much easier to share custom tracks with your friends. With a recent software update, Suno now lets iPhone users generate songs directly in iMessage without ever having to leave the chat window. You can easily turn your everyday […]

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Apple Increases Vapor Chamber Orders for Upcoming Foldable iPhone

16 July 2026 at 17:28

There is a lot of heat inside a modern smartphone. Apple knows this, and it is reportedly taking steps to cool things down for its future devices. Recent reports from the supply chain show the company is ordering a lot more vapor chambers. These cooling parts are essential for keeping high-end devices from overheating, and […]

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Apple Now Carrier-Locks Financed T-Mobile and Verizon iPhones

16 July 2026 at 14:54

Apple recently changed how it handles device financing, closing a popular loophole for buyers. If you buy a new Apple device directly from the company store and finance it through T-Mobile or Verizon, it will now be locked to that specific carrier. In the past, shoppers could use this method to get a fully unlocked […]

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Nostalgic Bondi Blue iMac G3 Could Become An Official LEGO Set

15 July 2026 at 16:59

Do you remember the colorful translucent computers from the late nineties? A dedicated fan builder has created an impressive replica of the classic 1998 Bondi Blue iMac G3 using standard building blocks. This creative project recently gained massive support online and is now officially under review by the manufacturer. If everything falls into place, you […]

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Apple alza i prezzi degli iPhone in Giappone

18 July 2026 at 15:10

Apple ha appena aggiornato il listino degli iPhone in Giappone: e no, non ci sono buone notizie. Gli iPhone fino ad oggi erano rimasti estranei all'incremento dei prezzi attuato da Apple a fine giugno Apple, quando ha aumentato quelli di Mac e iPad anche in Europa (con incrementi che su alcune configurazioni superano anche i 500 euro), ma non ci siamo fatti illusioni: sapevamo che probabilmente sarebbe stata solo questione di tempo prima che la stessa sorte toccasse anche ai melafonini. E infatti.

Da subito hanno preso a circolare indiscrezioni sui listini di iPhone 18 Pro e Pro Max, inevitabilmente in rialzo rispetto alla generazione attuale per via della crisi delle memorie e dell'aumento dei costi produttivi. Ma oggi scopriamo che non servirà aspettare, e che già gli iPhone 17 (e non solo) non sono immuni. Almeno in Giappone.

RINCARI FINO ALL'11%

Per il momento la mossa di Cupertino riguarda infatti esclusivamente il mercato giapponese, con rincari che arrivano fino all'11% e interessano iPhone 17 base, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e e iPhone 16. Di seguito vi elenchiamo i cambiamenti di prezzo applicati ai modelli principali:

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Ronaldo e Messi inspiram coleção de smartphones decorados com ouro de 24 quilates e preços a condizer

18 July 2026 at 12:53

Cristiano Ronaldo e Lionel Messi são a inspiração para a mais recente coleção da Caviar. A marca criou versões de luxo do iPhone 17 Pro e daquele que deverá ser o próximo smartphone dobrável da Samsung, produzidas numa edição limitada com preços que começam nos 11.410 dólares.

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Apple Music più caro in Italia: ecco il nuovo prezzo dell'abbonamento

18 July 2026 at 07:05

Da oggi anche in Italia Apple Music diventa più caro, perché l'azienda ha infine deciso di ritoccare il prezzo dell'abbonamento anche nel nostro paese. Il piano Individuale passa infatti da 10,99 euro a 11,99 euro al mese, e di fatto segna il primo aumento nel nostro Paese dopo quasi quattro anni. Per quanto riguarda gli altri piani, quello Famiglia ora costa 19,99 al mese, mentre quello studenti 6,99 al mese. Negli Stati Uniti sono stati segnalati aumenti anche agli abbonamenti Apple One, me nel momento in cui scriviamo non sembrano interessare il nostro paese.

Apple ha spiegato che la decisione è legata all'aumento dei costi delle licenze musicali, cioè dei compensi riconosciuti a case discografiche, editori e artisti ogni volta che un brano viene riprodotto.

Il problema è che le piattaforme di streaming non acquistano la musica una volta per tutte, ma pagano continuamente i diritti per renderla disponibile agli utenti. E così, se questi costi aumentano, mantenere invariato il prezzo dell'abbonamento diventa sempre più difficile.


Lo Smartphone piccolo che va bene a tutti? Motorola Edge 50 Neo, compralo al miglior prezzo da Unieuro a 239 euro.

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