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Samsung scraps iPhone support with new Galaxy Watch 4 series

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 drops iPhone support
Android 6.0 or later is required.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch 4 series, introduced alongside its next-generation foldable smartphones on Wednesday, scraps support for iPhone.

The South Korean company’s wearables have been playing nicely with Apple devices since 2017. But with the Galaxy Watch 4, an Android device that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS) is required.

Proposed law would force profound changes on Apple App Store

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Proposed law would force profound changes on Apple App Store
Lawmakers might require Apple to completely change the App Store.
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A trio of U.S. Senators introduced a bill that would force Apple to allow sideloading of applications and alternative iOS app stores. Other modifications to Apple’s and Google’s business models would be required as well.

Whether the proposed Open App Markets Act will pass is anyone’s guess. So far, Big Tech has always talked lawmakers out of passing legislation that would put significant restrictions on it. But if this bill becomes a law, the App Store will never be the same again.

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Pay a little for a lot of peace of mind with this $30 ADT home security package.
Choose from a wide range of popular security devices up to $750 with this $30 ADT Home Security deal.
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There is nothing more important than your safety and the safety of the ones you love. As workplaces open up and the time spent away from home gets longer, it’s essential to make sure the home you’re leaving behind is as secure as it could be. To protect you, your home, and everything and everyone in it, you can get $750 worth of ADT-monitored home security equipment from Safe Haven Security for only $29.88*.

Cable Matters rolls out pair of USB-C dual video adapters

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Cable Matters USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter offers 8K and 4K video support.
Cable Matters USB-C to Dual HDMI Adapter offers 8K and 4K video support.
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Connectivity supplier Cable Matters rolled out two USB-C dual video adapters for your work-and-play video needs. The two USB-C video adapters offer 8K and dual 4K 60Hz resolution support for displays. In the case of Macs, that’s all 4K, but other users can go for 8K.

Twelve South’s new PlugBug Slim USB-C charger fits where others won’t

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Twelve South's new PlugBug Slim USB-C charger packs 20W of power.
Twelve South's new PlugBug Slim USB-C charger packs 20W of power.
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Accessories maker Twelve South has rolled out its new PlugBug Slim 20W USB-C charger. It’s a small but potent addition to the company’s charger lineup that could be particularly useful for travel and for those times when spacing is cramped around an electrical outlet.

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This Adobe Lightroom bundle will kickstart your career as a master photo editor.
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If you’re at all interested in the world of graphic design and photography, you know that Adobe software is your key to more job opportunities and freelancing gigs. Arguably the most popular tools for designers and photographers, Photoshop and Lightroom are used for everything from banners and posters, to websites, logos, and more. The Comprehensive Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop Bundle is a comprehensive resource to learn all things Photoshop and Lightroom related, giving your editing skills a boost whether you’re new to the platform or a seasoned professional. 

Wild ‘iPhone 13 Pro’ concept dazzles with dual displays

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iPhone 13 Pro concept
See your notifications on both sides.
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What if “iPhone 13 Pro” had a second screen on its back that allowed you to see incoming notifications even when it’s face-down? There’s no need to imagine it because one concept designer has done that for you.

Check out the two-minute video below that shows off a next-generation Apple handset dream with “rear Retina XDR display,” no ports, and a significantly smaller notch. It’s a beauty, even if it will never come to life.

A little iPadOS 15 change brings big improvement

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A little iPadOS 15 beta 5 change brings big improvement
App icons are larger and easier to use in iPadOS 15.
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Sometimes in life, it’s the little things. iPadOS 15 makes one of those small changes that bring a big result. For the first time, you can increase the size of the application icons on the iPad Home Screen.

This setting debuts in iPadOS 15 beta 5, released on Tuesday. This is one of a few other tweaks in the latest pre-release version.

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NordVPN uses double encryption to keep browsing safe & private.
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iPhone and Mac might get cutting-edge 3nm processors in 2022

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Apple might get cutting-edge 3nm processors in 2022
Apple will reportedly be one of the first companies in the world able to offer processors made with a 3nm process.
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Apple’s computers could take another step ahead of the competition in 2022 with processors made with a 3nm process. This would bring better performance to iPhone and/or Mac while using less power than its current chips.

The Mac-maker’s current processors are made with a 5nm process, which already puts them ahead of the curve.

Elago adds 3 multi-device chargers to MagSafe lineup

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Elago's MS5 Duo Charging Stand powers up your iPhone 12 and Apple Watch.
Elago's MS5 Duo Charging Stand powers up your iPhone 12 and Apple Watch.
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Elago has added three new MagSafe-compatible multi-device chargers to its collection. Made from silicone, the new Elago MS5 Duo Stand, MS Charging Hub Duo and MS Trio 1 Charging Hub give you MagSafe-compatible options for powering up your iPhone 12, Apple Watch and Airpods.

Mini-LED MacBook Pros should launch before end of September

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Antonio takes rumors and makes them into renders. Not pie-in-sky dreams
The next 16-inch MacBook Pro could finally make the jump from rumor to reality in September.
Concept: Antonio De Rosa

The long wait for redesigned 16-inch and 14-inch MacBook Pro models is probably nearing its end. A reliable source for Apple info says these Macs will arrive in September at the latest, and will come with mini-LED screens.

These will be followed in mid-2022 by a MacBook Air that also will boast a mini-LED display.

iPhone 13 could bring ProMotion display, camera upgrades, smaller notch

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Dickson's dummies show small changes to four possible iPhone 13 models.
More than just an incremental upgrade.
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This year’s iPhone refresh could be a lot more exciting than the incremental upgrades we’ve seen in previous years. A new report claims Apple’s next-generation smartphone lineup — which could be called iPhone 13 — will bring faster ProMotion displays, pro camera upgrades, and a smaller notch.

The MagSafe Duo Charger is on sale for 10% off

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Get this Apple wireless charging pad for $30 off.
This highly portable wireless charger juices up iPhone, Apple Watch and other Qi-certified devices.
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Our mobile devices have become essential for nearly every facet of life, and that means we use them a lot. Though the battery life on most Apple devices is impressive, there’s still a chance you’ll run out of power right when you need your iPhone or Apple Watch most. And when that’s happening, you probably don’t want to fuss with a tangle of cords that take up too much room even when you’re not using them.

The Apple MagSafe Duo Charger is a wireless charger that can power two of your devices at once, and it’s on sale for $119.99.