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Google Previews Pixel 8 and Watch 2 Ahead of Upcoming Hardware Event

Google reveals design details and specs for its upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of an October 4 hardware showcase. The new smartphones feature brighter screens and a potential $100 price increase.

Apple Unveils Lighter Titanium iPhone 15 Pro With A17 Pro Chip

Apple introduces the iPhone 15 Pro, featuring a durable titanium frame, a customizable Action button, and the powerful 3-nanometer A17 Pro chip capable of running console-level games. The flagship smartphones also include slimmer bezels, a USB-C port, and significant camera upgrades.

Apple Unveils iPhone 15 Lineup With USB-C and Titanium Pro Models

Apple officially reveals the iPhone 15 family during its Wonderlust keynote, featuring a mandatory switch to USB-C and lighter titanium frames for the Pro models. The tech giant also provides multiple ways for fans to stream and rewatch the announcement.

Google Unveils Pixel 8 Series, Watch 2, and AI Features

Google wraps up its Made by Google event by officially revealing the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 alongside major AI upgrades. The new smartphones promise an impressive seven years of Android updates.

Apple Ditches Lightning for USB-C Across Entire iPhone 15 Lineup

Apple officially reveals the iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch Series 9, and USB-C AirPods at its Wonderlust event. The biggest shift is the permanent transition from Lightning to USB-C ports across all new mobile devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Proves Clamshell Design Beats Tablet Folds

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 is winning over more users than the larger Z Fold, proving that people want compact phones instead of tablet-sized screens.

South Korea Pardons Samsung Leader Lee Jae-yong, Clearing Path to Formal Role

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol grants a special pardon to Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong, lifting a five-year employment ban tied to a bribery conviction. The move allows the billionaire to officially guide the tech giant as the company focuses on new investments.

Critics Question Sincerity of Google's Abortion Location Data Policy Shift

Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Google deletes abortion clinic visits from user location histories, but critics doubt the tech giant's commitment to real privacy.

CES 2022 Wraps Up Early Amid Pandemic Shifts

The Consumer Electronics Show concludes a day early as COVID-19 prompts major tech brands to opt for virtual presentations instead of in-person showcases. Remote coverage still highlights major unveilings across smartphones, laptops, and futuristic vehicles.

CES 2022 Wraps Up With Major TV, Laptop, and Smartphone Reveals

The final day of CES 2022 arrives as tech companies showcase innovative new products ranging from Sony electric SUVs to cutting-edge QD-OLED televisions. Despite lower in-person attendance, the tech industry delivers a massive wave of laptops, smartphones, and smart home devices.

Tech Startups Push AI Boundaries While Smartphone Sales Rebound

Today's tech news highlights a $45 million funding round for causal AI company CausaLens and the first growth in global smartphone shipments since 2017. Startups are also rolling out new tools to simplify corporate knowledge retrieval and team scheduling.

Apple Unveils A15 Bionic Chip to Power iPhone 13 Lineup and iPad Mini

Apple introduces the A15 Bionic processor, a 5nm chip with 15 billion transistors, to drive its new iPhone 13 series and iPad Mini. The new silicon promises significant performance gains, improved battery life, and advanced camera capabilities.

Apple Unveils iPhone 13 Lineup, Apple Watch 7, and Revamped iPads

Apple reveals its latest hardware lineup, headlined by the iPhone 13 series with improved cameras and battery life, alongside a redesigned iPad mini and Apple Watch 7.

Arm Reaches $65 Billion Valuation in Largest Tech IPO Since 2021

British chip designer Arm debuts on the Nasdaq with a massive $65 billion market cap, signaling a potential revival of the tech IPO market. Major tech giants back the company as it aims to expand beyond smartphones into data centers and automotive sectors.

Google IO 2021 Unveils Android 12, Wear OS Updates, and Maps Upgrades

Google's IO 2021 keynote focuses heavily on software, showcasing a major visual overhaul for Android 12 alongside significant updates to Wear OS and Google Maps. Notably, the event skips hardware entirely, leaving fans waiting for the rumored Pixel 5a and Pixel Watch.