Author Archives: Michael Simon

The new 13-inch MacBook Pro: 5 killer upgrades Apple delivered (and 5 it didn’t)

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Michael Simon

Apple has unveiled the long-awaited update to the 13-inch MacBook Pro, with a new keyboard, more storage and more speed. Continue reading →

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Why 5G will give the iPhone 12 an advantage over every Android phone

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Michael Simon

Apple is set to launch an all-5G lineup with the iPhone 12, but if you were prepared for a price hike, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Continue reading →

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Your old Android phone isn’t dead yet: 7 ways to make it run faster and last longer

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Michael Simon

Your old Android phone needs some help. Maybe it’s feeling sluggish. Maybe it’s groaning under the weight of excess photos and apps. Maybe the battery dies way too soon. Or maybe you’re not quite ready to part with it.The good news is, you can save … Continue reading →

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This random message notification will crash your iPhone before you even read it

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Michael Simon

A new iOS messaging bug will lock up and crash your iPhone with a single text. Continue reading →

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5G will give the iPhone 12 an advantage over Android in an unlikely way: Price

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Michael Simon

Apple is set to launch an all-5G lineup with the iPhone 12, but if you were prepared for a price hike, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Continue reading →

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OnePlus 8 Pro review: A great phone that’s no longer a great value

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Michael Simon

The OnePlus 8 Pro ushers in a bunch of firsts for the humble Android phone maker. It’s the first OnePlus display with a hole-punch camera and a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s the first OnePlus phone with wireless charging and a quad-camera. It’s the… Continue reading →

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OnePlus 8 review: Android’s mid-range champ has less bang for more bucks

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Michael Simon

In a topsy-turvy world where Apple is releasing $399 iPhones and OnePlus is making $999 premium phones, the OnePlus 8 should be the perfect foil to the OnePlus 8 Pro. After all, OnePlus built its reputation on showing up the high-priced Galaxies and… Continue reading →

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Nintendo account hack FAQ: What happened, who’s at risk, and how you can secure your ID

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Michael Simon

Since you’re probably playing a whole lot more Switch and 3DS games than usual these days, this hack couldn’t have come at a worse time. Nintendo has announced that more than 150,000 older accounts have been hacked and are warning users to chang… Continue reading →

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This random message notification will cause your iPhone to crash before you even read it

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Michael Simon

A new iOS messaging bug will lock up and crash your iPhone with a single text. Continue reading →

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The Verizon-exclusive Motorola Edge+ has high-end specs and a headphone jack for $1,000

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Michael Simon

If you’ve been patiently hoping for Motorola to get back in the premium Android phone game, your wish has been answered. Following years of solid mid-range offerings, Motorola has launched the Edge Plus, a full-on premium Android phone that’s lo… Continue reading →

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