“So you want a big-screen phone and the Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8 are catching your eye. Which one do you buy? Decisions, decisions. The best policy is to wait until our reviews are in.”
Galaxy S9: Samsung’s 2018 Flagship Might Be Evolutionary Outside, But Completely Revolutionary Inside
“The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a lot to live up to. Being a flagship device that directly follows the game-changing Galaxy S8, Samsung’s first 2018 flagship would need to do more than impress the tech giant’s most ardent fans.”
iOS 11: How to turn off your iPhone without the power button
“There are some handy new features in iOS 11 that aren’t very sexy, but can be really useful when needed. One of these new features is the ability to power down your iPhone without the sleep/wake (power) button. iOS 11 brings the option to completely shut down your iPhone with the software.”
Apple reveals hundreds of new emoji for iOS 11.1
“Apple has announced that hundreds of new emoji will be available in the iOS 11.1 update. The new icons include more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals and mythical creatures.”
Researchers: Uber’s iOS App Had Secret Permissions That Allowed It to Copy Your Phone Screen
“To improve functionality between Uber’s app and the Apple Watch, Apple allowed Uber to use a powerful tool that could record a user’s iPhone screen, even if Uber’s app was only running in the background, security researchers told Gizmodo.”
Apple’s New iPhone X Has A Nasty Surprise
“Apple’s hotly anticipated iPhone X will launch soon, right? Wrong. Thanks to a highly credible new leak, the reality is everyone who wants the most radical and expensive iPhone ever made is in for a nasty surprise…”
Why You Shouldn’t Charge Your Mobile Phone Overnight
“You may already have heard the warnings: Don’t overcharge your mobile phone. Make sure you unplug it from the charger after it reaches 100%. Wait to charge your phone until it’s almost down to 0%. Don’t leave it charging overnight. Or else.”
Microsoft is going all in on Teams and plans to phase out Skype for Business
“Microsoft Teams, the company’s Slack competitor with deep integrations into the Office 365 apps, has seen a lot of pickup over the last few months, with over 125,000 organizations now using it in one form or another.”
Apple iOS 11 Starts Causing Problems
“Apple iOS 11 is packed full of features (including many secret ones), but following reports of several bugs my Upgrade Guide advised iPhone users in particular should hold off updating. This now looks a wise move because iOS 11 is causing problems…”
