SOPA Images/Getty Images Just when Chrome desktop users thought they could take a breather, it’s time for yet another update — this one with a host of security fixes. Chrome version 120 is now officially available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and you’ll want to install this one if only ...
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The best Christmas phone deals available now — your Android Central gift guide
Quick Menu 1. Quick links 2. Editor's picks 3. Samsung deals 4. Google Pixel deals 5. Motorola deals 6. OnePlus deals The holiday season has officially arrived, and with it, loads of great Android phone deals. You still have a bit of time to place an order so it arrives ...
Read More »iPhone WhatsApp users will now be able to share photos and videos in original quality
Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images If anyone has ever shared a photo or a video with you via WhatsApp on iOS, you’ve probably experienced lesser quality media than you expected. This is especially pronounced, given how good the iPhone cameras have become. This has been a problem for some ...
Read More »iOS 17.2 will add next-gen Qi2 wireless charging support to iPhone 13 and 14
Jason Cipriani/ZDNET The upcoming iOS 17.2 update for the iPhone, an update that’s likely to land before the end of the year, will allow older iPhones to support a next-generation wireless charging protocol. The Qi2 wireless charging protocol, which is already supported by the iPhone 15, will be rolled out ...
Read More »Microsoft will offer extended support options for Windows 10 PCs, for a price
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images The last piece of the Windows 10 support puzzle is in place. Well, almost. In a blog post today, Microsoft’s Jason Leznek, principal product manager for Windows servicing and delivery, announced that the company will offer Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 for organizations, ...
Read More »Want to use iMessage on Android? This app is the most secure way (but it’ll cost you)
June Wan/ZDNET Personally, I don’t get it. I communicate with my friends who use iPhones all the time with my Android devices and never have a problem. But then, I don’t tend to depend on every feature known to messaging. But, on a certain level, I do understand it. When ...
Read More »You can take Zoom calls from your couch now with this new Apple TV app
Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Apple TV platform looks more attractive than ever with the recent addition of a Zoom meetings app that leverages the Continuity Camera integration. This would allow Apple TV 4K users to use their iPhone or iPad as a webcam for Zoom meetings on their TV. The latest ...
Read More »Firefox for Android is getting 400 new browser extensions – and you can try some now
Mozilla Firefox users who run extensions on the desktop edition of the browser will soon be able to tap into more of them on the Android version. In a blog post this week, Mozilla announced that more than 400 extensions will be coming to Firefox for Android starting December 14. ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »This Anker USB-C power bank solved my biggest problem with portable chargers
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways Anker’s Nano 22.5W Power Bank with its built-in USB-C connector, is a fantastic pickup at $30. And It’s currently on sale for 30% off. The power bank’s small form factor, USB-C connector, and 5,000mAh capacity make it a solid travel charger for all your on-the-go ...
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