iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown confirms suspicions about its battery capacity

Someone behind a account (via ) took apart the ahead of its release tomorrow and the teardown has revealed the battery capacity, something which  never officially discloses. 

The L-shaped battery of the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max has a capacity of 3,687mAh, as was before. Apple equipped its predecessor, the iPhone 11 Pro Max, with a bigger 3,969mAh cell, even though it has a smaller 6.5-inch display and is LTE-only.

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Major security feature could be coming to Google Drive

Security is the key buzzword in mobile and we can understand why. Prying eyes are always looking for data that it can use to separate you from your money. Encryption helps to prevent this and in the Google Drive for Android app (version 2.20.441.06.40) drops some hints about Google's plan to offer encryption for the app. Among the strings of code found include a pair that state: "You'll be able to open encrypted files soon," and "Download and decrypt." That first string of code sure makes it seem that users will be able to open an encrypted document on the Drive app.

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It sounds goofy, but this Thursday is a big day for Disney Plus

Last November, Disney launched its video streaming service Disney+. With content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, StarWars and National Geographic, there is something for everyone. Breaking down the content even more, you'll find Disney animated classics, hit shows from the Disney Channel, live-action theatrical releases and much more. While the entertainment giant isn't known for its affordable pricing, Disney+ is priced at only $6.99 per month or $69.99 on an annual basis. Up to four people can stream at one time. A bundle that includes Disney+, sports streamer ESPN+, and Hulu is available for ...

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Check out an alleged render of AirPods 3 using a "Pro" design with a shorter stem

Some of Apple's hottest devices are part of its wearables unit. That includes products like the Apple Watch and the wireless Bluetooth AirPods. Speaking of the latter, we expect Apple to release a redesigned AirPods 3 sometime in the first half of next year. The AirPods 3 will reportedly have a design that resembles the AirPods Pro with a shorter stem, a longer in-ear portion, but without in-ear tips. Just because the new AirPods might share some of the design used for the premium "Pro" model doesn't mean that it will include features like Active Noise Cancellation which is the standout feature ...

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UScellular offers free iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G to new customers

UScellular that it will carry Apple's new iPhone 12 lineup. Starting today, new customers who switch to UScellular will be able to get the and for free.

and iPhone 12 Mini will be available for purchase starting on November 6 and will hit the shelves on November 13. For a limited time, UScellular will offer new customers who switch their service iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini for free. Also, current UScellular customers who buy either of the two devices will get it for $200 off.

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Led by its nationwide 5G service, T-Mobile now has over 100 million subscribers

The nation's second largest carrier, , released today after the close of regular New York Stock Exchange trading. As usual, our eyes first searched for postpaid phone additions which is the "gold standard" for carriers. From July through September, T-Mobile reported an industry best 689,000 net postpaid phone additions. That is the 27th consecutive quarter that the company led its national rivals in this metric. Postpaid phone churn was .90% At the same time, it had 56,000 prepaid net additions with prepaid churn at 2.56%

T-Mobile leads the U.S. industry once again in postpaid ...

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Samsung comments on Galaxy S21 launch rumors

Multiple reports say that Samsung will release the series earlier than expected, with one claiming that it will be unveiled in . Although it's out of character for conglomerates like Samsung to comment on rumors, it has implicitly confirmed a change in plans. 

Usually, the chaebol reveals new Galaxy S series phones during its Unpacked events in February or March. The general consensus is that the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra will be 2021, and will go on sale the same month.

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Pick up a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Watch for less than $150 from Amazon

The amount of that are now live on Amazon is staggering, which makes pinpointing the best of them a challenging task. We're here to make the whole process much easier, and right now we'd like to highlight a great Amazon deal for those looking to purchase a smartwatch.

's top-notch is now available for purchase for less than $150. Granted this is a refurbished unit, you'll save $70 if you grab the smartwatch while it's on sale. For your information, a refurbished Samsung Galaxy Watch typically sells for $220 on Amazon.

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Here's a great holiday gift idea for friends and family purchasing a 5G iPhone 12 series handset

Yeah, shopping for your friends and family members might be a little difficult this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But might have done you a big favor by not including a charging brick in the box with purchases of the. Some believe Apple's excuse that it is doing this for the environment since so many chargers are collecting dust in peoples' desk drawers. Others though, see this as a cash grab by Apple with the tech giant seeking to generate sales of official Apple-made charging bricks.

If you know a friend or family member who has bought an iPhone 12 or an ...

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may have already entered production

Some major changes appear to be happening at Samsung. Word is that the company is going to the Galaxy S series and Note series down the line and it will concentrate its efforts on the bendable phones going forward. The Galaxy S21 is widely expected to come with the  stylus and it appears that the chaebol is rushing to launch the next S flagship . 

Leaker Roland Quandt's latest tweet hints at the same.

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Apple has more than one billion active iPhone units

According to an analyst with a decent track record, there are now more than 1 billion active iPhones in use today. Neil Cybart, the aforementioned analyst, , "A billion people now have iPhones. According to my estimate, Apple passed the billion iPhone users milestone last month. Thirteen years after going on sale, the iPhone remains the perennial most popular and best-selling smartphone." Cybart adds, "Competitors continue to either shamelessly copy iPhone or, at a minimum, be heavily influenced by the iPhone. Looking ahead, Apple’s top priorities for the iPhone include finding ways to keep ...

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Apple reveals some downsides to using the MagSafe Wireless Charging System on the new 5G phones

One of the new features that added to this year is the MagSafe wireless charging system. With the use of powerful magnets, accessories with a MagSafe magnet on the back, such as cases and wallets, can be attached to a compatible iPhone 12 model.

Using MagSafe could result in a circular imprint on a leather iPhone case

that not only explains how to use the MagSafe system to charge your iPhone but also lists some of the downsides to using it. For example, security badges, credit cards, passports, and even key fobs placed between an iPhone and a MagSafe ...

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Huawei's breakthrough Petal Search app helps users install content banned by the U.S.

You might remember that back in May, we told you about . The U.S. put the company on this list because it considers the firm to be a national security threat. Placed on the Entity List, is not allowed to access its U.S. supply chain which means that it cannot license the Google Mobile Services version of Android. It also means that Google's Android apps like Search, Maps, YouTube, the Play Store, Drive, and Gmail can not be installed on a Huawei phone. Most of Google's apps are banned in China anyway, so only the international variant of the company's phones are impacted.

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Some Apple Card users suffer after a serioius glitch surfaces on Amazon

Starting yesterday afternoon, online shoppers attempting to make a purchase from Amazon using their Apple Card had a serious problem. A glitch removed the card from account holders' payment options. And when the shopper requested that the card be used to cover the cost of a purchase, the account holder received a message that read, "There was a problem. We're sorry, we weren't able to save your credit card information. Please enter it again or try using another form of payment."

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Xfinity Mobile has a deal on the 5G iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

Xfinity Mobile, an MVNO with nationwide 5G service, is now offering the to new and existing customers. New customers will get $250 off of the price of either 5G model if they transfer their number within 30 days. That takes the price of the 64GB iPhone 12 from 24 monthly payments of $34.58 to monthly payments of $24.17. The 128GB model drops in price from 24 monthly payments of $36.66 to monthly payments of $26.25. And the model with 256GB of storage will cost you $30.42 a month over 24 months compared to the regular monthly price of $40.83. Existing customers will receive a $250 Visa pre-paid ...

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How TSMC and ASML plan to get to the 2nm process node

With the release tomorrow of the , and the , consumers around the globe will get to experience a 5nm chipset for the first time. Built by TSMC, the number one independent foundry on the planet, Apple's A14 Bionic shoehorns an unimaginable 11.8 billion transistors inside an integrated circuit. That compares to the 8.5 billion transistors employed by the A13 Bionic.

TSMC, ASML look ahead to 3nm and 2nm chips

Huawei's 5nm Kirin 9000 powers the Mate 40 series, but unlike Apple, the number of 5nm Kirin chips is limited because of a U.S. Commerce Department ...

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At least one iPhone 13 feature is pretty much confirmed

A posted on the Chinese social networking website Weibo has revealed that the features Qualcomm's , the 5G silicon that's also found in high-end Android flagships. Per a new , the will most likely be equipped with the newer .

Apple and Qualcomm over patent licensing in April 2019. The two giants also entered a six-year extendable licensing agreement and a multiyear chipset supply deal around the same time. Twitter user @dnywlsh has discovered Apple's roadmap for Snapdragon modems in future devices in a settlement ...

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U.S. officials worried about White House's sweetheart deal to lease mid-band spectrum for 5G use

, some senior Trump administration officials are getting pressure from the White House to allow a company called Rivada Networks  to lease some mid-band spectrum. The spectrum belongs to the Defense Department and the firm seeking to lease the hard to find mid-band airwaves is owned by big-name Republicans and Trump supporters. Rivada is a privately held company that has previously won government contracts. Among its investors is venture capitalist and billionaire Peter Thiel, who is a Trump supporter.

White House seeks to lease mid-band spectrum to a company without using ...

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Learn how a 4-in-1-wireless charger can charge five devices at one time

Accessories manufacturer mophie introduced today a new 4-in-1 wireless charging solution that can charge up to four Qi compatible devices simultaneously. With markings and multiple charging coils, finding the sweet spot on the charging pad isn't such a chore. And to help you charge an Apple Watch, the mat features an additional USB-A port. Speaking of the Apple Watch, a charging adapter is already included in the box and all you need is the magnetic charger. This is important since is no longer placing a power adapter in the Apple Watch box.

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Boost Mobile to offer the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

is available in the United States for about a month now, and while most carriers have added the smartphone to their portfolios, there's one that hasn't done so yet. Boost Mobile has just announced that it will finally offer the Galaxy S20 FE 5G to its customers.

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) 5G is now available for purchase via Boost Mobile for $650, but only for customers who switch to the carrier's plans. New customers who don't switch to Boost Mobile are offered the Galaxy S20 FE 5G for $700, so they will be paying $50 more than those willing to make the move to Boost Mobile.

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