We are a week away from the launch of the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, and while we’ve known about the devices for quite some time now, it never hurts to get a closer look at the upcoming phones whenever possible. Thankfully, Google has provided another high-quality video, this time focusing on the design of the Pixel 7.
The video starts off by showing the exclusive Lemongrass colorway of the Pixel 7, giving us an extreme close-up of the bold camera visor in a brushed satin finish. The video also gives us a closer look at the Obsidian model before transitioning to the Snow variant. Although the video is short, being able to see the finer details of the smartphones gives a better appreciation for the design and the materials used. If you enjoyed the video of the Pixel 7, it’s recommended to check out the design video for the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
As far as other details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, we still know very little. Despite Google unveiling the handsets in May during Google I/O, it has been very careful about what it shares. So far, we know how they look, what colors they will come in, and that both models are powered by Google’s next-generation processor dubbed the Tensor G2. As far as other details, we know that the phones will be available for pre-order on October 6, the same day they will be revealed in full at the Made by Google event.
Along with the phones, Google should also shed more details about its first Wear OS device, the Pixel Watch. Hopefully, the company will have some surprises in store for the day of the announcements. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait much longer to find out, as the event will take place on October 6.
We are a week away from the launch of the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, and while we’ve known about the devices for quite some time now, it never hurts to get a closer look at the upcoming phones whenever possible. Thankfully, Google has provided another high-quality video, this time focusing on the design of the Pixel 7.
The video starts off by showing the exclusive Lemongrass colorway of the Pixel 7, giving us an extreme close-up of the bold camera visor in a brushed satin finish. The video also gives us a closer look at the Obsidian model before transitioning to the Snow variant. Although the video is short, being able to see the finer details of the smartphones gives a better appreciation for the design and the materials used. If you enjoyed the video of the Pixel 7, it’s recommended to check out the design video for the Google Pixel 7 Pro.
As far as other details about the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, we still know very little. Despite Google unveiling the handsets in May during Google I/O, it has been very careful about what it shares. So far, we know how they look, what colors they will come in, and that both models are powered by Google’s next-generation processor dubbed the Tensor G2. As far as other details, we know that the phones will be available for pre-order on October 6, the same day they will be revealed in full at the Made by Google event.
Along with the phones, Google should also shed more details about its first Wear OS device, the Pixel Watch. Hopefully, the company will have some surprises in store for the day of the announcements. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait much longer to find out, as the event will take place on October 6.
Although Apple’s latest flagship earbuds bring several improvements over the original AirPods Pro, the AirPods Pro 2 do not include the previously rumored heart rate sensor. While that may not be a deal breaker for most people, if you’re someone who wants heart rate tracking capabilities on earbuds, Anker has you covered. Its latest Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds feature a heart rate sensor and spatial audio support, and they’re $100 cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2.
The all-new Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are the first earbuds in Anker’s Soundcore Liberty lineup to feature dual dynamic drivers and an updated stem design. Priced at $149.99, the Liberty 4 feature pretty much everything you’d expect to see on a pair of premium TWS earbuds, including ANC support and immersive spatial audio. In addition, the earbuds also feature a heart rate tracker for fitness enthusiasts.
The Soundcore Liberty 4 also come with new CloudComfort ear tips that ensure a comfortable and secure fit, Hi-Res Audio wireless certification, ACAA 3.0 Coaxial Acoustic system for enhanced sound output, and LDAC support. As far as the battery life is concerned, Anker claims that the Liberty 4 can last up to 9 hours on a single charge with ANC off and up to 7 hours with ANC. The charging case, which features wireless charging support, adds an additional 28 hours of playtime without ANC and 24 hours with ANC.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are available for purchase through Anker’s website, and you can order yours right away by clicking the link below. The earbuds will also be available on Amazon starting October 10 and on Best Buy by the end of October.
Note that the Liberty 4 are not the first TWS earbuds on the market with a heart rate sensor. The Amazfit PowerBuds and Jabra Elite Sports Earbuds also feature heart rate sensors, and they’re much more affordable than Anker’s latest offering.
Although Apple’s latest flagship earbuds bring several improvements over the original AirPods Pro, the AirPods Pro 2 do not include the previously rumored heart rate sensor. While that may not be a deal breaker for most people, if you’re someone who wants heart rate tracking capabilities on earbuds, Anker has you covered. Its latest Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds feature a heart rate sensor and spatial audio support, and they’re $100 cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2.
The all-new Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are the first earbuds in Anker’s Soundcore Liberty lineup to feature dual dynamic drivers and an updated stem design. Priced at $149.99, the Liberty 4 feature pretty much everything you’d expect to see on a pair of premium TWS earbuds, including ANC support and immersive spatial audio. In addition, the earbuds also feature a heart rate tracker for fitness enthusiasts.
The Soundcore Liberty 4 also come with new CloudComfort ear tips that ensure a comfortable and secure fit, Hi-Res Audio wireless certification, ACAA 3.0 Coaxial Acoustic system for enhanced sound output, and LDAC support. As far as the battery life is concerned, Anker claims that the Liberty 4 can last up to 9 hours on a single charge with ANC off and up to 7 hours with ANC. The charging case, which features wireless charging support, adds an additional 28 hours of playtime without ANC and 24 hours with ANC.
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 are available for purchase through Anker’s website, and you can order yours right away by clicking the link below. The earbuds will also be available on Amazon starting October 10 and on Best Buy by the end of October.
Note that the Liberty 4 are not the first TWS earbuds on the market with a heart rate sensor. The Amazfit PowerBuds and Jabra Elite Sports Earbuds also feature heart rate sensors, and they’re much more affordable than Anker’s latest offering.
It feels like for ages that Twitter users have been asking for a way to edit tweets. While there were plenty of rumors and inside reports, the edit button has yet to surface in an official capacity. It wasn’t until April of this year that we finally got confirmation that the company was working on it, giving users hope that it would arrive soon. Well, the time could finally be near, as the Twitter Blue account just tweeted the platform’s first-ever edited tweet.
Although this is exciting, it doesn’t really give us any answers about when the feature will come. But it does give us a good idea of how the feature will work in a live scenario. We have reported in the past how Twitter will implement multiple visual cues to show users when a tweet has been edited. We can see in the tweet there is a “last edited” message showing. The message indicates when a user last edited a tweet with a date and time. By clicking on the message, users can get more details and see how the tweet was edited.
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this is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes
Twitter has already stated that when the feature goes live, it will be exclusive f0r Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service that gives users access to additional perks like custom app icons, the ability to undo tweets, ad-free articles, bookmark folders, and more. Blue subscribers also gain access to the Labs section, offering experimental features that can change from time to time. Recently, Twitter has been expanding its audio offerings through Labs, debuting a new Spaces tab featuring podcasts and other audio content.
The firm has even started to double down on videos on its platform, revamping its content and mimicking TikTok with an immersive and fullscreen viewing experience. Naturally, there’s no telling how any of these additions will do in the long run, but it’s good to see the platform doing as much as it can to keep things fresh. If interested in Twitter Blue, the service costs $4.99 per month, and it is available in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
It feels like for ages that Twitter users have been asking for a way to edit tweets. While there were plenty of rumors and inside reports, the edit button has yet to surface in an official capacity. It wasn’t until April of this year that we finally got confirmation that the company was working on it, giving users hope that it would arrive soon. Well, the time could finally be near, as the Twitter Blue account just tweeted the platform’s first-ever edited tweet.
Although this is exciting, it doesn’t really give us any answers about when the feature will come. But it does give us a good idea of how the feature will work in a live scenario. We have reported in the past how Twitter will implement multiple visual cues to show users when a tweet has been edited. We can see in the tweet there is a “last edited” message showing. The message indicates when a user last edited a tweet with a date and time. By clicking on the message, users can get more details and see how the tweet was edited.
hello
this is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes
Twitter has already stated that when the feature goes live, it will be exclusive f0r Twitter Blue subscribers. Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service that gives users access to additional perks like custom app icons, the ability to undo tweets, ad-free articles, bookmark folders, and more. Blue subscribers also gain access to the Labs section, offering experimental features that can change from time to time. Recently, Twitter has been expanding its audio offerings through Labs, debuting a new Spaces tab featuring podcasts and other audio content.
The firm has even started to double down on videos on its platform, revamping its content and mimicking TikTok with an immersive and fullscreen viewing experience. Naturally, there’s no telling how any of these additions will do in the long run, but it’s good to see the platform doing as much as it can to keep things fresh. If interested in Twitter Blue, the service costs $4.99 per month, and it is available in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
At the top of the year, in an APK teardown, it showed that YouTube Shorts was working on implementing a voiceover feature. While that breakdown was performed on the Android version of the app, we are now finally seeing it come to fruition, albeit, on the iOS version of the app.
YouTube has announced that it is rolling out a voiceover feature that will allow users to perform narrations. The feature is first rolling out to iOS users, with no mention on an Android update on the support page. If unfamiliar with voice narration, the feature is used to add commentary or more context to recorded videos. In order to use the feature, users can record a video like normal and when finished recording, a narration can be added to the video by selecting any area of the footage. Once in marker is in right position, the user can press record and start the voiceover process. When finished, users can adjust the volume of all the audio found in the video. Users will have access to shortcuts like undo and redo. This should be an excellent addition for YouTube Shorts creators, giving them more tools to create better videos.
YouTube has been in heavy competition with TikTok, battling on the short format video front. While TikTok has been the platform king of short-form videos over the past few years, competitors like YouTube and Instagram have done their best to play catch up. More recently, YouTube stepped up in a big way announcing that its YouTube Shorts creators would be eligible to earn revenue by joining its YouTube Partner Program. The company also announced that it would offer different criteria for Shorts creators, allowing them to become eligible using different metrics. While this is certainly good news for those on the platform, the changes won’t be arriving until sometime in 2023.
Amazon held its fall hardware event, where it announced numerous products, including the Kindle Scribe, Fire TV Cube, Halo Rise, and more. Along with a variety of different hardware products, it also announced its partnership with BMW Group, makers of vehicles like BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce.
During its presentation, BMW Group shared its plans to build its next voice assistant using Amazon’s Alexa technology. Stephan Durach, who is the Senior Vice President Connected Company and Development Technical Operations stated, “The Alexa technology will enable an even more natural dialogue between driver and vehicle, so drivers can stay focused on the road. This will bring the digital experience to an entirely new level.” While Alexa is never really thought of for use in a custom application, it does have that capability, which can make it easier and faster for companies to develop their own virtual assistant. This not only works for vehicles but can also be applied in other applications.
According to BMW Group, the new voice assistant built using Amazon’s technology will work in harmony with Alexa, providing immense benefits for both brands and consumers. Furthermore, BMW Group will provide options with its vehicles, allowing consumers to choose BMW’s own voice assistant, the Alexa variant, or both. It will be interesting to see how the two interact when the latter configuration is enabled. For those that are getting excited about the prospect of being able to use Alexa in their BMW, Mini, or Rolls-Royce vehicle, you might be a little disappointed, as the company stated that the new voice assistant option would be rolling out sometime within the next two years.
As mentioned before, along with its partnership with BMW Group, Amazon also launched several new products at its hardware event. Perhaps one of the most interesting out of the bunch was its latest e-reader, the Kindle Scribe. What makes Scribe different from previous Kindle models is its ability to not only display books but also allow users to take notes. That means users can take notes on the device and also do so on pages of books that they are currently reading. Currently, the Kindle Scribe is available for pre-order starting at $339.99 and will be available on November 30.
It was about a month ago when Twitter rolled out its brand-new Spaces tab on its platform. Despite being available towards the tail-end of August, it was limited to a select group of users. While it was eventually made available to its Blue subscribers a couple of weeks later, it was again limited, this time to just iOS users. Now, the somewhat long wait is finally over, as the company has announced that it is making it available to Twitter Blue subscribers on Android.
While still in its infancy, the Twitter Spaces revamp attempts to make it into a full-fledged audio hub where users can enjoy different forms of audio entertainment, including podcasts. The original Spaces tab was created to allow hosts and co-hosts to have audio discussions with large audiences. There could be an unlimited number of members and it could even become a conversation space if the host allowed it. In August, Twitter changed this in order to accommodate its new podcast ambitions. The redesign offered personalized hubs with different content themes like music, sports, news, and other areas of interest. Furthermore, Twitter also added live and recorded audio content, while still managing to keep the original Spaces audio platform.
the redesigned Spaces Tab is now available to members on Android—be sure to update your app! https://t.co/sgFYYC1mYD
While it remains to be seen just how impactful the move to podcasts will be for Twitter, in its research, it found that nearly 45 percent of its US users listened to podcasts. Knowing this, it could become quite a popular space for the platform going forward. In addition to Spaces, Twitter Blue subscribers gain access to a number of different perks, like being able to upload higher resolution and longer videos, a bookmarks folder, ad-free articles, custom app icons, the ability to undo tweets, and more. Furthermore, Blue subscribers have access to experimental features found in its Labs section. Twitter Blue costs $4.99 per month and the subscription is available in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
It was about a month ago when Twitter rolled out its brand-new Spaces tab on its platform. Despite being available towards the tail-end of August, it was limited to a select group of users. While it was eventually made available to its Blue subscribers a couple of weeks later, it was again limited, this time to just iOS users. Now, the somewhat long wait is finally over, as the company has announced that it is making it available to Twitter Blue subscribers on Android.
While still in its infancy, the Twitter Spaces revamp attempts to make it into a full-fledged audio hub where users can enjoy different forms of audio entertainment, including podcasts. The original Spaces tab was created to allow hosts and co-hosts to have audio discussions with large audiences. There could be an unlimited number of members and it could even become a conversation space if the host allowed it. In August, Twitter changed this in order to accommodate its new podcast ambitions. The redesign offered personalized hubs with different content themes like music, sports, news, and other areas of interest. Furthermore, Twitter also added live and recorded audio content, while still managing to keep the original Spaces audio platform.
the redesigned Spaces Tab is now available to members on Android—be sure to update your app! https://t.co/sgFYYC1mYD
While it remains to be seen just how impactful the move to podcasts will be for Twitter, in its research, it found that nearly 45 percent of its US users listened to podcasts. Knowing this, it could become quite a popular space for the platform going forward. In addition to Spaces, Twitter Blue subscribers gain access to a number of different perks, like being able to upload higher resolution and longer videos, a bookmarks folder, ad-free articles, custom app icons, the ability to undo tweets, and more. Furthermore, Blue subscribers have access to experimental features found in its Labs section. Twitter Blue costs $4.99 per month and the subscription is available in Australia, the United States, and New Zealand.
The Google Phone app received a new dial pad UI in April this year, featuring bigger buttons and new animations. The updated design included pill-shaped buttons similar to what we previously saw in the redesigned Calculator app, along with some cool new animations. Google is now rolling out a new in-call UI for the Phone app, but it takes a slightly different approach.
As per a few screenshots shared by users on Twitter, the new in-call UI features circular buttons instead of the pill-shaped buttons on the dial pad. While the design looks inconsistent, it will likely be more intuitive to use as it brings all the buttons closer to the bottom of the display. In addition, the new UI features a card behind the buttons that adds some contrast for enhanced visibility.
The screenshots show that the new layout gives users access to four buttons in a row, Keypad, Mute, Speaker, and More, along with a button to end the call underneath. Tapping on the More button adds another row at the top with shortcuts to put the call on hold, record the call, and add another call.
The new in-call UI appears to be rolling out with version 90.0.475844574 of the Google Phone app on the beta channel. However, it is not available on any of our devices at the moment. Since Google has not shared any details so far, we can’t say for sure when it will reach your device. But, given that the new UI has already started showing up for some users, a wider rollout should follow soon.
What do you think of the new in-call UI in the Google Phone app? Let us know in the comments section below.
The Google Phone app received a new dial pad UI in April this year, featuring bigger buttons and new animations. The updated design included pill-shaped buttons similar to what we previously saw in the redesigned Calculator app, along with some cool new animations. Google is now rolling out a new in-call UI for the Phone app, but it takes a slightly different approach.
As per a few screenshots shared by users on Twitter, the new in-call UI features circular buttons instead of the pill-shaped buttons on the dial pad. While the design looks inconsistent, it will likely be more intuitive to use as it brings all the buttons closer to the bottom of the display. In addition, the new UI features a card behind the buttons that adds some contrast for enhanced visibility.
The screenshots show that the new layout gives users access to four buttons in a row, Keypad, Mute, Speaker, and More, along with a button to end the call underneath. Tapping on the More button adds another row at the top with shortcuts to put the call on hold, record the call, and add another call.
The new in-call UI appears to be rolling out with version 90.0.475844574 of the Google Phone app on the beta channel. However, it is not available on any of our devices at the moment. Since Google has not shared any details so far, we can’t say for sure when it will reach your device. But, given that the new UI has already started showing up for some users, a wider rollout should follow soon.
What do you think of the new in-call UI in the Google Phone app? Let us know in the comments section below.
Samsung will likely unveil its next-gen flagship smartphone lineup early next year. Although the company has not shared any details about the Galaxy S23 series so far, leaks about the new devices have already started cropping up. In the last few weeks, we’ve learned that the Galaxy S23 series could feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs in more regions. In addition, we’ve seen certification listings for the base model revealing that it would still offer 25W wired fast charging support. Yesterday, we got our first look at the Galaxy S23 Plus, courtesy of OnLeaks. Now, the leaker has shared early renders of the vanilla model.
Leaked renders of the base model in the Galaxy S23 lineup reveal that it would look pretty much the same as the Galaxy S23 Plus, featuring an updated camera module design that resembles last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra, a flat display with a centered hole punch cutout, and rounded edges.
And now comes your very first and very early look at the vanilla #Samsung#GalaxyS23! (360° video + crispy sharp 5K renders + dimensions) #FutureSquad
The renders also reveal that the volume rocker and power button on the Galaxy S23 will reside on the right edge, while the USB Type-C port, speaker grille, and SIM tray will be on the bottom.
Furthermore, OnLeaks claims that the Galaxy S23 will measure roughly 146.3 x 70.8 x 7.6mm, making it slightly taller and wider than its predecessor. However, it won’t have a larger display. OnLeaks claims that the Galaxy S23 will sport a 6.1-inch panel like its predecessor. The display will likely offer 120Hz refresh rate support, but we don’t have any confirmation regarding that at the moment.
Sadly, the leak reveals no details about the Galaxy S23’s hardware. However, we believe it will pack Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. We’ll make sure to let you know as soon as we have access to more hardware details.
What do you think of the Galaxy S23’s updated design? Do you like the new camera module? Let us know in the comments section below.
Although there are many new features in iPadOS 16, Stage Manager is perhaps the most important and interesting, as it brings a new multitasking system, allowing for a more productive and layered experience. The feature is quite powerful and will even include external display support, as long as the iPad is equipped with an Apple M1 chip. Now, with the latest iPadOS 16 developer beta, Stage Manager is being expanded to work with other iPad models like the older 11-inch iPad Pro and also the 12.9-inch iPad Pro as long as it’s a third-generation or newer.
While this is exciting news, there is one caveat, which is older iPad Pro models will not offer support for Stage Manager on an external display. Furthermore, Apple states that for those with third and fourth-generation iPad Pros, the feature will work in a reduced capacity, only allowing support for up to four apps on a single screen instead of the eight apps that can be run on M1 iPad models. As to why this feature is now rolling out when initially it was said it couldn’t deliver the right experience to older iPads, Apple had this to say:
“Delivering this multi-display support is only possible with the full power of M1-based iPads. Customers with iPad Pro 3rd and 4th generation have expressed strong interest in being able to experience Stage Manager on their iPads. In response, our teams have worked hard to find a way to deliver a single-screen version for these systems, with support for up to four live apps on the iPad screen at once.”
Back in June during WWDC22, Apple announced iPadOS 16, alongside iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. iPadOS 16 was originally slated to be released alongside iOS 16 but was later delayed. The Cupertino giant stated that the reason for the delay was that it was an “especially big year for iPadOS” and that it had the ability to deliver the software “on its own schedule.” While it didn’t come out and say it, early reports indicated that the delay was caused in part due to its complex Stage Manager feature. Although external display support on M1 iPads for Stage Manager had been present since the first developer beta, Apple has removed the feature in the latest beta update. It plans to restore it with a software update sometime later this year. The public release of iPadOS 16 is scheduled to arrive sometime in October.
Although there are many new features in iPadOS 16, Stage Manager is perhaps the most important and interesting, as it brings a new multitasking system, allowing for a more productive and layered experience. The feature is quite powerful and will even include external display support, as long as the iPad is equipped with an Apple M1 chip. Now, with the latest iPadOS 16 developer beta, Stage Manager is being expanded to work with other iPad models like the older 11-inch iPad Pro and also the 12.9-inch iPad Pro as long as it’s a third-generation or newer.
While this is exciting news, there is one caveat, which is older iPad Pro models will not offer support for Stage Manager on an external display. Furthermore, Apple states that for those with third and fourth-generation iPad Pros, the feature will work in a reduced capacity, only allowing support for up to four apps on a single screen instead of the eight apps that can be run on M1 iPad models. As to why this feature is now rolling out when initially it was said it couldn’t deliver the right experience to older iPads, Apple had this to say:
“Delivering this multi-display support is only possible with the full power of M1-based iPads. Customers with iPad Pro 3rd and 4th generation have expressed strong interest in being able to experience Stage Manager on their iPads. In response, our teams have worked hard to find a way to deliver a single-screen version for these systems, with support for up to four live apps on the iPad screen at once.”
Back in June during WWDC22, Apple announced iPadOS 16, alongside iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. iPadOS 16 was originally slated to be released alongside iOS 16 but was later delayed. The Cupertino giant stated that the reason for the delay was that it was an “especially big year for iPadOS” and that it had the ability to deliver the software “on its own schedule.” While it didn’t come out and say it, early reports indicated that the delay was caused in part due to its complex Stage Manager feature. Although external display support on M1 iPads for Stage Manager had been present since the first developer beta, Apple has removed the feature in the latest beta update. It plans to restore it with a software update sometime later this year. The public release of iPadOS 16 is scheduled to arrive sometime in October.
Logitech is expanding on its popular Designed for Mac portfolio. Coming to the family are two mice and two keyboards. The mice include the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac and the Logitech Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac. The two new keyboards are the MX Mechanical Mini for Mac and a new Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth keyboard in Blueberry color.
All the products are now on sale and put the needs of Mac users first. Logitech says it’s aiming for seamless integration with Macs, as well as performance and comfort with these products.
New Logitech Designed for Mac mice
If you’re familiar with Logitech’s lineup, then these new mice should not be too surprising for you. Both of these mice are essentially specialized Mac versions of the previously available multiplatform MX Master 3S mouse, and the Lift Vertical Ergonomic mouse. There are not many visual differences over the multiplatform versions. Logitech told us that the firmware tweaks are what matter, as well as a few smaller tweaks with packaging.
Here are the differences between these new mice and the existing products. In the case of the MX Master 3S for Mac, Logitech is opting to include a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging. Both of these products also don’t come with USB receivers, as Logitech wants Mac users to enjoy a free port on their device, instead. If you buy a Logi Bolt receiver separately or use an existing one, you will be able to use it with your mouse if you please.
As a reminder, the Logitech MX Master 3s for Mac should bring several improvements for Mac users that were first seen on Logitech’s multiplatform mouse, the Master 3S. That includes double the DPI capability at 8,000, and a quieter click over the Master 3. Logitech says the mouse is 90% quiet than the regular Master 3. Other highlights include the ability to connect the mouse to three different Apple devices on macOS and iPadOS and switch between them with Easy-Switch. The mouse is rechargeable, too, and you’ll get 3 hours of use in 1 minute with quick charge.
With the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac, you’re getting a much more comfy mouse for long-term use with a Mac product. It was developed in the company’s Ergo lab and lifts your hands to a 57-degree angle at a handshake position, relieving pressure on your wrists. This also helps keep your arm and upper body in a more natural position.
The Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac comes in at $100, and the Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac will cost $70. Both will be sold at Logitech.com and other retailers. You can also customize the MX Master 3S for Mac and the actions for the various buttons via the new Logi Options + app.
New Logitech Designed for Mac keyboards
Logitech’s new Designed for Mac keyboards also is quite similar to existing Logitech products. The most notable of the two is Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac. This looks visually similar to the multiplatform MX Mechanical Mini, but the difference is that Logitech says it’s their first Mechanical keyboard optimized for Mac. You’ll notice that with the Mac layout for the keys at the lower left corner. The new Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, meanwhile, just has a new Blueberry color and keeps the classic scooped keys and ultra-quiet typing experience.
If you never used MX Mechanical Mini then on the Mac version you’ll notice the dedicated Mac layout with the CTRL, Option, and Command keys being where they would on a Mac keyboard. You’ll also get a low-profile setup that takes up less desk space. The keyboard comes in two color options, either Pale Gray or Space Gray, to match your Mac’s finish. There’s smart lighting on board so the backlights will turn on when needed, and adjust based on the brightness in the room around you. You’ll also be able to connect up to three different Mac or iPad devices and enjoy USB-C to USB-C charging. Note that, unlike the regular MX Mechanical Mini, there’s only one switch type on this Mac version. It is the brown, tactile quiet switches.
The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac costs $150. Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac comes in at $40. You can assign tasks to certain keys on a per-app basis, and manage these keyboards with the new Logi Options + app.
All of these products are sustainable. There’s 54% recycled plastic in Lift for Mac, 47% for MX Mechanical Mini for Mac in Space Gray, 36% in MX Mechanical Mini for Mac in Pale gray, 27% for MX Master 3S for Mac in Space Gray, and 22% for MX Master 3S for Mac in Pale Gray. The aluminum in MX Mechanical Mini for Mac’s top case is also made with renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.
Logitech is expanding on its popular Designed for Mac portfolio. Coming to the family are two mice and two keyboards. The mice include the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac and the Logitech Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac. The two new keyboards are the MX Mechanical Mini for Mac and a new Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth keyboard in Blueberry color.
All the products are now on sale and put the needs of Mac users first. Logitech says it’s aiming for seamless integration with Macs, as well as performance and comfort with these products.
New Logitech Designed for Mac mice
If you’re familiar with Logitech’s lineup, then these new mice should not be too surprising for you. Both of these mice are essentially specialized Mac versions of the previously available multiplatform MX Master 3S mouse, and the Lift Vertical Ergonomic mouse. There are not many visual differences over the multiplatform versions. Logitech told us that the firmware tweaks are what matter, as well as a few smaller tweaks with packaging.
Here are the differences between these new mice and the existing products. In the case of the MX Master 3S for Mac, Logitech is opting to include a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging. Both of these products also don’t come with USB receivers, as Logitech wants Mac users to enjoy a free port on their device, instead. If you buy a Logi Bolt receiver separately or use an existing one, you will be able to use it with your mouse if you please.
As a reminder, the Logitech MX Master 3s for Mac should bring several improvements for Mac users that were first seen on Logitech’s multiplatform mouse, the Master 3S. That includes double the DPI capability at 8,000, and a quieter click over the Master 3. Logitech says the mouse is 90% quiet than the regular Master 3. Other highlights include the ability to connect the mouse to three different Apple devices on macOS and iPadOS and switch between them with Easy-Switch. The mouse is rechargeable, too, and you’ll get 3 hours of use in 1 minute with quick charge.
With the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac, you’re getting a much more comfy mouse for long-term use with a Mac product. It was developed in the company’s Ergo lab and lifts your hands to a 57-degree angle at a handshake position, relieving pressure on your wrists. This also helps keep your arm and upper body in a more natural position.
The Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac comes in at $100, and the Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse for Mac will cost $70. Both will be sold at Logitech.com and other retailers. You can also customize the MX Master 3S for Mac and the actions for the various buttons via the new Logi Options + app.
New Logitech Designed for Mac keyboards
Logitech’s new Designed for Mac keyboards also is quite similar to existing Logitech products. The most notable of the two is Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac. This looks visually similar to the multiplatform MX Mechanical Mini, but the difference is that Logitech says it’s their first Mechanical keyboard optimized for Mac. You’ll notice that with the Mac layout for the keys at the lower left corner. The new Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, meanwhile, just has a new Blueberry color and keeps the classic scooped keys and ultra-quiet typing experience.
If you never used MX Mechanical Mini then on the Mac version you’ll notice the dedicated Mac layout with the CTRL, Option, and Command keys being where they would on a Mac keyboard. You’ll also get a low-profile setup that takes up less desk space. The keyboard comes in two color options, either Pale Gray or Space Gray, to match your Mac’s finish. There’s smart lighting on board so the backlights will turn on when needed, and adjust based on the brightness in the room around you. You’ll also be able to connect up to three different Mac or iPad devices and enjoy USB-C to USB-C charging. Note that, unlike the regular MX Mechanical Mini, there’s only one switch type on this Mac version. It is the brown, tactile quiet switches.
The Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac costs $150. Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac comes in at $40. You can assign tasks to certain keys on a per-app basis, and manage these keyboards with the new Logi Options + app.
All of these products are sustainable. There’s 54% recycled plastic in Lift for Mac, 47% for MX Mechanical Mini for Mac in Space Gray, 36% in MX Mechanical Mini for Mac in Pale gray, 27% for MX Master 3S for Mac in Space Gray, and 22% for MX Master 3S for Mac in Pale Gray. The aluminum in MX Mechanical Mini for Mac’s top case is also made with renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.
Apple released the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini back in 2021. The phones are an incremental upgrade over the iPhone 12 series and are powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic chip. The company has released the two phones in six color options and three storage variants. It has also ditched the 64GB model, and instead, the 128GB model will now act as the base version. In addition, you’ll be able to order the iPhone 13 and the 13 Mini in 256GB and 512GB models. As always, you can buy them in unlocked as well as carrier-locked variants. Below are the best iPhone 13 and 13 Mini deals you can find now.
What is the iPhone 13 price?
Here’s the unlocked* pricing of the Apple iPhone 13 and the 13 Mini, available direct from Apple.com and other retailers:
Storage
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13
128GB
$629
$729
256GB
$729
$829
512GB
$929
$1,029
*Much like last year with the iPhone 12, the carrier versions have a $30 discount compared to the unlocked pricing. The pricing above does not include the discount.
Best iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini deals: Unlocked
Apple Online Store
The Apple Online Store is a great place to order the SIM-free (unlocked) versions of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. You can order all storage variants and color options of the phones. In addition, the Apple website provides trade-in discounts if you have an old smartphone lying around. Trade-in discounts are available only for Apple, Samsung, Google, and LG phones.
Apart from the unlocked and SIM-free iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Mini, the Apple Online Store also sells carrier variants. It offers the AT&T, T-Mobile/ Sprint, and Verizon variants of the phone. In addition to its trade-in offers, the store also provides carrier-specific credits when you trade in your old smartphone. You can also choose between a one-time payment and Apple Card monthly installments.
When you buy the iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Mini from AT&T, you can get bill credits with an eligible trade-in. Depending on the trade-in value of your old smartphone, the bill credits will vary. The promotion is available for both new and existing AT&T customers.
New and existing subscribers will get bill credits when they purchase the iPhone 13. The bill credits are only applicable on select trade-ins and select unlimited plans.
There are trade-in offers available via T-Mobile as well on both iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. The carrier will provide bill credits if you trade in an eligible phone, pick the Magenta Max or Plus plan, and buy the phone on a monthly payment plan.
Best Buy is offering the carrier version of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. Trade-in offers are also available, with trade-in value varying for different phones.
Amazon is only selling the Cricket Wireless carrier-locked versions of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini. However, if you buy either of the phones from the e-retail giant, you’ll get $4.17 every month on your Amazon Gift Card until you’re subscribed to a carrier plan. Trade-in offers are also available for further savings.
These are the best iPhone 13 and 13 Mini deals available right now. We’ll keep updating this page as more deals and promotions are announced by other retailers and carriers. You can also go for a newer model and buy an iPhone 14 or 14 Pro.
Which iPhone 13 model do you plan on buying? Let us know in the comments section below.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Galaxy S22 Plus are different in many ways, but they share some similarities too. Both phones, for instance, have an OLED display with a bezel-less design and cutout towards the top. You also get a triple camera setup on both devices along with some other similarities including a similarly specced battery unit, almost the same physical dimensions, and more. As for which phone is better for you is entirely subjective and may come down to whether you prefer Android or iOS, but we’ll try to highlight some of the stark differences between the two in this Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus comparison. Let’s dive in!
Both iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S22 Plus look a lot like their predecessors. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the new phones and their predecessors from the outside if it wasn’t for the new colors. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a bit more individuality due to Apple’s new Dynamic Island, so we’d say it’s a bit more recognizable when the display is turned on. You’re not getting anything new in particular in terms of the design, so keep that in mind.
Both phones have glossy mid-frames and matte glass back panels that look equally elegant. We think the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s back design looks busier due to the massive camera island that’s been growing in size with each iteration of the phone. Samsung’s ‘Contour-Cut’ design that blends the camera island into the housing on the Galaxy S22 Plus looks a lot cleaner in comparison. The design, however, is entirely subjective, so we’ll leave it up to you to decide which one you like better.
As for the build quality, we’d say both the iPhone 14 Pro and the Galaxy S22 Plus are equally durable. The Galaxy S22 Plus comes with Gorilla Glass Victus Plus for both front as well as the back, whereas Apple is using Ceramic Shield glass on the front and a dual-ion glass for the back. Both phones also carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, so no differences there either. You may not need any additional protection for your phones, but we always recommend picking up good cases and screen protectors for your devices.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Galaxy S22 Plus both have almost the same physical dimensions too. As you can see in the specs sheet, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is both taller and wider by a couple of millimeters, which we don’t think translates to a lot of difference in the real world. The Galaxy S22 Plus, however, is significantly lighter weighing in at 196 grams. Even with one of the best cases out there, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus will likely weigh less than an iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Moving over to the front, both phones in this comparison feature a bezel-less display with a cutout for the sensors on the top. This particular cutout is more noticeable on the iPhone 14 Pro Max than it is on the Galaxy S22 Plus due to Apple’s Face ID tech. But instead of hiding the cutout or the area surrounding it with a notch or wallpapers, Apple decided to build an entire UI around it and called it the Dynamic Island. Some people think it creates more problems than it solves, while others think it’s a fun and clever user interface that’s here to stay.
Looking past the cutout conundrum, you get two excellent-looking displays with crisp visuals and high refresh-rate support. The iPhone 14 Pro Max sports a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with 2796 x 1290 pixel resolution while the Galaxy S22 Plus features a 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution. Both displays support a 120Hz refresh rate but the iPhone 14 Pro Max has higher peak brightness outdoors. Thanks to Apple’s new Display engine, the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s display peaks at 2,000 nits brightness outdoors. The Galaxy S22 Plus isn’t too far behind coming in at 1,750 nits.
Internal hardware
Apple’s iPhones have historically been more powerful than Android flagships, and that trend continues with the new iPhone 14 Pro too. The new iPhone 14 Pro Max features Apple’s new blazing fast A16 Bionic chip which is supposedly using two Everest (performance) cores and four Sawtooth (efficiency) cores in a Hexa-core setup. The Galaxy S22 Plus, on the other hand, is offered in both Snapdragon and Exynos flavors across the globe. Depending on where you buy the Galaxy S22 Plus, you’ll get it with either Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2200 or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC.
We tested both Exynos and Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S22 Ultra and found the latter to be more powerful in almost every single scenario. We expect the same results to reflect in the case of the Galaxy S22 Plus too. That being said, the A16 Bionic is the most powerful chip in this comparison, and it’s not even close. In fact, the A16 Bionic is more powerful than the new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 too. Here’s a quick look at the Geekbench 5 results to show you the difference between the single-core and the multi-core performance of the A16 Bionic versus the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 running inside a Galaxy Z Fold 4:
Apple A16 Bionic’s GeekBench score vs the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1’s score.
You may not notice a huge difference in performance when it comes to day-to-day usage, but the more powerful A16 Bionic certainly helps the iPhone 14 Pro Max do better in intensive tasks. The new iPhones only come with 6GB of RAM across the board compared to 8GB of memory inside the Galaxy S22 Plus, but we all can agree that iOS is significantly better at memory management. The base variants of both phones come with 128GB of storage but the Galaxy S22 Plus tops out at 256GB while the iPhone 14 Pro Max can be purchased with up to 1TB.
As for the batteries, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is said to pack a 4,323mAh unit which goes against the 4,500mAh unit inside the Galaxy S22 Plus. You’re likely to get more screen time between charges out of the iPhone 14 Pro Max due to the software optimization. It also depends on your day-to-day usage, so it’s not easy to predict which one’s going to last longer. But what we do know is that the Galaxy S22 Plus will charge faster as it supports up to 45W fast wired charging as opposed to 25W charging on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both phones also support wireless charging but you’ll have to bring your own charger, wired or wireless.
Cameras
Both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Galaxy S22 Plus, as we mentioned earlier, sport a triple camera setup at the back. In the case of the Galaxy S22 Plus, we’re looking at a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field-of-view, and a 10MP f/2.2 telephoto lens that offers 3x lossless zoom. Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with what Apple calls a “Pro camera system” which includes a 48MP sensor with an ƒ/1.78 aperture, a 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, and a 12MP ƒ/1.78 telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom. And just like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the new iPhone 14 Pro models also feature a LiDAR depth sensor for portraits.
Selfies are handled by a 10MP shooter on the Galaxy S22 Plus whereas the iPhone 14 Pro Max captures selfies with a new 12MP TrueDepth selfie camera. We weren’t able to capture the same set of shots using both phones for this particular comparison, but we’re attaching individual samples taken from both devices below. Alternatively, you can also head over to our reviews of these phones — both linked earlier in this post — to find more samples along with other details.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max camera samples
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus camera samples
Apple seems to have done a pretty good job overall with its cameras but it shines more on the video front. In addition to improving the Cinematic mode, Apple has also introduced the new Action Mode to help you capture the footage of a moving subject with better stabilization. You can see this new mode in action below:
Software
The iPhone 14 Pro Max ships with iOS 16 out of the box whereas the Galaxy S22 Plus comes with One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12. You’re bound to lean towards one or the other depending on the phone you’re coming from, and neither of these phones will likely convince you to switch. You may find Apple’s new Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro Max interesting, but we don’t think it’s enough to jump ships.
As for the software support, the Galaxy S22 Plus is promised four years of OS updates and five years of security updates. We don’t have an official confirmation on how long Apple plans to support the iPhone 14 Pro Max, but the iPhones have historically been great with updates so we’re counting on at least five years of software updates.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S22 Plus: Which phone should you buy?
The iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S22 Plus are both excellent phones that bring fantastic hardware along with a lot of great features to the table. So the purchase decision comes down to a few key factors including pricing. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus starts at $1,000 whereas the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,100 in the US. If you’re leaning toward a particular operating system then the choice is quite obvious here and we think you should pick the one you like.
But if you’re platform-agnostic and don’t mind spending an additional $100, then consider buying the iPhone 14 Pro Max. We think it handily beats the Galaxy S22 Plus with its raw performance and in the camera department. The Galaxy S22 Plus has a bigger battery with support for faster charging but the rest of the specs and features are closely matched by the iPhone, including the display and software support. Not to mention, the iPhone 14 Pro Max also works well with other Apple devices like a Mac or an iPad to provide a more cohesive experience, something which the Galaxy S22 can’t do yet.
That’s not to say the Galaxy S22 Plus is a bad phone. It’s easily one of the best Android phones out there right now that offers a lot of value for the money. It also routinely sees deals and discounts, making it a better choice for those with a tight budget. The iPhones don’t see a lot of discounts, but you can always check out our best iPhone 14 deals to see if you can snag a good carrier deal or some free accessories.
