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Apple's shares hit an all-time high on Monday as investors look ahead to the unveiling of the new 2021 iPhone models. The company is now valued at $2.53 trillion. http://dlvr.it/S6fg2d

While Apple might eventually bypass carriers through the use of satellite connectivity, right now it plans on using such a platform initially for emergencies that need to be reported. http://dlvr.it/S6fg2L

Amazon offers massive discount on Sony's WH-XB900N noise-canceling headphones, just make sure to hurry if you want to buy them. http://dlvr.it/S6cx09

Google may announce the Pixel 6 range a day before Apple is supposedly planning to reveal the iPhone 13 series. http://dlvr.it/S6bBZP

According to Bloomberg writer Mark Gurman, Apple CEO Tim Cook would like to oversee the release of an Apple device that creates a whole new product category before leaving. http://dlvr.it/S6bBWP

A note sent to clients by TF International's Ming Chi Kuo says that Apple will add a new connectivity option to the iPhone 13 series: satellite technology. http://dlvr.it/S6Yd5k

The iPhone 13 Pro lineup will apparently consist of 128GB, 512GB, and 1TB models. http://dlvr.it/S6XSLt

We have no idea whether or not a new edition is coming soon, but either way, last year's Fitbit Sense is too affordable to ignore right now. http://dlvr.it/S6XSKq

We've confirmed there's neither any official nor unofficial way to get YouTube Music to work with pre-Wear OS 3 watches. http://dlvr.it/S6WDg6

Some iPhone 13 stickers have been revealed in a photo, leaving no question as to the true name of the 2021 iPhone flagship. http://dlvr.it/S6V150

Samsung's AMD Exynos chip may help it convert some iPhone fans, benchmark results suggest. http://dlvr.it/S6V14F

For the first time, T-Mobile has won the title of Fastest Mobile Network in PCMag's annual nationwide drive test. T-Mobile's 5G network was the fastest in 24 out of 36 tested cities and regions. PCMag attributes the win to T-Mobile's use of mid-band spectrum (band 41, around 2,600 MHz) for 5G. This unique frequency band was originally owned by Sprint, and T-Mobile has been aggressively re-deploying it for 5G since merging with Sprint. Mid-band frequencies are ideal for 5G, offering a good balance of coverage and potential data speeds. AT&T and Verizon recently purchased C-band spectrum that will let them deploy mid-band 5G networks like T-Mobile starting by the end of this year. Verizon's "Ultra Wideband" mmWave 5G network is the fastest 5G network, but has very limited coverage. AT&T and Verizon's sub-6-GHz (non-mmWave) 5G networks are often barely faster than 4G. Looking only at 4G networks, AT&T was once again the winner. http://dlvr.it/S6SZ...

The 5G Google Pixel 6 series will apparently support ultra-wideband (UWB) technology just like the iPhone 11, iPhone 12 series, and certain Samsung flagship models do. http://dlvr.it/S6QqcP

A big award is coming this week to Apple CEO Tim Cook. As part of the original contract he signed ten years ago when he replaced a dying Steve Jobs, Cook will receive $740 million in Apple stock. http://dlvr.it/S6Qqbf

Several tech giants have promised to invest a combined $30 billion in cybersecurity after meeting with Biden on Wednesday. http://dlvr.it/S6P43M

iOS 15 is here, and it's a quality-of-life update that improves the core iOS apps and functionalities. http://dlvr.it/S6MBkx

Apple released the iOS 15 beta 7 update as we get closer to the release of the final version of iOS 15. Apple also dropped iPadOS 15 beta 7 for iPad users. http://dlvr.it/S6MBjv

Twitter is experimenting with you new feature that allows your followers to see which Spaces you're currently listening to. http://dlvr.it/S6KN61

Better think twice if you want to install custom software on the 5G Galaxy Z Fold 3 because unlocking the phone's bootloader leads Samsung to disable all camera functionality. http://dlvr.it/S6HVq6

Although we’re happy to report that Hulu has finally implemented HDR support, the feature is only available for some of its Originals on select devices. http://dlvr.it/S6HVpm

Get an iPhone 12 at a discount, buy the new iPhone 13, or wait for the iPhone 14? http://dlvr.it/S6FgvF

Some Apple iPhone users have lost cellular connectivity after installing iOS 14.7.1. A bug fix could arrive with an expected update to iOS 14.8 but Apple also hs some suggestions to try. http://dlvr.it/S6Cvp9

TrendMicro discovered eight bogus cryptocurrency mining apps in the Google Play Store and had them removed from the app storefront. Still, if any of these apps are on your phone, uninstall them now. http://dlvr.it/S6Cvm1

T-Mobile today announced a new promotional perk included with its Magenta and Magenta Max plans: 12 months of Apple TV+ for free. The offer is available to both new and existing customers. Also eligible are customers on the Magenta 55+, Magenta Military, Magenta First Responders, and small T-Mobile for Business customers. Only customers on the most-affordable Essentials plan are ineligible. Legacy Sprint customers on the Unlimited Plus or Premium plans are also eligible. Magenta and Magenta Max customers already receive Netflix for free. http://dlvr.it/S6B9gW

Nokia 3.4 is the next smartphone to get the long-awaited Android 11 update in more than three dozen countries. http://dlvr.it/S68QdK

WhatsApp will reportedly give Samsung Galaxy users the first crack at an update before it is disseminated to other Android and iOS phones. The update allows messages to disappear after 90 days and 24 hours. http://dlvr.it/S68Qd6

It's been 11 years since the iPhone 4's Retina Display set the standards for smartphone screens. It's time for the next big thing for Apple's iPhone. http://dlvr.it/S66xFY

The man behind the never released Saygus Vphone and V-Squared smartphones has been charged by the U.S. Attorney's office in Utah with fraud after he lied to investors helping him raise $10 million. http://dlvr.it/S65pcF

WhatsApp is rumored to be working on a native app for the iPad and will also allow the tablet to count as a linked device with its multi-device 2.0 feature which is coming soon. http://dlvr.it/S65pbk

A non-final iPhone 13 Pro Unit apparently shows the new Rose Gold shade and a bigger camera bump. http://dlvr.it/S64fYb

T-Mobile is seeking an extension so that it can continue to have permission from the FCC to employ unused 600MHz spectrum. The temporary authorization expires in November. http://dlvr.it/S63T6Z

AT&T is denying a report that 70 million of its customers have had their social security numbers and birth dates stolen by a hacker who is asking $1 million for the data. http://dlvr.it/S63T5z

After much criticism throughout the years, Samsung has finally decided to remove ads from their stock applications, albeit not yet all of them. http://dlvr.it/S626Rs

Besides the iPod nano, Apple was considering an iPhone nano according to an email written by then CEO Steve Jobs who mention a low-cost version of the iPhone to replace the 3GS. http://dlvr.it/S60Pdh

What's better than a free Apple iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini 5G? A free iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 mini 5G with no trade-in required. http://dlvr.it/S60PcH

Hardcore Google fans will be happy to hear the latest news on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro front and sad to hear the newest Pixel Fold rumor. http://dlvr.it/S5ym4w

After teasing the September release of its MOBA, The Pokemon Company confirmed earlier today that Pokemon Unite will launch for Android and iOS on September 22. http://dlvr.it/S5wyfW

Two new stylish Designer Collections, plus more new Fitbit accessory choices for Fitbit Sense and Versa smartwatches will be available for purchase starting this fall. http://dlvr.it/S5wydn

T-Mobile today revealed the full extent of the recent theft of sensitive consumer data from its internal systems. The breach affects over 40 million people across three groups: people who applied for credit with the company (whether they became a customer or not), a fraction of its current postpaid customers (7.8 million), and 850,000 prepaid customers under the T-Mobile brand. Metro, Boost, and legacy Sprint customers are not affected. Two different types of data were stolen. For the credit-check and postpaid groups, the stolen data includes names, birth dates, Social Security numbers and driver's license information. It does not include phone numbers, account numbers, PINs, passwords, or financial information. But for prepaid customers, the stolen data includes names, phone numbers, and account PINs. T-Mobile has already reset all affected PINs. While T-Mobile confirmed earlier this week that its systems had been compromised, the company did not confirm that customer data had bee...

Now that Android Auto has been made free game for third-party developers, a serious Russian rival to Google Maps has sprouted. http://dlvr.it/S5sWSg

OnePlus is rolling out a new OxygenOS update for OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro that brings a couple of new apps, new Bitmoji to play with, as well as some optimizations and bug fixes. http://dlvr.it/S5sWQt

Google today revealed the Pixel 5a, a more-affordable alternative to the Pixel 5 and modest update to the Pixel 4a 5G. Like most Pixel "a" models, it has a larger display, larger battery, and a headset jack, yet is more affordable than the flagship models by skipping features like fast display refresh and wireless charging. For the first time in an "a" model, the Pixel 5a has IP67 water resistance, enough to be submerged in shallow water for short periods of time. It also has the largest battery ever in a Pixel phone at 4,680 mAh, and largest display at 6.34 inches. Otherwise, it shares most features and specs with other recent Pixel phones, such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, full-HD OLED display, 12 megapixel main camera + 16 megapixel wide camera, 8 megapixel front camera, NFC, fast charging, and a rear fingerprint reader. As expected with any Pixel phone, it has excellent support for all 4G and sub-6 5G networks in the US, includin...

One of the new features coming to the iPhone in iOS 15 will allow users to disable Night mode. The latter is the feature that allows users to snap viewable photos under low-light conditions. http://dlvr.it/S5nzwy

The chip fab that TSMC is building in the U.S. could end up being six fabs producing 3nm chips and as many as 100,000 wafers per month if there is enough demand from customers. http://dlvr.it/S5nzwb

The newest beta version of Android 12 brings a new accessibility option to Android: face gestures. The feature recognizes six different face gestures using the front camera, and lets users assign those to specific actions that work across many apps. The face gestures are: open mouth, smile, raise eyebrows, look left, look right, and look up. The actions include: scroll forward, scroll backward, next, previous, select, touch & hold, back, home, notifications, and quick settings. The feature is available Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access. Switch Access was originally designed to work with hardware buttons connected via USB or Bluetooth. Now a "Camera Switch" option has been added. Users of some phones may need to install Android Accessibility Suite from the Google Play Store. http://dlvr.it/S5mJkJ

Google Pixel 5a seeming does have an ace up its sleeve in the form of a gigantic battery. http://dlvr.it/S5kVjy

T-Mobile has reportedly been the victim of a huge data breach affecting 100 million of its customers. The data, including social security numbers and more, is already up for sale. http://dlvr.it/S5kVgd

Honor CEO Zhao Ming denied that the just announced Magic 3 line is actually the rebranded Huawei Mate 50 series. The latter has been postponed until 2022. http://dlvr.it/S5hzY4

Chinese government orders Xiaomi to remove Mi Mix 4's antitheft feature. http://dlvr.it/S5gpz8

A leaked internal memo disseminated inside T-Mobile reveals that the carrier plans on removing a feature that has allowed 1.5 million users to block and blacklist the use of all short codes. http://dlvr.it/S5gpy9