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2022-01-20 19:09:00 Sony will continue to collect PlayStation 4 to compensate for the shortage of PlayStation 5

Bloomberg reports that Sony intends to continue building the PlayStation 4.

The company wants to release about a million fourth-generation consoles in 2022 to ease the burden on the production of the PlayStation 5. The previous generation devices use a different type of chip that is cheaper to build and cheaper for customers.

This decision will allow Sony to further negotiate with partners on more favorable terms.

It is noted that Sony wanted to stop production of the PlayStation 4 in 2021, but abandoned this decision due to a shortage of chips. The Japanese were willing to buy them at higher prices, but were faced with a complete lack of chips. Open / Comment

2022-01-19 19:09:00 Prices of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro Max announced

A well-known network analyst under the nickname LeaksApplePro published on his Twitter information about the prices of smartphones of the iPhone 14 series. Those who take simple iPhones will not have to be scared. The prices will be the same. But Proshki will rise in price.

So here are the prices:

iPhone 14: from $800
iPhone 14 Max: from $900
iPhone 14 Pro: from $1100
iPhone 14 Pro Max: from $1200 Open / Comment

2022-01-18 19:09:00 German interior minister threatened to block Telegram

German Interior Minister Nancy Feser said that Telegram could be blocked in the country if the messenger does not comply with the requirements of German laws.

Germany requires Telegram to appoint an official representative in the country to quickly remove prohibited content. Open / Comment

2022-01-17 19:09:00 Some iPhone 13 owners complain that the interlocutors do not hear their voices when switching to speakerphone during a call

According to the iDropNews portal, complaints about the problem have been received since at least October 2021, however, Apple has not yet provided a solution. When contacting the Apple Store, Genius Bar experts claim that this is the first time they have heard of such problems.
It is worth noting that the problem is definitely not related to the microphone - without a speakerphone, the interlocutors hear perfectly.

One possible cause of this problem is the Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) feature. It is designed to prevent iPhone owners from hearing their own voice when using the speakerphone. Perhaps the iPhone 13 series smartphones block the caller's voice completely, instead of echo cancellation.

Have you encountered such a problem? Open / Comment

2022-01-16 19:09:00 iOS 15.2.1 is out. What's new

In this update, the company improved stability and fixed bugs. In particular:

Messages might not upload photos sent via iCloud link
Third-party CarPlay apps may not respond to input
Fixed a HomeKit bug that could turn any iPhone into a "brick"

The firmware size is about 1 GB. You can download iOS 15.2.1 now in Settings -> General -> Software Update. Open / Comment

2022-01-15 19:09:00 Apple has released the iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 updates to all owners of compatible devices.

New versions of operating systems can be installed on iPhone 6s/6s Plus and newer models of Apple smartphones, as well as on all tablets starting with iPad Air 2nd generation. Open / Comment

2022-01-14 19:09:00 Google accuses Apple of mass bullying of teenagers with Android smartphones

The American corporation Google has criticized Apple for its policy regarding the iMessage messaging service, and also accused it of intentionally presenting users of Android devices as second-class citizens. It is also noted that the Cupertino-based company uses iMessage exclusivity as one of the tools to boost iPhone sales.

According to the source, the app's exclusivity has become a status symbol among kids and teens in the US and elsewhere. What's more, messages from Android users in iMessage are colored green, while messages from iOS users are colored blue. In some cases, this decision causes pressure on teenagers who are forced to buy an iPhone in order not to look worse than others. Open / Comment

2022-01-13 19:09:00 16 years ago, on January 10, 2006, Steve Jobs introduced the original MacBook Pro.

Who remembers this moment, rummage to your friends. Need activity to wake up after the holidays. Open / Comment

2022-01-12 19:09:00 Apple Watch Series 8 or Series 9 will lose the physical Digital Crown, it will become a touch

It is reported that in the future, Apple's new smartwatches will be deprived of the physical Digital Crown. How so? It's simple. Cupertinos use a traditional touchpad.

The corresponding patent already exists. It has a smart watch with an optical sensor for entering information. Obviously, the functionality of such a sensor will be 100% the same as a mechanical wheel.

Recall that the wheel has been used in Apple smartwatches for 8 years, since 2014.
When to expect an Apple Watch Series without a wheel? Perhaps this year or next. But it is not exactly. Open / Comment

2022-01-11 17:00:03 This $ 1.5 smartphone joystick from AliExpress takes mobile gaming to the next level.

The accessory is maddeningly simple: a plastic round strap with a spring inside, to which an aluminum ribbed "button" is attached. You need to attach this thing to the smartphone screen in the place where the virtual joystick is in the game and that's it - you have a physical control element for the character.

The joystick is attached to the screen without glue, just by means of a rubber base. It detaches instantly, you just need to pry it off with your fingernail. It does not leave marks on the screen, it works even if you have a protective glass or film glued on.

The accessory fits any smartphone or tablet with a touch screen. For maximum profit, you can take two joysticks at once - then in some PUBG Mobile on iPad you simply will not be equal. Open / Comment