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SIM card trays may disappear from iPhone 15 in Europe

Apple may expand its removal of physical SIM card trays, with European iPhones possibly the next to lose the legacy technological element in the iPhone 15.A SIM trayThe introduction of the iPhone 14 … more

Via AppleInsider | 3/27/23

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices. more

Via BBC News - Technology | 3/27/23

Best phones under Rs 75,000 (March 2023): Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, Google Pixel 7 Pro to OnePlus 11 5G

Looking for a premium, top-of-the-line flagship smartphone but don't want to spend more than Rs 75,000 on it? We've got you covered. more

Ameya Dalvi (via Firstpost Tech2) | 3/27/23

iOS 17: Release date, features, iPhone compatibility, more

iOS 17 is Apple’s upcoming operating system for its iPhone models. After improvements on the Lock Screen, support for the Dynamic Island, and a new … The post iOS 17: Release date, features, … more

José Adorno (via BGR Tech) | 3/27/23

Google drops alarm requirement for Pixel Adaptive Charging

Google recently rolled out some improvements to Pixel phones’ Adaptive Charging feature, and now it seems it no longer requires an alarm. Adaptive Charging, for those unfamiliar with the feature, … more

Jonathan Lamont (via MobileSyrup) | 3/27/23

Apple acquired a startup using AI to compress videos

Apple has quietly acquired a Mountain View-based startup, WaveOne, that was developing AI algorithms for compressing video. Apple wouldn’t confirm the sale when asked for comment. But WaveOne’s … more

Kyle Wiggers (via TechCrunch) | 3/27/23

Tim Cook praises China, calls its relationship with Apple "symbiotic"

Cook was one of the more than 50 chief senior executives and government officials from around the world to attend the government-organized event in Beijing, the first since its suspension due to … more

Via TechSpot | 3/27/23

Twitter source code leaked, demands GitHub reveal who posted it there

New York Times says the code posted on GitHub had been there for months. raising securit more

Howard Solomon (via IT World Canada) | 3/27/23

Sonos Era 300 review: best spacial audio from any speaker, flexible connectivity options, but poor Sonos app UX and quality of spatial audio varies by track (Chris Welch/The Verge)

Chris Welch / The Verge: Sonos Era 300 review: best spacial audio from any speaker, flexible connectivity options, but poor Sonos app UX and quality of spatial audio varies by track — … more

Via Techmeme | 3/27/23

Activist investor Elliott holds off board-level influence at Salesforce

Benioff gets a pat on the head and an undefined reprieve Salesforce and Elliott Investment Management have issued a joint statement saying the activist investor, which took a multi-billion-dollar … more

Lindsay Clark (via The Register) | 3/27/23

Twitter hunts Github user who posted source code online

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some parts of Twitter's source code -- the fundamental computer code on which the social network runs -- were leaked online, the social media company said in a legal filing that … more

Anne D'Innocenzio / Associated Press (via Albuquerque Journal) | 3/27/23

Hathora raises $7.6M to democratize multiplayer game development

Hathora has raised $7.6 million to provide a service that democratizes multiplayer game development. more

Dean Takahashi (via VentureBeat) | 3/27/23

Microsoft Office Deal: Treat Your PC to a License for Just $40 Right Now - CNET

It's a one-time buy instead of a monthly expense, but it's only available at this price for a limited time. more

Adrian Marlow (via CNET Technology) | 3/27/23

MicroStrategy buys 6,555 Bitcoin worth US$150 mln

MicroStrategy acquired 6,555 Bitcoin for around US$150 million, at an average price of US$23,238 per coin, between Feb. 16 and March 23 more

Zoltan Vardai (via Forkast) | 3/27/23

Deals: Up to 46% off Apple iMacs & MacBooks, $200 off Peloton Bike, Apple Watch for $114, more

Top deals for March 27 include iPhone 12 and 13 models from $300, up to 55% off home smart locks, 80% off a Charger Baseus PowerCombo charging station, 31% off a Ninja air fryer, and $300 off a Canon … more

Via AppleInsider | 3/27/23

DJI Mavic Air 2S Fly More Combo Ships With 2 Extra Batteries And Is Nearly $200 Off Today

Amazon is now selling the DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo, a package that gets you a drone and a ton of accessories, with a huge discount. You'd normally pay around $1,300 for the whole setup, but right … more

Oliver Haslam (via Redmond Pie) | 3/27/23

The swagged-out pope is an AI fake — and an early glimpse of a new reality

The original viral image (left) and another AI-generated fake from the same batch (right). | Image: via Reddit / u/trippy_art_special AI-generated images have gone viral before, … more

James Vincent (via The Verge) | 3/27/23

Apple’s biggest execs have seen its next big thing–but they’re not believers

Macworld Last week, according to leaker Mark Gurman and others, Apple held a glitzy showcase event where its 100 most influential employees got to see the latest progress of the mixed-reality … more

Via Macworld | 3/27/23

Save $70 on a Convenient Keurig K-Select Single-Serve Coffee Maker - CNET

Get your morning pick-me-up faster with this single-cup brewer that's on sale for $80. more

Adrian Marlow (via CNET Technology) | 3/27/23

IBM and Cleveland Clinic working on quantum computing-based healthcare research

The supposedly revolutionary capabilities of its Watson supercomputer never became real, but IBM is still working to try and advance computer technology for healthcare research. The company is … more

Via TechSpot | 3/27/23