Thanks to the hard work of the SwitchRoot team, it’s now possible to enjoy an Android 10-based LineageOS 17.1 port on your Nintendo Switch console. XDA Developers reports: The Android 10 release is based on the LineageOS 17.1 build for the NVIDIA SHIELD TV and brings many improvements over the previous release, including a much-needed deep sleep mode so the OS…
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Apple’s iPhone 13 Could Ditch the Lightning Port, Feature Next-Gen Vapor Chamber Cooling and In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 could feature vapor chamber cooling, as well as an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It may also completely ditch the Lightning port in favor of wireless charging. Apple Insider reports: Kuo believes Apple is highly likely to incorporate vapor chamber tech into an upcoming iPhone model, though it is not clear if the system…
Apple’s New M1 Macs Won’t Work With External GPUs
Today, Apple showed off the first Macs powered by its new M1 CPU, delivering impressive performance and excellent battery life, however they won’t come without any compromises. According to Engadget, citing Paul Gerhardt’s tweet, “tech spec pages for the new machines reveal that none of them are compatible with external GPUs that connect via Thunderbolt.” From the report: Only some people…
iPhone 12 Lineup Does Not Ship With a Power Adapter; Apple Begins Selling 20W USB-C Adapter for $19
With the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models no longer shipping with a power adapter, Apple has started selling the 20W USB-C power adapter that was first introduced with the iPad Air on a standalone basis for $19. From a report: The 20W power adapter is included in the box with the iPad Air, but those who want one for use…
PS5 Teardown Video Confirms Faster Wi-Fi and USB Ports Than Xbox Series X
Sony’s recently-released PS5 teardown video gives us a closer look at the PS5, and confirms that the speed of the console’s Wi-Fi antenna and USB ports are faster than those available in the Xbox Series X. GamesRadar+ reports: As spotted by VG247, the teardown confirms a few new hardware details about PS5. For starters, we know the console’s Wi-Fi antenna supports…
The World’s First Foldable PC Is Now Available To Order From Lenovo
Last year at its Accelerate 2019 event in Orlando, Lenovo teased “the world’s first foldable PC.” They didn’t unveil the name, price tag, or ship date — just that it would be part of Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad X1 line and that it would arrive in 2020. Today, the company formally unveiled the device it’s calling the ThinkPad X1 Fold, which is…
Apple Introduces Redesigned iPad Air With A14 Chip, All-Screen Design, TouchID and USB-C
Apple today introduced a redesigned iPad Air that looks more like an iPad Pro, as well as an updated 8th-generation, entry-level iPad. MacRumors reports on the new iPad Air: Apple today introduced a redesigned iPad Air with slimmer bezels, paving the way for an all-screen design similar to recent iPad Pro models. In addition, the new iPad Air is the first…
Elon Musk Shows Neuralink Brain Link Working In a Pig
With a pig named Gertrude, Elon Musk demonstrated his startup Neuralink’s technology to build a digital link between brains and computers. A wireless link from the Neuralink device showed the pig’s activity activity as it snuffled around a pen on stage Friday night. CNET reports: The demonstration shows the the technology to be significantly closer to delivering on Musk’s radical ambitions…
Could Pine64’s Cheap Linux Smartphone Replace Your PC?
TechRadar reports on Pine64’s new “PinePhone Convergence Package” handset, calling it “a Linux desktop you can keep in your pocket” that can be used as a PC when plugged into an external display and a keyboard. The device costs just $199 and is aimed primarily at Linux enthusiasts. The PinePhone Linux smartphone is based on the Alpine Linux-based PostmarketOS that can…
iPhone 12 Won’t Include Charger In Box, Says Analyst
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, iPhone 12 models will not include EarPods or a power adapter in the box. MacRumors reports: Kuo said that Apple will instead release a new 20W power adapter as an optional accessory for iPhones and end production of its existing 5W and 18W power adapters later this year. The form factor of the new 20W power…