We are approaching spring cleaning season and sometimes technology needs a refresh too. True wireless headphones – and most wearables – can accumulate a worrying amount of dirt, oil, and debris. So how do you clean them without breaking, damaging or scratching them? We made a tutorial For that, compile official guides from Apple, Samsung, Sony and others with real-world tips and cleaning tool recommendations.
The good thing is that the more often you clean them, the less disgusting they will be. And don’t worry – there are no pictures of cotton swabs containing earwax. I know it’s early. No one wants to see that.
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Small phone, powerful processor.
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Apple’s approach to making a more affordable iPhone is to put high-end processors in older cases. With the new iPhone SE, the company has stuck to that strategy. With a Home button, substantial top and bottom bezels, and rounded corners, it’s almost identical to the 2020 model, and at this point it’s starting to feel nostalgic. When essentially all smartphones have removed the Home button, this year’s iPhone SE feels dated. However, it has Apple’s latest cutting-edge processor, the A15 Bionic, a surprisingly capable camera, and it’s just $429. Tempted? Read on for our full review.
The company also released iPadOS 15.4.
Apple has started rolling out iOS 15.4. One of the most notable upgrades is the option to unlock your device while wearing a mask without entering a passcode or using an Apple Watch. Once iOS 15.4 is installed, you need to enable it manually in the Face ID and Passcode section of the Settings menu.
“We heard you.”
Just days after introducing a feature that made algorithmically generated feeds the default for iOS users, Twitter is changing things back to the way they were. “We heard you,” the company said. “Some of you always wanted to see [the] Latest tweets first. We’ve now moved the timeline back and removed the tabbed experience while we explore other options.”
The music industry makes almost the most from CDs compared to digital downloads in 2021.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s annual sales report, CD sales grew 21% to $584 million in 2021. That marked the first annual sales increase from CDs. in the US since 2004. Much of this can be attributed to how many record stores reopened and artists sold music at concerts after COVID-19 halted everything. . However, CD sales are roughly equal to total digital music sales. Sales for digital tunes fell 12% to $587 million — just $3 million more than CD sales for 2021.
Expected launch: Later this month.
Blue Origin’s next crewed spaceflight is scheduled for March 23, and as reports have suggested, Saturday night live star Pete Davidson will be among the passengers. This will be New Shepard’s fourth flight with people on board and its 20th. Davidson seems to be the famous face in this debut, after William Shatner and Good Morning America presenter Michael Strahan.
The consolidated platform will launch sometime after the $43 billion deal closes.
Months after announcing their $43 billion merger proposal, WarnerMedia and Discovery answered the question of what would happen to HBO Max and Discovery Plus when they formed Warner Bros.’s fantasy-titled Discovery. . Discovery’s chief financial officer Gunnar Wiedenfels said the company plans to combine the two platforms into a unified streaming service. Wiedenfels said he hopes it will take several months for Warner Bros. Discovery “does it in a way that is really a great user experience for our subscribers.” Meanwhile, HBO Max and Discovery Plus customers should expect at least some form of bundle.
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