Global smartphone shipment grew for first time since 2017: Counterpoint
New iPhone 13s are displayed at an Apple store on Jan. 27, 2022, in Corte Madera, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images The global smartphone market grew for the first time in four years — but the total number of devices shipped…
Samsung led smartphone shipments for 2021, beating out Apple, research says
Lisa Eadicicco/CNET Around 1.35 billion smartphones were shipped in 2021, according to IDC’s quarterly mobile phone tracker. Overall, fewer smartphones were shipped in the final quarter of 2021 compared to Q4 2020 but overall, more were shipped…
Apple’s iPhone 13 leads to company’s largest revenue and profit in history, despite parts shortages
Apple says it’s still in the beginning of a “5G upgrade cycle” driven by new wireless technology. CNET Apple’s iPhone marked its 15th year on the market with its strongest sales ever, helping push the tech giant’s sales and…
The IRS website will soon require facial recognition to log in to your account
The verification process includes taking a picture of a photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport, and then taking a video selfie with a smartphone or computer so software can compare the two. It’s part of a partnership the IRS has with…
TCL’s 30V 5G is coming to Verizon for $300
TCL is bringing another cheap 5G phone to the U.S market today, launching the TCL V30 5G for Verizon for just $300. It’s not a flagship or even flagship-adjacent smartphone, it’s a phone that exists to bring 5G access more cheaply — along with some extra…
Youngkin declares state of emergency in advance of nor’easter
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Apple Plans Service That Allows Direct Payment to Phones
Apple reportedly is working on a service that will allow small businesses to take payments directly on their iPhones without any additional hardware. The news came from Bloomberg, which cited knowledgeable sources. They said Apple may make the new…
Apple (AAPL) working on software for SMBs take payments direct from iPhone: report
Ming Yeung/Getty Images News Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly working on a new service that would let small businesses take credit card payments directly from their iPhone, without the need for additional hardware, Bloomberg reported. The new feature…
HOVER Partners with Beacon Building Products to Streamline Digital Materials Ordering
<span class=”legendSpanClass”>Contractors can now place roofing material orders in minutes with one of the nation’s most established exterior building materials suppliers using HOVER’s Direct Ordering, saving time and…
Free Metro by T-Mobile service? You might be eligible.
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Metro by T-Mobile now supports the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This program can get you free service on the carrier or subsidize your current plan. You’ll need to check for your eligibility, but it…