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Apple killed the 3.5mm jack in 2016 with the iPhone 7 and it seems that the Cupertino-based tech giant is set to bid adieu to the Lighting port also. According to famous tipster and former KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s research note with TF International Securities (via MacRumors), Apple is said to launch a “high-end” iPhone without the Lighting port in 2021 that will give the users "completely wireless experience.” An excerpt from Kuo’s note, as per Mac Rumors reads, “Apple will create more differentiation between the highest-end and high- end models. It will benefit the shipment of the highest-end model and iPhone ASP. Among new 2H21 iPhone models, we expect that the highest-end model would cancel the [Lightning] port and provide the completely wireless experience.” Looking at 2019’s lineup, the Pro model iPhones — iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max — are the high-end iPhones. With them, Apple for the first time … [Read more...] about Apple may be working on an iPhone without a charging port

Advertisement Apple has been named the best brand in the world again in 2016. Brand consultancy firm Interbrand has placed Apple at the top of the rankings for four years in a row. Apple is therefore considered more valuable than Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and Amazon, amongst others. As much as I love Apple, I definitely am of the opinion that Android is a far superior phone. — Ghostbaester ? (@JackalopeKisses) October 4, 2016Apple didn’t just top this list of the Best Global Brands, it smashed the opposition. Interbrand values the Apple brand at $178.1 billion, whereas Google, in the number two spot, is valued at $133.3 billion. There’s then a big drop to third, with Coca-Cola valued at (just!) $73.1 billion.According to Interbrand, the Top 10 best brands in the world right now are: Apple Google Coca-Cola Microsoft Toyota IBM Samsung Amazon Mercedes-Benz GE In its blurb about each company, Interbrand describes Apple as “a technology company that leads … [Read more...] about Apple Is the World’s Best Brand… Again

Greetings, Arsians! The Dealmaster is back with another round of deals to share. Today's list is headlined by a deal on Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones, unlocked models of which are both $50 off. That brings them to $349.99 and $429.99, respectively. While some retailers bundled the phones with $100 store gift cards when they first launched, this marks the biggest outright discount we've seen for the devices from reputable stores to date. Further ReadingGoogle Pixel 3A hands-on: The only Pixel phone to buyThat's notable, since the Pixel 3a was already a great value at its normal price point. We've recommended it a few times in the past, but the gist is that it gives you most of the better features of the full-fat Pixel 3 for half the original price. Namely, its camera is tremendous for a sub-$500 phone and still rivals those from higher-end Android flagships. Its OLED display is good for the money, it works with all the major US carriers, and you get first priority on Android … [Read more...] about Dealmaster: Google’s Pixel 3a phone is a better value at $350 today

Imagine a future of hyper-personalized medical care fueled by a constant stream of data—vitals, nutrition, and other metrics flowing from wearables and body-monitoring devices to remote physicians. This data-driven future of medicine isn't that far off, and we got a sneak peek at Pediatrics 2040, the annual meeting of the International Society for Pediatric Innovation. Topics ranged from rare diseases to the latest in robotic-assisted surgeries and the importance of AI, but one theme kept coming up throughout: using technology to change potentially unhealthy behavior. Until now, many experts have said genomic medicine will be the breakthrough that drives more personalized healthcare. But Dr. Daniel Kraft says lifestyle-shifting tech innovations will really move the needle. Full-Body Data Monitoring In his rather interactive session, Dr. Kraft, the Chair for Medicine & Neuroscience at Singularity University and Founder and Chair of Exponential Medicine, whirled through his … [Read more...] about The Future of Medicine Means No More Fibbing to Your Doctor

Whether your device was stolen or simply lost, you can remotely track, lock, and wipe it. Don’t wait until you’ve lost your hardware to think about this — these features need to be enabled ahead of time. This requires that the device is powered on and has a connection to the Internet. This is easy if you’re tracking a phone with a data connection, but harder if you’re tracking a laptop that may be offline or powered off. iPhones, iPads, and Macs RELATED: How to Track, Disable, and Wipe a Lost iPhone, iPad, or Mac Apple’s “Find My” services are integrated into iPhones, iPads, and even their Mac computers. Enable it in your device’s iCloud options and you can track down your device from the iCloud website. You can also mark it as lost, lock it, and wipe it remotely. Whatever you think of Apple, their solution is the best. When you put an iPhone or iPad into “lost mode,” iCloud will start tracking its movements over time so … [Read more...] about How to Remotely Track Any Lost Smartphone, Tablet, or PC