Category Archives: cell/smartphones

SmartTechCheck Podcast: Windows 11 launch, proprietary chip designs, tech supply chain problems

Posted on 13 October 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My October 13, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we discussed the release of Windows 11, smartphone vendors moving to their own proprietary chips/SoC designs, … Continue reading →

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The Best New iOS 15 Features

Posted on 24 September 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Under normal circumstances, I’d advise waiting before downloading Apple’s latest operating system until after its first update – there’s always something that goes a little bit haywire in the first release that needs patching. But there haven’t been any reports … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Upgrade to iPhone 13 (and 5 Reasons Not to Bother)

Posted on 19 September 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Once more, iPhone owners face their annual dilemma: to upgrade or not to upgrade to one of this year’s four new iPhone 13 models – the Pro Max (starting at $1,099), the Pro ($999), the plain iPhone 13 ($799), or the Mini … Continue reading →

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Your 2025 Smartphone

Posted on 19 August 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

With apologies to Zager and Evans (look ’em up), in 2025, I will surely be supremely embarrassed. Someone—maybe even me—will dig up this column, read my fearless predictions of what smartphones will look like and how they will function in that year, … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft cancels Windows 10X

Posted on 20 May 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My May 20, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we discuss the Apple/Epic trial, Google I/O, Microsoft’s cancellation of Windows 10X and, other topics. Watch … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast: Apple vs. Epic, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance, foldable phones, ransomware

Posted on 11 May 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

My May 11, 2021, appearance on the SmartTechCheck podcast with host Mark Vena and fellow tech reporters John Quain and Rob Pegoraro. This week we opine on the Apple vs. Epic court battle, the new Connectivity Standards Alliance – Matter … Continue reading →

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9 Features to Try in iOS 14.5

Posted on 28 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Usually, the significant upgrades to iOS and iPadOS roll out in the fall, like with iOS 14 and iPad OS 14. However, iOS and iPadOS 14.5 became available yesterday and include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top 9 features … Continue reading →

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Should You Upgrade to the New iPad Pro?

Posted on 20 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Apple’s latest iPad Pro models receive impressive performance and aesthetic upgrades, thanks to Apple’s own M1 processor. But that’s not where the innovation stops; these new iPad Pros are definitely worth an upgrade. Here’s why. Read the rest of this report here … Continue reading →

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AirTags Enable Apple Lost & Found

Posted on 20 April 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

While there have been  location tags on the market for years, Apple has decided it could improve on existing products with its own AirTag. This Bluetooth locator is tied into the company’s Find My ecosystem, which Apple users already use to find misplaced … Continue reading →

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Review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Posted on 18 January 2021 by Stewart Wolpin

Samsung’s new second-generation Galaxy Buds, the Buds Pro ($199.99), takes a well-deserved place among the upper tier of great-sounding buds with effective noise canceling. But one feature separates the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro from all other true-wireless buds: the best ambient sound … Continue reading →

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