https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:40:11 +0200 There’s something cool about a shooting brake-style car, and this latest creation from the SEAT spin-off brand, CUPRA, has to be one of the best. It’s called the DarkRebel and looks as dark and deadly as the name suggests. They call it a show car, not a concept, and we like that because it gives us hope that this will come into some sort of series production. What you see here is a collaborati... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16973 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:25:09 +0200 Mobile phone companies often create limited edition models to help get some brand awareness, especially when new products are coming out and they have to convince the masses that the latest piece of tech is a must-have even though the older one is still great. It’s how the world works. In my circles, when someone gets a new mobile phone the software is immediately set up using pics of cars and m... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=16034 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:17:55 +0200 Is there a difference between the blue chat bubbles and green chat bubbles in Apple iMessage? And if so, what is it? Here we explain it all:Back in the day of the early cellphones, you could send a text message with a 160 character limit through a mobile service provider system called SMS, or Short Messaging Service and all you needed was a cellphone with a sim card and the cellphone number of the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14341 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:43:32 +0200 You might have noticed that your iPhone's screen dims at random from time to time, but there are a few reasons as to why this is and what causes this to happen, but you might not have known the real reason for it and its purpose.The most obvious reason as to why your iPhone's screen might dim at random is due to your iPhone's Ambient Light Sensor feature being turned on. So even if your screen's b... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14316 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:32:11 +0200 If you have upgraded to iOS 14 you might have received a system message on your iPhone that your password was leaked, but what does this actually mean?Having this message pop up on your iPhone might have you very worried at first as nobody wants to know that their personal data might be at risk. After all most people have their banking information, location data, precious memories and personal mes... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14262 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:17:42 +0200 Since the iPhone 7, Apple made some exclusive editions that were available in bold colours such as red. But those of you who have owned them before might have noticed that each of those red iPhones has the word 'Product' written at the back, but why exactly is that so?Well, it all started back in 2006 when the activist Bobby Shriver and Singer Bono started a charity called Product Red that set out... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14230 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:24:19 +0200 Today, people value the camera quality of their smartphone's almost most than all other features and with each and every new updated model, the camera gets a little bit clearer, better at low light performance, increased frame rates and sometimes an extra lens as well.But when you rewind back to the first iPhone which was marked as a huge milestone in Apple's product history, you'd be surprised at... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14193 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:39:56 +0200 The most common image file type amongst smartphones is indeed the Joint Photographic Experts Group file type, or JPEG for short. JPEGs have proven to be of high image quality, universal and relatively small in size and no company has decided to change that in recent years besides Apple and the iPhone.Similarly to Apple's reasoning for opting to use AAC compression in their audio file types as oppo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14177 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:45:37 +0200 If you have ever noticed your iPhone's screen randomly drop down halfway you might have assumed that there was some sort of a bug error and that pushing the home button will get rid of it, or it was a feature that you were unaware of at first. But the iPhone's screen dropping down after you double-tap the home button is actually a very important feature and that of an accessibility.Back in the day... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14150 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 22:51:13 +0200 Mobile phones of today are far more than just a telephone, to say the least, and for most people, these devices contain data that essentially document someone's life by means of photos, videos and far more as well. But in the tragic event of someone passing away, what happens to that data?For the most part, it is stored on either the device itself, on the cloud (in this case iCloud) or even a comb... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14126 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:33:38 +0200 Oppo has entered the market of folding phones with their brand new Oppo Find N which is practically better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, but there is a catch...Samsung has taken the folding phone concept to another level in recent years with the introduction of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold smartphone series which are the two most commercialized foldable phone options out there, but Oppo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14121 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:27:43 +0200 You might think to yourself that this is not new news at all and you'd be right as Apple released this technology and feature quite some time ago with select BMW models and it has proven to be highly used and useful as well regardless of all the controversy around privacy and security concerns.However, that was just Apple who was doing it, now Android has finally caught up and offers digital car k... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14020 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:01:17 +0200 Qualcomm, a smartphone chipset technology company, is developing their brand new smartphone and has announced that their front-facing or "selfie" camera will be permanently on!Now, this might be embraced or completely rejected depending on who you are and what your views on privacy might be like. According to Qualcomm, the purpose of having the front-facing camera permanently on is to actually imp... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=14018 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:46:14 +0200 Have you ever been in a position whereby your iPhone battery is nearing exhaustion after a full day of use, and then finally it falls to 1% battery life, but not all hope is lost as you notice that your iPhone stays on 1% for a suspiciously long amount of time?Well, as it turns out, this is not unique to iPhones, but rather any electronic device that uses Lithium-Ion batteries as the capacity of c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13938 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:25:43 +0200 On Friday evening, hundreds of Tesla owners experienced an error with the Tesla mobile app that had a temporary error that blocked their access to the app and as a result, hundreds of Tesla owners quite literally couldn't access their cars for that brief period.However, the mobile app car access is just a convenient alternative to the card/key option which should always be carried by the owner as ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13937 Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:24:01 +0200 Twitter has never really been very accommodating to more intricate posts that include images and videos and long bodies of text, however, if they want to stay in the game they have to get more creative and in the latest news, they have now made a few adjustments to their user experience by allowing for full-size image previews.Twitter allows for image and video posts, however, once images are post... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13878 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:54:16 +0200 In a recent report, Samsung may just be dropping the Exynos mobile chipset brand for Snapdragon in the new S22 lineup. The report had this to say:"Ex-Samsung employee turned insider Super Roader alleged that Samsung may be ditching the Exynos 2200 in favour of the Snapdragon 898. Until now, Samsung has shipped its flagship phones with Exynos chips in all markets except the US and some other countr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13877 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:24:13 +0200 Instagram has been doing a lot of changes to its social platform over the last couple of months, but now there is an entirely new way fans can consume content from their favourite creators.Instagram is launching a new subscription feature that will allow users to consume exclusive content from creators at a fee of course. This idea is clearly copied from the concept of the internet application Onl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13871 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:19:08 +0200 Google has recently announced their latest addition to their Pixel smartphone lineup with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, and like Apple, Google is now making their very own chipset that now features incredible battery efficiency and performance!Google Pixel 6 Pro Specs and Features:NETWORK Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GLAUNCH Announced 2021, October 19Status Available. Rele... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13841 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:42:06 +0200 The original Motorola RAZR was launched way back in 2004 and was arguably the coolest folding phone of all time. However, in 2020, Samsung and Motorola hopped on folding phones yet again, however, this time classified in the smartphone segment with foldable screen technology.Both phones can be compared with one another in a lot of ways, both feature 5G connectivity, similar display sizes and physi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13760 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:43:13 +0200 Just as you thought that the gaming smartphone idea was long and gone, Redmagic pops out of nowhere and makes a smartphone with Sci-Fi like specs and features and even has transparent elements that allow you to see the internals of the phone. Not to mention, the RGB lighting display as well as the internal cooling gaming fans...all in a freaking smartphone!Redmagic has now officially released the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13696 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:18:57 +0200 Mobile apps are far more than just smartphone gimmicks these days and really aid in day to day living. But what awesome apps are out there for cars specifically? Well, a hell of a lot!Here are the top 10 best car apps for 2021:Waze - Navigation and roadblock alert app.GasBuddy - An app to help you find the cheapest gas station.Edmunds - Edmunds is the best all-rounded app for buying a new or used ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13692 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:23:01 +0200 A few years back Samsung reintroduced the concept of a foldable phone but with a new and modern touch thanks to their foldable screen technology. The Products they launched were the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip as well as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and they were huge hits and quite strangely as they cost more than Samsungs flagship smartphones of the time and didn't come standard with certain features tha... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13675 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:44:53 +0200 The home button on the iPhone was one of the most familiar features of any Apple product and its users were so familiar with it that its usability was essentially second nature, so why did Apple actually decide to remove it from the iPhone X onwards?Well, it wasn't necessarily to just make the iPhone different, but rather for some practical reasons as well. There are two main reasons as to why App... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13642 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 21:55:23 +0200 It is no secret that Apple has been releasing a new iPhone each and every year since the first iPhone made its debut in 2007, however, up until the iPhone X generation, each iPhone model only saw the follow-up as a slightly improved variant of the current which they aptly titled the "S" generation as in the iPhone 6 and 6S models. That has now completely fallen away and each year we are seeing an ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13639 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:53:35 +0200 Mobile phone cameras have always been significantly lower in quality in comparison to other types of consumer cameras and that, for the most part, is still true today, however, Apple has once again bumped up their quality on their latest two iPhone models with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 Pro Max models.The quality is so good, in fact, that a professional video can actually be shot with the new iPh... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13632 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:11:02 +0200 It is common knowledge now to immediately put your iPhone or other electronic devices in a bowl of uncooked rice after being subjected to water damage in the hope that the uncooked rice will absorb all the moisture in the device in order to save it and restore it back to normal, but this is not a good idea, in fact, Apple recommends not to do this.Despite the iPhone's water resistance rating, if e... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13623 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 13:30:15 +0200 Back in the day, there were so many mobile phone manufacturers that produced all sorts of phones with each offering a unique experience, then towards the end of the 2000s, the mobile phone market completely changed with the introduction of the iPhone. Since then, Apple and Samsung have completely dominated the market and much of that is still true today, however, we are seeing new brands on the ma... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13616 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:25:56 +0200 For many people, the Nokia 3310 was one of the most desirable and sought after mobile phones on the market for its time which was around the year 2000. It had every feature you could possibly want which was usually just making phone calls, being able to send text messages and being able to set a custom wallpaper that you could buy by texting a unique code to a number you found at the back of a ran... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13605 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:56:36 +0200 Samsung has officially released the third generation of their flagship foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, alongside their smaller variant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.Since the first generation Galaxy Z Fold, we have seen some major improvements and feature upgrades with the Z Fold 3 from waterproofing for the first time on a foldable smartphone as well as backscreen cameras. The Sa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13545 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:02:56 +0200 Samsung was the first to reintroduce the flip and folding phones which we last saw in the early 2000s. This time, however, they have managed to offer all the benefits of a modern-day smartphone with foldable screen technology.The all-new third-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Flip takes things to a whole other level and have finally proven that these new foldable phones are just as good as regular smar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13531 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:55 +0200 Regardless of what smartphone you might have, whether it be a Samsung, Apple iPhone or even a Nokia, one of the most used apps on any mobile device is the alarm clock. If you forget to set your alarm and run late for work the next morning could indeed ruin anybody's day!Fortunately, however, modern alarm clock apps have the ability to set multiple alarms and even alarms that go off every day of th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13529 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:47:33 +0200 Apple has officially announced the brand new iPhone range for 2021, that of the iPhone 13 as well as the new iPhone 13 Mini. With that out of the way, Apple has also announced the next big iOS software version and update with the all-new iOS 15 which is set to become available at the end of September 2021.Planning on giving iOS 15 a try? Here are all the iPhone models that will support the new iOS... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13523 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:31:40 +0200 The September iPhone Apple Event has just taken place and as you expected, the all-new iPhone 13 is about to be released and is currently available on pre-order for those who want to be the first to get their hands on the brand new iPhone from Apple.Based on the similar square-edged design as the iPhone 12, the iPhone 13 follows the same new trend. You'll receive a far clearer display that feature... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13513 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:13:37 +0200 It might have seemed to you that before the release of the first Apple iPhone, mobile phones were far more shatter-proof and could withstand a good couple of brutal drops before it really caused some significant damage, and you'd be 100% right!As a matter of fact, when the original iPhone was in development, the former CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, insisted that the design team change the already sign... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13508 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:22:13 +0200 You might have noticed whilst browsing around for your next new iPhone deal that Apple offers discounts on new iPhone models if a user were to trade in their old iPhone, but what exactly does Apple do with these old and used iPhones?In 2017, Apple experienced the first substantial loss in iPhone sales largely due to market saturation as other smartphone manufacturers made as appealing products and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13440 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:24:00 +0200 You'd probably think that it's in the best interest of an application to be designed to work seamlessly on multiple devices and operating systems such as Apple and Android and, for the most part, you'd be right. But we have to understand that this is Google and Apple we're talking about...On an Android device, you can open up YouTube and switch it to a Picture In Picture (PiP) mode which essential... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13383 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:44:09 +0200 Apple got into a lot of heated debates with tech reviewers and the general public as the company got caught out deliberately slowing down the performance of the CPU of older iPhones without the consent of the user and owner.But this is why Apple decided to do so:Apple uses Lithium-Ion batteries in their mobile devices which have a reputation of losing their efficiency and maximum charging capacity... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13370 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:36:11 +0200 For most of the iPhone's existence, Apple had a reputation of offering one of the best cameras ever fitted to a smartphone and the technology just got better and better with each new release of the iPhone. However, from the first iPhone right through to the iPhone 8 range, there was only 1 camera lens at the back. But since the iPhone X we have been introduced to multiple rear camera lenses, but w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13342 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:42:17 +0200 So the time has finally come where we see yet another major update to the folding range from Samsung with the all new 2021 Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 which feature even more hardware and software improvements, plus an all-new range of exciting colours to choose from to make your new device that much more personal.The Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G:Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GDimension... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13321 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:35:19 +0200 Many avid iPhone users find it second nature to close recently used apps that are currently running in the background assuming that it will improve CPU and GPU performance and conserve battery consumption, but little did you know that this might actually do the opposite!Apple's iPhone operating system (iOS) has been specially designed to work more efficiently by optimising frequently used apps, an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13293 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:42:58 +0200 Many iPhone users, and other smartphone users alike, charge their mobile devices to 100% as it's a nice round number and subconsciously gives the user the impression that it is fully charged and ensures the maximum of mobile usage time before the device has to be charged again.However, this might actually cause more problems than it might solve in the long run for your iPhone. Most mobile devices ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13291 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:38:18 +0200 As Apple approaches yet another major product launch, which includes the new iPhone 13 range, as well as a new chipset for the iPad range, talks around a new iPad mini are in full force.We have not seen a new iPad Mini since 2019. That was the 5th generation which featured the Apple A12 Bionic chip, 64 or 256GB storage, an upgraded 7.9-inch Retina Display with support for Apple Pencil as well as B... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13147 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:45:52 +0200 It might seem quite bizarre to learn that Google released a feature, regardless of what it is, for iOS first, then followed by Android months later. But this is not the first time that Google has done that!Google has implemented a new feature that is available for iOS only (We can only assume that it will be released for Android sometime in the future). The new feature can be found in Google setti... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13128 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:36:40 +0200 Here is another little headscratcher for you to try out right now if you have an iPhone. Whip it out, head over to the weather app and try to find a location anywhere on the planet that is around 69 degrees Fahrenheit and notice that it will always show either 68 degrees or 70 degrees Fahrenheit but never 69. Can Apple really be this "anti-meme?"Well, as it turns out, the Apple weather app also do... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13093 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:28:06 +0200 Apple says that they might have to completely stop selling iPhone's in the UK as too much might be at stake after they infringed a patent.Apple is notorious for their engagement in legal battles over the years, but this one might be so severe that they might withdraw each and every Apple product from an entire country because of it.Apple recently released the iPhone 12 which contains wireless netw... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13082 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0200 Apple has launched an official MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 lineup. It connects via embedded magnets at the back of the iPhone, which can deliver additional battery charges on the go.The product is rather slim and fits comfortably both at the back of the iPhone and in the user's hand. It will be compatible with all iPhone 12 variants aside from the iPhone 12 Pro Max as it already has it ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13075 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:12:21 +0200 Even companies like Samsung, Apple, Microsoft and Huawei can't seem to contain secrecy before their products are released. Which is understandable considering that there are tens of thousands of people worldwide working to manufacturing upcoming products that haven't officially been released to the public yet. It goes without saying that maybe some employee somewhere shares specs with a buddy, and... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=13033 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:07:03 +0200 After testing two mobile-only plans during 2020, Netflix has decided to launch a R49 mobile-only plan in South Africa.Other countries where this cheaper plan will be launched include Nigeria, Kenya and other sub-Saharan African countries.With Multichoice's Showmax offering a mobile-only plan for only R39 per month, it's clear that these streaming platforms are now also targeting the lower-income g... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12956 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:50:37 +0200 If you're an iPhone user, you might have noticed that when you send messages in the iMessenger app that most of the time your messages are highlighted in blue text bubbles, but from time to time those bubbles will turn green, but why is that exactly?Apple iMessage is an application where you can send and receive text messages, audio, images and GIFs, but what makes iMessage unique in comparis... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12875 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:03:16 +0200 Being a filmmaker or video editor is a daunting task, to say the least. And, if there are ways and means to make your workflow that much easier and far more simplified then you should be using it!Here are 5 free mobile apps that every filmmaker and video editor should be using:Milanote – This app, available on both iOS and Android, is designed to efficiently create and edit storyboards and proje... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12858 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:37:15 +0200 Will Smith has been seen driving some insane cars in movies, from concept Audi R8's right through to the most luxurious Maybach's the world has to offer! But, little did you know, Will Smith is also a huge car fanatic, and what lies within his personal collection will shock you! Mad respect Will Smith...Here is what Will Smith has inside his private car collection...1965 Ford Mustang – $40,00019... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12842 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:16:37 +0200 If you're a beloved Samsung user, you'd be glad to know that Android 12 is just around the corner and will be available for you soon depending on which Android-based smartphone you might have.As you probably figured already, this operating system update is huge! It not only features minor improvements and features here and there but rather an entirely new interface and Android experience.Here are ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12840 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:33:50 +0200 DStv now offers its services without the need to purchase and install a decoder or dish. All you need is a device connected to a stable, fast internet connection.As technology marches forward, many South African's are connected to the internet in one way or another. To harness this tech, DStv has announced DStv streaming, allowing subscribers to access their favourite content via a connected devic... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12821 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:31:59 +0200 Official Apple sources have confirmed that the upcoming iPhone 13, which is set to be officially released in the fourth quarter of 2021, will be thicker than the iPhone 12, and there are fantastic reasons for this.The Apple iPhone 12 made its debut on the 23rd of October 2020 and, arguably, the most notable visual aspect was the return of the flat edge design which we last saw on the iPhone 5 and ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12779 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:58:31 +0200 Traeger has taken the phrase "there is an App for that" to a whole new level with their new flagship BBQ grill called the Traeger Ironwood 885.The Traeger Ironwood 885 BBQ grill can be remotely controlled via the Traeger mobile app, and allows a user to control the grill temperature and get notifications as to when your food is ready. Furthermore, the Traeger app is filled with over 1,600 exciting... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12751 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:43:58 +0200 Towards the end of 2017, the world was taken back by the fact that Apple released the new iPhone under the name iPhone X and not the expected iPhone 9. The latter should have been the successor to the iPhone 8 in their sequential naming system.However, Apple is notorious for their unlogical naming strategies for its products. The iPhone X was a revolutionary product in the sense that it featured a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12711 Fri, 28 May 2021 12:11:48 +0200 One of the most frustrating things about some apps is the fact that they sometimes just randomly sign you out, and usually at the most inconvenient times! But why exactly is this?Well, the main reason why you get randomly logged out of apps, and even online services such as Gmail, is all to do with trying to keep your account secure, but why is this a solution?Usually, and depending on which app y... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12690 Wed, 26 May 2021 12:52:37 +0200 Delta Airlines has signed a new deal with AT&T and Apple, intended to make the jobs of all their 19,000 flight attendants easier.Delta’s SVP of Inflight Service, Allison Ausband, describes this new deal: “Our flight attendants are the finest professionals taking to the skies day in and day out, so when we were looking for outstanding products that meet the Delta standard, Apple and AT... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12532 Wed, 05 May 2021 12:55:21 +0200 YouTube has now added even more video resolution controls and options for mobile devices.Not very long ago, mobile YouTube consumers had little to no control over the resolution of the video's they watched, which was frustrating to say the least. YouTube figured that most people wanted the best video quality possible, regardless of their data connection, so "auto" was the only option available. Th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12514 Mon, 03 May 2021 12:24:46 +0200 Apple's New iPhone Battery Recalibration tool in iOS 14.5 beta 6, will drastically improve battery consumption.Apple seems to have responded to all the backlash they received for blatantly throttling older iPhone model's battery power. They say they did this to maximize processing power, but didn't allow users to change this themselves. Now, they've made this system public by introducing a new bat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12312 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:03:39 +0200 Unlike the rest of the Apple lineup, why don't iPhones make use of USB Type-C?Apple is notorious for adopting new technologies and setting new standards in the tech industry across a variety of different platforms.After the release of the iPhone 4S, which was the last time the large 30 pin port was used in the iPhone, Apple helped develop USB Type-C along with Intel and Samsung in order to allow f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12270 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:44:50 +0200 Smartphone maker, Xiaomi, is changing the way we will forever think about what is possible with smartphone cameras with their new liquid lens technology.The smartphone camera has become a feature most people can't live without, and see tremendous value in having a good camera in their pocket at all times.In recent years, most leading smartphone makers have collaborated with camera manufacturers su... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12269 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:41:22 +0200 Are smartphones actually dangerous and if so how do they affect your body?We have all heard it at one point or another, having your phone next to you is the equivalent of sticking your head in a microwave, but, unlike 2-minute noodles, we don't really get cooked by them. So what actually happens to your body in a smartphone-filled world?Well, let's start off with a simple one: Can smartphone scree... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12246 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:48:55 +0200 Google has been busted by collecting user data in their "save browsing mode" in Google Chrome called Incognito Mode.Google Chrome users will know when they have opened up an Incognito tab as it's differentiated by a dark window theme and a recognisable logo that features a detectors hat and glasses and the words and descriptions:You’ve gone incognitoNow you can browse privately, and other people... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12245 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:46:37 +0200 Here are the mobile apps that share the most user personal data, and how much.Personal data privacy has never before been taken as seriously by users as it is today. It is no secret that free social networks and services collect and trade personal data and here are the top 50 apps that share your data with third parties which includes: purchases, location, contact info, users contacts, user conten... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12226 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:44:38 +0200 Tinder, and other dating apps, announce a new background check feature with the intention of making their services safer for their users.Tinder's announcement on their new criminal background check feature raises concerns over the ethics of how their business is run regardless of their intentions as there are many factors and levels of how these offences might be portrayed.The biggest issue that d... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12224 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:42:33 +0200 The brand new OnePlus 9 Pro wireless charging speed has been revealed and the speed is faster than most cable charging methods.The brand new flagship mobile smartphone from OnePlus, the OnePlus 9 Pro, sports some incredible and never before seen technology in a smartphone such as the Hasselblad camera system and state of the art chipsets and specs, but they have just released the speed of it's wir... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12204 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:12:23 +0200 OnePlus smartphones have teamed up with German camera maker, Hasselblad, to develop a revolutionary new smartphone camera system.OnePlus cameras have slowly but steadily grown in popularity, and are now a strong competitor in the smartphone market.However, their camera systems were not above average in their previous smartphone models, and received mediocre reviews. Well, as it stands, OnePlus dec... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12174 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:52:57 +0200 This new feature for the iPhone and other Apple products will alert you if you're being stalked.Apple is set to release a new tracking device called Apple AirTags, which will allow Apple users to tag their devices and track them in the event if they get lost or stolen. The AirTags will sync with the Find My iPhone app, so users know exactly where their devices are at all times, and whether or not ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12172 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:47:43 +0200 Ever wondered how Kelli Ann Erdman edits her Ezuzdance TikTok dance video's? Here is how to do it yourself.Kelli Ann Erdman is, without a doubt, a TikTok sensation after her Ezuzdance dance video went completely viral – largely thanks to a unique way of editing that involves head tracking motion. When you watch one of her videos, you can't help but get absolutely mesmerised at how it's done.Unfo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12162 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:45:09 +0200 Check out the brand new YouTube mobile comment section designs.One of the most interactive features YouTube has ever created was the ability to comment as a user on other content creators content.Of course, you don't have to comment, you could just consume the content as you please. But if you wish to do so for whatever the reason might be, you could leave a reply, a thumbs up, a suggestion or jus... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12119 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:15:04 +0200 Take a look at this incredible custom made iPhone with a folding display.Beloved Apple iPhone fans globally have never been as envious of Samsung devices as they have been over the last two years. That's largely due to the fact that Apple has shown little to no interest in folding screen technology, while their biggest competitor, Samsung, has released four smartphones already with functional fold... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12117 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:05:41 +0200 The new Instagram Live Rooms feature allows for more participants in Live broadcast videos.When Facebook and Instagram first launched the live video feature it gave content creators a whole new dynamic to what was possible for engaging and connecting with their audiences. Soon thereafter, Instagram allowed users to connect to one other live streamer in a duo that turned out to be highly popular.In... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12104 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:07:29 +0200 Sony is changing the photography game by developing a 1-inch camera sensor for its smartphones.It goes without saying that, since mobile phone manufacturer, Sharp, introduced the first phone with a camera – being the Sharp J-SH04 – it changed the way people associate with phones. It offered people the ability to take digital photos whenever they wanted, and never had to remember to take a bulk... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=12064 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:34:07 +0200 Sure, we’ve all got an old phone stashed in a drawer somewhere, just in case the new one gets stolen or dropped. OK, maybe more than just one phone, we’ve all upgraded quite a few times since the Nokia 3310 was released.Just like us, Jayesh Kale owns more than one phone since he first bought a cell phone. Unlike us, Jayesh owns a whopping 2 371 cell phones. Best of all? They’re all still in ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11931 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:23:39 +0200 The Huawei Mate Xs smartphone enters the folding screen market.Over the last year or so, we have been reintroduced to folding phones, which is as nostalgic as can be when it comes to such a personal device. But a folding Huawei smartphone is pretty hard to come by.With Samsung clearly leading the way with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Huawei is riding along with the Mate Xs fold... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11916 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:05:50 +0200 If they all have something to say about the latest and greatest tech, then what smartphones do tech YouTubers use?What's the first thing you do when you are doing research about what smartphone to get next? Chances are, you'll head straight to YouTube, punch in your smartphone of choice followed by "review" into the search bar and see what pops up. Usually, it's one of the big YouTube tech players... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11887 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:22:42 +0200 Here is the story behind why Facebook and Apple became rivals.It is no secret that the social media giant, Facebook, and tech firm, Apple, are rivals. But these two companies have completely different target markets, so why the beef?Well, as it turns out, their target market is not so different after all. Apple wants to offer their users safe and secure user experiences when it comes to privacy, w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11861 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:53:09 +0200 Apple has officially issued a new health and safety warning with regards to tech in the iPhone that could potentially interfere with pacemakers.If you actually take the time to read through the paperwork of your new smartphone, you'll stumble across a variety of health and safety warnings. This includes how far away your device needs to be from you when you sleep, and even how to properly charge y... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11823 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:39:36 +0200 It's finally here! The worlds first under display selfie camera on a smartphone.With smartphone manufacturers consistently trying to come up with the new big thing, from time to time they get it right, and this time it was not by Apple or Samsung, but rather by ZTE.ZTE has released their rather nifty Axon 20 5G smartphone and just by the first glance you'll probably not notice anything other than ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11809 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:02:51 +0200 WhatsApp adds a pretty cool new feature with its new update in the hope to get people to stay with the Facebook-owned messaging app.WhatsApp is trying to convince users to stay on their messaging platform, and have introduced a brand new feature in their app that is actually pretty cool!WhatsApp group chats are something that is accessed by the majority of users worldwide. However, the biggest irr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11754 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:38:05 +0200 With thousands of people ditching WhatsApp, the two preferred options are Signal and Telegram. But which messaging chat app is better for you?As we all know, WhatsApp have updated their terms and conditions for the use of their instant messaging app, essentially demanding that users share more private data with Facebook. As people ditch their trusted messaging app for more secure alternatives such... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11744 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:14:08 +0200 Take a look at the incredible features of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Smartphone.Two months after Apple released the brand new iPhone 12 series, Samsung has officially released their new flagship smartphone in their Galaxy S lineup, they are proud to reveal the all-new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.Here is what you can expect in the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra:Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / E... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11693 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:55:05 +0200 The Apple iPhone 13 will most likely be portless.Apple is very well known for doing things completely different and out of the norm, or "standard", for the industry. Sometimes it is well received and sometimes it's not but, over time, their decisions usually work out for them and for the consumer. What's even more interesting, their competitors usually follow in their footsteps eventually as well.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11600 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:38:22 +0200 Apple includes fast charger cables for all iPhones, exclusively for the state of São Paulo in Brazil.Earlier on this year, Apple announced that they will no longer be including Apple charger cables with their new iPhones. Their reasoning and explanation for this was to minimise environmental waste and, over time, Apple consumers accepted it and agreed.However, this didn't fly with the B... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11586 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:33:24 +0200 Times ahead are looking incredibly exciting for the smartphone industry. Here is the Oppo X 2021, the world's first shapeshifting smartphone.All eyes have been on the innovative smartphones introduced by both Samsung and Motorolla over the past two years. The reintroduction of the foldable phone concept with the Motorola RAZR, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, is paving the way we ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11527 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:13:41 +0200 Take a look at why the Windows Phone failed. Much like BlackBerry, Microsoft too doubted the iPhone's potential success after its debut in 2007, saying that it won't appeal to business people as it can't be a good email device as there is no keyboard. Furthermore, Apple was the first smartphone (and business phone) that was exclusively made by one manufacturer for both the hardware and software, w... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11402 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:52:32 +0200 The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa has been very vocal about their rejection of government’s proposed plan to change the blood alcohol limit for drivers to zero. According to the National Road Traffic Act, the current blood alcohol content limit for drivers are 0.05 grams per 100-millilitres. If the Department of Transports has its way, it will be lowered to 0 grams. While the A... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11399 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:08:31 +0200 Take a look at the reasoning behind why Apple won't make use of USB Type-C on any of their iPhones. Apple was one of the companies involved in the development of USB Type-C, and you can find USB Type-C on most of the new Mac products, but simply not on the iPhone or the iPad for that matter. Apple has been using the Lightning cable since the iPhone 5 generation which was launched in 2012. But as o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11373 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:49:46 +0200 YouTube has just updated their mobile app, and here are the new features. YouTube has made some rather drastic measures to try to improve user experience for both consumers and the content creators as well. The major one being the subscription service that was implemented a few years ago, which allows users to stream music and videos ad-free, as well as their release of the YouTube music app. Unde... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11221 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:51:54 +0200 Energizer is bringing out a smartphone with a battery that lasts up to 50 days on a single charge. Energizer has confirmed they will be manufacturing a smartphone with the longest lasting battery ever to be fitted to a mobile device. The Energizer phone will be called the Power Max P18K Pop (interesting choice of name). The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop will feature a mammoth 18,000 mAh Li-Polymer ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11200 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:27:42 +0200 The former mobile phone giant, BlackBerry, announced yet another comeback for 2021. The history of the business phone brand BlackBerry is, without a doubt, a dark one. The company rose to its success in the mid 2000s as it offered its consumers the best device at the time for people who saw value in a phone that offered emails, Facebook and a full Qwerty keyboard. No other mobile phone brand at th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11155 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:05:44 +0200 Technology has its advantages and can make life so much easier, but unfortunately it also has its disadvantages. Especially when you’re in the wrong. A South African tech company has invented a way to block a phone remotely, without the user’s consent. Well, it will probably be included in the fine print of a contract somewhere. Business Insider reports that the small local tech start-... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11134 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:54:44 +0200 Take a look at a review on the brand new Apple iPhone 12 from a Photographers point of view. Earlier this month, Apple released its brand new iPhone 12 generation, with four new iPhone's in its lineup to choose from. Whether the new iPhone 12 is a revolutionary mobile product or not, we'll leave that up to you to decide. But, what is undeniable is that some of the features of the iPhone 12 ar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11073 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:15:58 +0200 Apple gets hit by a massive leak on the iPhone 12 just days before its official release on the 13th of October 2020. Most tech companies take their new products information security very seriously and only reveal their official product specification on the launch. But no one seems to be as pedantic about this as Apple. But as of 2020, Apple has 140,000 full-time employees and thousands more who wo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=11012 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:01:43 +0200 After several reports, Apple admits to slowing down old generation iPhones. A few years back, Apple iPhone users started to realise that after each major iOS update, their iPhones would slow down in terms of GPU performance, some as much as 60%. The older generation iPhone conspiracy became increasingly more popular as time went on, and now Apple has admitted to slowing down older iPhones after a ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10935 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:57:29 +0200 Take a look at this ultimate customisation guide for your homescreen on Apple iOS 14. Finally, Apple has made iOS 14 available to the public, and it will work on all iPhones from the iPhone 6 and later. iOS 14 makes its mark in Apple's history with a drastically changed way a user experiences Apple's mobile devices. If you're already an iPhone user, then best you connect to a decent WiFi netw... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10885 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:39:57 +0200 Take a look at the rather different 2020 LG Wing Smartphone. 2019 and now 2020 have shown the world a whole new approach on what a smartphone can be. We have been reintroduced to the nostalgic flip phones, this time with bendable screen technology with the reincarnated Motorola RAZR, which was launched in 2019 and now again with the updated RAZR 2, the Samsung Galaxy Fold as well as the Samsung Ga... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10805 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:27:00 +0200 This is how the mobile phone giant HTC became one of the biggest names in the industry to completely nothing. Economics major and entrepreneur Cher Wang founded the tech company High Tech Corporation, or HTC, in May 1997 in Taiwan. HTC specialised in making and designing laptop computers, videogames and eventually mobile devices such as PDAs and phones as well. HTC was one of the first tech compan... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=10793 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:51:16 +0200