I traveled to Udupi with an iPhone 13 mini – here’s what I learned about compact phones

I have just returned from Udupi after a five day vacation in an attractive coastal town in India. I usually carry my iPad, Nintendo Switch, and DSLR on trips. This time around, I decided to carry fewer devices so I could spend more time exploring Udupi and its quiet beaches rather than sticking to the screen. The only computing device I took with me was the iPhone 13 mini. I reviewed this device last year and found it to be an excellent compact smartphone. As much as I love this…

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Apple ‘Peek Performance’ event: Green iPhone 13, Mac Studio, and other last-minute leaks

Apple is gearing up to host its first launch event of the year tonight at 11:30 PM EST. The event will see the company launch the long-awaited new iPhone SE 3 with 5G connectivity along with some other products including the new iPad Air. Hours before the event, some last-minute leaks surfaced, suggesting some other products we can expect to see at Apple’s Spring 2022 event. This indicates that the new iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air won’t be the only products we’ll be launching tonight. Read all about other…

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New iPhones help 5G phones capture more than half of the market

The iPhones of Apple Inc. The mobile phone industry reached a milestone in January, when 5G-enabled mobile phones accounted for more than half of smartphone sales for the first time. High-tech phones made up 51% of units sold, according to Counterpoint Research data. 5G connectivity is seen as a major enabler of transformative technologies such as self-driving and factory automation, with China being among the most aggressive in expanding its availability. China’s telecoms watchdog said the country will boost 5G coverage by adding 600,000 base stations this year, bringing the…

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