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Verizon seals $6.9bn TracFone acquisition as it targets value market TracFone has 21m US customers under brands including Simple Mobile, Page Plus Mobile and Total Wireless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. US mobile operator Verizon Wireless has signalled its intention to expand into the “value” segment of the market with the $6.9 billion acquisition of US low-cost carrier TracFone from America Movil....

Vulnerabilities in MediaTek chips expose millions of Android devices to eavesdropping Another reason to only download apps from trusted app stores When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cybersecurityresearchers have uncovered multiple security flaws in chips made by Taiwanese manufacturerMediaTekfound in 37% of the world’ssmartphones, warning that some could be chained together to enable attackers to eavesdrop on unsuspecting users....

WhatsApp is developing an amazing new tool that lets you create your own stickers Transform your favorite photos and images into stickers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new sticker-creation option was spotted in a beta version of the latestWhatsAppdesktop app. When it rolls out on a wider scale, it will mean you no longer need to rely on third-party apps or sticker packs....

Windows 11 and demand for work PCs sees Dell and HP results boost Windows 11 sees boom in PC demand despite chip shortage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Strong demand forbusiness computersfollowing the launch ofWindows 11has left bothDellandHPwith better-than-expected results for their most recent financial results. Dell said it had a record-breaking quarter between July and September this year, as “strong” demand for commercial PC systems andworkstations, high-end consumer devices, andgaming machines, saw it report $28....

Xiaomi sees revenues and profits increase despite chip shortage challenges Chip shortage and strong competition affect financials When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xiaomirecorded increased revenues and higher profits during the third quarter of 2022, but the ongoing chip shortage affecting the industry and intense competition in the market meant the figures were not quite as high as some had predicted....

Your iPhone can’t be your driver’s license until 2022 - here’s why An early 2022 rollout is now expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Way back in June,Appleannounced that withiOS 15, iPhone users would be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app, but not only is that feature still not available - it’s actually been delayed....

AI software market set to reach new heights next year Businesses are going to spend more on AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world looks set to spend more on artificial intelligence-powered software in 2022, propelling the entire AI industry to new heights, new Gartner figures have claimed, although this success will depend on the AI maturity of organizations involved....