A refurbished product sold through Apple is a used item that goes through its rigorous testing and cleaning process to ensure it meets the company’s standards. It is sold in a new box with all the accessories that form a part of a new retail box. Like with other products from Apple, a refurbished Apple Pencil also comes with a one-year warranty. Designed to mimic the sensation of using a pen or a pencil, the Apple Pencil has built-in sensors to determine orientation and angle to detect a range of forces for pressure-sensitive drawing and writing....

One-third of respondents that FlexJobs surveyed said inflation is a huge factor in making their career decisions, while 46% said it is either a factor or a small factor. Only 17% of respondents said that inflation was not affecting their career decisions. SEE: As living costs continue to rise, more employees call for hybrid work Despite the desire to negotiate a salary and find a new job, the respondents’ confidence in their ability to do so is fairly low....

Design and Form Factor If there’s one word to describe how the Zenbook 14 feels in the hand, it’s exquisite. Right from the signature concentric circles design to the solid metal construction all over, the Zenbook 14 screams premium. There’s a nice heft to it and there’s no flex while typing or when pressure is applied on the top surface. Asus has nailed the build on the Zenbook 14. Oh yeah, apart from feeling extremely sturdy in the hand, it’s also an attention seeker....

And when you clap your eyes on the M2 and its spec sheet, you understand why. For, while the Pro M2 was the successor of the Pro M1 and laid siege to the Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the M2’s ambitions were far more modest. With a conventional metal build and a 6.26-inch display that is HD rather than full HD+, notwithstanding a notch, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor with RAM and storage options starting from 3 GB/ 32 GB, dual 13 and 2 megapixel rear cameras, and a large-ish 4000 mAh battery, the M2 is the sort of device that pretty much conforms to expectations rather than exceeds them (as its Pro cousin attempts to do)....

If there’s one thing the new HTC One (M8) taught us over the past couple of months, it’s that it’s almost impossible to keep any device under wraps if you plan to launch it soon after the announcement. So we ask, which strategy is better — secrecy or leaks, availability or delays? Some companies have been notable for keeping most of their devices secret for a long period of time, until the date of the official announcement or at least a couple of hours before that....

Aside from being slightly heavier and a little larger than the originals, the AirPods Pros produce better and more vibrant sound across the board and post better connectivity, both with each other and with any mobile device you pair them to. However, the AirPods Pros are currently lacking in one major aspect: accessories. Apple hasn’t yet created many brand-specific accessories for these earbuds, leading third-party manufacturers or other brands to fill in the gaps....

After plenty of leaks over the last couple of weeks, Samsung has gone ahead and unveiled its flagship Galaxy S10 lineup. The lineup is a major upgrade in almost every department to improve every key aspect of the devices. With so many features though, what are the best features of the Galaxy S10 series? Given the sheer number of features the Galaxy S10 series comes with, it is not surprising that many people would get overwhelmed by it....

Google now lets you better curate what appears in your Discovery feed by allowing you to block specific YouTube channels from being featured. Previously, you could eliminate unwanted YouTube videos by entirely blocking the YouTube section from appearing on Google Discover. This new option in the Google Search app gives you more control over your Discovery feed through a new ‘Don’t show content from [XYZ channel] on YouTube’ option to filter the feed....

If you remember, India’s state-owned telecom operator BSNL already announced three new plans. The new plans include Rs 349 ‘Dhil Khol Ke Bol’ Rs 333 ‘Triple Ace’ and Rs 395 ‘Nehle Per Dehla’ plans. Now BSNL had rolled out yet another mind blowing plan which starts at Rs 444. The company named the new plan Chaukka-444 plan which will give users unlimited data for 90 days. Let me tell you this offer is a part of a special promotional offer, which is only available to prepaid users....

Interest and exploration Disruption and destruction Ransom and financial gain The first is usually composed of young programmers looking for personal validation by doing something that is supposed to be difficult. Perpetrators of the second type are generally protesters looking to advance an agenda. The last type is composed of criminals simply looking to steal money, data or resources. Today we will talk about this latter type of attack, specifically the attacks focused on residents of the C-suite....

That is a very common question at smartphone launches today. The kind of glass protecting a display – and even a phone’s back now – has become an important part of the spec sheet. And the most popular class of glass (rhyming intended) in that category is Corning with its brand, Gorilla Glass. But how did Corning getting into the classy glassy business? Well, as in so many smartphone matters, we can blame this one on that one device....

But now Android is overcome with options thanks to the proliferation of apps in the ay Store. th the help of development shops like Touch b, the number of apps available for Android has grown exponentially throughout the years. It certainly helps that Galligan, esident of Touch b, ff Namnum, Vice esident of Sales & eting, have been such active members in the Android community, too. Galligan Namnum’s business focuses specifically on bringing more applications to the Android platform, whether it’s through porting one from iOS or developing it from scratch....

Last month, when Google released the latest batch of Android distribution numbers, it was the first time Android 5.0 Lollipop had managed to land on the pie chart. Now, in March’s distribution totals, Android 5.0 Lollipop continues to show adoption at a quick pace, increasing a total of 1.7% in just a month’s time. Interestingly enough, Android 4.4 KitKat actually managed to get a bit of a boost as well....

Fortunately fixes are on the way, though there are a few steps you can take to ensure you’re safe if a fix isn’t here yet for your device. Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes....

Well, those abandoning the Android platform and switching to iPhone helped. Here’s what Apple CEO Tim Cook had to say during the earnings call that followed the release of the third-quarter results: “Turning to iPhone. We set a June quarter record for both revenue and switchers to iPhone.” “Switchers” are what Apple calls those moving to the iPhone from another platform. And since the death of the Windows Phone platform, these switchers are coming from Android....

Google has not really paid much attention to Android Wear. The company does roll out some minor updates to the platform with some enhancements every once in a while, but Google has completely avoided fixing the bigger issues with it. Now, it looks like Google is preparing to rebrand Android Wear to Wear OS. The notification to set up a new watch in the first Developer Preview of Android P makes use of the term “Wear OS” instead of Android Wear....

Whether it’s due to low adoption rates or data security issues, contact-tracing apps just won’t seem to catch on among the general public. Tap or click here to see why some people fear these apps could lead to security trouble down the road. But Apple and Google aren’t giving up on contact-tracing just yet. In fact, Apple is adding in a brand new exposure notification feature to iOS that doesn’t even require a third-party app to work....

It is not known whether there will be a different screen size or not. Apple might increase the display size from 27-inch to 30-inch or 32-inch. Apart from this, Apple could bring a new model of Mac Mini very soon; there are rumors of launch at Apple’s Spring Event in March or April. New Mac Mini & iMac to Release In March or April It is said that Apple is working on a new and powerful Mac mini....

If you still are meeting with clients, coworkers, and friends via video, you might as well look and sound good. Tap or click for my top Zoom tips. Maybe you’re back to the office or at least not taking as many video calls. One clever use for your webcam, or an old phone or laptop, is to turn it into a security camera. Tap or click here for steps to set it up in under a minute....

Cyber Monday is here, which means you’re probably already getting inundated with information about the best deals. Back in the old days, it was easier to keep track of the sales. You’d see Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads from major retailers detailing their plan and you’d circle the biggest “doorbuster” deals of the season. Now, in 2020, things are a bit different. Retail ads start leaking out in October for “early Black Friday sales,” and almost all the biggest discounts can be snagged online....