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Apples release strategy in the past few years has been confusing and occasionally infuriating. At one point, the tech giant went on an aggressive campaign to grab hold of the professional market. In doing so, it left its core enthusiasts behind. Photo: Phillip Tracy/Gizmodo The company flexed its muscles with ultra-premium but prohibitively expensive products like the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. Dropping down to the next best thing meant making major sacrifices....

Samsung has officially pulled the curtain on its Galaxy A53 5G, revealing its latest mid-range smartphone. Its one of Samsungs best-selling series due to its bang-for-buck style bundling. Like itspredecessor, it has a refresh rate of 120Hz, which is a flagship-level spec. The Galaxy A53 5G has some impressive specifications on paper.Image: Samsung The Galaxy A53 5G runs Samsungs Exynos 1280 processor, and thats in addition to 6GB of RAM....

Its always a cause for celebration when theres a software update pushed out to Android users. One UI 4.1 boasts a ton of new camera-centric features. Portrait mode will also accommodate pets so that the blur around their fur is just right. Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S22’s Object Eraser to more devices.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo The software update improves the latest video recording interface. Videos shot with the front- and rear-facing cameras will save in separate folders....

Universal Controlhas finally arrived. But first, lets talk Universal Control. When I tested the feature on a MacBook Pro 13 andiPad mini, it worked just as advertised. Photo: Phillip Tracy/Gizmodo News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident. Apple, Are You Okay? I need Apple to blink once for yes and twice for no, because it’s getting weird....

Only time will tell. But Foxconn isnt the only tech company thats suspending operations in Shenzhen as cases rise, of course. Unimicron Technology, a major supplier for Intel, has paused production in the city, according to Reuters. Two people walk by closed stores during lockdown in Shenzhen in south China’s Guangdong province on March 14, 2022.Photo: Feature China / Future Publishing (Getty Images) But no one knows for sure how long Shenzhens lockdown will continue....

In the end, it was a success. When the project was finished, the final product was a powerful all-in-one PC with a funky vintage aesthetic. This build (with high-res photos) was posted to theMacRumors forumfor those who want the step-by-step process. Photo: NurPhoto/Getty (Getty Images) This is possible because that one component is smaller than the G4s hard drive alone. The 3 antennas from the M1 Mac Mini have been chopped down to just the actual antennas....

Samsung cant seem to launch a flagship without making a little bit of a mess along the way. But curiously, the apps that the GOS didnt throttle were some well-known benchmarking suites. Usersdiscoveredthat Samsungs GOS limited over 10,000 common Android apps. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the ultimate performer in Samsung’s lineup, but only if you’re not using its Game Optimization Service.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo The feature comes preinstalled on the latest Galaxy S-series devices....

Alas, when Time Cook walked off the virtual stage, no laptop had been revealed. So, whats going on with Apples notebooks? Even more interesting are some of the bold claims he made about the 13-inch laptop. Image: Apple Predictions for new MacBook Air in 2022:1. Mass production in late 2Q22 or 3Q222. Processor: M1 chip3. All-new form factor design5. However, there are no indications of Apple pursuing a 2-in-1 design or something similar....

Apple surprised the tech world today by unveiling the M1 Ultra, its most powerful chip yet. Apple explained how using two separate processors on a motherboard is inefficient. Apple claims the chip, which has 114 billion transistors, is around 8x faster than M1. Image:Apple Apple made some eye-opening performance claims at its peek performance event. If accurate, those are some groundbreaking figures. News from the future, delivered to your present....

Apple announced a new version of its affordable iPhone: the iPhone SE 5G. This is the third-generation version of the budget-friendly gear. It runs the A15 Bionic, which powers up the iPhone 13. Image:Apple That chip also enables 5G support. The camera system on the iPhone SE 5G has been improved, too. The company also brought over capabilities like on-equipment Siri and dictation. Image:Apple The iPhone SE is a popular model for new iPhone users....

Available March 18, the Mac Studio starts at $1,999. Schools and educational buyers receive a $200 discount. On the inside is a unique fan design that Apple claims will keep the Studio quiet under most workloads. Image:Apple Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 6. News from the future, delivered to your present. Meta Pissed Off Everyone With Poorly Redacted Docs Meta is being very transparent on accident. Image: Apple Apple, Are You Okay?...

Its made for big Hollywood production teams, and costs, erm, Hollywood money. It also comes with True Tone, which changes the white balance based on your environment. Sorry, no mini-LED here, but remember, Apple is trying to keep the price down. Image:Apple The Studio Display costs $1,599 and is $100 off for education. The monitor is available today for pre-order and will ship on March 18. News from the future, delivered to your present....

The time is upon us! Apple giving us a peek at new iPhones, iPads, and possible Macs at its big event today. Ourhow-to-watch guidegives you all the ways you’re free to stream the virtual event. Image: Gizmodo/Apple Weve also embedded the stream below, so you might watch along right here if you like. That, to us, makes this one of the most exciting Apple events in recent years. Things get a bit hazy from there....