17 h. ago Google beats Apple's iPhone 17 release with surprise Android smartphone launch

Google is back with four new Pixel phones that have launched weeks before Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17.

Technology

23 h. ago Every iPhone 17 rumour to know as Apple plans production move to India

Apple is expected to release a super-thin iPhone 17 Air alongside the other iPhone 17 handsets this September

Politics

27 h. ago Everything Evolves by Mark Vellend review – can Darwin explain JD Vance?

Why evolutionary theory should be applied to peacocks, politics, iPhones and quite a lot in betweenNobody expected the Spanish Inquisition, but then again no one could have predicted the giraffe, the iPhone or JD Vance. The laws of physics don’t demand them; they all just evolved, expressions of how (for better or worse) things happened to turn out.Ecologist Mark Vellend’s thesis is that to understand the world, “physics and evolution are the only two things you need”. Evolution, here, refers in the most general sense to outcomes that depend on what has gone before. Thus the world can be divided into things that are inescapable and things that are contingent, depending on circumstances. In the terminology he borrows from evolutionary biologist Graham Bell, the study of physical necessity is the “first science”; that of historical contingency the second. So, the periodic table of 90 or so natural elements, which are inescapable given the laws of physics, would fall under the first sc...

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42 h. ago Apple iPhone users rush for £24.99 portable charger and brand it 'the best'

iPhone users who find their phones keep running out of juice might find this device useful

Economics

45 h. ago iPhone 17 camera is getting a huge upgrade, plus other rumours to know

Apple is expected to release a super-thin iPhone 17 Air alongside the other iPhone 17 handsets this September

Politics

67 h. ago Peacemaker season 2 cast, trailer, release date and surprise Superman cameos

John Cena is back as the patriotic mercenary Chris Smith when Peacemaker returns for his second season later this month - here's everything we know about the new episodes

Politics

69 h. ago Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook fall up to 63% with hundreds off in Wowcher deals

Wowcher is offering hundreds of pounds off refurbished Apple products, with deals available on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches and more.

Economics

5 d. ago Apple iPhone drops to £150 and hundreds cut off iPads and MacBooks in Wowcher bonanza

Wowcher is offering Apple devices including iPhones and Apple Watches with these deals that offer affordable alternatives to shopping direct

Economics

5 d. ago Return of the flip phone: does Apple’s foldable iPhone signal a new era in design?

Experts say Apple’s foray into flip phones is sign that consumers want devices that optimise internet use Back in 2005, nothing felt more high-powered and sophisticated than ending a call by snapping shut a clamshell flip phone.Now, two decades since they hit peak popularity, they’re back – with Apple rumoured to be working on its first ever flip phone. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago The iPhone 17 price and launch date may have leaked – here’s what to know

Apple is expected to release a super-thin iPhone 17 Air alongside the other iPhone 17 handsets this September

Politics

8 d. ago Elon Musk threatens Apple with lawsuit over OpenAI, sparking online feud with Sam Altman

Billionaire’s post on acting against Apple for OpenAI’s No 1 position on App Store prompted reply from Sam AltmanBillionaire Elon Musk threatened legal action against Apple on behalf of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, accusing the iPhone maker of favoring OpenAI and breaching antitrust regulations in managing the rankings in its App Store. The posts elicited snide responses from Sam Altman, the OpenAI CEO, and began a spat between the two former business partners on X.“Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust violation. xAI will take immediate legal action,” Musk said in a post on his social media platform X. In a post earlier that day, he wrote, “Hey @Apple App Store, why do you refuse to put either X or Grok in your ‘Must Have’ section when X is the #1 news app in the world and Grok is #5 among all apps? Are you playing politics?” Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Elon Musk threatens Apple with lawsuit over OpenAI, sparking Sam Altman feud

Billionaire accuses Apple of ‘unequivocal antitrust violation’ over app rankings, prompting testy responseElon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple on behalf of his artificial intelligence startup xAI, accusing the iPhone maker of favoring OpenAI and breaching antitrust regulations in managing the rankings in its App Store. The posts elicited snide responses from Sam Altman, the OpenAI CEO, and began a spat between the two former business partners on X.“Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust violation. xAI will take immediate legal action,” Musk said in a post on X. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Apple’s huge student deal – free AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro 2 for £50 with Macs and iPads

Apple’s student giveaway knocks up to £150 off, with free AirPods or £50 AirPods Pro 2 when you buy a Mac or iPad from the Education Store.

Economics

8 d. ago The iPhone 17 launch date has been revealed – here’s everything we know so far

Apple is expected to release a super-thin iPhone 17 Air alongside the other iPhone 17 handsets this September

Politics

9 d. ago Apple alert that iPhones and iPads 'may stop working' during heatwaves

The popular smart devicess can only cope with so much - and the weather might be a struggle

Events

9 d. ago Apple fans race to buy £430 iPhone 12 for £165 in 'fast selling' deal

This Wowcher deal is perfect for anyone wanting 'fast performance, crisp visuals and pro-level photos'.

Economics

1 week ago Democrats respond to FBI agreement to locate Texas lawmakers: ‘We will not be intimidated’ – live updates

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump administration of attempting to ‘weaponize law enforcement to target political adversaries’Vance urges Republicans in Indiana to redraw map to help tighten House gripDonald Trump on Wednesday celebrated a commitment by Apple to increase its investments in US manufacturing by an additional $100bn over the next four years.Apple’s plan to up its domestic investment comes as it seeks to avoid Trump’s threatened tariffs, which would increase the tech giant’s costs as it relies on a complex international supply chain to produce its iPhones. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, warned during an earnings call in May that the tariffs could cost the company up to $900m that fiscal quarter alone. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Apple is giving students free AirPods 4 with every Mac or iPad – plus £150 off tech

Apple has launched a huge back-to-school giveaway for students – including free AirPods 4, £50 AirPods Pro 2 and big savings on MacBooks and iPads.

Society

2 w. ago Samsung to produce image sensors for Apple’s iPhone in Texas

Deal suggests South Korean company’s US investments are paying off as Trump dials up his tariff policies

Technology

2 w. ago Justin Bieber delights fans as he shares glimpse of baby Jack in new music video

Justin Bieber's fans were over the moon when he dropped a wholesome music video featuring his wife, Hailey Bieber, and son Jack after the surprise release of his new album

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