Tech Clamp

This year we’ve seen the rivalries between tech giants like Apple, Google, and even Facebook and Amazon, expand beyond the traditional meat and potatoes realm of hardware and software. Google and Apple in particular are investing heavily in securing their mobile OS’s, while at the same time safeguarding the privacy of user data. Let’s take a look at the changes in Android 10 and iOS 13 to see if we can crown a privacy champion. They Drew First Blood Google was the first out of the door with its major mobile OS update, Android 10. Apple followed with iOS 13 only a couple of weeks later. Overall this a win for consumers because Google and Apple are now competing to not only provide a great user experience, but also the best privacy experience. The changes in iOS 13 don’t really come as a surprise because they are a natural evolution. Apple has spent the last few years really touting how well they uphold user privacy that the “other guys”, Google, didn’t seem to care about. Appl...

OnePlus 7 Pro vs. iPhone XR, Galaxy S10E: We compare every spec OnePlus  launched its newest phone, the  OnePlus 7 Pro , Tuesday. With a 90Hz OLED display and a pop-up selfie camera, the new phone is a massive upgrade from last year's 6T. It starts out at $670, $80 less than  Apple 's  iPhone XR  and Samsung's  Galaxy S10E . The OnePlus 7 Pro shows how much the Chinese phone maker can flex its chops and still offer a great value in terms of design and features. But is it worth it? Out of the three  phones , the OnePlus is the only one with a 90Hz OLED screen, which makes animations look smoother and text look sharper. It should be an incredible phone for mobile gaming. The Apple and Samsung phones have displays with a 60-Hz refresh rate, by comparison.  In terms of size, the OnePlus has a 6.67-inch screen, the largest of the three and with the highest resolution. The  iPhone XR  has a 6.1-inch LCD display and the Galaxy S10E has...

Galaxy S11: latest rumor points to 8K recording and 20:9 aspect ratio XDA contributors  claim to  have torn down the new update for the  Samsung  Camera app, which delivers photo and video on the Galaxy line of smartphones. As these code dissections often yield hints of what the software in question may be able to support in the future, they are often sources of leaked info on upcoming devices on which it could be installed. Accordingly, this new decompilation reportedly  shows that  the Samsung Camera interface of the future may have an  8K recording  option. Some of these strings also apparently call for an "108M" spec in a 4:3 ratio. This suggests that an appropriate megapixel count may become a possibility in the near future. The  Galaxy S11  is a potential next-generation flagship currently linked to the  108MP  ISOCELL Bright HMX image sensor from the same OEM. Therefore, this code may be intended for such a phon...

Remember the days when cybercriminals primarily focused their attacks on laptop and desktop computers? Times seem to be changing. Today, cybercriminals are targeting smartphones and tablets more often. And if this is true, then it begs the question: Which mobile operating system is more secure, Android or iOS? It’s little surprise that, as consumers increasingly use their mobile devices for banking, connecting on social media, and making online purchases, cybercriminals are aiming their virus and malware attacks on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The iOS and Android operating systems, then, have become tempting targets for cyberthieves eager to access the most personal information of users. If safety is your main concern, and you want to keep your Android or iOS device free of viruses and malware, which operating system should you choose? There is no simple answer. Android vs. iOS: The threat level In some circles, Apple’s iOS operating system has long been consid...

Apple AirPods Pro review          (Image: © Future) OUR VERDICT The noise-cancelling new AirPods can be beaten for sound, but they are a joy to live with and use all day, every day FOR Exceptionally comfortable Strong noise-cancelling Balanced, easy-going sound AGAINST Noise-cancelling impacts timing Sony rival sounds more engaging All of a sudden, there are new AirPods: the AirPods Pro. Divisive though the original AirPods are, they have certainly been a hit. In fact, Apple claims they’re now the most popular headphones in the world. But, despite their abundance and the rather magical user experience they offer, the AirPods have their flaws. The second-generation model brought with it a boost in sound quality, but they're still a long way from delivering the sonic satisfaction of the very  best wireless earbuds . The fit is a bigger issue: one-size-fits-all might be the approach, but for some pe...