EU Lawmakers Approve Rules to Make Phone and Laptop Batteries Easier to Replace

The European Parliament recently approved a new rule focused on the production, design, and recycling of all rechargeable batteries that are being sold in the region. This new rule requires manufacturers to make design changes that will allow users to remove the batteries and replace them on their own.

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Apple Granted Patent for Wireless Accessories Including AR/VR Headset With iPhone and Wireless Charging Station

Apple has been granted a patent in the US that could allow the company to create an accessory that would work as a VR headset, using an iPhone. The patent also suggests that Apple's engineers continued to work on a device that resembles the company's AirPower wireless charger that was unveiled in 2017 and cancelled in 2019.

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Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Camera Specifications Tipped May Feature Waterdrop Hinge: All Details

Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is expected to launch later this year as a successor to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, which was released in August 2022. The foldable smartphone is expected to feature a periscope camera and likely come with a waterproof design. A new leak suggests camera specifications and design features of the upcoming phone.

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Redmi A2 64GB Storage Variant to Go on Sale in India for the First Time From June 20: Price Specifications

Redmi A2 smartphone was launched last month in India alongside Redmi A2+. The phone’s 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant has already been on sale via Amazon, Mi.com, Mi Home stores, and other partner retail stores. However, the 2GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration will go on sale in the country for the first time this week.

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iPhone 15 to Feature 'Aggressively Upgraded' UWB Chip for Better Apple Vision Pro Integration: Ming-Chi Kuo

iPhone 15 could be equipped with an upgraded ultra-wideband (UWB) chip that could offer better integration with the recently announced Apple Vision Pro headset. Apple unveiled the Vision Pro at WWDC 2023, and the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 series of smartphones later this year.

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iOS 17 Offers a 72-Hour Window to Reset Your Passcode When You Forget It: Details

iOS 17 has a new feature that will allow you to reset the passcode on your iPhone for up to 72 hours after it has been changed. This feature could prevent you from being locked out of your smartphone and having to reset your smartphone, if you forget your password shortly after it has been changed.

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Apple Granted 'Spatial Composites' Patent Could Develop Scratch Resistant iPhone: Details

Apple has been granted a patent that could lead to the creation of scratch resistant smartphones and mobile devices such as tablets. The company envisions a material that uses a combination of metal and ceramic to create a chassis that is resistant to abrasion.

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Redmi 12 With MediaTek Helio G88 SoC Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price Specifications

Redmi 12 has been launched in select countries. The new handset comes in three colour options and is powered by a MediaTek G98 SoC. It features a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Redmi 12 features a hole-punch display with up to 90Hz refresh rate.

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Bing Chat Gets New iOS Widget Expand Text-to-Speech Support to More Indian Languages

Microsoft is releasing a new Bing widget for iPhone and iPad users. This would allow users to directly engage with the Chatbot without opening the app. Additionally, the company has expanded text-to-speech support for more than 30 additional languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Urdu.

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iOS 17 Offers 72-Hour Window to Reset Your Passcode When You Forget It: Details

iOS 17 has a new feature that will allow you to reset the passcode on your iPhone for up to 72 hours after it has been changed. This feature could prevent you from being locked out of your smartphone and having to reset your smartphone, if you forget your password shortly after it has been changed.

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Redmi 12 With MediaTek Helio G88 SoC Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price Specifications

Redmi 12 has been launched in select countries. The new handset comes in three colour options and is powered by a MediaTek G98 SoC. It features a triple rear camera unit led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Redmi 12 features a hole-punch display with up to 90Hz refresh rate.

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