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Allstate Protection Plans releases dunk/drop test results for high-end Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones

Since Allstate and other insurance companies tend to win up insuring (and footing the bill) for a number of devices, they’re now the ones shattering them to see which holds up to inevitable accidents the best. Device insurance provider Allstate Protection Plans on Monday shared the results of one of its annual device drop tests, […]

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FEMA and the FCC to conduct nationwide test of the emergency alert system today

As you may have heard, FEMA and the FCC are conducting a nationwide test of the Public Alerts and Warning System today. As such, your iPhone will sound off with an emergency alert at around 2:20 p.m. ET/11:20 a.m. PT. FEMA is required to conduct these national tests of the Public Alert and Warning System […]

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Consumer Reports testing highlights iPhone 15 Pro Max’s durability

Following last week’s event wherein the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything noted that the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s back component could be cracked by bending it with your hands, some speculation has been raised as to the durability of the new titanium frame. It was also noted that the smaller 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro did not crack […]

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Early drop tests indicate iPhone 15 Pro’s rounded titanium band may be less durable than the iPhone 14 Pro’s design

The new iPhones have begun to emerge, as have efforts to damage and/or destroy them to see just how durable the new hardware is. Flying to Australia, AppleTrack’s Sam Kohl submitted the first iPhone 15 drop tests via YouTube. Based on the video, it appears that Apple’s nifty new rounded titanium edges are not better […]

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Rumor: Apple reportedly testing M3 Max processor in MacBook Pro slated for release in 2024

Apple has reportedly begun testing its M3 Max processor, complete with a 16-core CPU, on its 2024 MacBook Pro notebook models. Apple revealed the M2 Pro and M2 Max-equipped MacBook Pros in January 2023, so news of the M3 models being tested isn’t unexpected. Previous rumors point to a late 2024 release window for M3 […]