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iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast

Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

The Best iPhone 16 Cases, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

I’ve tested more than 80 cases for Apple’s iPhone 16 range. These are the best cases, along with a few MagSafe accessories.

Tech - Wired - October 25

iPhone 16 review: more buttons and speed for Apple’s standard phone

Smallest and cheapest new model plays catchup to Pro iPhones with strong battery life but familiar design. Apple’s latest iPhone bucks the trend of buttons vanishing from phones, gaining not one ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: totally maxed out

Even bigger titanium superphone packs very long battery life and great camera but Apple Intelligence isn’t killer feature. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s latest superphone, with a massive screen, ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Steve Ballmer: the tech billionaire asking if voters want ‘just the facts’

Former Microsoft boss seeks to build better democracy with data

World - Financial Times - November 2

Apple banned from selling iPhone 16 in Indonesia

Government says US company’s investment in the country has fallen short

Business - Financial Times - October 28

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?

World - Financial Times - October 29

Is Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Good for Games?

Apple claims its newest line of phones will let you play everything from Apple Arcade indies to AAA titles. It does, but don't expect a console-level experience.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Step Up AAA Gaming On Mobile

With the iPhone 16 lineup of phones, both the base 16 and 16 Pro can play AAA games. How do they compare to one another? How has AAA gaming on iPhone improved in the last year?

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Apple’s iPhone 16 is selling 20% faster in China than its predecessor, report says

Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new features

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Wall Street slumps as rates climb, and more negativity on the iPhone 16 emerges

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech group

World - Financial Times - October 28

Indonesia blocks Apple iPhone 16 sales over lack of investment

Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts. Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Apple sales rise 6%, company seeing early iPhone 16 demand

Apple reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Leading Is Hard. Just Ask Fourth Graders

No, really. Ask them. You’ll be surprised what you learn.

Business - Inc. - October 20

16 Best PS5 Accessories (2024), Tested and Reviewed

From extra game storage to a fancy 120-Hz TV, these WIRED-tested favorites will complement your PS5.

Tech - Wired - October 19

16 Best Cozy Games (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Forget stressful leaderboards and time-sensitive missions. These games let you play at your own pace.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

Why the Menendez brothers want their case reviewed

Erik and Lyle Menendez are calling for a review of new potential evidence in their case after serving nearly 35 years for the fatal shooting of their parents. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Verizon earnings imply Apple’s iPhone 16 didn’t have the most ‘auspicious start’

Verizon’s third quarter didn’t include too many days of iPhone 16 sales, but the company’s low upgrade rate is still worth keeping an eye on.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Apple analyst Kuo says company cut iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units

Apple shares slid Wednesday after industry supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the company has cut orders for the iPhone 16 by about 10 million units.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Apple returns to top 5 smartphone ranking in China with iPhone 16 as Huawei battle ramps up

Apple returned to the top five ranking of China's smartphone market, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16, but its growth was still outpaced by Huawei.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Apple reports robust demand for iPhone 16 even as overall sales in China slow

Company reports $94.9bn in revenue, slightly beating Wall Street projections in first look at demand for its new phone. Apple reported strong demand for the iPhone 16 in its quarterly earnings ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Apple stuck it to the naysayers with better-than-feared financials, emerging iPhone 16 demand

While maintaining our wait-for-a-pullback 2 rating for the time being, we're increasing our price target to $250 per share from $240.

Business - CNBC - November 1

The Champions League Isn’t Fun For Everyone. Just Ask These Six Teams.

They dominate their domestic leagues, but this group has already conceded 49 goals after two rounds.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

'What kind of country do we want to live in?' Harris asks congregation

During remarks at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., Vice President Kamala Harris encouraged congregants to vote.

Politics - NBC News - October 20

16 Best Gifts for Babies and Toddlers, Editor Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for tiny people is intimidating. Good news: We did it for you.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Apple MacBook Pro (16 Inch, 2024) Review: More Power

The M4 Pro CPU pushes the performance envelope. But when the only real competition you have is with yourself, what then?

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Mauby, London: ‘Exactly the vibe you want’ – restaurant review

The great spicy tastes of the Caribbean have been given a thorough shakedown at this eminently affordable, friendly new place in Brockley. Mauby, 1 Harefield Road, London SE4 1LW ( ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it

Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Hundreds of veterans receiving honorable discharges after 'don't ask, don't tell' review

The Defense Department has issued honorable discharges to around 800 servicemembers who were separated from the military during the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that was repealed in 2011. Defense ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Hundreds get honorable discharges after Pentagon 'don't ask, don't tell' review

Hundreds of veterans who were dismissed from the U.S. military under the now-repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy have been given honorable discharges.

Big 12 review says league games were not compromised by helmet communication issues after Texas Tech inquiry

The Big 12 has told its members to send in helmet communication equipment for encryption updates

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Want to understand what just happened? Try talking to Trump voters for a change.

Democrats should engage in conversations with Trump voters to understand why they voted for him, rather than making assumptions about them.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

D'Angelo Russell moves to Lakers bench, says he just 'wants to win'

JJ Redick praised D'Angelo Russell, who had one of his best shooting nights of the season Friday after moving to the Lakers' bench.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 8 hours ago

1 Critical Reminder I Give Myself During Important Meetings: Just Ask Questions

How that little reminder has changed the direction of my leadership team, and drives bigger results than ever before.

Business - Inc. - October 15

'Sobering, frustrating': Being a first-time NFL head coach can be tough; just ask these 4

The Patriots, Titans, Panthers and Seahawks are led by first-time head coaches, and growing pains are evident.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

My mother nursed a life-affirming 25-year grudge. Hard as I try, I don’t have the attention span | Zoe Williams

It turns out long-held resentments exist even in the animal kingdom. Does that mean they hold an evolutionary advantage?. The best thing that happened to me during the whole of the pandemic was a ...