We last got an iPad Pro refresh in October 2022, when the premium 11-inch and 12.9-inch slates were updated with the Apple M2 processor. According to the rumor mill, those screens will be changing in 2024 when the next models are due to appear.
This comes from display analyst Ross Young, speaking to MacRumors. First, the display technology will apparently be changing from the IPS LCD LED (11-inch) and IPS LCD mini-LED (12.9-inch) of the current iPad Pros to OLED – just like the flagship iPhones.
That should mean even better screens in terms of contrast and darker blacks, though the panels attached to the current iPad Pro range are already impressive. We've been hearing rumors that Apple would switch to OLED on its iPads for some time now.
Changing sizes
There's also going to be a change in the display sizes, Young says. The 11-inch iPad Pro will become an 11.1-inch iPad Pro, while the 12.9-inch iPad Pro will become a 13-inch iPad Pro – not much of a difference then, but one that's worth noting.
It's possible that Apple is going to be able to shrink the bezels on these two premium iPads, so the overall dimensions of the slates would stay the same while the displays get slightly bigger. OLED panels can mean thinner and lighter devices as well.
Additionally, despite earlier leaks suggesting that Apple was working on a super-sized iPad Pro, that's apparently no longer on the way according to Young. It seems that for the next iteration at least, Apple is going to stick to the two sizes we've talked about.
Analysis: making the iPad Pros more Pro
The iPad Pros have always been high-end luxury devices for those with big budgets who need as much power as possible: bear in mind that the entry-level iPad (yours for $449 / £499 / AU$749) does basically everything that the more expensive models do.
Once the switch to OLED is made, that will be another differentiator that will help to justify the high price of the iPad Pro models. Whether these slates will cost the same remains to be seen – but we're assuming that's what Apple is going to aim for.
The change in size is less interesting, though Apple clearly wants to keep a large iPad Pro in its range. As well as offering more screen space, it helps to give buyers a reason to consider one of the more expensive tablets rather than the iPad Air.
With these updated tablets apparently getting launched in 2024, it could be a quiet 2023 in terms of Apple tablets. That might give its competitors time to catch up, but it also means there should be a substantial performance boost when the new iPad Pros do appear.
Price cuts on gadgets are always good news for consumers, and it would seem that the iPhone 15 could be in line for one if the latest leak can be believed: apparently Apple is considering cutting the pricing of the iPhone 15 Plus due to launch in September.
This comes from reputable online source Yeux1122 on South Korean social network Naver (via Macworld). The move is apparently being given serious consideration, and would be made in response to underwhelming sales of the current Plus model.
The iPhone 14 Plus that was unveiled with the rest of the family earlier this year has a starting price of $899 / £949 / AU$1,579 for the 128GB version, but it doesn't appear to be attracting buyers in the numbers that Apple would like.
A tale of four phones
While canceling the Plus model would be an option for Apple, it's likely that development on the iPhone 15 is too far down the line for that to happen. A price cut on the handset that replaced the iPhone 13 mini would be the next most logical step.
It's worth bearing in mind that the iPhone 14 Pro Max offers the same screen size as the Plus, but adds in features like a faster chip, the Dynamic Island and the always-on display for another $200 / £250 / AU$320 – which makes it the better deal.
As yet there's no indication of how big the price cut could be, or how it might affect the pricing of the other models in the range. We've also been hearing that Apple could introduce a more powerful, more expensive iPhone 15 Ultra next year too.
Analysis: getting the pricing right
Pricing is always key for any smartphone: the best cheap phones may not have the fastest chips or the best screens, but they cost substantially less than the premium flagships on the market, and so still represent good value for money.
As for Apple's iPhone series, for the last few years the Pro models have been the handsets with the most appeal. That's even more the case with the iPhone 14 Pro, because the less expensive models come with last year's A15 Bionic chip inside.
Buyers of the iPhone 14 are getting a phone that's slower than the Pro, with a camera system that's not quite as good, and without several other cool features. Okay it's cheaper, but there aren't a lot of other reasons to prefer it over the Pro.
We'll have to wait and see what Apple does in 2023, bearing in mind that it has the budget iPhone SE (2022) on sale as well. Next year could be the year when Apple's flagship phone gets closer to mid-range pricing than ever before.
Some Google Home smart speakers could have been hijacked to control the device remotely, and even listen in on people’s private conversations, a security expert has claimed.
The bug was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Matt Kunze, who received $107,500 in bounty rewards for responsibly reporting it to Google.
Kunze, who was investigating his own personal Google Home mini speaker for possible issues, explained in a blog post how he found a way to add another Google account to the device, which would be enough to be able to eavesdrop on people.
Adding rogue accounts
First, the attacker needs to be within wireless proximity of the device, and listen to MAC addresses with prefixes associated with Google.
After that, they can send deauth packets, to disconnect the device from the network and trigger the setup mode. In the setup mode, they request device info, and use that information to link their account to the device and - voila! - they can now spy on the device owners over the internet, and can move away from the WiFi.
But the risk is bigger than “just” listening to people’s conversations. Many smart home speaker users connect their devices with various other smart devices, such as door locks and smart switches. Furthermore, the researcher found a way to abuse the “call phone number” command, and have the device call the attacker at a specified time and feed live audio.
The bug was discovered in early 2021 and patched up by April 2022, with Google addressing the issue by creating a new invite-based system for account linking, blocking any accounts not added on Home.
That being said, to make sure there is no risk, Google Home users are advised to update the endpoint’s firmware to the latest version as soon as possible.
It’s been another transformational year for Apple, mainly due to the company bringing out new Mac products and features to keep itself ahead of the competition, and as we wrap up 2022, there’s plenty to look back on.
There have been some surprises in macOS Ventura, such as Stage Manager and the Weather app, alongside a new focus on gaming, but products such as the rumored Apple silicon Mac Pro are nowhere to be seen.
While Apple teased us about a new Mac Pro back in September by telling us to “wait and see”, it looks as though those plans have changed; but that doesn't mean we've missed out this year, with the impressive Mac Studio and the M2 MacBook Air making waves.
With this in mind, we've passed judgment on what the Mac line delivered in 2022 in terms of software and hardware, and what we'd like to see from the platform in 2023, alongside, in true Apple style, one more thing…
Software: 7/10
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2022 began with macOS 12 Monterey being the latest release for a lot of Macs, and finished with the release of macOS Ventura, a minor but welcome update that brought Stage Manager, a better Spotlight, and the redesigned Weather app from iPad and iPhone.
Since the transition to Apple silicon was announced in 2020, we've seen a growing number of new features that are exclusive to M1 Macs and above, while macOS Ventura has gained features from iOS, such as the Weather app, and Stage Manager from iPadOS 16.
Yet there's been a glaring omission of redesigned widgets on the Mac compared to the iPhone; these could bring a whole new level of functionality to macOS, but for now they're still restricted to a sidebar that pops out when you swipe from right to left on a Mac trackpad.
However, giving a rating for software on the Mac, based solely on Apple's efforts would be a disservice, as third-party developers have created some great apps that take advantage of the new capabilities and features that have come to the Mac in recent years. Apps such as Vivid can expand the brightness of the XDR displays on the Studio Display or latest MacBook Pro, while Focused Work can help you to stay, well, focused on the task at hand.
Even others from the developer community, such as porting games like Unreal Tournament 1999 to Apple silicon Macs, have expanded how you can play games on a Mac, but it looks as though there's finally some commitment from Apple to going beyond what's available for games in the App Store.
Overall, both Apple and third-party app developers have taken Apple silicon and run with it; the question now is whether we’ll start to see new cross-platform features arriving on the platform at the same time as they do on iOS or iPadOS. It took two years for the redesigned Weather app to go from iOS to the Mac – let's see that time-lag drastically reduced for redesigned widgets next.
Hardware: 9/10
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When it comes to new Macs and Apple silicon, Apple has continued on the extended home run that it started back in 2020 with the M1 MacBook Air. To think that we'd have Apple’s own ARM chip, a much-improved keyboard and a Retina display in a MacBook Air would have been unfathomable in 2018, but the M2 MacBook Air is a joy to use; it's just a shame we didn't get the same range of colors to choose from that Apple offered for the 2021 M1 iMacs.
However, as we’ve mentioned, the Apple silicon Mac Pro didn't appear, even though Apple uncharacteristically teased it in its September keynote. As Mark Gurman recently reported, the powerhouse Mac has been delayed, and we may now see it with an as-yet-unannounced M2 chip in the first half of 2023.
This would mean that Apple would miss its two-year deadline of moving all of its Macs to Apple silicon, but does it matter? Of course not. The Mac Studio does a great job of filling in the Mac Pro gap, and even the MacBook Pro with M1 Pro beats the recently-discontinued iMac Pro in performance if you need more power.
Overall, the M2, the second-generation Apple silicon chip still impressed with its power, regardless of the fact that, bafflingly, we saw it in a previous generation of a MacBook Pro. It feels like Apple is just getting started here, and that in 2023 the M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra could make a bigger impression than their M1 predecessors did.
Could serious gaming finally make its debut on macOS?
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I wanted to highlight gaming, as it feels as though Apple has made a more concerted effort this year instead of merely showcasing its latest lineup in Apple Arcade. At WWDC 2022 it was announced that Resident Evil Village, the eighth instalment in the series, was coming to the Mac, alongside No Man’s Sky, which is also on course to arrive on iPad.
Granted, you can currently play Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Bioshock 2 by buying them from the Mac App Store, as you’ve been able to since they debuted in 2017, but seeing recent games on the Mac like these is encouraging.
It looks as though, finally, we'll see more games come to the Mac that aren't just a port of Angry Birds. As our Computing writer Allisa James wrote in October, playing Resident Evil Village on a 16-inch M1 MacBook Pro (2020), the frame rate would go from 100fps when running at normal settings to over 200fps with Apple’s MetalFX Upscaling technology enabled.
While it's a shame that Valve's Steam storefront isn't on Apple silicon Macs natively, Valve is already busy making its Steam Deck handheld work with a bunch of games that aren’t currently compatible with it, such as Halo: The Master Chief Collection. This is why there's a great opportunity here for Apple to work with other gaming companies.
Seeing games like Street Fighter 6, Destiny 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth appear on the Mac would be a great next step for the platform, and would further convince users that Apple is serious about bringing these types of games to the Mac.
Before Apple announced Resident Evil Village and No Man’s Sky for the Mac in June, I would have thought it was a case of if this would happen; now, though, it feels very much like a case of when games like Street Fighter 6 will appear, and I'm now convinced that groups inside Apple feel the same too.
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Wrapping up the Mac for 2022: Ventura and M2 shone, but where's the Mac Pro?
New research by a group of Stanford-affiliated researchers has uncovered that code-generating AI tools such as Github Copilot can present more security risks than many users may realize.
The study looked specifically at Codex, a product of OpenAI, of which Elon Musk is among the co-founders.
Codex powers the Microsoft-owned GitHub Copilot platform, which is designed to make coding easier and more accessible by translating natural language into code and suggesting changes based on contextual evidence.
AI-coding problems
Lead co-author of the study, Neil Perry, explains that “code-generating systems are currently not a replacement for human developers”.
The study asked 47 developers of differing abilities to use Codex for security-related problems, using Python, JavaScript and C programming languages. It concluded that the participants who relied on Codex were more likely to write insecure code compared with a control group.
Perry explained: “Developers using [coding tools] to complete tasks outside of their own areas of expertise should be concerned, and those using them to speed up tasks that they are already skilled at should carefully double-check the outputs and the context that they are used in in the overall project.”
This isn’t the first time that AI-powered coding tools have come under scrutiny. In fact, one of GitHub’s solutions to improve code quality in Copilot saw the Microsoft-owned company face legal action for failing to attribute the work of other developers. The result was a $9 billion lawsuit for 3.6 million individual Section 1202 violations.
For now, AI-powered code-generating tools are best thought of as a helping hand that can speed up programming rather than an all-out replacement, however if the development over the past few years is anything to go by, they may soon replace traditional coding.
A recent code change for Google Chrome has uncovered an updated feature that will see the popular web browser automatically preventing insecure downloads from HTTP sites.
Formerly the norm, many HTTP sites have since been updated to use HTTPS encryption in an effort to protect extensive data that we share about ourselves on the web.
Now the favored option, Google has already implemented a series of changes that see its users retrieving and sharing data more securely.
Chrome: HTTP and HTTPS
One such change is a recently-introduced “Always use secure connections” toggle that tells Chrome to upgrade any sites from an HTTP connection to HTTPS. Older sites that are HTTP-only also display a “Not Secure” warning in the address bar.
The code change spotted by 9To5Google indicates that the toggle will now warn users against downloading anything from an HTTP connection. Previously, Chrome users were notified when an HTTPS website downloaded a file in HTTP format, known as mixed content.
In-keeping with the nature of a toggle button, it will serve mostly as a warning that full prevention, allowing users to continue to use the web as they need, which in some cases may still involve a less secure HTTP connection.
The update is unlikely to appear in Chrome 111, expected in March 2023, for testing, but could well be part of the company's next release later in the year.
Google’s commitment to its browser, be it security enhancements or other features like the recently announced memory and energy saver modes, is applauded among web users, to the point where it now accounts for two-thirds (66%) of all desktop browsers installed according to StatCounter.
Microsoft Edge and Apple's Safari trail far behind in second and third place, representing around 11% and 10% of the desktop browser market respectively.
Amid global economic uncertainty, worrying cutbacks, and job layoffs, workers are continuing to find re-employment successfully, and quickly, new figures have claimed.
A report from ZipRecruiter found that tech workers are among the most successful at quickly finding re-employment, with 79% finding a new role within three months of termination; just a touch below the average figure for all job types of 83%.
Tech lay-offs
While the current 10.3 million job openings are down from a previous record high, there are still more vacancies than there are unemployed adults in the United States, which presents new opportunities or challenges to workers seeking a career change.
Eager tech workers who may be put off a career change due to a lack of confidence are told otherwise: innovation, creativity, confidence, and the right skill set are among the most important qualities that an employer can be looking for.
Entertainment and leisure; transportation and delivery; and manufacturing were all sectors that saw laid-off workers find re-employment fairly quickly, implying that these sectors are prepared to weather the economic storm and could provide a secure position for workers who have been laid off from other roles.
Chief economist for ZipRecruiter, Julia Pollak, explains that tech workers are “...still the most sought-after workers with the most in-demand skills”, so while companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Twitter have all experienced large lay-offs in recent months, opportunities remain positively available.
North Korean state-sponsored threat actors have been observed using ransomware against companies and organizations in neighboring South Korea for the first time, police have reported.
According to the South China Morning Post, the South Korean National Police Agency said threat actors targeted at least 893 foreign policy experts in the country, looking to steal their identity data and email lists.
The initial victims were mostly think tank experts and professors, who were targeted with phishing emails.
North Korea ransomware
The attackers would pose as a secretary from the office of Tae Yong-ho of the ruling People Power Party, or an official from the Korea National Diplomatic Academy. The emails, whose distribution started as early as April 2022, would either carry links to malicious websites or would carry malware as attachments.
According to the law enforcement organization’s findings, at least 49 people fell for the trick, and gave the attackers access to their email accounts and private, personal data.
That was enough to launch ransomware attacks against at least 13 companies (mostly online malls), with two companies already paying around 2.5 million won (just below $2,000) to regain access to their systems.
The quest to uncover exactly who is behind these attacks is underway, with police saying the threat actors used 326 “detour” servers in 26 countries to cover their tracks.
However they believe the group is most likely the same one that attacked Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, back in 2014.
The main arguments that North Koreans are behind this campaign include the IP addresses used in the attack, their attempts to get the targets to sign into foreign websites, the use of North Korean diction, and the choice of targets (diplomacy experts, inter-Korean unification thinkers, national security and defense experts).
What with the iPad mini 6 launching in September 2021, it would be reasonable to expect a follow-up appearing in September 2022 – but of course we haven't seen any such tablet, and the rumor is that we might not get one until early in 2024.
This comes courtesy of reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who reckons that the next small slate that Apple releases is going to start shipping by the end of 2023 or in the first half of 2024 (though it's not clear what that's dependent on).
Kuo goes on to say that the "main selling point" of the iPad mini 7 is going to be a new processor. The current model carries the A15 Bionic chipset that also appeared in the iPhone 13 series that Apple unveiled at the same time as the iPad mini 6.
Folding iPads
This iPad mini claim was actually preceded by another bit of crystal ball gazing by Kuo: he says that a foldable iPad is "unlikely" to replace the iPad mini in 2025, a move that has been "previously predicted" in some quarters of the industry.
The analyst points out that a foldable iPad is going to cost substantially more than the iPad mini – the model on sale now goes for $449 / £479 / AU$749 and up – and that suggests that the future of the iPad mini is safe for the time being.
We've heard plenty of talk about a foldable iPhone in recent years, but less so about a foldable iPad. They might in fact be one and the same device: an iPhone-sized gadget when it's folded, and an iPad-sized tablet when the screen is opened out.
Analysis: Apple evolves its product line
There's clearly one area where Apple lags behind Samsung at the moment: foldable devices. Apple doesn't have anything to match the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, and that's something of a problem.
Apple being Apple, it's not going to want to dive into the foldable device market until its sure that the technology has reached a satisfactory level – and we'd say that's definitely the case with the foldables on the market at the moment.
With that in mind, a prediction of 2025 for the launch of something foldable by Apple – whether it's marketed as an iPhone or an iPad – looks about right. We suspect the first Apple foldable will run iPadOS, so a folding iPad seems more likely right now.
Meanwhile the iPad mini lives on, apparently – at least for the time being. It doesn't appear to be one of Apple's top priorities (with no product refresh this year), but we imagine that there are still plenty of people out there who prefer the smaller form factor.
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas if it didn't involve cooking enough food to feed a small army. Yet knowing what to do with all of your leftovers can be tricky. Especially if you don't want to resort to good old throw it in a pan and fry it up again.
We recently turned to TikTok for inspiration and found a novel way of using up leftovers in the form of a festive leftover toastie. Not only can this toastie be cooked in any one of the best air fryers on the market, it even includes the famous Moist Maker (a slice of bread soaked in gravy) from the TV show Friends.
In fact, the entire Christmas leftover sandwich from @emilyscooking on TikTok appears to be inspired by the scene in which a colleague eats a sandwich made for Ross, by Monica, using Thanksgiving leftovers.
Below we've outlined our favorite take on this recipe and it's so quick, simple, and tasty, you won't even realize you're eating leftovers.
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Air fryer Christmas leftover recipe
This toastie recipe is perfect for Christmas leftovers but can also be used all year round for all sorts of leftover foods.
We've outlined our take on the toastie below but given the nature of this recipe, you can substitute any of the ingredients in or out based on what you have left over and your individual tastes.
We haven't listed set amounts for all of the ingredients below because it will depend on how hungry you are, how large your bread is, and how many leftovers you have. These numbers should instead be used as a guide.
1 stuffing ball, flattened
1 Pig in Blanket (sausage wrapped in bacon), flattened
Leftover meat
Roast potatoes, mashed
Vegetables, mashed
1tsp of cranberry sauce
3 slices of bread – for our recipe we used two slices of bloomer bread and a slice of wholemeal bread, but any bread will do
Grated cheese for the topping
Gravy
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Air fryer Christmas leftover toastie method
We used the Tower T17099 Vortx Eco Dual Basket Air Fryer, set at 200°C (392°F) for five minutes. We've tried the recipe multiple times and this has been the optimal combination of heat and time to create the best-tasting toastie.
However, timing may vary so before eating any heated leftovers, make sure that the toastie is piping hot throughout. This is to avoid a bout of food poisoning ruining your holidays.
We used the Tower T17099 Vortx Eco Dual Basket Air Fryer, set at 200°C for five minutes, to make our Christmas leftover toastie(Image credit: Victoria Woollaston)
Step 1: Cut the bloomer bread into two large slices while soaking a third slice of bread in the gravy.
Step 2: Spread cranberry sauce onto each slice of bloomer bread.
Step 3: Start by layering your leftovers onto one of these slices of bread. We prefer to have a layer of meat-based products on the bottom but you can place the ingredients in any order you like.
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Step 4: Put the gravy-soaked slice of bread – the Moist Maker – on top of this bottom layer. At any stage, you can add condiments or seasoning to suit your tastes.
Step 5: On top of the Moist Maker, layer your remaining ingredients and finish the toastie by placing the second slice of bloomer bread on top.
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Step 6: Sprinkle the grated cheese on the top of the bloomer and place it in the air fryer for five minutes at 200°C. This should be enough time for the ingredients to heat to a safe temperature, and for the cheese to melt.
If after five minutes, the ingredients aren't quite hot enough you can return the toastie back to the air fryer for as long as needed. We recommend removing the cheese-topped layer once it's cooked, however, to avoid it burning and becoming bitter.
Step 7: Slice in half and serve.
Tip: We always keep a little bit of gravy kept back to dip our toastie.
Air fryer Christmas leftover toastie verdict
The Christmas leftover toastie is a tasty and comforting way to use up any leftover food with minimal effort. It helps you keep the festive feasting going for a little longer and, in the UK, will make a delicious and filling Boxing Day lunch. The only limit to this toastie is your imagination.
If you don't have an air fryer, it is possible to grill this toastie in a standard oven. However, in our experience, it takes longer to get the ingredients to the desired, safe temperature using this method so you may need to factor in more time.
If you're still sitting on the fence and wondering whether to buy an air fryer, you may want to read our article to decide are air fryers worth it?
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Hacker claims to have private data of 400 million Twitter users for sale
Just when you thought the various controversies surrounding Twitter were winding down, a hacker claims to be selling the data of 400 million users.
The data is said to have been captured in 2021, and was obtained using an API vulnerability that has since been fixed.
The threat actor, who calls themself ‘Ryushi’, has advised Elon Musk and Twitter to buy the data for the asking price of $200,000, or face an even larger GDPR fine.
Twitter data leak 2022
The threat actor, who appears to have joined the Breached hacking forum in December 2022, wrote:
“Your best option to avoid paying $276 million USD in GDPR breach fines like facebook did (due to 533m users being scraped) is to buy this data exclusively… after that I will delete this thread and will not sell this data again.”
Sample data of more than 1,000 users, including a number of celebrities, has been leaked, including email addresses, usernames, follower counts, creation dates, and some users’ phone numbers.
If an exclusive sale to Twitter (or any other party who wants the information) is not made for $200,000, the hacker claims that they will sell the data to multiple buyers for $60,000 each.
Bleeping Computer reports that the API that caused the vulnerability was fixed in January 2022, however multiple threat actors have been confirmed to have used it, putting more than 400 million users are risk of scams and phishing attacks.
Elsewhere, WhatsApp recently came under pressure as a data breach saw more than 500 million users’ personal information leaked, though it is now thought that this was a re-use of an older 2019 Facebook leak.
TechRadar Pro has reached out to Twitter for further comment on the threat.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 FE trail had gone pretty cold, what with it not showing up in 2022 and everything – but the latest whispers emanating from the rumor mill suggest that the phone is indeed on the way and has a newly developed chipset inside it.
This comes from @RGcloudS on Twitter (via Notebookcheck): this is a source we haven't heard too much from in the past, so bear that in mind. The tipster says the Galaxy S22 FE will show up in 2023, replacing the mid-range Galaxy A74 in Samsung's line-up.
It will apparently be powered by a brand new Exynos 2300 chipset developed by Samsung itself, although other sources have suggested that the Exynos 2300 isn't going to make an appearance in any mass-produced devices in the near future.
And a tablet too
If the rumor is right, the Samsung Galaxy S22 FE could show up at a second Unpacked launch event, scheduled in addition to the one we're already expecting in February for the grand unveiling of the Galaxy S23 flagship phones.
The same source also suggests that we're going to see a trimmed-down FE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, carrying the same Exynos 2300 chipset. This isn't the first we've heard about this new tablet, though we were expecting to see it sometime this year.
There's been a lot of uncertainty about whether or not we'd see an FE version of the Samsung Galaxy S22, and while nothing is official yet, it would appear that fans of this budget series might have something to look forward to again.
Analysis: on again off again
The FE or Fan Edition of Samsung's flagship phones is something of a tradition: both the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offered smartphone buyers a decent level of specs without a huge price tag, which is always a winning combination.
The Galaxy S21 FE arrived later than anticipated though – January 2022, some 15 months after its predecessor – and we've heard plenty of rumors that Samsung had decided to retire the FE line, with comparisons to the cancelation of the Galaxy Note series.
When the usual signs of an upcoming smartphone (like database model numbers) didn't appear, it seemed as though the Galaxy S22 FE was destined never to appear. In fact, it might be that we were just looking for those signs too soon.
There was even talk that the Galaxy S21 FE wouldn't see the light of day, which threw further doubt on a successor. However, the Galaxy S22 FE can be an important part of Samsung's 2023 phone range – if the price is right, of course.
The holidays have come and gone, and that means after-Christmas TV sales have arrived with record-low prices on a range of 4K, OLED, and QLED displays from retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Samsung, and more. To help you find all of today's top offers, we've rounded up the very best after-Christmas TV sales happening right now.
Below you'll find the best after-Christmas TV sales, followed by the stand-out deals, which include a range of sizes, features, and prices. We'll be updating this page with all the latest offers leading up to New Year's Eve, so make sure to bookmark this guide for all the hottest TV deals.
Samsung 85-inch AU8000 Crystal 4K Smart TV:was $2,200 now $1,397.99at Amazon Samsung's largest-size version of its AU8000 Crystal series 4K LED TV has again reached its lowest price, one that was last recorded in January of this year. The AU8000 models omit fancy features like a local dimming backlight, quantum dots, and 120Hz input for gaming, but if you're looking for a great deal on a really big TV, this here is it.View Deal
LG 75-inch Class 4K UHD Smart webOS TV:was$799.99now $599.99 at Best Buy Our favorite big-screen TV deal from Best Buy's after-Christmas TV sale is this LG 4K display on sale for just $599.99 at Best Buy. You're getting webOS 6.0 for seamless streaming from your favorite apps and compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control.View Deal
Hisense 70-inch A6G Series 4K UHD Smart TV:was$509.99now $509.99 at Best Buy This 70-inch 4K smart TV from Hisense is on sale for just $509.99 at Best Buy - an incredible price for a big-screen 4K TV. The 70-inch set includes smart capabilities, Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, Chromecast built-in, and a handy voice remote.View Deal
LG 70-inch UP7070 Series 4K UHD Smart TV:was $649.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy Best Buy's after-Christmas TV sale has this 70-inch 4K smart TV from LG on sale for $549.99 - the lowest price we've seen and a fantastic value for a big-screen 4K TV. The 70-inch packs LG's quad-core processor 4K for a premium picture experience and smart capabilities with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assitant for hands-free control.View Deal
TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart Roku TV:$799$399.99 at Best Buy Another cheap TV deal from Best Buy is the 2022 TCL 65-inch 4K TV on sale for just $399.99. TCL's 4 Series set supports 4K, HDR, and Dolby Digital+ audio – plus, you get a voice remote and built-in Roku to access all top streaming apps such as Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.View Deal
LG C2 65-Inch 4K Smart TV (2022):was $2,099.99 now $1,699.99 at Best Buy Another fantastic TV deal from Best Buy's after-Christmas TV sale is LG's brilliant C2 OLED TV on sale for $1,699.99 - the lowest price we've ever seen. Rated as our best TV of 2022, the LG C2 packs a stunning OLED display, an a9 Gen5 AI Processor, Dolby Atmos, and voice control. If you want the latest and greatest TV, then this deal is for you. View Deal
Samsung 60-inch 4K Smart Tizen TV (2022):was$549.99now $379.99 at Best Buy A best-seller during Black Friday, Best Buy has this Samsung 60-inch 4K smart TV on sale for just $379.99. This 4K UHD TV from Samsung packs a solid 'Crystal' UHD 4K processor, an easy-to-use Tizen operating system, and full HDR support.View Deal
LG A2 48-inch OLED 4K TV:was $1,299.99now $649.99 at Best Buy Best Buy's after-Christmas TV sale has the LG 48-inch A2 OLED TV on sale for $649.99. That's a massive $650 discount and the lowest price we've ever seen. The LG Alpha α7 Gen5 processor delivers sharp images and great upscaling from HDR, and Dolby Vision HDR support makes the most of movies and TV. LG's smart TV software is also excellent, and there's a great range of streaming services included.View Deal
VIZIO 43-inch V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV:was $336 now $268 at Walmart A great option if you're looking for a smaller budget set in today's after-Christmas TV sales, Walmart has this 43-inch 4K smart TV from Vizio on sale for just $268. A fantastic value, you're getting 4K UHD resolution, Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10, and smart capabilities with a voice-enabled remote.View Deal
Insignia 24-inch F20 Series HD Smart Fire TV (2022):was $89.99now $79.99 at Amazon This 24-inch Insignia set is on sale for a record-low price of just $79.99, and it's the cheapest TV deal we've spotted so far. While the Insignia F20-Series display lacks 4K capabilities, the HD TV does include smart features with the Fire operating system and hands-free control with Amazon Alexa.View Deal
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New Samsung Galaxy S23 leak gives us a full look at its design
The Samsung Galaxy S23 rumors and leaks are still coming, and today we've got some promotional images of the Galaxy S23 Plus and the Galaxy S23 Ultra that have hit the internet ahead of an expected February launch.
These images come courtesy of 91mobiles (via SamMobile), a source with a decent track record when it comes to the accuracy of its information. These pictures certainly look like they're authentic, though of course we can't consider them as official just yet.
Only a couple of days ago we heard about the 'signature' colors that these phones would come in, which are the colors that will be featured most heavily in promotional materials. Here we can actually see those shades: pink for the Plus and green for the Ultra.
More than phones
These promo images emphasize the growing ecosystem of Samsung products – the company is about much more than phones or course, and in these pictures we can see wireless earbuds and smartwatches from Samsung too.
The Samsung Galaxy Plus image shows how the design is going to be changing next year, with the same raised camera lenses as the Ultra (the standard model is expected to follow suit too). The Ultra phone itself isn't going to look hugely differently from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, however.
So when are we actually going to see these smartphones make an appearance? The latest information on that suggests that the launch date has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, so there's not that much longer to wait.
Analysis: another big year for Samsung
Samsung already sells a huge number of smartphones of course, but it's always keen to sell more – and the Galaxy S23 phones (the standard model, the Plus model, and the Ultra model) are going to be a crucial part of that mission in 2023.
Even though the company has handsets available at a whole range of price points, it's the S series devices that really set the standard. Bear in mind that these phones are going to be going up directly against the iPhone 15, which is expected in September.
Thanks to a fresh leak we also think that Google might be expanding its flagship Pixel line-up to three or even four models in the next few years, which is again going to give the Galaxy S devices more competition in what is already a busy market.
From what we've heard so far, it sounds as though the Galaxy S23 phones are going to have the performance and the camera upgrades to compete with the best phones of 2023 – although as you can see in the leaked images above, not much is likely to change in terms of the aesthetics of the handsets.
2022 is almost over, but we've got just enough time left to squeeze in one of our favorite annual events: the TechRadar PC Gaming Week.
PC is still - for us, anyway - the single best place to play games. A vast breadth of titles ranging from giant triple-A games to obscure indie gems makes PC the definitive platform, whether you're playing on a powerhouse rig or a clapped-out old laptop - or, if you're lucky, Valve's awesome Steam Deck handheld.
With some major releases in the graphics card and processor departments this year, PC gaming is in a strong place hardware-wise. What about the games themselves, though? We've been poring over all sorts of gaming-related pitches this year, and we're pleased to bring in a wealth of fresh writing talent for your reading pleasure. Scroll on down to find all the PC Gaming Week 2022 articles - we'll keep adding more as they're published throughout the week, so check back in right here tomorrow!
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5 PC Games to Play After Finishing Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
If you haven't already watched Netflix's animated adaptation of the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, stop reading this and go do that right now. We're serious. No, you don't need to have played CD Projekt Red's recent game, although the series is an excellent companion to that title.
Edgerunners portrays a dark yet bombastic vision of an technological urban future, and these five games perfectly encapsulate the sci-fi leanings of both the show and the original Cyberpunk tabletop game.
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The best PC games
PC Gaming Week wouldn't be complete without our definitive rundown of the very best PC games you can play right now.
From the top single-player titles, to hectic multiplayer madness, we selected what we think are the best PC games in 2022. Each one has been thoroughly played by us, and they all prove why PC is the best gaming platform.
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The best gaming laptops
What good is having all the best PC games if you don't have anything to play them on? With TechRadar's carefully curated ranking of all the best gaming laptops on the market right now, you'll be able to nab a great deal on a powerhouse gaming rig in no time at all.
From the sensibly-priced Asus TUF Dash F15 to the high-end Alienware x15 R2 and Corsair's new laptop, the uniquely designed Voyager a1600, there's something for everyone on our list. Go check it out!
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The best PC gaming headsets
Being huge fans of PC gaming, we test every end of the hardware experience, even the vast PC gaming audio market. We particularly enjoy the immersion of a good gaming headset.
Since we figure at least some of you share the same desire for excellent audio from our PC games, we included our comprehensive list of the best PC gaming headsets we tested in 2022.
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With most of us amassing digital accounts all the time, password managers are a useful tool to help take the hassle out of keeping track o...
Exclusive: Lots of us use password managers, but we still don't really trust them
With most of us amassing digital accounts all the time, password managers are a useful tool to help take the hassle out of keeping track of every single login and password we have.
In an exclusive survey of a thousand people, TechRadar Pro found that three-quarters of users have at least one password manager to store our credentials, yet most do not seem overly confident in their abilities to keep these details safe.
A third of those surveyed used a combination of a dedicated manager and one integrated with their browser, while another third used just one of the two. A little over a tenth used two dedicated password managers, and a quarter didn't use any manager at all.
Trust issues
When asked to score their trust in the security of password managers, the results were less than impressive. Six out of ten was the most common score, chosen by 144 people, closely followed by five and seven, chosen by 140 and 136 people respectively.
The results may also reflect the conflicted attitudes people have towards such companies. On the one hand, people may believe that tech giants must be keeping our passwords safe - aside from having the resources to maintain a strong security posture, it would be catastrophic PR for them to have some kind of major breach, given how much they have to lose.
But on the other, there is plenty of mistrust around how such corporations do business, with the aforementioned privacy issues a real cause for concern for many.
However, analyzing the rest of the scores, more people did pick a rating between eight and ten than one and three - 284 to 215. Also, 110 gave these utilities a perfect ten, and 97 one out of ten.
Splitting the results down the middle, just under half of all respondents (43.6%) rated the trustworthiness of password managers between one and five, and just over half (54.6%) between six and ten.
The results also contradict a previous survey we conducted, where most respondents said they didn't use a password manager. Another survey we conducted also found that most people don't use password generators either - which are integrated with virtually all password managers, but there are standalone versions too.
These two facts combined perhaps explain why so many people form bad password habits. In fact, there have been various reports on the state of passwords globally, and pretty much all of them arrive at the same conclusion - we need to do better with them.
However, this may be a moot point, given that passwordless systems are increasing in prominence, set to be the new technology securing our digital world. These include biometric systems - such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanners - passkeys and single sign on (SSO) technologies, which are available in many identity management software.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 family of phones isn't expected to show up until February, but we've already heard plenty of rumors and leaks about these devices – and the latest information to reach us concerns the 'signature colors' of the handsets.
This is according to SamMobile, which has a good track record of getting details about Samsung products in advance. These signature colors are so called because they're the ones predominantly used in marketing and promotional material.
For the standard Galaxy S23 it's apparently going to be green, for the Galaxy S23 Plus it's going to be light gold/pink gold, and for the Galaxy S23 Ultra you can expect pink. Several other color options will be available on all three handsets too.
Launch date rumors
In a separate leak from well-known tipster Ice Universe, the launch date for the Galaxy S23 has been set as February 1 – that's a Wednesday. Follow-up tweets suggest that for "most of the world" we're looking at February 2, however.
Samsung is based in South Korea, which is way ahead of Europe and the US in terms of time zones. Add all of that up together, and a Galaxy Unpacked event that's in the evening on February 1 in South Korea would make the most sense.
There have been conflicting reports on this launch date: other sources said that later in February was more likely, although it's possible that this later date refers to when the phones will go on sale rather than when they're initially unveiled.
Analysis: same design, better internals
Nothing we've heard about the Samsung Galaxy S23 is certain until Samsung unveils the actual devices – but taking all the rumors together, it doesn't seem as though a whole lot is changing when it comes to the 2023 upgrades over the 2022 handsets, at least when it comes to the phone aesthetics.
We've already seen dummy units showing off the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and the designs and setup look very much like the phones that came before them. However, the standard and Plus models might well be borrowing the extruded camera look of the Ultra.
We will see improvements on the inside: upgraded Snapdragon and possibly Exynos chips are going to be powering the Galaxy S23 series, so everything should be running more smoothly than ever. On the software side, the phones are probably going to come with the latest edition of Android.
One area where the Samsung Galaxy S23 might follow the iPhone 14 is in the area of satellite connectivity, giving users an emergency backup if Wi-Fi and cellular links aren't available. When it comes to the rear cameras, meanwhile, we should see photos and videos that are better than ever.
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