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Phone Arena
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- Business
- Phone Arena
Exceptional iPad mini A17 Pro sale is live at Amazon, saving you a huge $120 on this model
iOS fans seeking their next mini device with max power should definitely check out the latest iPad mini sale at Amazon. Right now, the 512GB A17 Pro-powered model is a huge $120 off its original price. That, by the way, is a super-rare bargain—almost all other discounts we've seen for this bad boy have capped at $100. $120 off (15%) Amazon is offering a rare $120 price cut on the iPad mini A17 Pro, saving you $120 on the 512GB variant in Blue. That brings the Wi-Fi-only model down to a much more affordable price. Get yours and save while it lasts. Buy at Amazon $120 off (15%) The iPad mini 6 with 256GB of storage and cellular connectivity is also on sale at Amazon. Right now, you can save $120 on this one at Amazon, making it a perfect alternative for users who demand 4G support on their mini-sized iPad. Buy at Amazon At 15% off, the ~$800 tablet drops just under $680, but only in Blue. This is the Wi-Fi-only version, though. If you prefer the cellular model, consider the iPad mini 6 with 256GB of storage and 4G support. That one is $120 off as well, but only in iPad mini may be small, but it packs a lot of punch with its powerful A17 Pro chip. In fact, it's considerably more capable than the Galaxy Tab S9 and nearly twice as powerful as the Google Pixel Tablet in most benchmark tests, as you can see from our iPad mini A17 Pro review. But it's not just the high-class performance that impresses. With its 8.3-inch display, the device is the perfect Apple slate for on-the-go use, mobile gaming, and much more. Despite its ultra-compact size, it supports pro-grade display features like P3-wide color gamut, Ture Tone and Night Shift, which automatically adjust the color temperature based on your environment. Users who frequently video chat with friends or handle work-related meetings from their tablet will certainly appreciate this fella's Voice Isolation mode, too. It works like a breeze and significantly reduces background noise during calls—a much-appreciated it packs a small 5,078mAh battery, this mini-sized iPad actually delivers excellent battery life. You can expect over nine hours of on-screen time with nonstop browsing and as much as 10 hours while playing games. All things considered, the iPad mini A17 Pro is a powerful, compact tablet that punches far above its weight. If you want a fast, feature-rich device that takes no space in your backpack, this is it. And with Amazon's rare $120 discount on the 512GB version, it's a bargain you shouldn't ignore. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
GSM Arena
12 hours ago
- GSM Arena
OnePlus rumored to be working on new gaming series Comments
OnePlus will unveil the Nord 5 and Nord CE5 on July 8, Nord 5 will use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
17 hours ago
- Business
Google hits setback in bid to overturn multibillion EU antitrust fine in Android case
LONDON -- Google faced a big setback Thursday in its attempt to overturn a multibillion-dollar European Union antitrust penalty involving Android after a top court's legal adviser sided with regulators. The European Court of Justice's advocate general, Juliane Kokott, recommended in a non-binding opinion that Google's appeal against the fine worth more than 4 billion euros ($4.7 billion) should be dismissed. The case dates back to 2018, when the EU's executive Commission slapped Google with a 4.134 billion euro fine after finding that the U.S. tech company used the dominance of its mobile Android operating system to throttle competition and reduce consumer choice. After Google filed an initial appeal, a lower court trimmed the penalty to 4.125 billion euros in 2022, which the company also appealed to the Court of Justice. Kokott advised that the Court of Justice confirm the fine and uphold the lower court's judgment, according to a press release summarizing her opinion. Google said it was disappointed with the opinion, adding that if the court follows it, it "would discourage investment in open platforms and harm Android users, partners and app developers.' ″Android has created more choice for everyone and supports thousands of successful businesses in Europe and around the world," the company said in a statement. Opinions from the advocate general aren't legally binding but are often followed by judges. The judges 'are now beginning their deliberations in this case. Judgment will be given at a later date,' the court said. The fine was one of three antitrust penalties totaling more than 8 billion euros that the European Commission slapped on Google in the last decade, as the 27-nation bloc launched its crackdown on Big Tech companies.
Gizmodo
20 hours ago
- Gizmodo
Apple Slashes M4 Mac Mini Price Way Below Black Friday, Feels Like a Surprise Clearout Sale on Amazon
Apple's famous little desktop computer now comes with a huge upgrade, including iPhone mirroring and Apple Intelligence. The Mac Mini blew away the computing world when it debuted in 2005 — a Mac desktop computer with all of the processing power and cool features of its larger siblings, but at a fraction of the size. In a time when huge desktop towers were still common, the Mac Mini showed that bigger most definitely does not always mean better. See at Amazon Fast forward 20 years, and the Mac Mini is doing it all over again. The most recent redesign of the Mini dropped last year, and it's somehow smaller and even faster than ever. Now with Apple's formidable M4 chip as its processor, this is unquestionably the best Mac Mini yet, and if you head to Amazon right now, you'll also find it's priced to move at just $469, a 17% drop from its already reasonable retail price of $599. Smaller Body, Bigger Brain The 2024 iteration of the Mac Mini is a dream come true for anyone who values a neat, minimalist desk layout. It's just 5 by 5 inches — an inch and a half smaller than the original, and less than half the size of the previous design — and now for your convenience it has ports both in the front of the unit and the back, Two USB-C ports and a headphone jack are at the front of the machine, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, and a gigabit Ethernet connection reside in the back with the power cable. All those connections mean the 2024 M4 Mac Mini can be the centerpiece of up to 3 displays — two Thunderbolt connections with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and a third Thunderbolt with up to 5K resolution, or a third with 4K resolution through the HDMI port. With the Mini taking up next to no desk space, you can go wild with the displays, and the WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connections will make whatever you're watching come through flawlessly. Pure Power The 2024 M4 Mac Mini is valued for its compact size and vast array of connections, but the real selling point is the power. The 10-core M4 CPU pushes data with incredible speed and efficiency — it's up to 13 times faster than the fastest Intel-based Mac Mini. And now with a 16-core neural engine built in, you'll get to experience Apple Intelligence and all of its vast power. The 2024 M4 Mac Mini has set the bar yet again for compact desktop computing, shrinking its footprint even further while exponentially increasing its speed and power. With Amazon taking $100 off the price, the M4 Mac Mini is an absolute steal at just $499. See at Amazon
The Irish Sun
20 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Most expensive Spotify bills ever ‘incoming' as membership change ‘makes your songs sound even better for extra fee'
SPOTIFY bills are set to become more expensive than ever amid reports the global streaming service is moving forward with its long-awaited "lossless" audio feature. The new development was spotted by a reverse engineer who found multiple mentions of "lossless" in Wednesday's build of the Spotify desktop app. Advertisement 1 This is the first sign the 'lossless audio' service is still under development at Spotify These code snippets mainly refer to help cards that would appear to inform users about what the lossless tier offers and how to use or troubleshoot it. It's been more than four years since the company first announced its plans to launch a "lossless audio" tier that has yet to arrive. While there have been numerous leaks and teases from company execs, this is the first sign the service is still under development. Sites such as Tech Crunch are reporting that the code indicates the feature could even be getting closer to launch. Advertisement According Chris Messina, the engineer who uncovered the roll out, one card says, 'Lossless music, now in premium,' while another describes it as the 'best sound quality on Spotify for music in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz'. Some of the cards warn users that particular songs aren't available in lossless or when their device has bad connectivity, which could affect playback. Another notes that lossless music is 'best enjoyed on devices compatible with In addition, Reddit user u/bendotlc noted that other changes were seen in the latest version of the mobile app, where the code now mentions lossless . Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive Exclusive How to save money on Spotify They wrote: 'Say hello to the best sound quality on Spotify. Listen to high-fidelity music in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz.' The user claimed the feature is actually present in the app, but is currently disabled. Of course, code references don't mean the lossless feature is coming anytime soon. Leaks and code references have appeared before, and yet the high-quality audio tier never arrived. Advertisement When asked directly about lossless and other plans for premium tiers on recent earnings calls with investors, Spotify execs, including CEO Daniel Ek, would only hint that the company was investing in premium products for 'super fans'. They wouldn't give a time frame on when these or any other higher-quality streaming options would finally launch. Most recently, 'Now, with regards to higher tiers, we see great potential in them as we've mentioned before,' he said. 'So creating higher tiers around new offerings is something we are working towards as it really opens up new opportunities to delight users." Advertisement When Spotify first announced its plans for Spotify HiFi, as it was then called, in 2021, it said that the service would offer users music in 'CD-quality, lossless audio format.' It had run tests of a lossless option in the years before this, however. Eventually, Spotify pointed to licensing issues as the reason for its delay in launching. In what could be promising news on that front, the streamer signed new deals with labels including Warner Music and Universal Music Group in early 2025, which could pave the way for the lossless tier — or so music fans hope. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Bloomberg also reported earlier this year that a premium Music Pro tier would launch later in 2025, which would include high-quality streaming, remixing, and other features. Spotify declined to comment on the Bloomberg report. How fraudsters use AI and bots to squeeze royalties out of Spotify, Deezer and the rest Fraudsters are flooding Spotify, Apple Music and the rest with AI-generated tracks, to try and hoover up the royalties generated by people listening to them. These tracks are cheap, quick and easy to make, with Deezer estimating in April that over 20,000 fully AI-created tracks – that's 18% of new tracks – were being ingested into its platform daily, almost double the number in January. The fraudsters often then use bots, AI or humans to endlessly listen to these fake songs and generate revenue, while others are exploiting upload services to get fake songs put on real artists' pages and siphon off royalties that way. Aurelien Herault, Chief Innovation Officer, Deezer, said: 'AI generated content continues to flood streaming platforms like Deezer, and we see no sign of it slowing down. "Generative AI has the potential to positively impact music creation and consumption, but we need to approach the development with responsibility and care in order to safeguard the rights and revenues of artists and songwriters, while maintaining transparency for the fans. "Thanks to our cutting-edge tool we are already removing fully AI generated content from the algorithmic recommendations.'
