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Launched way back in 2014, if you live in Canada and bought an iPhone 6, you could claim up to $150 back from Apple in a huge settlement announced on Sunday (January 7). The lawsuit doesn’t just feature the iPhone 6 but also includes the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE with iOS 10.2.1 or later. It also includes the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus loaded with iOS 11.2 onward. To claim, you need to have had both the phone and the software at some point before December 21, 2017, according to the website…

On December 31, the Sun generated the strongest solar flare in 7 years and it was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It originated from the same sunspot that hurled out another X2.8 solar flare on December 14. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this X-class solar flare also sparked radio blackouts. Now, it has been revealed that Earth is still reeling from the efforts of the solar storm thereby generated, and radio blackouts are still being observed. The regions…

For the first time, scientists have been able to establish that our perception of the passing of time can independently influence how a wound will heal. While preliminary, this novel study opens the door to a better understanding of the mind-body connection and its role in healing, pain management and more.Through at-home self-reporting and controlled laboratory sessions, Harvard University researchers found that the skin inflammation left by a suction cup (used in 'cupping' therapy) was noticeably diminished for people…

Now older models, like the pictured Apple Watch Series 8, could be affected. Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 were launched this fall but have now been removed from Apple's virtual store shelves in compliance with the International Trade Commission's (ITC) import ban. The ban also impacts service replacements for older, out-of-warranty Apple Watch models that feature a blood oxygen sensor.Apple is complying with the ITC ban, which is set to be effective from December 25, by removing the devices from its…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The number of people affected by tropical cyclones has nearly doubled from 2002 to 2019, reaching nearly 800 million people in 2019, according to a new study. While more people are affected by tropical cyclones in Asia than any other region, every affected world region saw an increase in the number of people exposed…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeZac Efron has said that he’s thought a lot about Matthew Perry every day since his untimely death in October at age 54. The two starred together in the 2009 comedy 17 Again about a failing father, Mike O’Donnell (Perry), who miraculously transforms into his teenage self (portrayed by Efron). In a new interview with Variety for his December cover story, the High School Musical actor,…

Jessica Myrick, the Donald P. Bellisario Professor of Health Communication, said the COVID-19 pandemic was a unique example of a global event where people were learning new things from new sources at a rapid pace. Credit: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash During the COVID-19 pandemic, the speed with which available health and safety information evolved was novel to most people around the world. To assess how the public handled the…

Last Updated: November 27, 2023, 20:06 ISTFlights to and from Mumbai are also impacted due to bad weather and air traffic congestion.(File photo: News18)Vistara stated that flights to and from Delhi and Mumbai may be impacted due to bad weather and air traffic congestionSeveral flights to and from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected after rain lashed parts of the national capital on Monday evening. Flights to and from Mumbai are also impacted due to bad weather and air traffic congestion.IndiGo,…

OnePlus smartphone users in India who were impacted by the green line display problem have now been provided with some relief. The Chinese smartphone brand has announced a lifetime screen warranty across its own affected handsets in the country. With this, users can have the screen on their OnePlus smartphone replaced for free and as many times as they want under specific conditions. The company's latest move comes following outrage from several users over the OxygenOS 13 stable update that allegedly made green lines…

Despite being the larger operating system in terms of users on smartphones, Android has failed to make a mark when it comes to tablets. While Google is actively working to tailor the OS for large screen devices like foldable smartphones and tablets, it still has a long way to go. During the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, company CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted shortcomings of Android on tablets. “One time we launched a tablet which didn’t have all the compelling apps that Apple had, and it was listed as a shortcoming…