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Infinix has unveiled not one, not two, not three, but four new smartphones today, although they're all part of the same family and thus the similarities abound. Let's take them one at a time. Infinix Hot 30 The Infinix Hot 30 comes with a 6.78-inch 1080x2460 IPS LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate, 270 Hz touch sampling rate, and 580 nit peak brightness, the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset at the helm, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. Infinix Hot 30…

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Apple's latest iOS 16.4 beta appears to suggest that Apple is getting ready to remove NFC support from its Car Key technology.Apple Car Key allows people to lock, unlock, and start their compatible cars using nothing more than an iPhone or an Apple Watch. But some of those devices will lose support for the feature in the future if code found in iOS 16.4 beta 3 is any indication.If true, NFC-based Car Key support will be removed, leaving only devices with Ultra Wideband (UWB) chips working.No NFC for you9to5Mac (opens in…

One of the features most users would hope could be expanded faster, Car Key, was introduced in 2020 and worked as the key of your car. By approaching your iPhone or Apple Watch at the car’s door, you could unlock it as you’d pay for a product with Apple Pay. While this feature is still limited to a few series of car brands, Apple is planning to make Car Key more secure by dropping NFC support and only relying on iPhone and Apple Watch models that offer the U1 chip. According to the codes of iOS 16.4 beta 3…

South Korea's financial regulator said that local credit card firms can introduce Apple Pay, the long-awaited mobile payment service of US tech giant Apple, as long as they have followed relevant procedures.There have been reports for months that Hyundai Card, a local credit card unit of Hyundai Motor Group, is in talks with Apple over the launch of Apple Pay that allows customers to make payments using iPhones and other Apple devices.Market watchers initially expected the service to be launched late last year. Financial…

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra flagships in a few hours. But these are just three of a host of smartphones the company has been working on over the past few months. It is also readying a bunch of Galaxy A and Galaxy M series budget and mid-range models. The Galaxy A24 is among that group, and it has just picked up the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification.Spotted by MySmartPrice, the Galaxy A24 appeared on the FCC website with the model number SM-A245M/DSN. The…

PHILADELPHIA —  San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy was knocked out of the NFC championship game in the first quarter because of an elbow injury and is questionable to return — although he is throwing on the sideline.Purdy was injured on San Francisco’s first possession when he was hit by Philadelphia safety Haason Reddick while dropping back to pass. The ball shot high and forward as he drew his arm back and was almost intercepted by an Eagles defender before hitting the ground. Officials ruled the play a…

Samsung may be readying a unique clear case with an attached ring for the Galaxy S23 series. Allegedly called the “Clear Gadget Case” or “Standing Case with Ring Grip Universal,” this official protective cover for the new Galaxy flagships appears to have some sort of NFC connectivity. An LED is seemingly included too.Noted tipster Roland Quandt recently shared a couple of images showing this novel protective case for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. As you can see above (and below), the plastic…

The Rams aim to play in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium — a home date that can be achieved more easily by securing home-field advantage for the playoffs.The first step entails winning the NFC West.That won’t be easy.The division is regarded as one of NFL’s toughest, with the Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals all regarded as contenders.“Selfishly, wish it was easier,” Rams general manager Les Snead said. “But realistically, well aware that, man, we play six games that are — doesn’t matter how…

Nearly all of today’s smartphones and smartwatches are equipped with NFC technology. Whether you realize it or not, your phone’s NFC scanner is likely active right now. Don’t worry, though, as the NFC chip in your phone is a passive scanner that does nothing until you hold it within a couple of inches of another NFC device or tag. Like many features of your smartphone, it quietly sits in the background until it’s needed, but it can also be used to unlock a wide range of cool features that can make your life easier.…