Author: Geek Planet

Table of Contents Table of Contents Fear of the unknown Way better than I thought What about equipment? It needs to be sticky You’ve got to be deep into the Apple ecosystem When my Apple Watch Series 10 arrived, it came with a three-month trial for Apple Fitness Plus. It was just the right time, as I’d been out of the exercising loop for a few months and wanted to get back into it at my own pace. But I was a bit worried about Apple Fitness Plus. Would it be suitable for me as a beginner? What I discovered…

The Google Pixel 10 series may break from the Pixel 9 series and use a different, but crucial, new component compared to the previous models. The next Google Pixel phones will use a MediaTek modem rather than the Samsung Exynos modem, according to an anonymous source speaking to. Android Authority, MediaTek makes various 5G capable modems, suitable for use in smartphones and other mobile devices, along with modems suitable for home networking. During Mobile World Congress in early 2024 it announced the T300 5G platformwhich brings 5G to “power constrained” devices like wearables, proving it’s expertise in the area. For…

Table of Contents Table of Contents OnePlus Open Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Motorola Razr Plus (2024) Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra This was a big year for Google thanks to the arrival of the Pixel 9 lineup. Not only did we get the return of the XL size, but Google also launched the second generation of its foldable, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Though it was late to the foldable game, Google’s second iteration of a folding phone is a huge improvement over the original Google Pixel Fold. It’s thinner, opens flat without issue, is…

Apple introduced its first object tracker all the way back in 2021. In typical Apple fashion, the company hasn’t said a word about an upgrade, but as per reliable reports, the AirTag 2 has moved to the “manufacturing tests” stage with an added focus on privacy measures. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has shed more light on the biggest hardware upgrade destined for the second-generation AirTag. In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Gurman writes that the object tracker will get a more powerful UWB chip. UWB, short for Ultra Wideband, is a short-range radio technology that enables spatial awareness.…

Apple is the biggest consumer electronics player that is yet to dabble in foldable devices. It seems the company’s plans for a foldable device could actually be more ambitious than any rival has attempted so far. According to Bloombergthe company’s next big product category could be, well, a big foldable iPad. The report mentions “a giant iPad that unfolds into the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side.” The biggest challenge for Apple has been eliminating the crease in the middle of the flexible screen, and it seems the company’s engineers have solved that piece of the puzzle to a large…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Why a great CGM is so valuable to diabetics A brief look at my CGM history Why the Dexcom Stelo is great for most people The key differences between the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom Stelo The Dexcom Stelo is ideal for all but the nerdiest diabetics Four years ago, my life changed after a heart attack at the age of 33. While a quick coronary angioplasty meant my heart was mostly fine, the tests conducted at the same time revealed a bigger chronic problem: I’m a diabetic. Since that diagnosis — which I expected…

After a long wait, iOS 18.2 has finally rolled out to the public at large and unlocked more Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, and an upgraded Mail app. It might have also introduced a way to keep your hands warm on these frosty winter days, according to some users. Reddit user u/dsdxp posted on the iPhone subreddit that they had unlocked a secret feature in the iPhone 16 Pro. The comment was obviously sardonic, but many other users responded with their own stories of troubling temperatures from their iPhones. The common element between all of the stories was…

Table of Contents Table of Contents An introduction to Apple Intelligence and Gemini Feature face-off Which devices run these tools? Its confusing final thoughts This year feels like a turning point for smartphones with all the new AI features being rolled out by Apple, Google, and basically every other tech company. I’ve been particularly intrigued by Apple Intelligence, which has introduced some promising new AI capabilities that will be rolled out to select devices over the coming months. Google’s Gemini AI system for the Pixel 9 Pro and other Android devices also shows promise and seems slightly further along than…

For the holiday season, it’s a great idea to take advantage of the available phone deals for an upgrade. If you’re an Android fan, you should check out this offer from Best Buy for the Google Pixel 9, which was just launched a few months ago. The smartphone’s 128GB model is on sale with a $150 discount that brings its price down to a more affordable $649 from $799. You’re going to want to hurry with your purchase if you’re interested though, as we’re not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain gets taken down. Why you should…

Go straight to the source and buy one of the best smartwatch deals directly from Garmin. Today, you can buy the Apple Watch Ultra rival — the Garmin Fenix ​​7X Pro — for $750 instead of $1,000. It’s not cheap, but it’s a great option for more active types who love to spend their free time hiking for hours, running marathons, or wild swimming. Here is everything it has to offer for anyone veering away from Apple Watch deals. Why you should buy the Garmin Fenix ​​7X Pro The Garmin Fenix ​​7X Pro isn’t in our look at the best…