Apple does a U-turn on changes in the Photos app

The original Photos app design on iPadOS 18 (Photo: Apple)

Apple has made a significant change to its Photos app in iOS 18, backing away from controversial design choices that faced significant backlash. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter that this reversal, while not unprecedented for the tech giant, highlights the importance of user feedback and the potential risks of overly ambitious app redesigns.

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Lenovo Yoga Portal: A cheaper, graphics-focused alternative to the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra

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Lenovo's ThinkCentre Neo Ultra was hailed as the best Apple Mac Studio alternative when it launched in January 2024. Now, the company has unveiled a more affordable, graphics-centric version exclusively for the Chinese market: the Yoga Portal.

While the ThinkCentre Neo Ultra boasts a top-tier Core i9-14900 processor and RTX graphics, the Yoga Portal opts for a slightly less powerful Core i7-14700 CPU but packs a punch with a full desktop GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. This strategic shift positions the Yoga Portal as a compelling choice for users prioritizing graphics performance, such as content creators and gamers.

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Is the Mac mini getting a second wind?

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Apple is giving the Mac mini a major overhaul with a compact, Apple TV-sized design. As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman hinted in his Power On newsletter, at least one M4-powered Mac would receive significant updates beyond a mere performance boost. Now, we know that's the Mac mini.

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Former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec Susan Wojcicki dies at 56

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Susan Wojcicki, the visionary who helped birth Google in her garage and transform YouTube into a global phenomenon, died Friday at 56.

A founding member of Google, Wojcicki was instrumental in building the company's advertising empire and served as YouTube CEO for nearly a decade. Her husband, Dennis Troper, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced her passing, revealing a battle with non-small cell lung cancer.

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