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Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Which is best?
Apple recently released the iPhone 16, almost nine months after Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 series. Although these phones are similar in many ways and are the cheapest in their flagship ranges, they run on different operating systems. How do these two phones compare in other aspects? Is one better than the other? Which one is the superior choice based on your preferences?
Let’s compare the two phones and find out which one suits you better.
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: specs
Apple iPhone 16 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
Dimensions and weight | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches
6.0 ounces |
5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches
5.93 ounces |
Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
1179 x 2556 resolution (460 PPI) 60Hz refresh rate 2,000 nits peak brightness 1 nit minimum brightness |
6.2-inch FHD+ 1080 x 2340 resolution (416 PPI) 120Hz refresh rate 2,600 nits peak brightness 1 nit minimum brightness |
Processor | A18 chip
Six-core CPU Five-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Eight-core CPU Number of GPUs not announced by Qualcomm Hexagon Processor |
Rear cameras | Dual camera system
48-megapixel Fusion main 12MP ultrawide |
Triple camera system 50MP main 12MP ultrawide 10MP telephoto |
Front cameras | 12MP selfie | 12MP selfie |
Storage and memory | 8GB/128GB 8GB/256GB 8GB/512GB |
8GB/128GB
8GB/256GB |
AI | Apple Intelligence (coming soon) | Galaxy AI |
Durability | IP68 | IP68 |
Software and support | iOS 18
Six to eight years of software updates |
Android 15
Seven years of software updates |
Battery and charging | Up to 22 hours between charges
Unknown battery size 45W wired 30W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
Up to 24 hours between charges
4,000mAh 25W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
Colors | Ultramarine
Teal Pink White Black
|
Cobalt VioletAmber Yellow
Marble Gray Onyx Black Jade Green (Samsung exclusive) Sapphire Blue (Samsung exclusive) Sandstone Orange (Samsung exclusive) |
Price | Starting at $800 | Starting at $800 |
Review | 4 out of 5 stars | 4 out of 5 stars |
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: design and display
At first glance, at least on the front, there isn’t much difference between the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Apple iPhone 16. Both have rounded edges and similar aluminum bodies. The Galaxy S24’s display is a tad larger at 6.2 inches compared to the iPhone 16’s 6.1 inches, and you’ll notice two new buttons on the Apple phone (more on that below).
When turned on, the displays reveal more distinctions. Samsung’s phone offers a higher refresh rate and peak brightness, while the Apple device provides a sharper resolution. Both phones have the same minimum brightness, just 1 nit, which is fantastic in lowlight conditions.
The Galaxy S24 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back, while the iPhone 16 features a Ceramic Shield front and a color-infused glass back. Both phones offer IP68 protection, making them dustproof and water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.
The most important point that stands out regarding the displays is the refresh rate for each handset. In 2024, it’s embarrassing that the iPhone 16 (and iPhone 16 Plus), like previous models, is stuck at 60Hz, versus the 120Hz on the iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S24 series. A higher refresh rate provides a smartphone experience that is more visually pleasing, responsive, and comfortable, which is most noticeable during gaming. (The iPhone 17 is expected to offer a 120Hz refresh rate — finally.)
The Galaxy S24 features three familiar buttons: a side key and two for volume. The side key turns the screen on and off or locks the device, while the volume buttons allow you to control media, calls, and notifications.
The iPhone 16 also includes a side button for on or off functionality and volume up and down buttons. New to this model is a Camera Control button, which offers enhanced control of the phone’s Camera app during photo or video capture. This includes access to features such as zoom, focus, and exposure. The iPhone 16 also now has the Action button, a versatile and customizable feature first seen in the iPhone 15 Pro series. This button can be programmed to execute various simple and complex actions, enhancing the phone’s functionality and personalizing it to suit individual preferences.
Design is always a tough category to call, because so much of it is personal. The Camera Control button is a game-changer, but the 60Hz refresh rate really does hold the iPhone back. We’re giving this to the iPhone, largely because 60Hz on an iPhone doesn’t generally feel slow, and because the Camera Control button is very good.
Winner: Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: performance and software
The Galaxy S24 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, a customized version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 specifically designed for Samsung devices to deliver improved performance and efficiency. Our tests showed that the Galaxy S24 is fast and capable of handling everyday tasks without lag or stuttering. However, when taking many photos quickly, the phone became warm, although it never got too hot to hold.
The iPhone 16 is equipped with the all-new A18 chip, which Apple claims offers an improved CPU speed of up to 30% and 40% faster GPU performance compared to the A16 chip found in the iPhone 15. Despite these significant improvements, we did not notice substantial performance enhancements during our tests, possibly because the regular iPhones were already very fast.
However, the iPhone 16 includes an A18 chip, which will support Apple Intelligence (see below) when it’s released; the iPhone 15 did not.
The iPhone 16 runs iOS 18, and the Galaxy S24 includes Android 14. Your preference will likely come down to personal experience at this stage. But if you don’t have a choice, don’t worry. While they still have their differences, iOS and Android are generally quite similar these days, and it won’t take you long to find your footing when switching from one to the other. Apple usually offers iPhone users six to eight years of iOS updates, while Samsung has confirmed that Galaxy S24 users will receive seven years of Android updates.
It’s a tough category to call. The newer Apple phone has the edge in pure power, but whether that means a smoother experience is difficult to gauge because there are too many variables to consider.
Winner: Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: cameras
We’ve tested the camera systems on both phones. Overall, they offer mixed results.
First, it’s important to note that the Galaxy S24 has a triple rear camera system, while the iPhone 16 offers a dual camera system. The former offers a 50-megapixel main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto, while the latter provides a 48MP Fusion main and 12MP ultrawide. On the front, both have a 12MP selfie camera.
Our Galaxy S24 camera system test mainly yielded positive results. In the past, Samsung devices have been known for producing oversaturated colors in photos. However, thanks to improved algorithms governing color representation, the images now tend to be more accurate to life. Overall, images were much better when there was no movement when taking a shot. Otherwise, it can mean a blurry picture. Close-up shots with the Galaxy S24 were good, and the selfie camera was “just” decent.
The iPhone 16 features a 48-megapixel primary camera with 2x optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 12MP selfie camera, similar to the iPhone 15. However, there are some significant changes.
The new iPhone introduces autofocus for the ultrawide camera, allowing macro photography and enabling the capture of spatial photos for viewing on an Apple Vision Pro. Additionally, the primary camera now has an anti-reflective lens coating and can capture pictures with zero shutter lag, a feature previously exclusive to Pro iPhones.
In our tests, the primary camera captured detailed photos with pleasing colors. The ultrawide camera performed well, though not exceptionally, and taking macro photos was enjoyable. The selfie camera on the iPhone remained as reliable as ever.
The standout feature across the entire iPhone 16 lineup is the physical Camera Control button on the phone’s right side, just below the power button. Pressing this button activates the Camera app, and a single press takes a photo while pressing and holding it records a video.
Additionally, the Camera Control has a capacitive sensor on its top. A light double press on the Camera Control, while the camera is open, activates a new UI for selecting various camera controls such as exposure, zoom, and styles. You can slide your finger across the Camera Control to cycle between them, lightly press the button to select one, and then slide your finger again to adjust the chosen control.
While this may present a learning curve, it’s a fun, new experience that shouldn’t take long to figure out. Furthermore, Apple Intelligence is adding more features.
Winner: iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: battery and charging
The Samsung Galaxy S24 has a 4,000mAh battery intended to last a full day with regular use; however, we could use more than a day on a single charge. On a down note, the basic Galaxy S24 model only supports charging speeds of up to 25 watts, unlike its larger counterparts, the Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra, which support 45W charging.
On the wireless front, the Samsung phone does not support the new Qi2 wireless charging standard. Wireless charging is still possible but is limited to 15W, which may be slow. The phone also features reverse wireless charging, with a speed of up to 4.5W.
The iPhone 16 has a 4,685 mAh battery, allowing you to use the phone throughout the day without recharging. The standard iPhone 16 series now supports MagSafe charging up to 25W, an improvement from the previous 15W. In addition to MagSafe, the iPhone 16 also supports Qi2 and Qi wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, similar to the previous model.
In our tests using an Anker 747, the iPhone 16 charged from 5% to 60% in approximately 30 minutes, and it took 90 minutes to reach 100%. While charging from a low or dead battery to around 70% is quick, the final 30% takes longer.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the iPhone 16 have strong batteries, but neither is exceptional, which is expected as they are the more affordable flagship models from their respective companies. Therefore, we consider this a tie.
Winner: iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: AI
When history is written, this year’s smartphones will be remembered for being among the first to embrace artificial intelligence. The Galaxy S24 includes Galaxy AI, while the iPhone will eventually include Apple Intelligence. When discussing either of these products, it’s important to note they are both works in progress, especially in the case of Apple Intelligence, which has not yet been released.
Galaxy AI brings a range of advanced AI capabilities directly to Galaxy smartphones and tablets. It aims to provide intelligent and personalized experiences while enhancing the functionality of various features. These include an enhanced user experience, improved functionality, privacy and security, and offline accessibility.
Apple Intelligence, which the company revealed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, will eventually be found on every Apple product. It’s a suite of AI features designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and the overall user experience. It combines on-device and server-side processing to deliver powerful AI capabilities while prioritizing user privacy.
Apple Intelligence features will initially be divided into three broad categories: photo and video editing, writing, and contextural suggestions or automation.
The iPhone 16 series comes with iOS 18, which does not include Apple Intelligence. You will have to wait for iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 to be released later this year to access it. However, not all Apple Intelligence components will be available on the iPhone 16 series even after these updates arrive, as full releases might extend into 2025.
As an iPhone 16 buyer, you are promised to be among the first to experience the new tools, but since the biggest new features aren’t ready yet, this has to go to the Samsung phone.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: price and availability
The starting price for each phone is $799, which includes 128GB of storage. For $859, you can get the Galaxy S24 with 256GB. The 256GB iPhone 16 model from Apple is priced at $899. Unlike Samsung, Apple offers a 512GB storage option for $1.099.
Availability is strong for both of these phones, as they’re some of the most popular phones on the planet. Walk into anyplace that sells phones and you’re going to be able to find these.
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: verdict
When deciding between the Galaxy S24 and iPhone 16, your choice may depend on whether you prefer Android or iOS. If you don’t have a strong preference for either operating system, the iPhone 16 is the better option. Historically, new iPhones released in the fall tend to outperform Galaxy S models released earlier in the year, and this pattern continues with the latest models.
While the Galaxy S24 might be available at slightly lower prices due to being slightly older, the iPhone 16 offers some advantages, such as access to 512GB of storage. Despite the price difference, the iPhone 16 stands out with its design, performance, camera, software, and additional hardware features like the Action button and Camera Control. Overall, the iPhone 16 is the preferred choice over the entry-level Galaxy S24.
Science & Environment
Markets just had an expectations-defying month
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on June 14, 2024.
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The bottom line
The S&P 500 has fallen at least 4% in the last four Septembers. But the index charted a new trajectory this year to cap off a winning month and quarter.
On Monday, the S&P rose 0.42% to close at a record level of 5,762.48. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was near the flatline, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.38%.
That gives the S&P a gain of around 2% for the month, its first September in the green since 2019. For the month, the Dow advanced 1.9% and the Nasdaq rose 2.7%.
All indexes marked quarterly gains as well, despite the sell-off in the beginning of August.
Notably, the Russell 2000, which comprises the 2,000 smallest stocks in the Russell Index, advanced 8.9% for the quarter. That outstrips the quarterly increase of S&P, Dow and Nasdaq, which added 5.5%, 8.2% and 2.6% respectively.
Small-cap stocks tend to benefit from lower rates because they are more exposed to general economic conditions like the cost of debt and consumer sentiment. The Russell 2000 outperforming major indexes could be seen as a sign that the Fed’s latest rate cut has begun affecting the markets.
The performance of S&P sectors this quarter is another indication of how the rate cut is changing investors’ behavior. While information technology and communications services have been the best performing sectors year to date, they were laggards this past quarter, gaining only about 1.4%.
By contrast, utilities jumped 18.5% and real estate climbed 16.3% for the quarter. Both sectors generally provide dividends to investors, which become more attractive as fixed income yields fall in tandem with lower rates. Cheaper borrowing costs also have a disproportionate effect on utilities and real estate because those sectors require huge initial investments.
With Powell saying monetary policy “will move over time toward a more neutral stance,” the market rally has the potential to broaden further as more rate cuts take place.
– CNBC’s Robert Hum, Lisa Kailai Han, Alex Harring and Hakyung Kim contributed to this story.
Technology
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
It’s time to compare two of the most powerful, large-format Apple flagships, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. The latter is the company’s new flagship which launched earlier this month. The iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived about a year ago, and it’s no longer a member of the flagship family, but it carried the torch for a year. With that being said, Apple did not really make huge changes from one generation to the next.
These two phones are different in some ways, however, so it will be interesting to pit them one against the other and see those differences. We do hope that this comparison will help you make a purchasing decision, to decide whether the new model is worth it. We’ll first list their specifications, and go from there. With that being said, let’s get down to it, shall we?
Specs
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, respectively
– Screen size:
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (flat, 120Hz, HDR10, 2,000 nits)
6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED ( flat, 120Hz, HDR, 2,000 nits)
– Display resolution:
2796 x 1290
2868 x 1320
– SoC:
Apple A17 Pro
Apple A18 Pro
– RAM:
8GB
– Storage:
256GB/512GB/1TB (NVMe)
– Rear cameras:
48MP (f/1.78 aperture, second-gen sensor-shift OIS), 12MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, macro photography), 12MP (telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 5x optical zoom)
48MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.28-inch sensor, 1.22um pixel size, sensor-shift OIS), 48MP (ultrawide, f/2.2 aperture, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF), 12MP (periscope telephoto, f/2.8 aperture, 1/3.06-inch sensor, 1.12um pixel size, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom).
– Front cameras:
12MP (f/1.9 aperture) + TrueDepth
– Battery:
4,441mAh
4,685mAh
– Charging:
20W wired, 15W wireless (MagSafe & Qi2), 7.5W wireless (Qi), reverse wired charging (charger not included)
38W wired & 25W MagSafe wireless, 15W Qi2 wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless, 5W reverse wired
– Dimensions:
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25mm
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
– Weight:
221 grams
227 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.3
– Security:
Face ID (3D facial scanning)
– OS:
iOS 17 (upgradeable)
iOS 18
– Price:
$1,199+ (discounted now)
$1,199+
– Buy:
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (Apple)
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Apple)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Design
When it comes to the design, many people will be unable to tell one model from the other. They are very, very similar. The easiest way to differentiate them is the Camera Control button on the right. That’s something the iPhone 16 Pro Max has, and its predecessor does not. The bezels are also very slightly thinner on the new model, but that’s not as easy to spot. Other than that, the two models are very difficult to differentiate.
Both are made out of titanium and glass, and they are very similar in terms of size and weight. The iPhone 16 Pro Max does have a slightly larger display, and it’s taller and wider because of it, but the difference is not huge. They are equally thick, while the new model is slightly heavier. They both have flat sides all around, which do curve slightly towards the edges. Their front and back sides are also flat.
You will notice a flat display on both smartphones, with a pill-shaped cutout at the top of the panels. The bezels are both very thin and uniform on both phones, though slightly thinner on the new model. Both smartphones include the volume up and down buttons on the left, along with an Action Button. The power/lock button sits on the right-hand side of both phones, while the new model also has the Camera Control button there.
A Type-C port is present on both phones too. They have identical-looking camera islands on the back. Those are placed in the top-left corner on the back… on both phones. Both devices are IP68-certified for water and dust resistance. Both phones are also very slippery in the hand, so keep that in mind, as getting a case is not a bad idea.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Display
The iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch 2796 x 1290 LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10 content is supported here, and the same goes for Dolby Vision. This display goes up to 2,000 nits of brightness at its peak. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while the screen-to-body ratio is at around 89%. The Ceramic Shield glass protects this phone’s display.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the flip side, includes a 6.9-inch 2868 x 1320 LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display. That panel is also flat, and it also offers an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10 content is supported, and so is Dolby Vision. The display brightness goes up to 2,000 nits, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 91%. The Ceramic Shield glass protects this panel, a new version of 2024.
These two panels are basically identical, save for the size and the display protection. They look essentially the same, though. They’re bright, vivid, and have great viewing angles. They are also more than sharp enough. The touch response is good, and the refresh rate helps scrolling feel quite smooth, amongst other things, though Apple does lower the refresh rate quite a bit during use, following iOS 18 update. Neither display supports high-frequency PWM dimming, though. Both of them are bright enough, though not the brightest in the industry, not at all.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Performance
The Apple A17 Pro SoC fuels the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That is a 3nm processor, and it’s paired with 8GB of RAM and NVMe flash storage. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the flip side, is fueled by the Apple A18 Pro chip. That is also a 3nm processor, and it’s paired with 12GB of RAM inside the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple also uses NVMe storage inside this smartphone. The new chip is more powerful, but the difference is not that big at all.
Truth be said, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference in regards to performance between these two phones. They feel identical to use in a day-to-day basis. They respond pretty much the same to jumping between apps, browsing, messaging, image processing, and so on. They’re both really smooth and a joy to use in that regard. No matter how much you push them, they’re very responsive.
What about gaming? Well, Apple did improve the heat dissipation with the new model, following some initial issues when the iPhone 15 series launched. Aluminum is now thrown into the mix, along with some other changes. You won’t really be able to tell the difference, however. Apple tweaked the SoC on the iPhone 15 Pro Max via an update, and even though the iPhone 16 Pro Max does run cooler, that’s not something most of you will notice. You can play basically whatever game you want on either phone, without a hitch.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Battery
The iPhone 15 Pro Max packs in a 4,441mAh battery, while its successor has a 4,685mAh battery. That handset does also include a 0.2-inch larger display, so the battery boost is expected and welcomed. Does that make a difference in terms of battery life? Well, no, not really. From what we’ve seen the battery life is very similar between the two models. The iPhone 16 Pro Max did manage to pull ahead at times, but they’re on the same playing field.
They both offer great battery life, actually. You won’t have to worry about charging either of them during the day, not at all. Even for power users, chances are that both smartphones will be able to make it through the day. Even if you go over the 7-hour screen-on-time mark, that’s not a problem for either phone. They can even go over the 8-hour mark, depending on your use. Most people will have plenty of juice left at the end of the day.
What about charging? Well, the iPhone 15 Pro Max supports 20W wired, 15W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, supports 38W wired, 25W MagSafe wireless, 15W Qi2 wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless, and 5W reverse wired charging. Neither smartphone has a charger in the retail box, however.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Cameras
These two phones actually have the same main and periscope telephoto cameras, and the same goes for their front-facing cameras. Their ultrawide shooters do differ, however. A 12-megapixel main camera (1/1.28-inch sensor size) sits on both smartphones. That camera also offers sensor-shift OIS, 1.22um pixel size, and so on. A 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (1/3.06-inch sensor size, 5x optical zoom, 3D sensor-shift) is also included on both of these smartphones.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max does come with a considerably improved 48-megapixel ultrawide camera. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 12-megapixel ultrawide snapper. The new camera does bring more detailed shots in general, but its main advantage is when it comes to macro photography. This new ultrawide camera is much better in that regard, macro photos really do end up looking great.
The images from the other two cameras are very similar between the two models. Both smartphones do a good job, though they simply love to brighten up the shadows, even during daytime, which ends up images looking a bit flattish at times. The processing is a bit different on the new model, and the images do look a bit more processed in general, for better or worse. Something similar can be said for the periscope telephoto camera performance. Both of them do a fantastic job in general, however, that goes for low-light performance too. There are better offerings out there, though, in our opinion, at least as far as photography is concerned.
Audio
You will find a set of stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. In fact, speakers from these two phones are very, very similar. They are more than loud enough and are actually similar in terms of loudness too. The quality of the output is very good too.
There is no audio jack on either phone, though. You can always use their Type-C ports in order to connect your wired headphones. If that’s not your thing, do note that Bluetooth 5.3 is included on both smartphones, for wireless connectivity.
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Verizon says its network is ‘fully restored’ following an hours-long outage
Update, September 30, 7:28PM ET: At 7:18PM ET, the company tweeted that its engineers had resolved the issue. The original story, which was updated twice after publish with statements from Verizon, follows.
Verizon mobile customers reported widespread outages across the US on Monday. Starting at around 9:30AM ET, hundreds of thousands of people flagged issues with their mobile service on Downdetector, which tracks user-submitted outage reports. The volume of reports spiked at almost 105,000 at 11:20AM, but were still reaching almost 59,000 at 12:52PM.
Many folks claimed they were unable to make or receive calls or exchange text messages. Those with an iPhone may be seeing “SOS” instead of the usual connection bars on the top right of their screen. That’s a common sight when there’s limited service or none at all. However, affected iPhone users can still make emergency calls via other networks.
A Downdetector heatmap suggested that the issue was most prevalent in New York, New Jersey, Georgia and elsewhere on the east coast and midwest. A narrow yellow band of reports was also emerging on the west coast as of 1:10PM ET. along with an intensifying heat spot in Los Angeles.
We are aware of an issue impacting service for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and we are working quickly to identify and solve the issue.
— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) September 30, 2024
Verizon confirmed that service was affected for some customers. “Our engineers are engaged and we are working quickly to solve the issue,” the company wrote on X at 11:48AM. The cause of the outage is not yet clear.
As of 3:45PM ET, Verizon had yet to provide an update on the outage via X. User outage reports were still flooding into Downdetector, however, with almost 48,000 of them at 3:10PM.
At 5:04PM ET, the company tweeted that “service has started to be restored,” and Downdetector reports of outages had dipped below 30,000.
Verizon engineers are making progress on our network issue and service has started to be restored. We know how much people rely on Verizon and apologize for any inconvenience some of our customers experienced today. We continue to work around the clock to fully resolve this…
— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) September 30, 2024
At 7:18PM ET, the company tweeted that its engineers had “fully restored today’s network disruption.” The number of reports of an outage on Downdetector had dropped below 3,500. There has still been no word from the company on what caused the outage.
Verizon engineers have fully restored today’s network disruption that impacted some customers. Service has returned to normal levels. If you are still having issues, we recommend restarting your device. We know how much people rely on Verizon and apologize for any inconvenience.…
— Verizon News (@VerizonNews) September 30, 2024
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Y Combinator is being criticized after it backed an AI startup that admits it basically cloned another AI startup
A Y Combinator startup named PearAI launched with an X post thread and YouTube video on Saturday and created immediate controversy. And some of that is splashing onto YC itself.
PearAI offers an AI coding editor. The startup’s founder Duke Pan has openly said that it’s a cloned copy of another AI editor called Continue, which was covered under the Apache open source license. But PearAI made a major misstep: PearAI originally slapped its own made-up closed license on it, called the Pear Enterprise License, which Pan admitted was written by ChatGPT.
Changing a license like this is a big deal in the open source world. Not only are there legalities involved in violating a software license, but it defeats the whole purpose of open source, which is about community building, sharing, and contributing. In an apology PearAI’s Pan posted on Monday, he said that the project has now been released under the same Apache open source license as the original project.
The launch thread went viral with thousands of comments by Sunday. Some were congratulatory, but others were vicious in pointing out the licensing and the fact that PearAI wasn’t so much a fork with new stuff added, but a replica with a new name. Pan admitted as much in his apology.
So many angry comments were made on Pan’s launch thread that X put a community note on it that read: “Pear is a fork of Continue.dev, an open-source AI code editor. PearAI used Continue.dev’s code and mass-replaced all references to ‘Continue’ to ‘PearAI’ to mislead people into believing that they built this product on their own.”
This note wasn’t accurate, either. PearAI did say in some of its materials that the project was a clone (also known as a fork) of Continue as well as the original project that Continued used, VSCode. X subsequently removed that note.
Pan apologized for how hard it was to find that information, too. He said that one way he and his cofounder, Nang Ang, “screwed up, critically, was not being clear enough about this … doing so upon a fork of others’ work without many new features, and talking about it so publicly online, made it look like we were stealing the work of others as our own.”
On Sunday, Continue jumped in with by posting a subtle threat that it was “ecstatic to see the ecosystem that has formed around us. But open source can’t be taken for granted—it is a movement built on trust, and on respect for contributions, licenses, and intellectual property.”
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan got involved, too. He defended PearAI with several tweets. “Don’t understand why people are dragging a new project when literally it’s open source Apache license and that’s *the reason* why open source is awesome” one read. As you might imagine, people pointed out that it was changed to an Apache license after the uproar.
There were other reasons this project caught ire. Pan boasted how he “just quit my 270 000$ job at Coinbase” to do this startup, even though this was about as far from an original idea as a startup can get. In addition to Continue, another big competitor is Cursor.
On top of that, YC has funded two other AI code editors already, Void and Melty, as the mob was quick to point out. To which Tan replied on X, “More choice is good, people building is good, if you don’t like it don’t use it.”
Others criticized YC for selecting PearAI into its cohort at all. Blogger Sven Schnieders wrote that PearAI is an example of the “the decline of YC” because it accepted a company that is “nothing more than a codebase copied from another YC-backed company.”
On Hacker News, the site for programmers owned by YC, a commenter wrote that the debacle “says more about YC than this particular founder (lots of these types nowadays): i.e. their process, their due diligence.” Another wrote, “Is it typical for VC to just throw money at projects without any sort of oversight/auditing of, oh jeez, IDK, Licensing/Legal issues?”
YC’s plans to double from two cohorts a year to four isn’t likely to ease this perception, or this risk.
The whole uproar probably says as much about how eager all VCs are to fund AI startups as it does about YC’s love of this particular ilk of them.
Tan could not be immediately reached for comment. PearAI did not have further comment.
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