Apple seeds watchOS 10.2 RC with watch face tweaks and more
A few days after seeding the watchOS 10.2 beta 4, Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.2 RC to developers as the testing cycle nears its end. Although …
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Beeper Mini is a new app that brings iMessage to Android, and you can try it now
There’s a new iMessage-client app for Android that promises to bring blue bubbles to your smartphone without tricks or a Mac server in the middle. …
Thieves return stolen Android because it’s not an iPhone – I guess they don’t care about RCS
Google scored a lukewarm victory against Apple a few weeks ago when the latter announced iMessage will soon support RCS messaging. However, iMessages will remain …
Can Google Gemini AI finally rival ChatGPT? We’re about to find out
Google already has two ChatGPT rivals: Google Bard and Google Search SGE. But they don’t quite feel like ChatGPT alternatives, and they’re certainly not as …
This Siri Remote tweak in tvOS 17.2 will greatly improve your Apple TV experience
The tvOS 17.2 update is just around the corner. With the latest beta, Apple added a Siri Remote tweak for Apple TV users to improve …
iPhone typing bug in iOS 17 is infuriating users – but there’s a workaround
A persistent iOS 17 bug haunts users since day one of the iPhone’s major 2023 update. As spotted by MacRumors, an increased amount of iPhone …
Microsoft is working on a gaming app store for iPhone, and I’m ready to never use it
Third-party app stores are coming to the iPhone and iPad in Europe, as is iPhone sideloading and support for third-party payment systems. Apple might dread …
YouTube is testing views and likes that update in real-time… but why?
As if the unskippable ads that made so many people use adblockers with YouTube aren’t enough of a nuisance, Google might have found another way …
WhatsApp update 23.24.73 finally lets iOS users send images and videos in original quality
A new update for WhatsApp will finally let iOS users send photos and videos as documents to preserve their original quality. The feature is currently …
Custom ChatGPT store delayed to early 2024, and it’s probably for the best
The iPhone revolutionized the mobile industry in 2007, but the key iPhone feature that turned the smartphone into the most important personal computer in our …
Windows 11 23H2 update might be slowing your computer down – here’s how to fix it
Windows 11’s 23H2 update has introduced a slew of new features and fixes to the Microsoft-built operating system. While the launch of Copilot’s preview is …
OnePlus 12 specs will include a 5,400mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
New information regarding the official OnePlus 12 specs has revealed some intriguing details about the upcoming flagship device from OnePlus. According to reports from PhoneArena …
Sentinel is a brilliant Proton Pass security feature I hope I never have to think about again
Privacy and security are the features that matter the most to me, whether we’re talking hardware or software. I want devices and services that can …
macOS turtle ransomware: No need to hide in your digital shells
There’s a new macOS turtle ransomware in town. You don’t need to hide in your digital shell, but you might want to take it slow …
Should we rethink the subscription model for almost all iPhone apps?
A few years ago, Apple made an important change highlighting the benefits of subscription-based apps by cutting half the taxes charged by the second year …
The viral iPhone bride photo taught me a great camera trick – here’s how and when to use it
Taken with an iPhone, the photo of a bride trying out a dress became a viral sensation over the weekend. The image showed the bride …
A tiny update just made the Apple TV 100% better
During the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple announced tvOS 17, one of the most important Apple TV software updates in years. It brings FaceTime to Apple’s …
How to turn off NameDrop on iPhone and Apple Watch
NameDrop is a new feature introduced in iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1. It allows you to more easily share contact information with nearby iPhones and …
I really wanted to ditch my iPhone for the Pixel 8 Pro – here’s why I didn’t
The Pixel 8 Pro is a truly fantastic device. It’s packed to the brim with Google’s AI features, including some new features that will make …
How to see your 2023 Activity Recap for free on iPhone
If you’ve been working out this year – whether with your iPhone as a companion or with an Apple Watch – there’s a beautiful Activity …
This hidden iPhone feature lets you preserve your voice forever in just 15 minutes
The iPhone has a hidden feature that lets you preserve your voice forever. You just need to read a few inquiries for 15 minutes, and …
How to use the desktop versions of your most visited sites on your iPhone
If you’re anything like me, you probably spend a lot of time reading things on your phone. While a lot of websites offer their own …
Why you should try Apple’s Journal app, even if you hate to journal
One of the biggest new features dropping with iOS 17.2 is Apple’s much-anticipated Journal app. Despite being a bit simpler compared to some heavy-hitter journals …
Galaxy S24 lineup photos and new features revealed in fresh leak
If you thought 2024 would be the year Samsung may finally be able to save some surprises for its next phone announcement, think again. On …
Two revolutionary new Pixel 8 Pro features could finally arrive in December
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are exceptionally great Android devices, leveraging a lot of Google’s work with AI to bring a lot to …
One of the iPhone’s most iconic hardware features might die for good in 2024
Since the original iPhone in 2007, the mute switch has been part of our lives, as we switch the button to silent mode, never to …
This iPhone photo of a bride shows a crazy Matrix glitch – but it’s easy to explain
An iPhone photo of a bride posted on Instagram at the beginning of November started gaining traction on social media due to its weird nature …
How to secure the perfect Apple gift and help fight HIV/AIDS this holiday season
A few weeks ago, Apple published its holiday gift shopping guide in addition to new policies for the festivity season. If you still haven’t secured …
Google Maps’ latest updates finally pushed me to Apple Maps
For nearly two decades, I’ve sworn by Google Maps. I gave Waze a shot before it was acquired by Google, but it wasn’t my cup …
Did Sam Altman just confirm OpenAI’s Q* AI breakthrough?
After the OpenAI CEO drama concluded last week, a report dropped a big bombshell about the company’s most recent work. OpenAI supposedly stumbled upon a …
