New Slack update adds a much better way to find and share GIFs
While Slack technically has supported GIFs for a while now, the experience in sharing them has been… poor. Thankfully, Slack itself is here to save …
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I’m a longtime Apple Watch user, but I really want a Samsung Galaxy Ring
I’m an iPhone user who is deeply entrenched in Apple’s ecosystem. I also have a Mac, AirPods, and an Apple Watch, which all “just work” …
Apple Car had the most powerful chip Apple ever developed, and I want it in my next Mac
With the Apple Car project canceled, we’re now discovering several details about what went wrong, the possible designs it could have had, and now that …
Apple will let EU iPhone users download apps from websites for the first time in iOS history
Today, Apple announced a new option to download iPhone apps in the EU, as, starting this spring, Cupertino will allow developers to distribute their iOS …
Here’s why I might upgrade my current Mac to the M4 MacBook Pro
Apple just unveiled its new M3 MacBook Air, but a report has already said that the company is working on the future M4 MacBook Pro. …
Add smarts to all the dumb stuff in your home with these Alexa smart plugs
It’s pretty crazy that, after all this time, most smart home solutions are still clunky and overcomplicated. I test smart technology for a living and …
iOS 18 might let you set Google Maps as the iPhone’s default navigation app, with a big EU twist
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
iOS 18 concept highlights how Apple could integrate generative AI
Apple will announce iOS 18 a few months from now. While BGR has already covered a concept showing iPhone AI applications that could be available …
WhatsApp chats might tell you if they’re end-to-end encrypted
Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had …
What if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 beats the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip?
The iPhone’s A-series chip has traditionally been the fastest in the industry, often setting records in benchmark tests, at least for single-core measurements. In real-life …
M3 MacBook Air has an SSD upgrade that people don’t even realize
Apple launched its new M3 MacBook Air models last week, and the refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch laptops are now available to purchase. In addition to …
Samsung Galaxy A55 is official with a surprise: More RAM than the Galaxy S24
Samsung on Monday unveiled the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, just as expected. The two new mid-rangers are virtually identical, though the A55 variant has …
Apple highlights how health apps are shaping Vision Pro
With Apple Vision Pro now available for a month, it seems health apps are becoming a focus in the spatial computing era. They can take …
OLED iPad Pro is taking longer than we thought to launch, and I can’t wait anymore
After Apple announced and released the M3 MacBook Air last week, attention turned to the imminent launch of the OLED iPad Pro. Still, we’re left …
This is my favorite Alexa device, and you’ve probably never ever heard of it
Amazon’s massive online marketplace and its disruptive nationwide distribution network are obviously both impressive. Especially now that Amazon has overtaken UPS and FedEx as the …
iOS 18 to bring hearing aid mode to AirPods Pro – here’s why that’s exciting
Looking at rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirPods models, I told you a few months ago that I’m most interested in health features rather than even …
How to view and search episode transcripts on Apple Podcasts
With iOS 17.4, Apple released new emojis as well as a host of major changes to how the App Store works in the European Union. …
Best finance apps to manage your Apple Card spending, according to an Apple employee
If you own an Apple Card, you know managing your spending with a third-party app can be a challenge. While users could previously take advantage …
Nothing Phone 2a price will beat Samsung’s Galaxy A55 if this leak is correct
The Galaxy S24 is turning heads and selling quite well, but it probably won’t be the Samsung phone you see out in the wild most …
This AI malware worm is capable of turning ChatGPT against you
As worrisome as it might be that generative AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini might one day become sentient or take our jobs, there …
Why wait for the Galaxy Ring when the Oura Ring is now on Amazon?
I’m a longtime Apple Watch user who is starting to see the appeal of smart rings after ignoring them for years. It’s not because Samsung’s …
Apple caves, reinstates Epic Games dev account two days after ban
A few days after the Epic Games’ EU developer account ban, Apple reinstated it amid pressure from European Union regulators. Previously, the Cupertino firm had …
New iPad Air leak reveals the big design change we’ve been waiting for
Apple is expected to introduce a new iPad Air and iPad Pro in the coming weeks. While the OLED iPad Pro has been heavily rumored …
One simple ChatGPT hack makes AI responses sound like a human instead of a robot
Chatting with ChatGPT is part of my daily life these days. I talk to ChatGPT for research, I do it when I have to “google” …
iPhone 16 Pro design leak reveals a new button that’s not on any other model
With the iPhone 16 Pro expected to launch later this year, new CAD renders leak a few design changes compared to the iPhone 15 Pro …
iPhone users don’t use Android because they don’t want to, not because it’s hard to switch
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation is in effect in Europe, which means iPhone sideloading is technically a thing. In practice, third-party app marketplaces aren’t …
Apple Music app SongCapsule Quiz now free to play with new challenges added
Last year, I wrote that SongCapsule Quiz for iPhone was my new favorite music trivia app. Developed by Sorcererhat, which is behind the popular Apple …
Apple has high hopes for OLED iPad Pro sales, but will it live up to the hype?
With the OLED iPad Pro expected to be announced in the coming weeks, there’s a lot of hype surrounding the possible most significant update to …
Here’s why I think Apple fans should get these earbuds instead of AirPods
AirPods are awesome. I use AirPods Pro myself sometimes, and I’ve been using them regularly for years. There are also so many great AirPods deals …
6 exclusive new M3 MacBook Air features that aren’t on older models
With the M3 MacBook Air now available at physical and online Apple Stores, customers will get at least six exclusive features with this new laptop, …
