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Xplora has a new lineup of connected watches for kids ages 4–11, spanning prices from $150 to $249. Xplora watches include a camera — so kids can check in with parents visually — as well as a connected step counter with reward-point system to encourage physical activity. These 4G devices include voice calling, messaging, and MMS (such as voice messages and photos). A companion app (for iOS and Android) lets parents set up approved contact lists, see GPS location, set up geofencing alerts, and enable "school mode", where only SOS is available during school hours. * The entry-level XGO3 improves on the XGO2 with a 2 megapixel camera and larger 850 mAh battery, in a slimmer and lighter design. It has a 1.3-inch TFT LCD display and is rated IP68 for dust wand water. It's powered by a Unisoc W307 chipset. It comes in black, blue, green, orange and pink, and retails for $150. It's available now from Xplora.com, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and other retailers. * The mid...

The notifications are a result of a hack http://dlvr.it/SZ89Hy

A blockbuster report tonight from Bloomberg says that Apple is cutting iPhone 14 series production due to lower demand than anticipated. http://dlvr.it/SZ6gn1

Apple clarifies that external display support will come later on (for M1 iPads). http://dlvr.it/SZ6M0f

The FCC today issued proposals for new rules to fight scam text messages and other robotexts. The FCC wants to apply "caller ID authentication standards to text messaging". Mobile wireless providers would be required to "to block texts, at the network level, that purport to be from invalid, unallocated, or unused numbers, and numbers on a Do-Not-Originate (DNO) list." The FCC is also asking the industry if more can be done to detect and block texts from spoofed phone numbers. The FCC is seeking comment on these and any other steps the Commission might take to fight illegal texts. http://dlvr.it/SZ5hrh

A largely mysterious device that can really only be a future mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE has been benchmarked with Android 13 software already on board. http://dlvr.it/SZ5GB6

A deposition of Tesla CEO Elon Musk by Twitter attorneys was postponed on Monday for an unknown reason. http://dlvr.it/SZ4jgP

WhatsApp has just announced Call Links, a brand-new feature leaked previously, will be making its way to users sometime this week. http://dlvr.it/SZ3JhQ

Apple iPhone 14 Pro series users are having connectivity issues but it isn't clear whether the blame lies with Apple or Verizon. http://dlvr.it/SZ311S

The Pixel Watch will likely come in 3 shades and 2 finishes. http://dlvr.it/SZ2QlZ

Cameras have become the most important part of modern flagship phones. But some are better than otheres. Here are the best camera phones you can buy right now... http://dlvr.it/SZ21lN

Originally priced at $500, last year's 41mm Apple Watch Series 7 with built-in cellular connectivity is available today for as little as 330 bucks. http://dlvr.it/SZ1W8w

The new OxygenOS A.08 update for the OnePlus 10T addresses some camera issues and brings some optimizations. http://dlvr.it/SZ05qk

T-Mobile announced it has launched the Secure Wi-Fi app for customers who use either iOS or Android devices. http://dlvr.it/SYzqBz

Unveiled in 2019 and released in 2020, Microsoft's first-gen Surface Duo is more attractive than ever in 2022 at an insanely low price of $249.99 brand new. http://dlvr.it/SYzLLz

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says to expect bigger changes with next year's iPhone 15 Ultra. http://dlvr.it/SYz3Dl

Apple has sent email to AppleCare+ subscribers to remind them of the changes that Apple has made to the subscription service. http://dlvr.it/SYyk2L

Samsung has filed a patent application with the appropriate Korean agency for a facial recognition system that uses two under-display cameras. http://dlvr.it/SYxp8r

Verizon has finally pulled the trigger on the monthly September update for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro almost three weeks after it was first released. http://dlvr.it/SYxYxB

Apple tricks everyone! The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro you'll find in the US aren't the same phones you'll find in the UK, Europe or elsewhere! But the US versions aren't necessarily better! http://dlvr.it/SYx5vN

The already reasonably priced flagship OnePlus 10T has been discounted by 16%. http://dlvr.it/SYwnMM

A report has revealed the names of Samsung phones that will get stable Android 13 before 2023. http://dlvr.it/SYwR8B

A survey of 1,000 Americans reveals that a quarter of them plan on leaving Netflix this year due to higher prices and uninteresting content. http://dlvr.it/SYvRMR

Just as Apple exterminates several iOS 16 bugs, a new bug can lock you out of your Apple Mail account thanks to malicious users who exploit this issue. http://dlvr.it/SYv9rD

The items are part of an official collaboration between Samsung and JUUN.J, a global fashion designer brand. http://dlvr.it/SYtYFG

Eligible T-Mobile customers receive free in-flight Wi-Fi — including streaming — on American, Delta, Alaska, and now United, for the whole duration of the flight. The perk applies to domestic and short-haul international flights. On United, it's now available on planes outfitted with Viasat or Thales connectivity. This includes United's 737s, MAX8s, MAX9s, select 757-300s, and select A319s. It will be coming soon to planes with other systems — such as Gogo or Panasonic — as well as United Express flights. United recently lowered its Wi-Fi rates to $10 per flight, or $8 for MileagePlus members. http://dlvr.it/SYt57y

Google's Pixel Watch is technically not out yet, but its "distinctive" design is showcased in full in an official 35-second video ahead of an October 6 launch. http://dlvr.it/SYrZlf

Samsung announced today that the Galaxy XCover6 and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro rugged devices are now available for purchase in the US. http://dlvr.it/SYrBBm

Apple released iOS 16.0.2 today. It fixes two high-profile bugs: one that cause the camera to loudly "vibrate and cause blurry photos" when using third-party apps on iPhone 14 Pro models, and another that caused excessive security prompts when copying and pasting between apps. http://dlvr.it/SYqtGS

Samsung will bring its newest rugged phone for enterprise customers — the Galaxy XCover6 Pro — to the US next month. The XCover6 Pro replaces the original XCover Pro, which launched with AT&T in late 2020. The XCover6 Pro has a wide range of features designed to appeal to business users in a wide variety of industries. Compared to the original, it sports (sub-6) 5G, a larger 6.6-inch FHD display, a better main camera, and better durability thanks to Gorilla Glass Victus+. Like the original, it has a durable, waterproof body, replaceable 4,050 mAh battery, side fingerprint reader, 8 megapixel wide-angle camera, expandable storage, and a headset jack. The new model is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip paired with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It supports Wi-Fi 6E as well as NFC designed to support the phone's use as a PoS (Point of Sale) payment terminal. The main camera is now 50 megapixel and supports "enterprise-grade" barcode scanning. The display is designe...

An official video released by Google takes a quick look through the Google Pixel Collection, almost the complete Pixel ecosystem due next year. http://dlvr.it/SYphhV

Verizon announced the relaunch of one of the carriers previously owned by TracFone Wireless, Total Wireless. http://dlvr.it/SYn6cY

An official video released by Google takes a quick look through the Google Pixel Collection, almost the complete Pixel ecosystem due next year. http://dlvr.it/SYmjkG

The two apps are Siren and Depth. http://dlvr.it/SYmPgg

Verizon today launched Total by Verizon, a relaunch of Total Wireless, a brand of TracFone, which is now owned by Verizon. Total by Verizon is "created to serve the upper end of the prepaid market: value-conscious consumers who want speed and connectivity, but also the freedom of no contracts". The standard unlimited plan is mostly unchanged at $50/month, including 10 GB of mobile hotspot data as well as limited international talk & text. A new $60 unlimited plan includes access to Verizon's faster 5G Ultra Wideband network, a subscription to Disney+, double the hotspot data, and expanded international talk & text. At the lower end, $30 and $40 plans offer 5 or 15 GB of data, respectively. For multiple lines, each additional line is only $35/month, regardless of the plan level. This is effectively a multi-line discount for plans $40 and up, with greater discounts at the high end. For example, the $60 plan would work out to just $40/month/line for five lines. Total...

The iPhone 14 maxes out at 25W. http://dlvr.it/SYlDG8

This is the LG Rollable in the "flesh"; if only it made it to market. http://dlvr.it/SYjc7c

Honor’s most recent smartphone, the X6 is a top-tier mid-ranger with a “chic design.” http://dlvr.it/SYjD48

Google gives random members of #TeamPixel a sneak peek of the Pixel 7 Pro and has created a video of their reactions. http://dlvr.it/SYhwH3

Cricket and AT&T Prepaid have deals on iPhone models and on various Android handsets. http://dlvr.it/SYhCkH

Amazon is selling brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged, and unlocked Google Pixel 4 XL units for a new all-time low price of $300 for an undoubtedly limited time only. http://dlvr.it/SYgk0L

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max rear camera array had an issue making them shake and grind when filming video on certain third-party apps. A fix is coming next week says Apple. http://dlvr.it/SYf5fW

Asus revealed this week a few more members of the ROG Phone 6 lineup, including a Batman Edition model. http://dlvr.it/SYdj42

It's mighty hard to find a more powerful and/or affordable portable computing machine than this state-of-the-art Microsoft Surface Pro 8 variant sold at $600 off its list price. http://dlvr.it/SYdPRk

An update has been pushed out to the Nothing Phone (1) that adds more integration with the Nothing Ear (1), adds new camera features, and exterminates bugs. http://dlvr.it/SYclDm

AT&T customers can finally use the OnePlus 10 Pro powerhouse at its full potential, with both 4G LTE and (low and mid-band) 5G support offered. http://dlvr.it/SYcHCC

If you hurry, you can get Samsung's 11-inch Galaxy Tab S8 and 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S8+ from Best Buy at substantial discounts of up to 150 bucks. http://dlvr.it/SYZlRC

AT&T keeps changing its mind over which handsets will support its 3.45GHz spectrum for improved mid-band 5G connectivity. http://dlvr.it/SYZN3p

Even though the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are likely to have the pill-shaped Dynamic Island, Apple has made the unintentional decision to keep the refresh rate at 60Hz. http://dlvr.it/SYZ5vN

If you hurry, you can get Samsung's state-of-the-art Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra at up to an unprecedented $300 discount from Best Buy. http://dlvr.it/SYYYrR

Verizon has certified the new OnePlus 10T, enabling an unlocked 10T to be activated with Verizon. AT&T has done the same, and T-Mobile will offer the phone. The phone fully supports most US carriers' mid-band and "nationwide" low-band 5G networks, but doesn't support mmWave. Standout features of the 10T include a high-end display with 120 Hz refresh and HDR10+, flagship Snapdragon chip, and extremely fast 125-watt charging. The 10T was announced a month ago, is available for pre-order starting today starting at $649, and ships Sept. 29th. http://dlvr.it/SYYDhY