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For a limited time, you can save $202 on the amazing Galaxy S24+. The deal is available at Amazon. http://dlvr.it/TDWBQ7

Google is poking fun at Apple in a lighthearted video which welcomes iPhone to RCS texting. http://dlvr.it/TDVyLG

The Wall Street Journal says that Qualcomm had approached Intel about purchasing the chip company. http://dlvr.it/TDVl9c

Probably for the first time ever getting a new iPhone is more of a multilayered question than a straightforward decision http://dlvr.it/TDVPsw

Last month, Apple also announced it would be adding support for driver's licenses to Apple Wallet in California, and it's now beginning the rollout. http://dlvr.it/TDTGCn

When we talk about repairs, we simply cannot not ignore what iFixit's team has to say on the matter. And what they've got to say is that iOS 18's Repair Assistant is "promising" but "buggy" right now. Like, a very "buggy" experience. http://dlvr.it/TDSsKN

Brazilians can rejoice – but just temporarily – as social media platform X is once again available to many in Brazil, following a technical update that bypassed a previous block ordered by the country’s Supreme Court. http://dlvr.it/TDSZ4w

Brazilians can rejoice – but just temporarily – as social media platform X is once again available to many in Brazil, following a technical update that bypassed a previous block ordered by the country’s Supreme Court. http://dlvr.it/TDSYrC

We've not fully immersed ourselves in the foldable era yet, and here we are already: optimistically looking ahead at the rollable era. Such is the nature of all tech things – today's innovations are considered old the minute they're official; it's only tomorrow's promises that are the real deal. http://dlvr.it/TDS8m6

As you probably have heard already, Oppo turns 20 this year and it's celebrating its anniversary with a series of projects and collaborations. The latest one is set to forge a partnership with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). The goal is to empower cultural education and diversity through technology. http://dlvr.it/TDQwvW

YouTube has revamped its Communities experience and turned it into a dedicated space for creators and fans to connect. http://dlvr.it/TDQCgf

Apple has introduced various new ways to make the iPhone 16 a much more repairable phone. http://dlvr.it/TDQ0H7

Apple has introduced various new ways to make the iPhone 16 a much more repairable phone. http://dlvr.it/TDQ01M

T-Mobile has announced T-Priority, a new offering for first responder agencies that uses network slicing to give participating first responders a promised minimum level of service, a step beyond simple priority access that other networks offer. Thanks to network slicing — a feature of 5G SA networks like T-Mobile's — the portion of the network devoted to first responders can automatically grow to meet demand, such as during major emergencies. The first customer will be the City of New York. New "first responder rate plans launch later this year and are available for state, local and federal agencies. They're also available to businesses, like utility and transportation organizations, that provide critical support during emergencies." http://dlvr.it/TDPpWD

AT&T has resolved the investigation into a data breach that happened back in January of 2023 by paying a meager fine. http://dlvr.it/TDNbhx

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus will ship with a visual trait many find unpleasant to look at. http://dlvr.it/TDMt92

Apple releases iOS 18.1 developer beta 4 which allows iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users to snap spatial photographs. http://dlvr.it/TDMfxJ

Apple has had to pause the rollout of iPadOS 18 because it is bricking multiple devices. http://dlvr.it/TDMflB

Fitbit app gets a subtle redesign focusing on Heart Rate stats http://dlvr.it/TDMTYl

Blink once, and it's Christmas; blink twice… and it's January 2025, which means one thing and one thing only: Samsung's Galaxy S25 lineup will be live! http://dlvr.it/TDLFnW

A Geekbench benchmark test shows the Dimensity 9400 AP outperforming Apple's A18 Pro chipset. http://dlvr.it/TDKYP9

Three Android phone manufacturers have announced buttons similar to the camera control button introduced for iPhone 16. http://dlvr.it/TDKLCj

Three Android phone manufacturers have announced buttons similar to the camera control button introduced for iPhone 16. http://dlvr.it/TDKL25

Android 15 may begin to sync notifications across devices http://dlvr.it/TDK8d3

The earbuds deliver amazing sound, feature top-tier ANC, and are unmissable at their current price at Woot http://dlvr.it/TDHyjJ

Apple's long-awaited iOS 18 comes out today, mere days before iPhone 16. Here are the major changes you should look forward to. http://dlvr.it/TDH7dB

Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that opening weekend iPhone 16 pre-orders were down 12.7% year-over-year. http://dlvr.it/TDGzvG

Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that opening weekend iPhone 16 pre-orders were down 12.7% year-over-year. http://dlvr.it/TDGzr1

Amazon has the mid-range Google Pixel 8a on sale at its record high discount of $100 once again for a presumably limited time in an entry-level storage variant and multiple color options. http://dlvr.it/TDGnmL

The Flappy Bird revival might be more about a crypto scam according to a cyber-security researcher. http://dlvr.it/TDG7JV

New renders directly comparing S25 Ultra with its predecessor have leaked online, showing a thinner and rounder phone. http://dlvr.it/TDFXgm

Similar to the notch on iPhone it seems other brands are already designing their own versions of the camera control button on iPhone 16. http://dlvr.it/TDFPWL

Samsung tries to promote Galaxy AI with three cartoony videos that look more like Saturday morning programs for kids. http://dlvr.it/TDFPT3

Android to be getting its own version of Apple's "Stolen Device Protection" feature http://dlvr.it/TDF2BG

Formally unveiled back in June, the mid-range Lenovo Tab Plus seems to have started selling stateside at some point in the last few days at $305 and up with a large screen, large battery, and no less than eight phenomenally powerful speakers in tow. http://dlvr.it/TDDXsv

When Tim Cook began talking about the iPhone 16 at the latest event Apple shares began dropping almost immediately. http://dlvr.it/TDCvqM

For the first time ever, Apple will not include stickers in the boxes containing iPhone 16 series phones,. http://dlvr.it/TDClg1

The iPhone 16 comes with a colorful and sharp display, but one very important quality leaves it feeling lackluster. http://dlvr.it/TDCZ1D

Meta confirmed that it will start rolling out the changes to the “AI info” labels next week on all its platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. http://dlvr.it/TDC0BR

Meta announced this week it has teamed up with the Mental Health Coalition to launch Thrive, a program that allows other social networks to share signals about violating suicide or self-harm content. http://dlvr.it/TDBCFQ

Gemini Live is rolling out now to free Android users with amazing conversational features. http://dlvr.it/TD9gjh

It's shocking but the iPhone 16 line will not run Apple Intelligence out of the box. http://dlvr.it/TD9VZM

Chrome on Android gets one-tap unsubscribe from site notifications, more security features http://dlvr.it/TD9J8h

This morning, a SpaceX rocket successfully took five new satellites into orbit that will eventually provide satellite service (including 5G data) for existing AT&T and Verizon cell phones in places without cellular coverage. The launch of these "BlueBird" satellites operated by AST SpaceMobile follows a successful testing campaign using "BlueWalker" test satellites (already in orbit) to validate the technology. This "Block 1" group of five satellites will be enough to cover the whole United States, but not continuously; service will be available intermittently, as the satellites pass overhead. This will enable a beta testing campaign by AT&T and Verizon. AST is already manufacturing the next 17 "Block 2" satellites. By the time AST has launched around 45–60 BlueBird satellites, they will be able to offer 24/7 continuous service throughout the US, Europe, Japan, and more. SpaceX is currently working on a competing system by upgrading its S...

There were a ton of leaks and rumors building up to the iPhone 16 reveal. Which ones were accurate? http://dlvr.it/TD7dZR

A serious issue is affecting the performance of the Bluetooth connectivity on the Pixel 9 Pro series. http://dlvr.it/TD7BWY

Attorneys representing T-Mobile customers in the 2021 data breach case have agreed to a payment of $46 million, relinquishing their earlier request for $78 million in legal fees. http://dlvr.it/TD7BPT

T-Mobile and SpaceX have successfully tested a wireless emergency alert (WEA) via the Starlink network's new direct-to-cell capability. The test message was sent by emergency operators and received by a Starlink direct-to-smartphone satellite currently in low earth orbit. The message was then automatically "broadcast to a geographic area impacted by the hypothetical evacuation notice and received by a T-Mobile smartphone" successfully. The service works in areas without cellular coverage. This can be particularly useful when a disaster — such as a wildfire — has damaged cell towers, creating new cellular "dead zones" at a time when emergency communication is critical. Of the 6,000+ Starlink satellites currently orbit, so far 175 have the new direct-to-cell technology that acts like a cell tower in space and can communicate with existing phones. SpaceX continues to add more Starlink satellites with this new functionality. "As that happens, T-Mobile intends t...

The Chinese tech giant is now giving us a closer look with a new promo video that dives into more details about its latest device. http://dlvr.it/TD6NMZ

Big potential losses could be holding Goldman Sachs back from exiting its Apple Card partnership. http://dlvr.it/TD5JpP