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Are you getting a new iPhone this year?

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

With California IDs now in Wallet, Apple says more states are on the way

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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

Apple's Repair Assistant in iOS 18 is (pretty) far from perfect right now

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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

X available once again in Brazil, but it's only a short-term "service restoration"

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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

X available once again in Brazil, but it's only a short-term "service restoration"

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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

Samsung can make neither the best premium foldable, nor a cheap one: so why try with a rollable?

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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

Oppo to donate a thousand of its tablets to Asia and Africa

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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 launches new Communities experience for fans and creators

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

iPhone 16 uses neat battery removal trick to boost repairability scores

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

iPhone 16 uses neat battery removal trick to boost repairability scores

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

T-Mobile Launches New Priority Lane for First Responders

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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 pays minor fine to resolve long-running data breach investigation

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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

Galaxy S25 Plus reportedly the "ugly" duckling of the group

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

iOS 18.1 developer beta 4 good news for iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max cameras

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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 halts iPadOS 18 rollout after it bricks M4 devices

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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

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

The Galaxy S25 Plus may come without a surplus battery capacity

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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

MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 AP outperforms Apple's A18 Pro in multi-core benchmark test

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

Camera control button making its way to three new Android manufacturers

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

Camera control button making its way to three new Android manufacturers

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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

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

Get Sennheiser's top-notch True Wireless 3 earbuds for just $99.99 with this deal

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

Biggest iOS update in history releases today, which major features to expect

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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

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus outperforming Pro models during the opening weekend

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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

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus outperforming Pro models during the opening weekend

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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 makes Google's dreamy Pixel 8a mid-ranger as affordable as it's ever been

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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

Warning! Flappy Bird revival seems to be about getting you to buy cryptocurrency

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra render leaks: thinner, lighter and rounder

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

Just like the notch, iPhone 16’s camera control button is already being copied

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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 creates three embarrassing Galaxy AI promotional videos

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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

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

The Lenovo Tab Plus entertainment powerhouse is finally available in the US at a reasonable price

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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

iPhone 16 reveal was so underwhelming Apple stock began dropping when it was announced

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

Apple removes another item from the iPhone box this year

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

iPhone 16 brings welcome upgrades, but what’s up with that display?

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

Facebook and Instagram posts edited with AI are getting new labels next week

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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 launches Thrive program to share signals about violating suicide content

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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's AI experience is so amazing, you'll think that you've been talking to a person

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

If you want to run AI using the iPhone 16 line on day one, you must do this

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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

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

AST SpaceMobile Successfully Launches First Five Commercial Sats

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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

Reviewing the Apple event leaks: we pretty much knew everything, didn’t we?

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

If you're having issues with Bluetooth on your Pixel 9 Pro series phone, try this fix for now

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

Lawyers for T-Mobile customers agree to a lower fee of $46 million so you can have your 25 bucks ASAP

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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 Tests Wireless Emergency Alert Via Satellite

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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

Huawei's new video gives a closer look at the tri-fold Mate XT smartphone

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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

Fear of big write-off could be what's keeping Goldman from selling its Apple Card stake

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

What was the most significant update on the iPhone 16?

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Now that we’ve seen the iPhone 16 Series, we can judge its successes and failures http://dlvr.it/TD4qzn

Google Chrome to streamline tab management with cross-device syncing and more

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Google Chrome to streamline tab management with cross-device syncing and more http://dlvr.it/TD4dBP

Google's latest camera app update brings improvements to Wear OS devices

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Google's latest camera app update brings improvements to Wear OS devices http://dlvr.it/TD4d27