At the Android Show ahead of Google I/O, Google provided a quick update on the adoption of RCS (Rich Communication Services) — the modern alternative to SMS that includes features like high-resolution media sharing, typing indicators, read receipts, and enhanced group chats. The company revealed that RCS now handles over a billion messages daily in […]
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Starting June 17, Amazon will begin showing ads on movies and TV shows on Prime Video in India—over a year after launching ads in countries like the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Canada. On Tuesday, Amazon informed Prime members in India via email that “limited advertisements” would soon be included in their streaming experience. The company
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TikTok announced on Tuesday the launch of its first image-to-video AI feature, named “TikTok AI Alive,” which lets users convert static photos into videos within TikTok Stories. According to TikTok, the feature is available exclusively through the Story Camera and uses AI to generate short-form videos with “movement, atmospheric, and creative effects.” For example, if
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AllTrails, the popular hiking and biking app crowned 2023’s iPhone App of the Year, is launching a new premium tier called “Peak.” Priced at $80 annually, the subscription adds advanced features like AI-generated custom routes, real-time trail condition updates, trail traffic heatmaps, and a tool to identify trees and plants using your phone’s camera. AllTrails
On Monday, Apple launched iOS 18.5, bringing emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 users for the first time. Previously, these satellite capabilities were exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer models. The iPhone’s emergency satellite system helps users in critical situations when cellular or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable. It lets users contact emergency services, send satellite
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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is creating a chip for smart glasses that is based on the one used in the Apple Watch. The company’s silicon team has reportedly removed certain components from the Watch chip to enhance its power efficiency. Apple’s Progress on Smart Glasses and Shift Away from Mac-Connected AR Additionally, the
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Apple Inc. is “actively exploring” a major overhaul of its Safari web browser to prioritize AI-driven search engines—a significant industry shift accelerated by the possible conclusion of its long-standing deal with Google. Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, revealed the information on Wednesday while testifying in the U.S. Justice Department’s antitrust case against
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Instacart has introduced Fizz, a new app focused on delivering drinks and snacks for parties and gatherings, the company announced Tuesday. Designed for users 21 and older, the app makes it easier for friends and families to stock up for events. Fizz allows party hosts to invite guests to collaborate on a shared cart, where
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The original iPhone launched without security, letting anyone access everything by simply swiping the homescreen. As smartphones became central to our digital lives, Apple and others introduced features like PINs and passwords. However, many users still opted for convenience, choosing simple PINs like 0000 or weak passwords like “password.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not
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Apple TV is one of the best streaming devices available today, letting you add apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Max to your regular TV. While it’s pricier than some rivals, it delivers a smoother, more refined experience—complete with stunning screensavers—and stronger privacy features. A lesser-known benefit of Apple TV is its compatibility with several native VPN
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