Before you recycle or trade in that old phone, there's a third option option everyone should know about. You can also convert it into a free home security cam with a few minor changes, saving a bunch of money while getting eyes on key parts of your home. So, when...

Got an Old iPhone or Android? Turn It Into a Free Home Security Camera in 3 Steps

A fresh iPhone 16 leak may have revealed everything new with the cameras. The latest iPhone 16 leak reveals new details on the cameras on all models. Apple will reportedly be introducing a new image file format called JPEG-XL. The capture button may tied to a developer API for different...

Massive iPhone 16 leak reveals everything you need to know about the cameras

Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

Learn how to record a phone call or FaceTime audio call on your iPhone, transcribe the recording, summarize it, and export the audio file to another app. Android phones and jailbroken iPhones have had built-in call recording for ages, and this was one of the features I missed most on my iPhone. Thankfully, iOS 18 addresses this concern and adds a built-in call recording with a few extra tricks, like call transcription and summarization.

How to record a phone call on iPhone on iOS 18 and older

The iPhone 16 Pro launch is just weeks away. Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone event early next month—likely September 10. The iPhone 16 line will then arrive in users’ hands shortly thereafter. Here are all the new features expected to come to the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

iPhone 16 Pro: These new features are coming next month

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 21, 2024-- B&H is pleased to announce the new Sony PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800 camcorders for back-to-school, sporting events, live streaming productions, house of worship services, and more. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240821124030/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)

Sony Releases New PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800 4K Camcorders; YouTube Video and More Info at BH

Apple’s big lineup for this fall is nearly ready for launch. The iPhone 16 event is only weeks away, and there’s a long-awaited product likely to make an appearance: AirPods Max 2. Historically, Apple prefers launching new AirPods products at its September events, so the wait for AirPods Max 2 should be over soon. Here’s what to expect from the new AirPods Max 2.

AirPods Max 2 coming soon: Here’s what to expect

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Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use parts of the feature. That will change for many users as Apple will require identity verification starting in October for sending more than a total of $500 across all transactions – including past ones.

Apple Cash to require ID verification for sending more than this amount

The Pixel 9 looks and feels like an iPhone, through and through. I’m not just saying that to be inflammatory and get a rise out of the Android versus iOS crowd. Even if I am known to do that, there were far too many times I kept saying to myself, “Boy, this Pixel 9 Pro XL sure feels like an iPhone.” Everything from the curve on the rounded corners to the flattened-out sides to the fact that there are three models instead of two feels decidedly Apple-like. There are even exclusive features that are only available if you purchase specific models, mainly in the AI realm.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Early Review: Google’s Android Phone Is Doing Its Best iPhone Impression

Apple is exploring the possibility of adding an advertising-supported tier to its Apple TV+ streaming service. According to reports, the company has been discussing advertising tracking options with UK ratings agency Barb. While the details of these discussions remain unclear, this move aligns with the growing trend among streaming platforms to offer ad-supported plans as a means to increase revenue and attract a wider audience.

Apple preps ad-supported tier for Apple TV+ streaming service

Benjamin and Chance answer some Ask9to5Mac questions to celebrate Happy Hour’s 500th episode, with commentary on upcoming Apple products, as well as some meta questions about the podcast itself. They also chat about the fact that Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, and how the rumored brown iPhone 16 is actually be in vogue.

Happy Hour: 500th episode Ask9to5Mac special

YouTube has announced a new AI assistant feature to help users recover accounts that have been targeted by hackers. Described as a “troubleshooting tool” on Google’s support page, the chatbot can be accessed via the YouTube Help Center, and should ask hacked creators a series of questions to guide them through the process of securing their impacted Google logins and reversing any changes that have been made to their YouTube channels.

YouTube has a new tool to help restore hacked channels: an AI chatbot

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Walmart Deals of The Day: Score 50% Off a Google Nest Audio and More

Something rings true about Apple’s catchphrase for Apple Intelligence: ‘AI for the rest of us.’ AI can do some really impressive (and problematic) things. But sometimes it’s the boring, practical improvements that are actually most useful. For example, every day ‘the rest of us’ endure the tedious task of notification management. And in iOS 18.1, Apple has made notifications so much better thanks to AI summaries.

Notifications in iOS 18.1 could be the killer Apple Intelligence feature

The new Call Notes feature on the Google Pixel 9 saves a recording of your phone call alongside a transcript. The Google Pixel 9 is the first Google phone in the US to support call recording. Although the Phone by Google app supports recording phone calls, the functionality is disabled...

Google finally lets you record phone call audio in the US, but only on the Pixel 9

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For almost a year now, Android's Ultra HDR implementation has made editing pictures in Google Photos needlessly annoying. Android 14 brought system-level support for Ultra HDR images, which show higher dynamic range under the right conditions — which is great. But when editing those Ultra HDR photos using Google Photos, you've had to save edited images as copies, which, for me, resulted in a lot of duplication.

The Pixel 9 finally fixes my biggest Google Photos complaint

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Ring has launched a new entry-level battery-operated video doorbell with features like full-height video that you'd previously only find in much more expensive models. In terms of specs, the new Ring Battery Doorbell is similar to the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus, which launched last year. That includes head-to-toe HD video with a 150-degree by 150-degree field of view so you can get a proper view of the person at your door. The wide field of view also makes it easier to see packages left on the ground, which is particularly useful if you have a Ring Protect subscription with Package Alerts.There's...

Ring's new video doorbell offers premium features for an entry-level price

Apple is rumored to be introducing new models of AirPods later this year. More specifically, the company is expected to announce two new versions of the AirPods 4 that will replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. Although many details about these new AirPods remain uncertain, I really want to see something inspired by the recently introduced Beats Solo Buds.

Beats Solo Buds have everything I expect Apple to bring to AirPods 4

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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New videos detail Apple’s latest features for Final Cut Pro and Camera

Apple has released a pair of new videos today on its YouTube channel. Both focus on the recent additions to its Final Cut Pro and Final...

New videos detail Apple’s latest features for Final Cut Pro and Camera

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