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You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

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Where in the world did the time go? It's somehow mid-August already, and that means it's time to talk about back-to-school promotions. After a long summer, students everywhere will be returning to their studies over the next several weeks, and with that comes the annual hunt for the best deals on tech essentials. Whether it’s a new Chromebook for homework or a smartphone to stay connected, the right tech can help set you up for success.

10 back-to-school deals that are actually worth your money

The latest Pixel Camera update adds an option to enable Astrophotography mode manually. You can set the Astrophotography mode duration to as long as four minutes. Sideload the latest Pixel Camera release to get access to manual Astrophotography mode right away. Google's Pixel Camera app strikes a great balance between...

You can finally enable Astrophotography mode manually on your Pixel phone

Google’s Pixel 9 series is here, and it packs several welcome improvements and updates. One of the most notable changes is the refreshed design that ditches the camera bar for a large oval-shaped camera island. The Pixel 9, the base flagship in the lineup, has many of its own upgrades, such as a brighter and bigger display, a new Tensor G4 chip, more RAM, a bigger battery, and a new ultra-wide shooter.

Best Google Pixel 9 cases in 2024

Apple is making a new offer to select iPhone users to apply for its Apple Card credit card, including the highest "welcome bonus" the company has yet offered. The offer is being extended to targeted iPhone or other Apple device users. If you are approved for an Apple Card — which is currently limited to the US only — you must spend $1,500 using the card in the first 60 days.

Apple offers all-time high $300 welcome bonus for new Apple Card signups

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

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The iOS 18 has seen a ton of attention since its announcement, but its capabilities extend beyond Apple Intelligence. Here are some overlooked features.

10 Of The Coolest iOS 18 Features You May Have Missed

The Pixel Fold silently disappeared from Google's online store following the Pixel 9 Pro Fold launch. Google says it will resume selling the Pixel Fold on or after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's launch on September 4. The original Pixel Fold should get a price cut to ensure its price...

Google says it hasn't given up on the original Pixel Fold just yet

Only a month after it was announced, the much-hyped streaming bundle that puts Disney+, Hulu, and Max all on one tab is available. At $16.99 a month for a subscription with ads (and $29.99 to go ad-free), this bundled trio saves 34% (and 38%) off the price of individually subscribing to each platform. Really, not that bad a deal for three of the best streaming services around.

How to Get (or Switch Over to) the Disney+/Hulu/Max Streaming Bundle

Meta has been adding new features to WhatsApp for quite a while now, and it seems the company has one more that will likely roll out soon. In the latest beta version, the app introduces a new option called "Chat theme," allowing you to customize the appearance of chats. WhatsApp...

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

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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

Mobile games are undoubtedly fun, but finding new titles beyond the staples has proven difficult on the App Store and Play Store. But will third-party marketplaces, like the Epic Games Store, help improve the mobile gaming experience and quality of titles? Here's what I think. The Epic Games Store Arrives...

I Tried the New Epic Games Mobile Store: Here's Why It's Promising

Google debuted new anti-theft features at I/O, including theft detection, offline lock, and remote lock in Android 15. Brazil is the first to test the theft detection lock due to high smartphone theft rates there. The theft detection lock activates if the phone senses it's being stolen, while remote lock...

Android's new Theft Detection Lock is here to protect your phone from snatch and grabs

The Chipolo One Point and Card point are available for preorder starting at $28. It's highly accurate, robust, and integrates well into the Google ecosystem. But it's only splashproof and the card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. AirTags are one of those things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart...

These are the AirTags that Android users have been waiting for

After you've installed one of the best VPN for iPhone apps, or one installed for your workplace, you still need to turn it on. Here's how to do it!. VPN apps from a VPN service provider have buttons to toggle a VPN on and off, which makes is easy to turn on a VPN with a single click. Sometimes though, you need to turn on a VPN connection manually. — For example, VPNs provided by most employers do not have an app to toggle the connection. Sometimes, your VPN app may freeze, leaving you no obvious way to turn the VPN on.

How to turn on a VPN connection on your iPhone

Microsoft Edge is Windows 11's default browser, a significant upgrade from its predecessor, Internet Explorer. I use it daily for work and personal browsing, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. What's more, Microsoft Edge continues to improve, with new features and security protections. According to Statistica, Microsoft Edge...

9 Reasons I Use Microsoft Edge (And Why You Should Too)

It's Pixel 9 launch week — or, at the very least, Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL launch week — which means a couple of things. Not only is there all sorts of new Pixel hardware to get excited about (read our various hands-on impressions if you haven't), but Google's about to see an influx of Gemini Advanced users, largely thanks to the year-long trial that comes with any of the Pro-branded smartphones. It's not the first time we've seen the company hand out these extended free memberships since Gemini's launch six months ago, which has me wondering how many people actually pay for Gemini Advanced.

Poll: Do you pay for Gemini Advanced?

Epic Games Store is now available on Android worldwide and iOS in the EU, offering Fortnite and two other games to start. Both Android users and iOS EU users can scan a QR code to get the launcher installed on their respective devices. Epic has the potential to improve the...

Epic Games Store launches for Android worldwide, bringing Fall Guys to the platform

Look alive, folks. We're on the precipice of Google's biggest, most important hardware launch since, in my view, the Pixel 6. With four phones available at higher prices than ever before, complete with refined, premium designs that feel leagues ahead of previous efforts, this feels like Google's most focused attempt to sway users away from Apple yet. And don't just take my word for it — Rick Osterloh himself told Stratechery last week that Pixel users come from defunct Android OEMs and Apple, not, say, Samsung.

The Pixel 9 is Google's chance to prove Tensor's problems are a thing of the past

The Nothing Phone 2 is a breath of fresh air in the Android smartphone world. Its transparent back and the unique Glyph LED interface create a striking visual identity. In an ideal world, you'd flaunt this design without any obstruction. However, as with any modern smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2 isn’t immune to everyday wear and tear. From accidental drops to scratches and scuffs, protecting your investment is crucial.

Best Nothing Phone 2 cases in 2024

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There's a new Pokémon TCG hatching on Android, and you can pre-register to catch 'em all

Pokémon TCG Pocket offers casual battles & free daily card packs, appealing to fans looking for quick battles & new cards. Monetization strategy likely aims to...

There's a new Pokémon TCG hatching on Android, and you can pre-register to catch 'em all

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