Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

Google just announced a new weather app, exclusively for its newly announced line of Pixel devices. The app uses generative AI to quickly summarize weather reports. It’s also fully customizable, so you can prioritize the information that matters to you the most. The new Pixel Weather app, available in...

Google Finally Made a Weather App for Android

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The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We take for granted things such as high definition media sharing, voice messaging, or even video calling on most of these platforms — these were all things that weren't possible through text messaging in the early days of cellphones.

Android User Guide: How To Recover Deleted Text Messages

WhatsApp recently rolled out a sticker-related update, bringing the GIPHY sticker library, custom sticker creator, and other sticker-related features to the stable version of the Android app. Now, in the latest Android beta, WhatsApp is testing a new chat theme feature. In the latest WhatsApp Android beta version 2.2.4.17.19, the...

WhatsApp spotted working on custom chat themes for Android

Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has announced the launch of “CoComelon – Kids Learn & Play,” a new mobile learning app from the CoComelon universe. The app offers a safe, interactive experience where kids can play and learn alongside their favorite characters and songs they love.

‘CoComelon’ Launches Children’s Learning App

It's not just you; thousands of iPhone owners awoke to non-functioning apps this morning. Apple Game Center and Apple Cash service outages appear to be responsible for the problem. Other Apple services may also be experiencing issues. UPDATE: 2024/08/15 13:16 EST BY ANDREW HEINZMAN. Apple Service Outages May Be Resolved.

iPhone Apps Are Crashing as Apple Experiences Service Disruptions

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ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Keeping your home or other spaces safe is serious business, but it doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. There are many smart home options that can help you keep your loved ones and belongings secure. One example of new tech you can use to make sure your home is safe is the Eufy smart lock which now costs only $99 at Amazon, saving you a whopping $60 for a limited time. Amazon's deals tend to fluctuate, so it's best to act fast if this deal interests you.

Upgrade to This Eufy Smart Lock at Amazon and Save $60 Right Now

Streaming service prices have gone up, bundles have rolled out, and new partnerships like Venu Sports give viewers more choices -- and in some cases, more value. But it can be a lot if you're a streaming TV customer looking to save money while enjoying cable-free TV. Your monthly streaming expenses could easily reach $100 or more, especially with Netflix's extra member fees and rising prices for Peacock, Paramount Plus, Crunchyroll and other platforms. But don't worry, there's a way to keep help your budget in check.

Here's How I Save Money Every Month on Streaming Services Like Netflix and Max

Proton just introduced Proton Duo, a new subscription plan that lets you share a Proton account with another person. Proton Duo is cheaper than two Proton Unlimited subscriptions, so you’ll be saving at least $60 a year. Both users get their own accounts, managed separately. “Proton Duo gives you...

Proton Introduces a Privacy Subscription For Two

Last week, Apple announced changes to its compliance strategy with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. These changes apply to apps that link to a web page and include a new fee structure centered around the Initial Acquisition Fee and the Store Services Fee. As it turns out,...

Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines

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TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

Google's live demo on Tuesday had some bugs, but the company showed that it's ahead of its rivals when it comes to bringing artificial intelligence to smartphones. The company's Gemini features for smartphones are real and are shipping — at least for testing purposes — in the coming weeks.

Google's live demo of Gemini ramps up pressure on Apple as AI reaches smartphone users

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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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Editor's take: More AI functionality is coming to Edge. A new feature incorporates Copilot into the built-in PDF reader. Microsoft already has a slew of AI-powered features in its browser, but this particular one raises some questions about privacy. The PDF content is likely processed by Microsoft's servers to generate the keywords and explanations, which means potentially sensitive document information is being transmitted and analyzed externally. Also, it's reasonable to assume that some level of data gathering will occur to improve the AI model and user experience. Users might want to think twice before using the feature on tax forms or legal documents.

New Microsoft Edge feature uses GenAI to scan PDF documents

The iPhone Mirroring app finally supports jiggle mode, allowing users to customize their iOS home screens via macOS. The latest iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia beta builds introduce jiggle mode support in the iPhone Mirroring app. This addition allows users to modify their iOS home screens using their Macs. The...

iPhone Mirroring on latest Apple OS betas likes to move it, move it

Sonos’ new mobile app is so bad that the company is reportedly considering bringing back its old S2 app. The company released its revamped mobile app in May this year, just a few weeks before the Sonos Ace launched. Since then, Sonos users have criticized the app for missing...

Sonos might revive its old app while fixing the new one

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Claude App vs. ChatGPT App: What's Better For Everday Use?

Anthropic and ChatGPT are two of the biggest names in AI that the public can use. With both of these companies releasing mobile apps, the big...

Claude App vs. ChatGPT App: What's Better For Everday Use?

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