Most Apple Watches released in 2018, 2019, and 2020 won't get the latest watchOS update this fall. watchOS 11 drops support for Apple Watch Series 4 (2018), Apple Watch Series 5 (2019), and Apple Watch SE 1 (2020). Until now, the company had been dropping one or two Apple Watch...

watchOS 11 drops support for a record number of Apple Watch models

After countless ads and several years of Google’s pleading, RCS has finally come to Apple’s Messages app. Right now, it’s only available as part of the second iOS 18 beta, ahead of a full rollout later this fall, but for the brave beta testers, it’s really, truly here. So, I did what any good journalist (specifically one using Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile because they’re the only supported carriers) would do — I fired up an iPhone and texted the most tech-savvy guy I know: my dad. After all, what could go wrong with explaining what I needed him to do while testing RCS on Messages for myself for the first time? Surprisingly, almost nothing.

I tried out RCS messages between iPhone and Android: Here's how it works

IOS 18 adds a range of customization features taking a leaf out of Android, but how well does it compare to Material You?. Apple’s neglect of customization on iOS has been a sore point for both long-time iPhone users and dual wielders of Android and iPhones like myself. With iOS 18, Apple is finally addressing this issue and has introduced a plethora of new features, like the ability to move icons wherever you want on the home screen, a reworked control center and, finally, a way to customize app icons. Many of these additions are features Android users have enjoyed for years, but, in typical Apple fashion, it has its own unique twist or set of limitations.

iOS 18's icon theming is no Material You, but it is a step in the right direction

To comply with an EU law, Apple may introduce a new mechanism to make iPhone batteries more accessible. The EU is requiring smartphone manufacturers to make their devices’ batteries easier to replace by 2025. To comply, Apple may stop using foil and adhesive strips to keep iPhone batteries in...

iPhones of the future could be less of a pain in the batt

This is the Pixel Fold that never was, and we know everything about it. The Google Pixel Fold launched relatively late compared to first-gen foldables from other manufacturers. By the time it was finally released in mid-2023, Samsung had just launched the fifth iteration of its book-style take on the foldable phone (and debuted a second look with the more popular Galaxy Z Flip series), and several other companies had also made their debuts. This situation could’ve been vastly different, though — Google actually had another prototype ready a year before the original Pixel Fold but decided to scrap it because it wasn’t “good enough,” as revealed by Google’s head of design for hardware products, Ivy Ross, in a 2023 episode of the Made by Google podcast.

Photos: This is the canceled Pixel Fold that wasn't good enough for Google

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Georgia State

Douglas City, CA

Daily Coffee Press

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Los Angeles, CA

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The streets of MacArthur Park were alive with the energy of L.A.'s Mexican community on Sunday. In a grand display of civic duty, Mexican citizens living in Los Angeles flocked to the Mexican Consulate, eager to cast their historic vote.

Thousands Line Up at L.A.’s Mexican Consulate To Cast Their Historic Vote for Mexico’s First Woman President

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Essex County, NJ

Omar Khater, 33, orchestrated a scheme to steal identities and file false tax returns. Fairfield, NJ – Omar Khater, a tax preparer from Essex County, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Essex County Tax Preparer Sentenced: $4.4M IRS Fraud

It's trying to bring some transparency to the current Wild West that is AI-generated imagery. A company called Truepic has partnered with Qualcomm to bring system-level watermarking for AI images on Snapdragon devices. It will allow users to easily see if an image has been either completely AI-generated or even...

Truepic is a name you don't know yet, but it's going to be important

Pennsylvania State

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

The Mous Super Thin is less of a case and more of a wrap with magnets, but it does what it does very well. Just don't expect much, if any, drop protection.

Mous Super Thin for Google Pixel 8a review: Should you buy it?

It's believed the variant will be called the OnePlus Watch 2R globally. A variant of the OnePlus Watch 2 has launched in China. The variant comes with a Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chip, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. The smartwatch is expected to be released globally as the...

OnePlus launches a new variant of the OnePlus Watch 2

High-quality renders of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds 3 have been leaked online. The renders give us our best look at the Watch Ultra and Buds 3, which have noticeable Apple-like design elements. Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, where these devices will be officially unveiled, is...

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch 7, and Buds 3 leak in high-quality official renders

Postpaid users are seriously reevaluating their carrier plans, according to our data. US postpaid users have been through the wringer this year. Whether you’re with Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, price increases will likely affect you to some degree in 2024. While many legacy users still benefit from select perks, many new users face the reality of uncertain price jumps. This makes opting for a postpaid plan more risky than ever before.

Prepaid or postpaid? Carrier plan preferences are changing

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Surprise, surprise: Apple's App Store changes continue to really bother the EU

Apple may be required to make additional changes to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The EU Commission has notified Apple about its preliminary findings,...

Surprise, surprise: Apple's App Store changes continue to really bother the EU

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