At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 keynote, the company revealed the next major iteration of iOS 18 for your iPhone. This is one of the biggest updates to the software in years, and it has cool new features like more home screen and control center customizations, RCS support in Messages, scheduled messages, and a slew of features powered by Apple Intelligence.

iOS 18 release date: here’s when your iPhone will get the update

Motorola is joining the device-finding game with a new Bluetooth tag. The tech company on Tuesday announced the new Moto Tag, a Bluetooth tracker that's designed to help you keep track of important items. The device works on Google's Find My Device network and is compatible with the vast majority of Android phones.

Motorola's new $29 AirTag alternative has a 'hidden button' feature that photographers will love

If you want to get multiple new phones every year, AT&T is introducing a new program for exactly that. AT&T’s new “Next Up Anytime” early upgrade program allows you to get a new phone three times a year for an extra $10 per month. AT&T has long...

AT&T will now let you upgrade your phone three times a year (for a fee)

If you want to get a taste of Apple's iOS 18, it is already available as an early Developer Beta. As an early adopter, I have been burned many times by trying the latest beta software on technology products. Bugs are rampant, features are broken, and it is a mix of excitement and frustration. Therefore, I save these risky actions for only when there are significant changes afoot that make it worthwhile.

How To Download iOS 18 For Your iPhone Before Apple Releases It To Everyone

This week, Apple finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to Messages as part of the second developer beta of iOS 18. Until now, iPhone users could only send SMS or MMS messages from the Messages app to people who didn’t have an Apple device. Now you can share high-quality images and get read receipts and typing indicators while messaging with Android users — but text bubbles are still green.

Apple finally supports RCS in iOS 18 update

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Astrology can provide insights into various personality traits within their zodiac signs. This includes those that might make someone appear mean or harsh. While every sign has its positive and negative aspects, some signs are known for their more unforgiving nature.

3 Zodiac Signs That Are the Meanest

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The Google Chrome browser offers features like tab management, extensions, online security, and more. It’s easy to lose track of time while scrolling through social media sites on your phone, laptop, or Chromebook. You can block specific URLs on the browser and reclaim your time. However, the process isn’t straightforward. This guide shows you how to block any website in Chrome.

How to block a website in Chrome

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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?

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Google has released and acquired a whole lot of products over the course of its existence, both software and hardware. The average person probably uses several Google apps every day, especially if you have a non-Apple smartphone. A lot of these are well-known and closely associated with the Google brand, like the Android operating system, Pixel (and previously Nexus) smartphones, Chromecast streaming dongles and the associated video/audio casting protocol, the Chrome web browser, Gmail, Google Drive for file syncing, and Google Docs, among many others. These have all stood the test of time, and they're also joined by some of Google's best and most significant acquisitions, like the video streaming juggernaut that is YouTube, Waze for live traffic data and directions, and the Nest line of smart home products.

5 Products Google Should Never Have Discontinued

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

It's taken 12 years, but Microsoft has finally made an Arm-powered Surface tablet that I don't want to toss out of a window. The new Surface Pro, one of the company's first Copilot+ AI PCs, is astoundingly fast and power-efficient, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite chip. It can run native Arm apps well — but even better, it can also emulate older apps without much fuss. Basically, Microsoft has finally managed to do what Apple did with its M-series chips four years ago: Deliver killer laptops with power-sipping mobile chips.

Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI

Your avatar is the way you're depicted on Gmail, Google Maps reviews, and of course when starting up Chrome. Here's how to make it more personalized.

How To Change Your Avatar Picture In Google Chrome

Update June 23: Microsoft has quietly deleted the guide. Microsoft has been quietly publishing quite a few guides on its official website lately. These include ones on how to Save, Use and Manage Windows 11 Passkeys, how to enable TPM and VBS-powered Enhanced Security Sign-in (ESS), and one which talks about passwordless sign-ins using the Microsoft Account (MSA).

Microsoft explains why it wants you to switch to Microsoft account from Local account

If you’re running the iOS 18 developer beta, you may have noticed your Android friends aren’t the same green bubbles as they used to be. Carriers have been steadily rolling out RCS support on the backend, and plenty of iPhone-wielding folks have already reported decade-long feuds being solved due to Apple acquiescing to the existence of the messaging protocol. It’s a beautiful time to be alive!

The Green Bubble Nightmare Is Over, Apple Messages Now Support RCS

Many people are optimistic that their new relationship will grow into marriage after a while. They invest their energy, money, and time in their partners as they nurture their love. Unfortunately, their lovers decide to betray or cheat on them, hence breaking their hearts.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Are Healing Themselves

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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!

Chargeasap has just introduced their new Connect Pro Magnetic charging cables. These cables are designed to solve a few different problems that most cables today face. Its magnetic nature provides modularity across products, it supports 100W fast charging, 27W Apple Fast Charging, and has a built-in power reader to enhance your experience. Let’s highlight the key features and specs that make the Connect Pro a standout among a sea of charging accessories and cables.

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Apple TV+ today premieres its latest original film, Fancy Dance, which has garnered much critical praise in early reviews. The film stars Lily Gladstone, hot off her Academy Award nominated performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, a prior Apple release. In Fancy Dance, Gladstone plays Jax, who is caring...

How to watch new Apple TV+ movie Fancy Dance, starring Lily Gladstone

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

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macOS Sequoia brings Headphone Accommodations feature to the Mac

Since iOS 14, iPhone and iPad users can customize their experience with AirPods and Beats headphones using the Headphone Accommodations feature, which amplifies soft sounds and...

macOS Sequoia brings Headphone Accommodations feature to the Mac

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