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As Apple prepares for a major AirPods Pro update later this fall, the company has released a new firmware version for several of its earbuds and headphones.
If you own the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, AirPods (2 and 3), Beats Fit Pro, or Powerbeats Pro, Apple has a firmware update ready for you.
Although the company only mentions “bug fixes and other improvements,” there’s always a chance these updates contain more, such as ANC improvements, better sound quality, or something to make phone calls sound better. Interestingly, Apple is updating most of its audio products with a dedicated audio...

Apple releases new AirPods firmware update for all models – here’s how to install it

In the new iOS 18, CarPlay gets extra accessibility options, plus little new touches that while small, are particularly welcome. Here's how to use them. It's a curious thing, but Apple has said a lot about how a future version of CarPlay will work with cars like Porsche — yet didn't say a word about how it's been improved for all of us right now. In the iOS 18 beta, CarPlay has new options and a helpful change to Messages.

How to use CarPlay's handy new features in iOS 18

The iPad Dock is a handy area that stores frequently used and recently accessed apps, sparing you from having to hunt through multiple screens or folders to find a certain program. You can also use it to more easily multitask by opening two or more apps in Slide Over or Split View mode.

App Control: How to Manage the Dock on Your iPad

Apple’s Notes and Voice Memos apps gain the handy feature of live audio transcription in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Join along for a look at how to use audio transcription in iOS 18 including search, export, and more. 9to5Mac is brought to you by the all-new iMazing 3....

How to use Apple Notes live audio transcription in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia

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In a world of endless notifications and constant interruptions, there's something inherently pure about smartphones that, well, aren't so smart. That's the experience the Light Phone 3 promises when it arrives early next year: a device capable of delivering the core functionality of a phone without the consequences of always being connected. But with an early launch price of $400 — and a planned MSRP that could end up being twice as much — it's an expensive proposition, especially if you're just looking for a break from social media.

I made my Android phone a whole lot simpler, and you can too

Motorola has introduced a surprise smartphone tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. The Moto E14 is debuting in the U.K. and Europe; we don’t expect to see a U.S. launch. The Moto E14 is a simple device priced at 70 British pounds (about $88). It features a Unisoc chipset, the same one found on its predecessor, the Moto E13. The Moto E14 has 2GB of RAM and is limited to Android 14 Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android.

Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office uploaded a video today addressing the incident involving 36-year-old Joshua Garcia, a convicted felon and meth user. "You can't fix stupid, you can only arrest it," Sheriff Grady Judd noted in his morning briefing on the situation.

'You Can't Fix Stupid': Mother & Son Duo Arrested in Polk County

Podcasts and TED Talks are a lot of things, but short isn’t one of them. Sure, there’s a time and place for a three-hour deep dive, but the 15 minutes you have free after work isn’t one of them. That’s where Happylife Knowledge Summaries comes into play....

Get lifetime access to 15-minute podcast and TED Talk summaries with this on-sale app

Navigating the Roku home screen isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. While Roku still has the simplest streaming interface overall, it’s gradually becoming more complicated with extra menu cruft and new banner ads. Even Roku’s app grid, once a beacon of user-friendly design, is becoming filled with redundant shortcuts and content tiles.

4 simple steps to improve your Roku home screen

During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple previewed iOS 18‘s Genmoji, which is part of its Apple Intelligence features that will be released later this year. With this function, iPhone users will use AI to generate new emoji characters based on text input, such as “T-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard.”
What makes Genmoji in iOS 18 unique is that Apple designed an API to make them work like stickers and Memoji and behave like emojis. With the new NSAdaptiveimageGlyph API, developers can easily integrate Genmoji into their apps.
To ensure users have the best experience possible, Apple is redesigning the emoji...

Here’s how Genmoji will work in iOS 18

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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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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There are several changes coming to the way you'll be texting with the next iPhone software update.

Here’s how texting will be different after Apple’s iOS 18 update

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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.

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YouTube Premium has received five new features you'll want to know about. In a blog post published Thursday, YouTube described two features currently available just for Android users and three experimental ones -- two for Android and one for the YouTube website. First on the list is Jump Ahead, an...

YouTube Premium subscribers can now play with five new features - here's how to try them

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Apple will release a major update soon — but will you be able to get it?

iOS 18: Which iPhones won’t be able to get Apple’s next update?

China-based Vivo has introduced a new tablet, the Vivo Pad 3, and based on the specs alone, this could fast become one of the best Android tablets of the year. Perhaps more importantly, it could become an exciting competitor to the recently released iPad Air (2024). The Vivo Pad 3...

This new Android tablet is everything I wish the 2024 iPad Air was

AirPods — specifically the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 — have become a wildly-popular pair of great, truly-wireless earbuds, and other companies are noticing. Rumors are swirling about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, which will have stems matching those of the AirPods. The company accidentally confirmed as much in its diagnostics app.

I'm actually glad Samsung is copying Apple's AirPods design

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Following its announcement at Apple's WWDC 2024 event, watchOS 11 will soon be in public beta, and if you have one of the best Apple Watch models capable of running the software – specifically an Apple Watch Series 6 or later – plus a compatible iPhone and membership to Apple's paid Developer Program, you'll be able to download and use the software straight away. Membership costs $99 / £79 (about AU$155) per year, though employees and members of some organizations can have this fee waived. If you're not already a member, you'll need to sign up before installing.While everyone will be able...

How to download the watchOS 11 beta to your Apple Watch

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How to stop your AirPods from switching between devices

If you’re trying to listen to podcasts or music on your phone, it can be annoying when your AirPods keep switching to other devices, like your...

How to stop your AirPods from switching between devices

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