Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later, its buy now, pay later service, the company confirmed to 9to5Mac. The service, which lets you take out “pay later” loans that can be paid in four payments over six weeks, only launched fully in the US in October 2023. In its place, Apple says that users will be able to apply for “installment loans” from credit cards, debit cards, and lenders when checking out with Apple Pay later this year.

Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later just months after launch

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The clever trick lets you show another iPhone user that 'you really love them', as one X user put it.

iPhone users are amazed by a little-known charging hack - as one claims 'this is the future'

IOS 18 will mark Apple’s annual iPhone software update for 2024 and will be full of changes, and we’re just days away from it being announced. The update has been described as one of the biggest ever for the iPhone. There will be major new AI features and design changes, plus new customization options. Read on for a recap of everything we know about iOS 18’s new features so far.

iOS 18 is coming next week: Here’s everything we know

Imagine you’re swiping through your iPhone, and suddenly, it starts to take action by itself—opening apps, typing messages, and making calls. If this rings a bell, then you might be facing the infamous “Ghost Touch Issue”. Though it is a common issue, it can be a serious headache to iPhone users. But, don’t panic, we have a solution for you! Today in this troubleshooting guide let’s learn the causes behind this iPhone ghost touch issue and how you can fix it on your own.

How to Fix Ghost Touch Issue on iPhone?

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Tech firm earlier committed to storing less data about individuals in response to privacy concerns

Google to start permanently deleting users’ location history

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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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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Proton VPN now offers credential-less logins on Android, making it easier for users to access the service. Proton has expanded its free server offerings to 21 countries holding elections this year to help residents access the internet privately. Proton's move to attract more users comes on the heels of the...

Proton VPN is now free to use without an account on Android

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)

Tech enthusiasts have issued a warning to all iPhone users, urging them not to download Apple's latest iOS update after finding a trove of bugs that can crash smartphones and apps.

Urgent warning to all iPhone users not to download iOS 18 beta or risk crippling consequences

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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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Apple will no longer support three older models of its smartwatch after announcing a new watchOS operating system. Owners of the Apple Watch Series 5, Series 4 and the original SE, the most recent of which launched in 2019, will be unable to download the new watchOS 11 when it launches later this year.The tech giant quietly confirmed that support for the older models would end during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in California this week, placing the announcement at the bottom of a 2,800-word press release detailing the new wearable operating system.The company wrote that watchOS 11 will be...

Apple is ending support for three older Apple Watches with new update

Blackmagic Design has done it again by launching an Android version of its extremely successful camera app. It’s not just about the advanced camera features the Blackmagic Camera for Android gives you. Still, it connects to the whole ecosystem like Blackmagic Cloud and DaVinci Resolve, opening up much more filmmaking possibilities to a new cloud – the Android users. But there’s a catch. It’s compatible with Galaxy and Pixel phones only.

Blackmagic has Turned Android Devices Into Filmmaking Machines

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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?

One iPhone feature that poses a risk to your privacy is the message preview that appears on your Lock Screen whenever you receive a text. While it’s convenient to take a quick peek at your phone and get the gist of the message, it also exposes potentially sensitive information to anyone else who happens to glance at your screen.

Snoop-Proof Your iPhone: How to Turn off Message Previews

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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

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Does your iPhone support Apple's new iOS 18 update, and when can you expect it to release? Let's find out.

iOS 18: Supported iPhones and expected release date

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

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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!

You can lock practically any app on your iPhone or iPad behind biometric or passcode protection. And we're not talking about using any funky workarounds, either. There's now an official Apple way to protect sensitive apps and their data. It even safeguards your personal information, keeping it out of sight across the system. You can even hide apps, making it harder for others to know they're there.

How To Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone or iPad — The Official Way

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Here’s a look at iOS 18’s ‘Tap to Provision’ feature for adding cards to Apple Pay

As we reported earlier this month, iOS 18 adds a new feature called “Tap to Provision,” which makes it much easier for users to add their...

Here’s a look at iOS 18’s ‘Tap to Provision’ feature for adding cards to Apple Pay

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