Columbus, OH

At WWDC 2024, Apple announced it would release iOS 18 to the general public this fall, and the update would bring new features, like customizable home screen and upgrades to Messages, to your iPhone. But the tech giant brought a feature to your iPhone that could make your phone calls sound much better when it released iOS 16.4 more than a year ago.

Apple's Hidden iOS Trick to Make Your iPhone Calls Much Clearer

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GOOGLE has unveiled an update that allows users to communicate with an AI assistant while their phones are locked. The company released its latest large language model, Google Gemini, in December. Gemini powers Google's chatbot, formerly named Bard, and is slowly being integrated into other services. The tool is available...

Google hands out AI freebie to millions of Android owners – it’s so useful but you’ll need to lock your phone to try it

Here’s some exciting news for users of the Google Search app on iPhone and iPad. According to 9to5Google, you can now personalize the home screen icon of the Google Search app to reflect your mood better. The traditional Google app icon features red, yellow, blue, and green on a...

The Google app on your iPhone just got a hidden new feature

Android Police

You can set your phone to make a brief noise or vibration every time a notification comes through. Like customizing your ringtone with your favorite song, you can pick unique notes and sounds for all your apps or a specific one. Our guide teaches you how to change the notification sound for the essential apps on your Android tablet or phone so that no Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phone sounds the same in a busy hallway.

Android: How to add custom notification sounds for different apps

Strings of code found in the latest beta indicate Android 15 will bring satellite connectivity via Pixel Satellite SOS for Google phones, possibly expanding to old Pixels. Google's SOS service is expected to be free for two years with the purchase of a Pixel, similar to Apple's offering. In order...

Satellite connectivity is all but confirmed for Android 15

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

I often snap screenshots on my smartphone, typically to provide images for the articles I write. Sometimes, I need to capture more of the screen than I can see at once. For example, I may want to capture a scrolling webpage, a long email, or another type of content that can't fit on the phone's screen at one time.

How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Say goodbye to Fortnite, it's leaving the Galaxy Store. Epic Games has announced some changes coming in the way it deals with mobile stores. The company plans to remove Fortnite and other games from the Samsung Galaxy Store. The game will be returning to iOS in countries that are a...

Epic takes Fortnite off Galaxy Store in protest of anti-sideloading feature

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Apple is often frustratingly averse to making its services available on the web, but starting today, Apple Maps is finally accessible via browsers. The public beta of Apple Maps on the web arrived on Wednesday, and users around the world can access it online right now.
As Apple noted on its website, virtually anything you can do on the Apple Maps app is possible on the Apple Maps web app as well. That includes getting driving and walking directions to your destination, finding restaurants and hot spots in your area, ordering food directly from the Maps place card, and browsing curated...

Apple Maps is finally available on the web

The snowball of foldable iPhone rumors that have been rolling downhill for years may have finally merged into something tangible. The latest reports claim Apple is closer than ever to creating a squashable iPhone, though we’ll still have to wait at least two years to see it in action. This latest rumor hints Apple’s next iPhone innovation will be a flip phone similar to the recent Motorola Razr and Razr+ or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

We May Finally See a Foldable iPhone in 2026

TechRadar

The long-awaited 2024 Paris Olympics begin on July 26. Whether you're a sports lover looking to follow your favorite athletes from the ground, or you're heading to the French capital for work reasons, a well-connected smartphone is likely to be among your top priorities.Let's face it. Limitations on data roaming are annoying when traveling abroad. Worse still, they might even end up costing you a lot of money if you're not careful. As with any other EU country, visitors who travel to France from outside the European block will incur extra roaming charges for using their mobile data. The fees applied...

Traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here's how to save on mobile data

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

SAMSUNG has revealed that a raft of new camera tricks, including a Astro Portrait feature, are being rolled out to older devices soon. The features will be included in the jam-packed the One UI 6.1.1 update, which arrived hand-in-hand with two new phones. It's the software that will come pre-installed...

Samsung reveals nine features coming to Galaxy phones soon with a free Android upgrade – including new camera tricks

The Associated Press

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Sam’s Club, one of the world’s leading retailers and a digital innovation pioneer, announced Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads in the Scan & Go™ experience to help members easily find more products while they shop in-club. This innovative capability integrates physical and digital shopping journeys to provide members with higher levels of convenience. It also unlocks a new way to measure member shopping behavior and ad performance in-club with MAP’s closed-loop attribution. This capability will help advertisers reach more Sam’s Club members and deliver a more engaging experience, as part of Sam’s Club’s broader approach to digital engagement. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724354971/en/ Sam’s Club Scan & Go Display Ad (Photo: Business Wire)

Sam’s Club MAP Launches Display Ads in Sam’s Club Mobile App’s Unique Scan & Go Feature

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Prentiss County, MS

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Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 2, 2024, Deputy Hunter Arnold and Josh Brumley were conducting a routine safety checkpoint with other deputies at the intersection of highway 30 east and highway 365. The operation took an unexpected turn when a vehicle driven by April Nicole Storment approached.

Drug Possession Arrest Made During Safety Checkpoint in Prentiss County

Apple Maps was originally announced alongside the release of iOS 6 in 2012. Over the past decade, Apple has consistently delivered updates to enhance the Maps experience for users. However, until recently, the Apple Maps app was available exclusively on Apple's own devices running iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Yesterday, Apple announced the public beta of Apple Maps on the web, allowing anyone to access it from a modern web browser, including Edge and Chrome.

Apple Maps on the web now available in public beta

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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You might think that getting a second phone number requires purchasing another SIM card or even an additional device. This can be particularly challenging if your current phone doesn't support dual SIM cards. Such a situation can be inconvenient and compromise both your privacy and comfort. If this is a concern for you, it may be worth exploring the option of obtaining a virtual phone number.

How to get a second phone number on your mobile phone

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SOS Emergency Services on iOS 18 Are About To Get Video Calling

The emergency SOS services on iOS 18 are about to get a serious upgrade. 911 dispatchers will soon be able to video call you during an...

SOS Emergency Services on iOS 18 Are About To Get Video Calling

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