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Samsung is changing the default messaging app on its phones from the Samsung Messages app to Google Messages.

Samsung making a big change to default apps on Galaxy phones in the US

Over the years, many companies have ventured into the smartphone industry, though only a small fraction became successful enough to continue producing mobile devices. Back in 2014, Amazon tried to develop its own spin on Android devices, and despite its immense potential, the Fire Phone was plagued by a multitude of issues, leading to Amazon ceasing its production in 2015. With today marking the tenth anniversary of the Fire Phone, it’s time to recount the chain of events that caused the device to crash and burn a year after its release.

10 years ago today, Amazon launched the Fire Phone (and within weeks, it went up in smoke)

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The beta launch of Samsung's One UI 7, based on Android 15, could be just days away – and new leaks have given us some idea about the sort of design changes that might be coming to the interface of your Galaxy phone.This sneak peek comes courtesy of Smartprix, and follows on from previous leaks around a change to the interface that might take a few pointers from iOS 18. It seems that some pretty significant interface changes are in the pipeline.We're going to get a whole new set of icons, apparently, with gradients and shadows to create more of...

Your Samsung Galaxy phone is about to look very different – thanks to One UI 7

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

It was only yesterday that we reported about the palera1n team’s latest update to the checkm8 bootrom exploit-based jailbreak tool for up to A11 devices, which officially added support for iPadOS 18 for the first time. While the only device that can actually be jailbroken with palera1n on iPadOS...

New preferenceloader build adds compatibility with rewritten Settings app on jailbroken iPadOS 18 devices via yesterday’s palera1n update

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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

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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

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

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?

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Video Games On SI

Ubisoft posted encouraging numbers in its most recent report, giving much credit to XDefiant.

XDefiant ‘outperformed expectations’ with ten million players in two weeks

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Horoscope of the day, Friday, July 26th

The start date for Fortnite Chapter 6 has been revealed, as well as some new features it will bring.

Fortnite Chapter 6 start date and features leaked

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Humble Games laid off a large number of employees in its publishing division, though it denies that the label will be shut down.

Humble Games culls staff of publishing arm

I always tell people that iPads, specifically iPad Pros, have the best displays for any tech device. Even dating back to the 2018 iPad Pro, that 120hz ProMotion display was second to none. As we have gotten new iPads, Apple has doubled down on the display by giving us MiniLED with the M1 iPad Pro, and now we have new OLED panels with the new M4 iPads. But aside from using features like Sidecar, you cannot natively use your iPad as a dummy display for other video sources. I am going to show you how.

How to turn your iPad into a portable console display on iPadOS 18 [Video]

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess can be tough, which is why you need these tips.

Kunitsu-Gami tips you need to know to make fast progress

With the Made by Google event confirmed to be on August 13, we aren’t too far off from the likely launch of the Google Pixel 9, where all the speculation about the devices will be cleared up. But it turns out that we may not even need to wait until August because Steve Hemmerstoffer (@Onleaks) leaked all the details about the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold via 91 mobiles.

A massive leak just revealed everything about Google’s Pixel 9 phones

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Epic Games pulls titles from Samsung Galaxy Store, prepares for EGS mobile launch

Epic Games picks another tech giant to fight, this time pulling its games from Samsung's flagship store, as it rolls out its new mobile...

Epic Games pulls titles from Samsung Galaxy Store, prepares for EGS mobile launch

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