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In a world of constant connection, many people mistake being reachable to being available. However, this isn't always the case, and being able to opt out of certain conversations is important for your personal safety and security, as not everyone hoping to call or text you has good intentions. In some cases, it can be a scammer that is looking to take advantage of you. In others, it could be someone in your life that you have cut off for one reason or another.

How To See Blocked Numbers On iPhone

The Independent

Apple is adding a new feature intended to hide the “distracting” parts of websites.The feature, called “Distraction Control”, allows people to hide the content that covers up web pages as they move around the internet.It is aimed at removing the email sign-up pages that often show up on websites, for instance, and can also be used on the cookie and GDPR pop-ups that are now required across much of the web. If users block one of those important pop-ups before they choose their settings, it will be as if they have just dismissed the pop-up, Apple said.The new feature will...

Apple releases new Safari feature to hide ‘distracting’ parts of the web

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

You'll no longer be able to override Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia with a keyboard shortcut as Apple continues to crack down on unsigned software. If you try to install apps on macOS that haven't been signed or notarized, Gatekeeper gets in the way and won't let it run. Apple has removed an age-old shortcut for skipping the Gatekeeper prompt in macOS Sequoia.

Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia

It's still a long ways away, but the rumor mill has been especially active about the 2025 iPhone 17. Here's what may be in store for the 2025 iPhone lineup. The iPhone 16 is barely a month away, but the rumor mill is has been chattering about the iPhone 17 for about a year now. Things are still up in the air, but the biggest rumor is that one underperforming model might get replaced by an entirely new design.

Rumor Roundup: What the 2025 iPhone 17 family may bring to the table

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

The US Sun

SAMSUNG has unveiled a free upgrade with two new security features, including a private sharing mode for your top-secret files. It comes as the Korean tech giant rolls out its July 2024 security patch, dubbed One UI 6.1.1, to its phones. Quick Share privacy boost. Quick Share, Samsung's Bluetooth and...

Samsung rolls out free upgrade with two new features including a private sharing mode – check if your phone is eligible

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Android Police

Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Have you ever wondered why some apps can open web pages without switching to a browser? Android System WebView is the answer, and it is behind this seamless integration. Most Android users don’t know about the existence of this system app or how it works on their Android phones.

What Is Android System WebView? How to Enable or Disable it?

California State

California is gearing up to offer a digital driver's license, allowing drivers to carry a version of the government ID in the Apple Wallet. The rollout of the ability to store digital driving licenses and state IDs in the Apple Wallet is extremely slow, with Ohio becoming only the fifth state to do so in July. While it is unclear which state will be next, it seems California is getting closer to joining the group.

The next state to get Apple Wallet driver's licenses is probably California

Not long ago, we discovered Samsung is planning to exclude its messaging app on the new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the US. The new foldables will instead opt to use Google Messages, simplifying the process of sending texts and other files. However, this move...

Why Samsung is right to use Google Messages by default

The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

One of the joys of owning an iPhone is making it your own -- from the case, home screen, and apps, iOS gives you tons of options for completely personalizing your device. But there are a lot of iPhone options that aren't immediately obvious -- some are hidden deep within the Settings menu.

23 Little-Known iOS Settings That Can Make Your iPhone So Much Better

Blackmagic Design released a new update for its Blackmagic Camera app, bringing new remote control and monitoring features to iPhone filmmakers. The Blackmagic Camera app, a free camera app that unlocks a lot of professional-orientated video features on iPhone, received a version 2.0 update that continues to expand the functionality and versatility of mobile video and cinema production.

Blackmagic Camera App Update Adds Multi-Cam Control and Monitoring

The developer of the NotchNook app for the MacBook Pro isn't getting paid, with Stripe allegedly closing an account and preparing to refund approximately $100,000 in sales. IO.Cafe developed and released NotchNook, a macOS app that adds Dynamic Island-style behavior to the MacBook Pro's notch.The app was very well received by consumers, generating approximately 7,700 successful purchases and a mere seven disputed payments.

Stripe withholding $100K from popular Mac utility developer

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Apple is introducing a new “Distraction Control” feature to Safari. The update lets users remove distracting items — like pop-ups for cookie preferences — while browsing, and it’s included in the new iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia developer betas that launched on Aug. 5.

Apple launches new ‘Distraction Control’ for Safari

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Hinsdale, IL

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Chicago Food King

My next stop is at an extremely popular restaurant that has one of the best outdoor patios in the suburbs. It also has a hamburger that people are saying tastes just like an “In-N-Out” burger. The restaurant I am talking about is Fuller House in Hinsdale.

The Best “In N Out” Replica burger is in this Popular Hinsdale Restaurant

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Users have to confirm screen recording permission every week in macOS Sequoia

Even if a user has turned on permissions in Settings for an app to screen record their Mac, the forthcoming macOS Sequoia is going to make...

Users have to confirm screen recording permission every week in macOS Sequoia

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