Google is slowly closing the gap to Samsung when it comes to foldable-specific features. The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offers app pair capabilities. This allows you to save two specific apps running side-by-side as a home screen shortcut for quick access. Google is following in the footsteps of Samsung...

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold gains one of the Galaxy Z Fold's best features

Now there's a button that can turn your phone into a battery-sipping digital detox device. At IFA 2024, TCL unveiled the TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G and its non-Pro sibling. Both phones have a button that can hot-swap the device into a low-power digital detox mode called Max Ink Mode.

TCL's newest phone takes its NXTPAPER display to a whole new level

I've spent much of my life figuring out new ways to save battery life on Android phones. That estimate might sound like an exaggeration, but growing up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices means I've always tinkered with their settings to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit.

I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to dramatically improve battery life

Reverse wireless charging isn't an option if your new Pixel also needs a top-off. The Google Pixel 9 series turns off Battery Share while the phone is charging. This means you can’t reverse wirelessly charge another device with your phone while it’s plugged in. The restriction wasn’t in...

Battery Share restriction means Pixel 9 phones can't give and take

This program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is very important to about 7.5 million people who depend on it for their money. These benefits are usually given out by the Social Security Administration (SSA) on the first of every month, but there are times when this plan is changed. Due to the payment date falling on a weekend in September, this will be one of those rare cases.

Goodbye to SSI Payments in September Official Changes Take Effect

The autumn equinox hits on Sept. 22 this year, and this astronomical event marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For all the Gilmore Girls and Halloween-loving star babes out there: Congratulations on making it through yet another summer! The astrology of fall 2024 has some majorly impactful moments in store — including a powerful lunar eclipse, a hard-hitting Mars retrograde, and yet another pesky backspin for Mercury. But for a few lucky zodiac signs, the intensity will be outweighed by an abundance of especially auspicious moments, too.

These 3 Zodiac Signs Will Have The Luckiest Fall Ever

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 High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a big risk factor for things like heart attacks and stroke.It’s also associated with a higher risk of vascular dementia, kidney disease and heart failure – so detecting the problem as soon as possible and taking steps to manage it, with either lifestyle measures or medication if required, is important.But, what if your blood pressure reading is just slightly on the high side? Do you still need to be concerned, and what should you do about it?“High blood pressure happens when your blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure...

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

Nothing OS 3.0 leak may have revealed everything new in the upcoming update. A leak has revealed the many changes coming to Nothing Phones with Nothing OS 3.0. The update redesigns the Control Center and introduces resizeable toggles. Nothing has removed the dot matrix font from several areas of the...

Nothing OS 3.0 leak offers first look at new animations and big changes

Google says that the stable update will reach Pixel devices in the coming weeks. Google has released the Android 15 source code to AOSP. The source code will allow developers to build custom ROMs based on the latest Android release. The company has also said that the stable Android 15...

Android 15 source code hits AOSP, stable rollout still a few weeks away

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These alerts could be a lifesaver if you get them in time. Google has expanded its Android Earthquake Alerts System to all US states and six territories. The feature uses the accelerometers of Android phones around the world to detect tremors, subsequently sending alerts to users in affected areas. The...

Android phones across the US are now even better at saving your life

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Save $56 on this awesome Anker 737 Power Bank

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An expectant mum has been slammed for her 'awful' choice of baby name - despite saying she 'won't budge' on it - after people said the female and male name sound like a women's hygiene product

'I'm pregnant and we've picked a baby name - but people say it's for women's privates

The Pixel 9 distills Google's best-ever smartphone experience down to a more mainstream package, but comes with a $100 price hike. The Pixel 9 Pro series offers a lot more for just a bit more cash, while those who don't care for AI can buy even more hardware elsewhere, but Google has done enough to take the fight to Apple and Samsung for another generation, and Gemini AI is now powerful enough to be a serious differentiator.

The Google Pixel 9 isn't the value king I'd hoped for, but it can still match the Galaxy and iPhone

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(MA) get ready to meet a pocket-sized Chihuahua who is ready to dive straight into your heart and home. Tooty is a 6-pound Chihuahua cutie who came into Last Hope K 9 rescue's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a pack of pups with a foster family but is eager to find the family she can call her own. Could she be looking for YOU?

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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My family lives in an affluent area, but I don't want my kids to take money for granted. I'm taking four steps to teach them good financial habits.

I thought I was giving my kids the best childhood ever until my 4-year-old asked why we didn't own a 'bigger golf cart'

Vanilla Ice Cream is the internal codename of Android 15. Google unveiled a new statue to mark the release of Android 15’s source code to AOSP yesterday. The status showcases The Bot enjoying vanilla ice cream as a tribute to Android 15’s internal codename. The stable Android 15...

Google's latest statue celebrates Android 15 with some Vanilla Ice Cream

It's not just budget devices either, as you'll even find the Galaxy S24 and iPhone 15 are eligible for this offer. Boost Mobile is currently offering a full year of free Unlimited service with the purchase of select phones ranging from $300 to $1100. This includes flagships like the Galaxy S24, as well as a few budget offerings.

Looking for a new phone? Boost will give you a year of free service with purchase of a 5G phone

Samsung's software update schedule provides information about devices eligible to receive monthly, quarterly, and biannual updates. Recently, Samsung revised this software update schedule and reportedly removed four Galaxy devices from the list, confirming the end of their software update cycle. The devices affected are the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy...

These four Samsung Galaxy devices reach the end of their software update cycle

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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An eye-opening video on TikTok by @ZachDFilms3 is an excellent example of how language constantly evolves. In a video with over 900,000 views, he explains that the English language had a 27th letter a little more than 200 years ago. ZachDFilms3 is popular on TikTok for creating videos that explain...

People are shocked to learn that 200 years ago we lost the 27th letter in the alphabet

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Does charging your phone to just 80% really make it last longer?

Is this an arbitrary number or is there science behind the rule of 80?. Longer update pledges mean that battery health is a big deal for...

Does charging your phone to just 80% really make it last longer?

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