ZikG/Shutterstock Android 17 has been rolling out to Pixel phones since June 16, and users are already discovering some of the coolest new features. Besides a bigger push for Google’s artificial intelligence agent, Gemini, the update also includes redesigned emojis, new on-device editing features for Instagram, and new security fixes. There’s quite a bit to the operating system, but one user has found new support for an audio codec that will definitely have Hi-Fi enthusiasts looking for an update. If your Pixel device is running Android 16 or earlier, you…
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Apple today shared a video showing the Apple Watch in use during the World Surf League Championship Tour, with surfers describing how they use the watch in competition. Surfers may be hundreds of meters from the beach during competitions and cannot hear the announcements due to the noise of the water and wind. The World Surf League adopted the Apple Watch to solve the problem, linking the device to the scoring system. Surfers can get up-to-date information directly on the watch. “I know what it was like to compete without this technology,” said professional surfer Lakey Peterson. “There is nothing…
A group of 48 China-based iOS developers have filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with the country’s market regulator over App Store commission rates, the South China Morning Post reports. The developers sent an open letter to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), alleging that Apple failed to keep its promise to offer the lowest commission rate in the Chinese market. The group asked SAMR to investigate and penalize Apple for allegedly abusing its dominant market position to impose “unfair and excessively high” costs on local developers. Apple currently charges a 25% commission on paid apps and in-app purchases…
Framesira/Shutterstock Samsung is one of the most reliable Android phone manufacturers, and for good reason. Galaxy phones offer a wide range of features designed to improve performance, improve battery life and streamline the user experience. And while most of them are actually helpful, others may not be suitable for some people. That’s why it’s important to understand the things you shouldn’t do on your Samsung phone. From a software perspective, you should never disable features that enhance security such as auto-blocking and device protection, nor disable those that optimize performance…
Stockinq/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every new Android phone released into the market has a shelf life when it comes to software and security updates. Even if you buy the latest flagship phone from one of the major Android manufacturers, your new device won’t always be supported. In fact, you usually only have a few years to enjoy the device before it reaches its end of life. Some of the best software update companies include Google and Samsung, which offer seven years of major…
Apple is working on AirPods with cameras to transmit data to Siri. The new headphones will be Apple’s first AI wearable device, and current rumors suggest they will be released in late 2027. Design The AirPods will look like the current AirPods Pro 3, but with cameras built into the stem. Apple also plans to include an indicator light that will light up when visual data from the AirPods is sent to the cloud. The LED will let people around the wearer know that the cameras are in use. The size, design, and fit are expected to remain largely the…
Spoiler: it’s more Siri stuff. Apple Apple is moving forward with preparations for the launch of iOS 27 this fall. Today the company showed developers the second beta version of its upcoming operating systems. The latest version expands on some of the features discussed at WWDC 2026, including those centered around the new (hopefully) improved Siri. The same new features appear to be present in the beta 2 versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 that dropped today, echoing the more holistic approach to new features Apple took during this keynote presentation. Testers will…
Apple plans to remove the AirPort Utility app from the App Store soon, according to the iOS 27 beta 2 release notes. The app is no longer fully supported in iOS 27 and Apple warns that it is not guaranteed to work. AirPort Utility will no longer be available for new downloads from the App Store. If you have already downloaded the app, you can always download it again. When using AirPort Utility on iOS 27 and later, functionality is not guaranteed. Users who have already downloaded the AirPort Utility will be able to re-download it if necessary. Apple also…
michelangeloop/Shutterstock With hundreds of millions of users, Spotify is one of the most popular audio streaming platforms available today. It hosts a seemingly endless number of songs, podcasts, videos, and audiobooks, and is a must-have service for mobile and desktop listeners. As the platform continues to add new features – and we can show you the best ones arriving in 2026 – it can be easy for users to lose track of everything that’s available. Don’t worry, though. We know of lots of cool things you can try on Spotify,…
With the second beta of iOS 27, Apple added support for replying to a specific message in an RCS conversation with an Android user. You can now long-press on a message to access the reply option, and it works the same as with iMessage. Apple added support for RCS in iOS 18 and has improved it since then. iOS 26.5 added encryption for RCS messages sent between iPhone and Android users, and now more RCS features are implemented. For the RCS reply thread to work properly, both the sender and recipient must have a smartphone and carrier that supports RCS.…