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The new NameDrop feature is a handy way to share contact information via Apple's AirDrop technology…

When you really want to let of some stream, WhatsApp's voice messages feature allows you to let rip…

Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra being held alongside the Galaxy S23 Ultra have leaked onto the internet. We’re just a month or two away from the launch of one of the biggest phones of next year, so the leaks are starting to spring forth. This one’s one of the most informative yet. Established […]

Google has announced the latest Feature Drop for Pixel Phones, which introduces more AI features to the company’s homegrown phone. The key update in the latest quarterly feature from is the arrival of Google’s new Gemini artificial intelligence model on the Pixel 8 Pro handset. Gemini Nano is the on-device version of the new LLM […]

When Apple announced the iPhone 15 range in September it confirmed support for the Qi2 wireless charging standard. Now it has emerged iOS 17.2 will bring support for the new magnetic charging standard all the way back to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14. The news comes via the release notes for the iOS 17.2 […]

With Apple adopting RCS messaging to replace SMS/MMS exchanges between iPhone and Android owners, the texting format wars will essentially come to an end next year. However, while Android owners will get read reports, live typing indicators and high resolution media exchanges, those dreaded green bubbles will still signify the platform disparity between iPhone and […]

OnePlus has announced its next flagship phone, the OnePlus 12, in China. As ever with a high-profile phone like this, we knew much about the OnePlus 12 ahead of its launch, through a combination of leaks and official teasers. Still, the official launch gives us a complete overview of the OnePlus 12 we’ll be getting […]

An iPhone user in the UK has discovered three different versions of herself in the same photo, thanks to an error in the way the shot was assembled on the back end. Comedian Tessa Coates was captured trying on a wedding dress last month in front of mirrors. As one does. When she checked out […]

Google has revealed a major feature update for Android-based devices, including Android 14 smartphones, Wear OS watches, smart home devices and Google TV. The update, which is separate from the Pixel Feature Drops we often see for Google’s homegrown devices, also features some new ways to use the Google Messages. First up Google is pretty […]

WhatsApp has announced 'secret codes' which adds extra layer of security for your most private chat…

Apple has announced the winners of its App Store Awards for 2023, with a begrudging nod to the impact of AI. The iPhone-maker has recognised 14 apps and games (down from 16 last year) that “empowered users to unleash their creativity, discover a world of new adventures, and have fun with family and friends”. Here’s […]

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 have been tipped to feature larger screens by a reliable source. Display analyst Ross Young tends to have his finger on the pulse of the industry – it’s kind of his job – so when he has something to say about smart device screens, it’s worth […]

Apple iOS 17.1’s NameDrop feature has been in the news lately with police departments in the US advising iPhone users to turn off the ability to easily share contact information with others. However, those privacy fears are overblown according to experts and anyone who has actually looked into how the feature works. NameDrop uses the […]

More details have emerged concerning the imminent OnePlus 12, including the point that it will have…

With streamers eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay year-end round-ups, Deezer has also delivered the goods for subscribers. The music streaming service has launched the My Deezer Year feature, offering insight into members’ annual listening habits, new music discovered, and loads more. Available from today, My Deezer Year is […]

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is one of the biggest events in the year for tech enthusiasts, as t…

It's been confirmed that the forthcoming OnePlus 12 will fix what was arguably the single biggest i…

The time is nigh. That inactive Google account you probably set up for a spare email to get another…

When is Spotify Wrapped 2023 coming out? The year-end wrap is the highlight of the year for many Spotify subscribers and it’s coming soon. The feature gives users an entertaining round-up of their favourite songs, artists, genres, playlists and… yep, podcasts. Spotify has started to tease the arrival of this year’s Wrapped, but is yet […]

The Apple iPad 10 is one of the hottest ticket items on Black Friday and you can snap it up at a discount with AppleCare included. Amazon US is selling the Apple iPad 10th generation with AppleCare+ for $403. That’s a discount of $115 off the list price of all items combined. The discount includes […]

Amid all of the Microsoft/OpenAI/Sam Altman drama this week, Google is quietly getting on with making its lower-key Bard assistant more useful. Google has published its latest Bard updates, and one of them will analyse YouTube videos for you and pull out key bits of information. Unfortunately for the person who made the video, the […]

Uber won't just take you where you want to go, a driver will also bring you exactly what you want t…

The Samsung Galaxy S-Series release often takes centre stage as the first major smartphone launch of any year, and 2024 won’t be any different. In fact, this year the launch could come a fortnight early. According to a new report, Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S24 series of phones on January 17, during an […]

Apple caving into adopting the RCS messaging standard for iPhone to Android text conversations doesn’t mean the fabled green bubbles are going anywhere. While confirming that the RCS Universal Profile will be replace SMS and MMS messages for cross-platform conversations in 2024, Apple also said those texts will be represented by green bubbles in chat […]

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Apple will adopt the RCS messaging standard in late 2024, the company has surprisingly revealed. In news that’ll delight competitors like Google, which has long campaigned for Apple to adapt RCS to level the messaging playing field, Apple says the move will unlock better interoperability between iPhone and Android users. In a statement, the Apple […]

The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has announced that the Qi2 wireless charging standard is just a…

Are you one of those folks afflicted by your partner’s desire to take 100 of versions the same photo until they find one they’re happy enough to share on social media. The Instagram husband/wife phenomenon is real and it doesn’t half clog up the photo library on your smartphone. Luckily, Google Photos has a new […]

Look out Oura! Smart ring rival Circular is back with what it attests isn’t just the world’s thinnest and lightest health ring, but the slimmest and lightest wearable per se. The follow-up to the Circular Ring Pro enters an increasingly competitive smart ring market, but distinguishes itself at just 2.2mm thick and weighs just 2 […]

Apple has extended its offer of free access to the Emergency SOS via satellite service for iPhone 14 users. When Apple launched the iPhone 14 range in late 2022, one of the main new features was the ability to contact emergency services when there’s no mobile or Wi-Fi signal, courtesy of satellite connectivity. While this […]