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Apple has made an important change to the warranties for the iPhone and the Apple Watch. And as you might expect, this change doesn’t add protection to device owners. Per 9to5Mac, several sources tell them that the standard warranty for the iPhone and Apple Watch no longer covers “single hairline cracks” which will now be seen as “accidental damage” that users will be required to pay for in order to get repaired.The change in policy started this month as “single hairline cracks” were originally covered under the standard warranty assuming that no other damage was visible or there wasn’t an…
Image credit: GoogleGoogle is taking a significant step toward modernizing emergency communication by upgrading the humble 911 text message. Through a partnership with emergency technology company RapidSOS, Google Messages will soon support Rich Communication Services (RCS) for 911 texts, bringing a host of new features and benefits to those in need.This rollout, beginning this winter, will initially focus on areas where texting 911 isn’t currently possible, effectively closing gaps in coverage and offering a new lifeline to those who may not have access to traditional voice calls. While calling 911 remains the most reliable way to get help in an…
RCS, or Rich Communication Services, is a messaging platform used on the Google Messages app for Android. When two RCS users message each other, they can share high-quality images, enjoy end-to-end encryption, receive read receipts, see typing indicators, and more. Google announced today that it will give users of the Google Messages app the first crack at texting 911 using RCS. This way, in situations where a phone call to 911 can’t be made, a text message can be sent to 911 so that help can be sent.The beauty of having the RCS platform to send your request for help…
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max will reportedly be a sight to behold, with an impossibly thin screen frame and the largest display on an iPhone ever. A sight to behold, but not a pleasure to hold, as we already established in our unwieldy iPhone obesity epidemic piece. Why?Since it will be even larger and heavier than its predecessor, and the same goes for the iPhone 16 Pro, whose new dimensions may take it out of the best compact phone rankings this year. That’s not even mentioning all the ghost touches that can be registered because of the dearth of…
AI is coming to iOS 18, and many apps and interface elements will be getting a functional AI makeover. We’ve outlined most of these in our iOS 18 hub, but the gist of it is that apps like Apple Music, Health, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Messages, and Safari are getting a pinch of that generative artificial intelligence magic.Yet, one default iOS app that would greatly benefit from AI is seemingly not on the list. Shortcuts. The Shortcuts app is a prime candidate for AI integrationThe iOS automator app has been an integral part of iOS (and macOS, too) for years, when it was…
Last December we told you about HTC’s plan to release one to two mid-range phones a year powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 series of mid-range application processors (APs). This is disappointing for sure since there are many phone enthusiasts who would just love to see whether HTC could recapture some of the magic that made it arguably the first superstar Android smartphone designer.I’ll say it right now with my hand on the Bible in front of any judge; my favorite smartphone of all time was the HTC One (M8) with its unibody aluminum build. This was a phone that looked…
Genshin Impact’s 4.7 update is now live, being released on June 5, 2024. What does this mean for the ultra popular game and its fans?There are several new changes, with the most notable being the increased Resin cap system and the new permanent mode called the Imaginarium Theater.The latter – the Imaginarium Theater challenge domain – will be introduced in a secret chamber within Mondstadt Library. In the Imaginarium Theater, players will face combat challenges with varying difficulty levels, using characters of specified elements, with a limited number of participations. Clearing these challenges can earn players 620 Primogems each month,…
Google seems to be working on an exciting upgrade for its Find My Device app, as revealed in a deep dive of its code. Hints within the app suggest the integration of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology and augmented reality (AR), potentially revolutionizing the way users locate lost items.The discovery of references to UWB and AR in the Find My Device app was made by AssembleDebug and Android Authority while analyzing the code within the latest version of the app. These references included lines of code mentioning “precision finding” with UWB and “libraries” supporting the technology. While specific details remain limited, the…
The days are few between now and Monday which is when Apple will preview the AI features that it is adding to iOS 18 this year in what has been tipped as the largest update in iOS history. According to AppleInsider, one of the apps that will get an AI makeover this year is the iOS Mail app. I remember when this was the app you needed to send and receive email on the original iPhone. But once the App Store opened for business and Google released the Gmail app, the iOS Mail app lost much of its usefulness. Don’t…
Technology is ever-evolving, and smartphone companies are constantly having to innovate in order to get the consumers’ attention and make users’ lives easier. As such, it appears that Samsung is working on a new feature that allows Galaxy phone users to check the time with a simple double-tap on the back of their device.As recently discovered by Samsung tipster Tarun Vats, the company is developing an update for the RegiStar module in the Good Lock app. This app allows users to customize various aspects of their phone’s interface. The update will introduce a feature called “Check Time with Back Tap.”The RegiStar…
Nothing has recently confirmed the development of its sub-brand CMF’s first smartphone, the Phone (1). The company has been teasing the device on social media, revealing intriguing design elements that set it apart from the main Nothing Phone line.Earlier this week, a teaser image was released, initially sparking speculation about a potential laptop or tablet. However, subsequent leaks suggested the device was the CMF Phone (1), emphasizing customization with replaceable back covers. This was later confirmed by Nothing.Introducing CMF Phone 1. Wonderful by design. Leveraging @nothing’s innovation and meticulous attention to design, it serves as a wonderful entry point to…
Even though we don’t usually like to take sides in the global war for tablet market supremacy, it’s pretty clear that Apple has managed to crush all its competitors with the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, at least as far as raw power is concerned.Of course, a blazing fast iPad Pro 11 with an ultra-advanced M4 processor under its hood can’t possibly come cheap, and if you refuse to settle for this bad boy’s entry storage point of 256 gigs, you may have to change your summer travel plans for a more affordable destination than what you originally had…
If the FDA denies approval of MDMA therapy, Lykos or another company could conduct additional studies and reapply. Many of the committee members said they believed MDMA does hold promise, but that the studies conducted thus far were inadequate to demonstrate the drug’s safety and efficacy. Psilocybin is likely to be the next psychedelic therapy considered by the FDA, and in some ways, it might have an easier path to approval. The idea behind MDMA is that it alleviates PTSD by helping facilitate psychotherapy. The therapy is a crucial component of the treatment, which is problematic because the FDA regulates…
Google has been quietly working on a significant improvement for its Messages app. According to a recent report, a new feature is in the works that will transform how photos are sent and received within RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages.Currently, when users send multiple photos in a single RCS message, each photo is sent individually, cluttering the chat and making it difficult to follow the conversation. However, a recent APK teardown revealed that Google is finally addressing this issue.In the upcoming version of Messages (v.20240603), photos sent in a single message will be grouped together in a grid format. This…
AI is all the rage these days, popping up everywhere you look. In 2024, those two letters are getting a serious workout on our keyboards, and for good reason. The world of AI, especially in mobile tech, is evolving at lightning speed. And now, Samsung has news about its Galaxy AI.Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series was only the beginningIntroduced with the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy AI is Samsung’s suite of AI features. Now, the tech giant is taking it up a notch by expanding Live Translate to third-party messaging apps, allowing support for voice calls. This means you…