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The new Android 14 Beta 4 Is Out. How to Download to Your Phone Right Now
The latest "Platform Stable" Android 14 beta is here. Inching closer to a broad release, the latest Android 14 Beta is here, from Google. Beta 4, a "Platform Stable" version of the prerelease software, is intended for developers to test their apps against before Google releases Android 14 to the public later this year. You can run Android 14 Beta 4 on Pixel 4A 5G and later Go ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:03:18
iOS 16.5.1 (a): Why Apple Removed Access to the Update
Some users reported issues accessing some websites, according to Apple. On Monday, Apple released iOS 16.5.1 (a), a Rapid Security Response update to its iPhone software, but then the tech giant removed access to the RSR. Apple said Tuesday that the RSR, which was meant to address a WebKit vulnerability, might have caused some websites to display incorrectly. If you downloaded iOS 16.5.1 (a) and ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:02:17
Prime Day Puts Motorola Phone Prices on the Chopping Block
The bulk of Moto's 2022 and 2023 lineup of Android phones is discounted for Prime Day. The Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals continue with savings on Motorola phones, from the new foldable Razr Plus 2023 to the affordable Moto G Power 5G 2023 -- and nearly all the models in between. The Razr Plus 2023 is the latest foldable to hit the market, an its clamshell design has a front screen that covers the ... Read more
2023-07-12 00:00:45
14 iOS 17 Features Apple Is Adding to Your iPhone
The iPhone software adds new features to the Phone app, FaceTime calls and iMessage chats. Apple's debut of iOS 17 is going to change how you call, text and glance at information on your iPhone. iOS 17 brings updates to FaceTime, Messages and the phone app to make your iPhone feel more intuitive and personal. Apple revealed iOS 17 last month during its Worldwide Developers Conference. Last year ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:49:36
Why Apple Is Moving Your Health Information to the iPad
Here's how Apple says the iPad will change the way you see your wellness information this fall, and how it may open the door for more apps. It didn't have the same pizazz as the VR headset, or as much interest as the anticipated iPhone updates, but there was another announcement at Apple's WWDC event this year that demonstrated the company's deepening reach into the wellness market: the Health ap ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:47:18
Nothing Phone 2 Gets LED Evolution In Redesign Video
The rear light glyph has plenty more to do, like custom blinks for ringtones and timer countdowns. We're weeks away from the release of the Nothing Phone 2, and its design has finally been revealed -- to show a very similar phone with some distinct changes. YouTuber Marques Brownlee exclusively unveiled the design in a video earlier today with a helpful side-by-side comparison to the original No ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:46:22
Full-Body AI Scans Could Be the Future of Preventive Medicine
Body scan companies say they can diagnose cancer faster and that AI can make it cheaper. But there's a gap between that dream and the medical community's reality. When I told my doctor I had an opportunity to get a full body MRI for work, he told me not to do it. He cited the general medical community's opinion that, for most adults, the benefits of full body scans won't outweigh the risks of c ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:45:23
Facebook owner Meta set to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
Facebook owner Meta is launching its new app to rival Twitter and says it will go live on Thursday. The app, which is called Threads and is available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, will be linked to Instagram. Screengrabs show a dashboard that looks similar to Twitter. Meta describes Threads as a "text based conversation app". The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta bo ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:43:51
Best iPhone in 2023: Which Apple Phone Should You Buy?
Apple's iPhone lineup ranges from $429 to $1,599. Here are the best iPhone models to match your needs and budget. Apple sells eight iPhone models that include phones released between 2020 and 2023. While there's no such thing as a true "best" iPhone, depending on your needs, budget and preferences, some models will be better for you than others. With the iPhone 14 series and the iPhone ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:11:44
AirPods May Gain Ability to Check Your Hearing, Temperature
Feature could allow users to get more accurate information about their health. Apple may soon add a new feature to its AirPods that will allow users to perform examinations on themselves for potential hearing issues and check their body temperature, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Sunday. The hearing-test feature will play different tones and sounds through the AirPods to determine how well a p ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:11:17