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Samsung May Show Off Galaxy Z Flip 5 in First Seoul Unpacked
The electronics giant is expected to unveil next-gen foldables at its first home-country Galaxy Unpacked event next month. Samsung plans to hold its next Galaxy Unpacked event in its home country for the first time next month, the Korean electronics giant announced late Tuesday. Samsung's 27th Unpacked launch event will take place in Seoul in late July, the company said in a statement that indi ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:16:25
Boost Infinite Adds iPhone 14 Line, New Unlimited Plus Plan as It Exits Beta
Dish's postpaid network is finally adding Apple's latest iPhones to its lineup. Boost Infinite is only now adding the latest iPhones, nearly nine months after they launched. On Friday the Dish Network-owned carrier announced that it will begin selling Apple's iPhone 14 line, giving it another device as it looks to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. Boost Infinite is Dish's answer to t ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:15:15
Download the iOS 17 Developer Beta on Your iPhone for Free Right Now
You no longer have to spend $99 to get the latest Apple developer beta. Apple is allowing anyone with a compatible phone to install the iOS 17 developer beta -- for free. The company first announced iOS 17 at WWDC on Monday. Shortly after the keynote event, Apple released the first developer beta version of iOS 17. Typically, you have to pay $99 to officially download and install any Apple devel ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:14:17
Download the iOS 17 Developer Beta on Your iPhone for Free Right Now
You no longer have to spend $99 to get the latest Apple developer beta. Apple is allowing anyone with a compatible phone to install the iOS 17 developer beta -- for free. The company first announced iOS 17 at WWDC on Monday. Shortly after the keynote event, Apple released the first developer beta version of iOS 17. Typically, you have to pay $99 to officially download and install any Apple devel ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:12:11
Before You Download iOS 17 on Your iPhone, You Need to Do This
If you're thinking about installing iOS 17, follow this checklist first. Apple on Monday announced iOS 17 at WWDC, its yearly developer conference. The latest mobile software update will bring several new features to the iPhone, including live stickers in Messages, an improved autocorrect that finally lets you curse in peace and an easier way to share you contact information. Don't miss: You Can ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:11:23
Netflix Adds Over 200,000 New Subscribers After Password-Sharing Crackdown
If you've just been booted off a shared Netflix account, maybe you're one of the many people who've signed up for a separate one. Hundreds of thousands of people have signed up for new Netflix subscriptions in the days since the streaming giant started charging people extra if they have other users on their account. That's according to stats from streaming data analyst Antenna, as reported earl ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:09:49
AT&T Switches to Google's RCS Platform for Advanced Texting Features
The carrier is the first to get advanced text message features from Google's platform, rather than just using its Messages app. After years of carriers failing to agree on a universal rich communications service, or RCS, text messaging standard that supports advanced chat features between networks, Google says AT&T is on board to use its Jibe RCS platform. Google Senior Vice President Hiros ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:09:08
Facebook owner Meta plans to create Twitter rival
Meta has shown staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter, sources have told the BBC. It could allow users to follow accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta's image-sharing app. And it could potentially allow them to bring over followers from decentralised platforms such as Mastodon. A Meta spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that the platform was in deve ... Read more
2023-06-09 20:06:39
Apple's Messages Is About to Get a Major Update. Here's What's Coming
Updates are coming to Apple's Messages through the iOS 17 update that everyone can test out in a month. New features are coming to Apple's Messages thanks to the iOS 17 software update the company announced Monday. With iOS 17, you'll be able to turn pictures into stickers, transcribe voice memos, keep your friends and family notified on your way home, and more. News about the iOS 17 Messages u ... Read more
2023-06-08 19:52:46
Oura Ring Makes Sharing Health Data a Social Thing With 'Circles'
Here's how to share Sleep, Readiness and Activity scores with friends and family who also have an Oura ring. Have you ever wanted to know how well your friend slept last night? Not just by their own word of mouth, but with the receipt to prove it? Now you can with Circles, a new feature Oura announced Thursday for its app that lets you share different health data with up to 10 "circles" ... Read more
2023-06-08 19:51:48