Goodbye, green bubbles: How to send blue iMessages from Android with Beeper Mini
It's highly unlikely we'll ever see Apple bring its beloved iMessage app to Android users in full, but thanks to Beeper Mini, it's now possible with only minor caveats. Here's how.Use iMessage on AndroidBeeper Mini feels almost magical. It's dead-sim.....»»
Save a Hundred Bucks on the OnePlus 12 with this Deal!
Get as much as $100 off. The post Save a Hundred Bucks on the OnePlus 12 with this Deal! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 is undoubtedly one of the most attractive Android phones available right now, made possible with a great c.....»»
OpenAI’s new “reasoning” AI models are here: o1-preview and o1-mini
New o1 language model can solve complex tasks iteratively, count R's in "strawberry." Enlarge (credit: Vlatko Gasparic via Getty Images) OpenAI finally unveiled its rumored "Strawberry" AI language model on Thursday, cla.....»»
An evolutionary battleground: Plants vs. microbes
Gazing out on a freshwater pond, you may see tiny green plants with oval-shaped leaves floating in clusters. In overgrown ponds, these plants coat the water's surface. These plants—called duckweed or water lentils—can grow so fast that they can d.....»»
Organizing your Google Photos library will soon lot easier
The Google Photos app for Android is picking up some refined organizational features for your photos and videos. Here's more about it and when it might arrive......»»
Google’s Gemini Live is now available for free on Android
Google's Gemini Live lets you converse with Google's chatbot in real time using spoken natural language prompts rather than text......»»
Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis to retire
Cannis has the commercial vehicle unit Ford created in 2021 on pace for $70 billion in revenue this year. Ford Blue CEO Andrew Frick will take over on an interim basis......»»
Keeping your eyes on the road is easy with the Engo 2 AR sunglasses
These augmented reality sunglasses work with Apple, Android, and Garmin Enlarge / The Engo 2 smartglasses with heads-up display look slightly bulky. (credit: BradleyWarren Photography) When it comes to working out, I'm a.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Thursday, September 12
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead
"Select Play Partners" can block unofficial installation of their apps. Enlarge / It's never explained what this collection of app icons quite represents. A disorganized app you tossed together by sideloading? A face that's frown.....»»
9 phenomena NASA astronauts will encounter at Moon"s south pole
NASA's Artemis campaign will send the first woman and the first person of color to the moon's south polar region, marking humanity's first return to the lunar surface in more than 50 years......»»
Astronomers track bubbles on star"s surface
For the first time, astronomers have captured images of a star other than the sun in enough detail to track the motion of bubbling gas on its surface. The images of the star, R Doradus, were obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Ar.....»»
Voyager 1 team accomplishes tricky thruster swap
Engineers working on NASA's Voyager 1 probe have successfully mitigated an issue with the spacecraft's thrusters, which keep the distant explorer pointed at Earth so that it can receive commands, send engineering data, and provide the unique science.....»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Wednesday, September 11
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
RCS messages are about to look a little different on your Android phone
You'll soon be able to more easily tell whether you're chatting through SMS or RCS, thanks to a recent change to the Google Messages app......»»
Here’s the first proper look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Are you planning to buy a new Android soon? The Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be available in a few months. Here’s a sneak peek at the Galaxy S25 Ultra......»»
Motorola’s newest Android phone has something we’ve waited years for
Motorola’s latest phone includes more software upgrades and bug fixes than previous models. See the model and the promised number of updates......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, September 10
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
Looks like Google’s Planning a Major Overhaul to Android’s Quick Settings Layout
Change for the sake of change? The post Looks like Google’s Planning a Major Overhaul to Android’s Quick Settings Layout appeared first on Phandroid. Since its inception, one of Android’s biggest strengths was its flexibi.....»»
Upgrade to an 85-inch TV while this Hisense is $700 off
The Hisense 85-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED TV is huge and looks great. It's currently enjoying a huge discount at Best Buy right now......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 is smaller, thinner, lighter, and has mini-Intelligence
No word on whether S10 chip inside will allow for broader AI features. Enlarge (credit: Apple) The newest Apple Watch is all about a big screen, a thinner case, and lighter metal options, allowing for better typing and e.....»»