iMessage dodged EU"s "gatekeeper" label, but WhatsApp didn"t. Here"s why.
Apple has managed to avoid strict regulation in the EU when it comes to iMessage. Apple just received some rare good news from the EU.The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it closed its market investigation into four services &ndash.....»»
Apple may add some text effects to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
The Sneaky DIY of Cy Tymony
Cy Tymony is well known as the author of “Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things” and “Sneaky Math” and he’s written for Make Magazine as well. However, I didn’t know much about him and his life story. Cy has a wonderfu.....»»
iMessage in iOS 18 to bring animations and text effects to individual words—is rich text support coming?
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 release is expected to be one of the iPhone’s biggest software updates ever. Today a new report highlights an enhancement set to be added to one of Apple’s most popular apps: Messages. more….....»»
Apple may add some effects to text to iMessage in iOS 18
Apple's changes to iMessage in iOS 18 could introduce new text effects, which may include stylized text that could be sent to Android users.iMessage on an iPhoneUsers of iMessage will be familiar with the way the app handles certain words within a me.....»»
How to send WhatsApp photos in HD quality
If you’re tired of your WhatsApp photos looking grainy and low-quality, then here’s what you need to know to send your photos in HD! The post How to send WhatsApp photos in HD quality appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp, like many ot.....»»
Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-up
In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter for Bloomberg, he reports that Apple’s highly-anticipated AI features for iOS 18 and its other operating systems may be released with a ‘beta’ or ‘preview’ designation. This is perhaps.....»»
I ran my slowest marathon ever because I didn’t listen to ChatGPT
I told you recently that I ran my first marathon using AirPods 2 and Apple Watch SE and that I trained for it with the … The post I ran my slowest marathon ever because I didn’t listen to ChatGPT appeared first on BGR. I told you r.....»»
Apple’s next iPad mini could steal this iPad Pro feature
Apple didn't announce a new iPad mini at its Let Loose event earlier this month. But a new model may launch in 2025 or 2026 with an incredible new feature......»»
Goodbye, humans: I’ll talk to ChatGPT more than people pretty soon
Texting is probably my top means of communication during daytime hours. I talk to family, friends, and coworkers mainly by text. It’s not just iMessage … The post Goodbye, humans: I’ll talk to ChatGPT more than people pretty soon ap.....»»
HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts
The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it......»»
MagSafe Monday: Spigen Smart Fold 2 easily holds up to three cards with a built-in kickstand
I am all in on MagSafe Wallets. I am not sure I’ll ever return to a wallet not attached to my iPhone. It’s one less thing to keep track of day to day. They’re also small enough if I didn’t want to leave my iPhone behind, and they fit right in.....»»
Sonos Roam 2 portable AirPlay speaker gets surprise release
Sonos didn't just release its first set of headphone on Tuesday, as it also doubled down with a refresh of its portable Roam speaker alongside a new app update.The updated Sonos Roam 2 travel speakerThe Sonos Roam 2 improves on its predecessor with b.....»»
Google’s AI future is Dramatically Different from its Past
Has Google promised too much with its AI technology? The post Google’s AI future is Dramatically Different from its Past appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s recently-concluded I/O developer conference didn’t try to hide.....»»
Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms
Ransomware didn’t just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-year, according to At-Bay. This was primarily driven by an explosion in “indirect” ransomware incidents which increased.....»»
Sony Appears Done With US Smartphone Market
Sony made their latest flagship phone official this week and you probably didn’t realize it. Not only was the timing bad (it was Google I/O’s week), but they have apparently decided that the US is no longer a space they want to participat.....»»
Does the Renpho Eyeris face massager pass the hype test?
Is the RenPho Eyeris 3 face massager worth it in 2024? Read our in-depth review to see what we liked (and what we didn't). My TikTok FYP is full of viral products that are worth the hype (here’s looking at you, Solawave), but there are al.....»»
WhatsApp: how to use bold, italics, and strikethrough in your messages
Want your WhatsApp messages to stand out? Here are the simple tricks to add bold, italics, strikethrough, or bullet points or quotes to your texts......»»
Google fumbled what could have been its biggest product in years
Google didn't launch a pair of AI smart glasses at Google I/O, but instead weakly teased a concept, leaving the path clear for the competition to take over......»»
iMessage experienced an outage on Thursday
Apple's iMessage service experienced a rare outage on Thursday that was reported by many users across the globe.iMessage is experiencing an outageThe iMessage service is one of Apple's most used, with millions of messages going out in seconds. When i.....»»
New iPad Air and iPad Pro available for immediate store pickup today
There’s good news if you didn’t place a pre-order but have now decided to buy one of the latest iPads. Both the new iPad Air and iPad Pro are available for immediate store pickup today in each of the locations we checked. Reasonably prompt del.....»»