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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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsSep 10th, 2024

Parents lie to children all the time—but they should think twice about it

Parents frequently lie to their children. "No, you can't have any chocolate—it's all gone," when there's a jumbo bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard. "No, you can't have my phone to watch YouTube—the battery's flat," when it's at a solid 65%......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Here are the biggest new features (so far) in Android 16

Android 15 might have just come out of the oven, but Android 16 is already in development, with some tempting new features on the way......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Google Messages is going to make backing up and restoring texts so much easier

The Google Messages app for Android is likely to pick up a backup and restore feature. Currently, this is handled separately through Google One......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

UK carrier O2 creates AI grandmother Daisy to waste scammers’ time [Video]

UK mobile carrier O2 has created Daisy, an AI grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers by keeping them on the line as long as possible. Anyone can report a scam call or message by texting their number to 7722, where it will be chec.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will bring the popular MMO to iOS and Android

Final Fantasy 14 is coming to mobile, giving even more players the chance to play the popular MMORPG......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Early Black Friday phone deals 2024: Up to 45% off Motorola, Samsung, Apple and more

We've picked out all the best foldable phone Black Friday deals going on right now including models from Samsung, Apple and Motorola......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Google just announced Android 16. Here’s everything new

Just about a month after Android 15's official release, Google is already prepping Android 16. Here's the lowdown on what's new......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Here’s every Pixel phone that can download Android 16 Developer Preview 1

Want to check out Android 16 Developer Preview 1? Then you need to have one of these Pixel devices......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Report: DOJ wants to force Google Chrome sale, Android de-bundling

Cutting off Google's control of the world's most popular browser may be necessary. Preferred by 61 percent of Internet users, Google's Chrome browser plays too big a role in maint.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

ReasonLabs launches Online Security platform for Android and iOS

ReasonLabs launched Online Security platform for Android and iOS, available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This marks a significant milestone in ReasonLabs’ mission to deliver a comprehensive security platform that e.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

I reviewed a gaming phone that’s more powerful than my laptop

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro follows on from the last model very closely, so can it keep its top gaming smartphone crown? I found out......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy

We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be challenging. Password managers simplify this by securely s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

How to enable and use RCS for secure cross-platform messaging

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.RCS messaging brings.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Google may finally merge Chromebooks and Android

Reports suggest that Google has plans to unify its ChromeOS and Android operating systems to compete with Apple in the tablet market......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

This affordable tablet runs on Android 14 — it’s on sale for only $98

The Zonko 10-inch tablet is powered by Android 14 and 8GB of RAM. It's pretty affordable at its original price of $200, but it's now down to $98 from Walmart......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Android 15 is officially coming to these seven Motorola phones

Motorola recently confirmed that Android 15 is coming to seven more of its smartphones. Here are the newest ones included......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal

Check In is an iOS 17 safety feature introduced in the Messages app. It can automatically notify a friend that your iPhone has arrived at … The post How to use iPhone’s Check In feature, and why it’s such a big deal appeared first o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Scammers posing as Apple Security steal thousands from Wichita senior

A GoFundMe account is accepting donations to help a Wichita, Kansas woman who fell for a common online scam that began with a text message to her iPhone.Scam callers, texts, messages, and website pop-ups are not always obvious.Shawna Perdue lost over.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

The Red Magic 10 Pro+ just absolutely crushed its benchmarks

The RedMagic 10 Pro+ scored ridiculously high in one of its benchmarks, suggesting the phone might be even speedier than expected......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Samsung’s tri-fold Galaxy Z foldable phone coming next year

As a fan of foldables, I used to think tri-fold models, or phones with three display sections and two hinges, would be the best possible … The post Samsung’s tri-fold Galaxy Z foldable phone coming next year appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024