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Apple Messages opened on iPhone 13 Pro Max

Sorry, Google — Apple is right to keep ignoring RCS for the iPhone

Apple continues to ignore RCS on iPhones despite all the very good reasons to adopt it. The company may have a point.
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How to download iOS 16 right now

Apple iOS 16 is now available. If you're itching to try out the latest iOS 16 features, here's how to download Apple's latest iPhone software.
The iOS 16 logo on an iPhone.

My 5 favorite iOS 16 features (and 1 I hate) after using it for two months

I've been using iOS 16 for the past two months. Here are a few things I absolutely love ... plus one feature I can't stand.
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iOS 16 Supported Devices: Which iPhones are compatible?

With any major software release, there comes a time when older devices need to be left off the list. Such is the case with iOS 16.
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The best gaming smartphones for 2022

We all know which phones offer the best cameras and the most gorgeous looks — but here are some of the best phones if mobile gaming is your top priority.
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Rocksmith+ launches next week, and it’ll cost you at least $100 a year

The RockSmith+ subscription service can help you learn how to play guitar for a monthly fee.
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Podcasts are coming to Twitter as part of a major Spaces revamp

Twitter has integrated podcasts into the revamped Spaces Tab on the mobile app for Android and iOS. It's testing the improved app on random users in English.
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The best free music apps for iOS and Android

We've found the best music-listening and music-creating apps in existence for Android and iOS, including Spotify, Apple Music, and GarageBand.
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Seeing more ads in your Outlook app? You’re not alone

Microsoft is putting more ads into the Outlook app on Android and iOS. Users can avoid ads with the Focused inbox feature, but it has mixed results.
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I desperately want a foldable iPhone, but iOS still isn’t ready for it

Reports that Apple is at work on a foldable iPhone have circulated for years, but that's about more than hardware. Apple also needs to properly fold iOS, too.
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Apple plans to put more ads on your iPhone, report claims

Apple will reportedly put ads in more of the apps that come pre-installed on the iPhone, with Apple Maps, for example, expected to feature the new slots.
AirPods Pro and Pixel Buds Pro.

Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Apple AirPods Pro — so much Pro in one place

Google's Pixel Buds Pro are a real competitor of Apple's AirPods Pro. But are they a threat?
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Remember Yelp? It’s back with a brand new app design

Yelp has struggled to find its footing in recent years, but now the company is launching a majorly redesigned version of its app for Android users.
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Discord is making its Android app more like iOS, and in a good way

Discord switched to React Native for its Android app to ensure Android users will get new features and updates at the same time iOS users do.
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Shuffles is a new app for creating your best Pinterest collages

Pinterest quietly launched Shuffles, a new iOS-exclusive app that allows users to create collages with photos, image cutouts, and animated effects.
An iPhone on the Home app screen in front of a Vizio Tv.

How to set up HomeKit Secure Video on your devices

Learn how to enable HomeKit Secure Video for you Apple smart home.
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Before Your Eyes devs explain why Netflix works as a gaming platform

Before Your Eyes' developers explain why it's OK to be weird as the experimental indie game launches on Netflix Games.
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Google Pixel 6a vs. Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Let the battle of the high-end cheap smartphones begin: Google Pixel 6a vs. Apple iPhone SE (2022). Which one is right for you?
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The ugly side to Apple’s embrace of third-party App Store payments

Apple is finally opening the App Store gates for developers to use third-party payment systems, but actually taking that path is risky and cumbersome.
Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.

Switching from iOS to an Android phone just got way more convenient

Google's handy Switch to Android app finally works with other Android phones other than Pixels.
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Google Chrome on iOS gets 6 new features to take on Safari

Use Google Chrome on your iPhone or iPad? A few new features are coming soon to make the browser even better.
The Windows Security app in Windows 11.

Microsoft Defender finally feels like proper antivirus software for individuals

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Defender for individuals as a new online security application for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
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You can finally move your WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS

After years of patiently waiting, WhatsApp users finally have the tools to help users move their chats from Android to iOS.
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The best ringtones for iOS and Android

Smartphones ship with a variety of ringtones, but you don't have to settle for the company-chosen sounds. Our ringtone app picks offer plenty of alternatives.
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How to manage your iPhone photo and video storage

Photos and videos take up a lot of storage space on your iOS device, but there’s a good way to save space that doesn't involve removing them. We show you how.
A selection of different lock screens in iOS 16, as showcased at WWDC 2022.

Apple’s new iOS 16 lock screen is already better than anything on Android

Lock screen customization has been an Android staple for years. Apple's late to the party with iOS 16, but it has the best showing.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
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Apple’s Home app redesign is just what HomeKit needs

Apple has redesigned the Home app from the ground up to improve navigation and usability.
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The best 360-degree camera apps for iOS and Android

A 360-degree photo lets you observe a scene from a single point of view. We show you the best 360-degree camera apps for iOS and Android.

The best font apps for iPhone and iPad

If you're looking to install third-party fonts on your iPhone or iPad, we detail the best font apps available today that work with apps in iOS and iPadOS.
A still from Horizon Zero Dawn.

Sony wants half of its PlayStation games on PC by 2025

Sony wants to see more of its games reach a larger audience, and it's looking to PC and mobile as the next frontier.
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The best gardening apps for 2022

The best gardening apps for iOS and Android offer tips on care and make it easy to identify plants, maintain a schedule, and share your horticultural bounty.
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Latest Street View app update will send you back in time

In honor of its 15th anniversary, Google Maps has updated the Street View app to allow you to see historical images of various locations and landmarks.
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The best sites for iPhone wallpapers in 2022

Apple provides some goegeous wallpapers for its mobile devices, but there's some stiff competition from third parties for adventurous iPhone users.