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Direct reply feature in Messages

Google Messages’ latest update might make iMessage users jealous

Google is rewarding RCS loyalists with features like auto transcription for voice notes in Messages, in-app YouTube video playback, intelligent reminders, etc.
The Google Pixel Watch's Big Time watch face.

First Pixel Watch teardown video shows it’s a repairability nightmare

Google's first smartwatch looks sleek, but damage to its sexy curved glass means prying out the battery. The rest of the innards are ugly.
Leaked render of Samsung Galaxy S23.

Samsung Galaxy S23 leak suggests a hugely disappointing upgrade

Alleged specifications of the Galaxy S23 have leaked online. Save for a design and chip upgrade, it seems the flagship won't offer anything new and exciting.
M2 iPad Pro with Apple Pencil.

I wanted to love the M2 iPad Pro, but it let me down in all the worst ways

The M2 iPad Pro banks on the idea that a modest chip upgrade and a hovering stylus trick are worth over $1,000. It makes little sense, especially as an upgrade.
The iPad 10th Gen in all of its new colors.

Apple’s redesigned iPad with USB-C, 5G, and landscape camera arrives for $449

At a starting price of $449, Apple has gone bold with the design of the 10th Gen iPad and has given it meaningful upgrades like USB-C, 5G, and updated cameras.
Polished version of Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch Ultra now comes in a fancy, shiny design — if you’re willing to pay

For all its boldness and rugged hardware, the Apple Watch Ultra is officially limited to a bland titanium look. If you seek bling, a polished style is possible.
Comparing iPhone 14 Pro with OnePlus 10 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro vs. OnePlus 10 Pro camera showdown isn’t even a contest

iPhone 14 Pro offers Apple's biggest camera upgrade in years, while the OnePlus 10 Pro proudly parades its Hasselblad chops. However, the rivalry is lopsided.
The Google Nest Audio speaker on a table.

Samsung and Google partnership finds a shared home for SmartThings

Samsung and Google have joined hands to ease the cross-ecosystem device onboarding process between SmartThings and Home, thanks to Matter's multi-admin feature.
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch.

As Google’s first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch just doesn’t cut it

Google's Pixel Watch demands your attention, but there isn't much behind its curved glass aesthetic to warrant a price that could net you better smartwatches.
Google Assistant on the Google Pixel Watch.

The Pixel Watch puts the best of Google’s software on your wrist for $350

Google's first smartwatch — the Pixel Watch — is finally here. Here's a look at what you get from the $350 wearable.
Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch.

Google Pixel Watch buying guide: everything you need to know

The Google Pixel Watch offers interesting hardware propped by slick software and a ton of Fitbit goodies. Here's everything you need to know!
Playing Call of Duty Mobile on iPhone 14 Pro

The iPhone 14 Pro could be a gaming beast, but something is holding it back

The iPhone 14 Pro is arguably the most powerful phone on the planet, courtesy of the A16 Bionic chip inside. It can crush any game, but poor thermals hold it back.
iPhone 14 Pro and a Lightning cable.

Relax, the EU’s scary USB-C rule won’t rob you of fast-charging benefits

The EU's latest mandate for standardizing the USB-C port is great news, but if you're worried that it might also be the end of fast charging, you can be at peace.
Beta of Tesla's FSD in a car.

Tesla hopes full self-driving beta will be out globally by the end of 2022

Tesla says it has shipped the Full Self Driving Beta package to over 160,000 customers so far and has also made significant upgrades to its training system.
The Apple Watch Ultra's heart rate sensor active.

Sensor breakthrough brings us closer to blood glucose monitoring on wearables

A medical breakthrough courtesy of Kennesaw State University promises a smartphone-connected device offering a noninvasive method of blood sugar analysis.
Wear OS - Google Asssitant

Experts warn AI assistants are hurting the social development of children

An analysis from Cambridge experts suggest that interactions with AI assistants like Alexa is impeding the social development of children and disrupt learning.
Amazon Kindle Scribe.

Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe turns the e-reader into the ultimate notepad

So far, Amazon has kept the Kindle family limited to reading pleasure only. The new Kindle Scribe will finally let you jot down notes with a stylus.
Scenes from a Florida hurricane.

Here’s what AT&T is doing to keep your phone working during Hurricane Ian

AT&T says it has emergency teams on standby to assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts and is also keeping the networking gear ready when it makes an impact.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and S22+ side by side.

First Samsung Galaxy S23 design leak shows a floating camera bump

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus have leaked months ahead of their official debut. The renders showcase a familiar design sans a camera hump.
Illustration of an infected iPhone

These 80+ apps could be running adware on your iPhone or Android device

An adware attack that first surfaced in 2019 is back with more sophisticated fraud and evasion techniques. You should check your iOS and Android phones.
Nreal Air AR glasses

Nreal’s Air AR glasses head to the U.S., ready to rock with iPhones

Priced at $379, the Nreal Air AR smart glasses are ready to play well with iPhones, but that luxury comes courtesy of the Nreal Adapter that'll cost you $59.
The Deep Purple color iPhone 14 Pro.

The iPhone 14’s car crash detection might be a little too good

The new car crash detection system on iPhone 14 has the potential to save lives. However, a false alarm can also be quite scary, especially for your loved ones.
An iPhone 14 laying on a table.

The iPhone 14 gets a stunning transparent back with this new mod

The iPhone 14 doesn't offer a fresh design. But an unnamed modding enthusiast has put a transparent rear panel on it, and the results are eye-catching.
iPhone 14 Pro gets iOS 16.0.2 update.

Apple rolls out iOS 16 update to fix frustrating camera-shake, paste bugs

Apple has started the rollout of iOS 16.0.2 to fix the pesky recurring clipboard permission bug and a camera-shaking issue on the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Render of the Google Pixel Watch, showcasing its gargantuan bezels.

Pixel Watch design video reveals what Google doesn’t want you to see

Google is hyping up the Pixel Watch ahead of its launch. You may have seen the leaks and the bad news of a sky-high price, but there's another nasty surprise.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro and Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.

Samsung’s new rugged phone and tablet tout 5G and 5 years of updates

Samsung's latest rugged phone and tablet bring the power of 5G connectivity to the table and a promise of up to five years worth of software updates.
Hasseblad branding on alleged OnePlus 11 Pro

OnePlus 11 Pro leaked specs predict a zooming disappointment

OnePlus 11 Pro is shaping up to be a speed monster with divisive looks, fast charging chops, and an odd take on the telephoto zoom system on smartphones.
LG Rollable front, midway through unfolding.

LG’s doomed Rollable phone appears on video to show us what we missed

LG's ambitious Rollable phone never saw the light of the day, but an almost market-ready engineering unit has appeared on video, and it looks painfully good.
An Uber cab

The Uber hack is an outrageous tale of a teen hacking for fun

Uber has disclosed that the notorious Lapsus$ hacking group is behind its latest data breach. The hacker, an 18-year-old, claims that he did it all for fun.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.

How to use the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s massive screen without losing your mind

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's tablet-esque display needs some time getting used to, but there are a few tricks that will put you on track quicker and easier.
Google Pixel Watch product image on an orange stylized background.

The Google Pixel Watch price just leaked, and it doesn’t look good

Google will reportedly sell the Pixel Watch for $350, and that's just for the Bluetooth-only model. The cellular version will ask a handsome $400 from buyers.
Measuring SpO2 with smartphone camera and flash

The future of blood oxygen monitoring lies with your phone’s camera

A team of scientists has validated that the blood oxygen saturation level can be measured with high accuracy using only a phone's camera and LED flash.
Someone holding the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 14 Pro has a nasty camera-shaking problem in Snapchat and TikTok

iPhone 14 Pro users are facing an odd issue that causes the camera hardware to shake and make a buzzing sound while using apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram.
Two Apple Watch Series 8 faces.

Apple Watch Series 8 buying guide: everything you need to know

The Apple Watch Series 8 has landed. From its price, release date, specs, and more, here's everything you need to know.