We’ve all been there. Whether you’re an iPhone user with iMessage or an Android user with RCS, group chatting gets disrupted by that person who doesn’t have the same type of phone as the rest. This means that the messaging protocol dates back to SMS/MMS, which are decades old and cannot handle what we call even a small file today. But with the announcement of iOS 17 yesterday and the subsequent release of the first developer beta, it appears Apple has a solution that wasn’t talked about at the WWC…
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Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Kids tablet gets a whopping 40% off
Amazon Fire HD 8 kids tablet $90 $150 Save $60 A great Android tablet that comes with a full year of Amazon Kids+, a durable case, long battery life, and a beautiful 8-inch HD display. There are many great options for Android tablets out there, but if you’re looking for a tablet designed for a younger audience, you can’t beat Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD 8. warranty, and it also comes with a free year of Amazon Kids+. Although this tablet retails for $150, it can now be had at a…
Read MoreNow you can install iOS 17 developer beta 1 for free, here’s how
Apple is now making developer betas available to everyone, even those who aren’t enrolled in the Apple Developer Program. Apple changed the way developer beta releases were launched with iOS 16, requiring installers to be enrolled in the Apple Developer Program to access pre-release software. Since the Apple Developer Program comes with a membership fee of $99 per year, the move immediately made developer beta releases less accessible to people who wanted early access to the software. But Apple decided to make the developer beta available to all users starting…
Read MoreSamsung’s next generation of foldable devices will be revealed in the Galaxy Unpacked in July
Samsung has made things official, sharing that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in late July. This year, for the first time in the company’s history, the event will be hosted in South Korea, where the company’s headquarters are located. While we don’t know for sure what’s going to happen, the company is talking big, stating that it will “show off groundbreaking technologies” at its upcoming event. The company shared that it will be held at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam. TM Roh, President and Business Manager Mobile eXperience…
Read MoreThe best smart glasses in 2023
Although most forms of technology are advancing rapidly, the same cannot be said for augmented and virtual reality glasses. Since the Google Glass concept was first unveiled in 2013, the smart glasses space hasn’t taken off like you might have expected in the past decade. The best versions of this concept are complete headphones that are useless for everyday use, and real smart glasses are very limited. That’s why, in the decade since the concept of Google Glass, companies have moderated their ambition with smart glasses. The consumer smartglasses available…
Read MoreHow to use Microsoft Teams on a Chromebook
Microsoft Teams is one of the most popular collaboration applications used in many schools and workplaces around the world. So, if you have a new Chromebook or a fancy ChromeOS tablet, you are probably wondering if Teams is compatible with ChromeOS. The good news is that Microsoft Teams works just fine on a Chromebook, either as an Android app or a web app. It may not be the desktop app you get on a Windows laptop, but it’s quite similar. You still get all the same features you need. XDA…
Read MoreThe best Asus ROG Ally cases in 2023
Protect your Asus ROG Ally on the go and make sure it doesn’t get bumped, scratched or damaged in any of these 8 cases. Designed for gaming on the go, the Asus ROG Ally is another great Steam Deck alternative. However, when you are out of your console, there is a risk of damage to your device. If you leave it in your bag, the screen may get scratched, and parts such as the joystick may be damaged. That’s why you’ll need a special case for your ROG Ally. It’s…
Read MoreHow fast does the Google Pixel 7a charge?
The Google Pixel 7a is strikingly similar to the standard Pixel 7, with a few key differences separating the two smartphones. However, they are separated by $100 in price, which is a huge factor. The cheaper version was announced at Google I/O 2023, and it’s one of the best phones in 2023. Given the similarities, people looking for a mid-range phone with flagship specs should probably look to the Pixel 7a. One substantial difference lies in the battery life, with the Pixel 7a’s battery being much smaller than the flagship…
Read MoreBuggy joy further alienates Android users
We were expecting the official previews of iOS 17And iPadOS 17And macOS SonomaAnd watchOS 10 for months. And finally, after the WWDC23 keynote, we got to experience these operating systems for the first time. While public and stable releases are still about three months away, registered developers can now give beta releases a spin on their compatible devices. iOS is Apple’s most popular operating system, powering millions of iPhones around the world. And with iOS 17, the Cupertino company aims to bring its users closer. Although the first developer beta…
Read MoreSoftware that finally takes advantage of larger screens
In the months leading up to Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, where the company previewed upcoming software updates, I was increasingly disappointed with the Apple Watch Ultra. There’s no question that Apple’s most expensive smartwatch is the most advanced fitness tracker the company sells, providing more comprehensive data points than standard Apple Watches. But, third-party integration for the action button didn’t happen as well as I’d hoped, and watchOS still feels designed for smaller watches. That all changes with watchOS 10, the first watchOS update that really feels like it was…
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