Does your phone say "SOS," "SOS only" or "Emergency calls only"? Here's what that means and what you can do to fix it.
Your phone can occasionally throw error messages at you that you can't decipher. Sometimes, these errors don’t even…
Whether you're using Apple's iMessage, RCS on Android or plin-old MMS, here's how to leave (or at least silence and hide) any kind of text conversation from your phone.
One of the biggest reasons people prefer group chats on either Appl…
Turn one AC outlet into many charging options with this bargain power strip and charging station combo.
If you never seem to have enough outlets for all the things that need to be charged, a charging station can be a game-chan…
Some developers and beta testers can try all these features now.
Apple released the second iOS 17.5 beta to public beta testers on Wednesday, a day after the company released the beta to developers and more than a month after the rele…
From screen size to operating system to camera resolution, these are the factors to consider when buying a new phone.
The best phones you can buy right now, like the iPhone 15 Pro or Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, offer a variety of top-en…
Not that you can't use it for entertainment, but Acer's compact, lightweight 14-inch Chromebook is just right for school and home office use.
Just about all the Acer Chromebooks -- from basic to premium -- I've tested over the years a…
Meta has released the latest entry in its Llama series of open generative AI models: Llama 3. Or, more accurately, the company has debuted two models in its new Llama 3 family, with the rest to come at an unspecified future date.
Meta d…
Apple has removed the Meta-owned end-to-end encrypted messaging app WhatsApp from its App Store in China following a government order citing national security concerns, the news agency Reuters reported Friday.
Meta’s newer, Twitter-esqu…
Samsung's new budget phone has a premium feel.
The Galaxy A35 5G starts at $400 and launches on April 18 in the US. It's Samsung's latest attempt to compete with phones like the Google Pixel 7A and Apple iPhone SE.
The Galaxy S24 m…
If you've wanted to journal but haven't gotten in the habit, this app could help you change that.
When Apple unveiled iOS 17 at its WWDC event in June, the Journal app drew a lot of attention. While Apple didn't release the app with iOS…
Apple finally updated its App Store guidelines to allow global developers to host retro game emulators on iOS. Now, you don’t need to jailbreak your iPhone or download any sketchy software — you can get a sophisticated emulator right in th…
Huawei's phone business has shown signs of recovery, but it's not yet back to where it was before US sanctions.
Huawei's new flagship Pura 70 series has a sleek and stylish design as well as multiple rear cameras. The company la…
Take advantage of these audio quality settings to improve your Spotify listening experience.
Whether you're a Spotify loyalist or a new subscriber, Spotify has a lot to offer. Spotify excels in creating personalized recommendations, whe…
Clean your digital files this spring instead of paying for more storage.
Google Drive, Google's cloud storage service, has over 2 billion active monthly users, according to Google partner Patronum. And if you're one of those people, you…
Get the perfect audio companion for your PS5 with one of the best headsets available.
You don't have to keep using your TV's unimpressive speakers for your PlayStation 5 audio. Once you've tried a PS5 headset, you won't want to turn bac…
Sony simplifies its home theater offerings, including OLED and mini-LED TVs and some interesting speakers -- all under the Bravia name.
Sony fans, are you tired of endless strings of letters and numbers to designate products? Can'…
The internet giant is adding details about electric vehicle charging locations to help drivers plan stops in real time.
Google Maps is getting an upgrade, focused on helping electric vehicle owners keep their cars charged. And the com…
You can use the new Instagram Cutouts and Frames features on your stories and reels now.
Instagram is rolling out new features for Stories, Reels and Notes. Here's what we know about each, when they'll be available and how to be…
Avoiding ads with YouTube Premium costs $14 per month.
YouTube is making it tougher to use third-party, ad-blocking apps that go against its terms of service, the company said Monday. Trying to watch a video using such apps coul…
But the Camon 30 Premier 5G promises a half charge in just 16 minutes.
Chinese brand Tecno wants you to know its new flagship smartphone is all about the camera. The Camon 30 Premier 5G, unveiled Wednesday, features the company's own im…
If you're not happy with the order of the apps in your text messages, you can use this trick to change it.
Apple made a pretty significant change to how you access your apps from within your text messages when it released iOS 17 last ye…
Take advantage of all that your iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max has to offer.
If you've been lucky enough to snag one of Apple's top-of-the-line iPhones -- the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max -- you might know about features like NameDrop,…
Learn how to clean your AirPods the right way.Your ears will thank you.
You might charge your AirPods every day, but do you clean them? Even if they're not visibly dirty, they could probably use a good scrubbing.
Not only can dirt and …
Commentary: A foldable iPhone 16 could help Apple dominate the folding phone world. I need this to happen.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro brought big changes, including new cameras, titanium designs and USB-C. A folding iPhone, however, was nowh…
You don't have to delete apps off your iPhone if you don't want to.
Your iPhone's home screen can fill up quickly if you download a lot of apps or games from services like Apple Arcade or Netflix. While keeping it tidy might seem challe…
I've just called the Xiaomi 14 Ultra "the best camera phone I've ever used," but it might have its roots in a phone that launched almost 10 years ago.
Back in 2014 I reviewed the Panasonic CM1. At the time it was the pinnacle o…
Keep your aging Galaxy Z Flip 4 safe from drops, cracks, and spills with our favorite cases.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is rarely available new, now that it's been a few months since the Galaxy Z Flip 5 launched. The Z Flip 4 is still a great …
Social networking service Bluesky is now allowing heads of state to sign up and join the platform. The move comes ahead of major general elections in countries like the U.S. and India this year.
Last year, during Bluesky’s invite-only p…
Remember, a cool phone is a happy phone. Unplug, give it air, and let it chill whenever possible.
We've all been there: You plug your phone in, expecting a seamless recharge, but soon it's too hot to handle. Some warmth during and after…
As long as you have a compatible Android phone, you can download and install Android 15 today.
Google announced that it's rolling out the first Android 15 beta starting today. You can enroll in the Android Beta for Pixel program and dow…
Caught a passer-by in your pic? Got clutter in your composition? The Reno 11 series now has the AI Eraser feature, which is designed to seamlessly remove unwanted objects from photos.
Oppo is adding a new generative AI photo-editing t…
Commentary: Samsung's Galaxy AI features were designed with standard phones in mind. But certain features translate well to the small screen.
Samsung's foldable phones just got a little smarter. The tech giant recently brought Galaxy …
And, we'll let you know what products you should absolutely not use when cleaning your phone.
At this point, it's common knowledge that your phone harbors more bacteria than a toilet seat. Which creates a very compelling case for …
Apple Music offers an extensive catalog with high-quality encoding, and it makes the most sense for users of Apple hardware.
The rise of music streaming services ended the need to buy songs or albums from services like iTunes almost ove…
Meta said on Thursday that it is testing new features on Instagram intended to help safeguard young people from unwanted nudity or sextortion scams. This includes a feature called “Nudity Protection in DMs,” which automatically blurs image…
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, just got a big upgrade.
OpenAI announced today that premium ChatGPT users — customers paying for ChatGPT Plus, Team or Enterprise — can now leveraged an updated and enhanced version of GPT-4 T…
Last year, Elon Musk’s social network X (formerly known as Twitter) rolled out a feature for paid users to hide their blue checkmarks from others after the checks became primarily a paid feature. Now, the company is making another U-turn: …
Meta has confirmed to TechCrunch that it is testing Meta AI, its large language model-powered chatbot, with WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger users in India and parts of Africa. The move signals how Meta plans to tap massive user bases acr…
As big social apps are optimizing for maximum engagement using algorithmic feeds and personalized content recommendations, Retro wants to go in the opposite direction: The company is launching a new feature called journals. It’s a flexible…
OpenAI is expanding a program, Custom Model, to help enterprise customers develop tailored generative AI models using its technology for specific use cases, domains and applications.
Custom Model launched last year at OpenAI’s inaugur…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. brings Galaxy AI 1 features to more Galaxy devices through a new One UI 6.1 update engineered to further the democratization of mobile AI. The update is available across the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5,…
X is warning users they may see a reduction in their follower counts as the company attempts to clear the network of some spammers and bots in a large sweep. Via an announcement published by X’s Safety account, the company on Thursday will…
Global survey of anti-fraud pros by the ACFE and SAS reveals incredible GenAI enthusiasm – but past benchmarking studies suggest a more challenging reality
Generative AI (GenAI) has captured the public imagination, its power and promise…
Artifact, the well-received AI-powered news app from Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, may not be shutting down as planned. The company announced in January the award-winning app would be winding down operations as th…
In 2023, Kaspersky's products (www.Kaspersky.co.za) held the leading position in the TOP3 metric (https://apo-opa.co/3IWatso). During the year, Kaspersky participated in 100 independent tests and reviews, with its products being awar…
LinkedIn is testing a new TikTok-like short-form video feed, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday. With this new test, LinkedIn joins numerous other popular apps that have launched their own short-form video feeds following Tik…
American farmers are rapidly ploughing ahead with adopting artificial intelligence. The technology is as sophisticated as it is essential.
Standing in a lush green field in the American Midwest, a farmer points his smartphone at one of …