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HMD, the manufacturer of Nokia devices, is trying to redefine the concept of digital detox with its new initiative known as The Better Phone Project. The company aims to create a specialized phone with social media deterrence features for teens and children. HMD is collaborating with parents and experts in designing the device, which is currently dubbed the anti-smartphone.
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Apple has started to roll out the iOS 18 beta 4 update to developers after the third beta installment was released a few weeks back. The latest update comes with fewer major changes but focuses on refining many features introduced in iPhones prior. There’s also a hint of Apple expanding its generative AI tool to Apple Music.
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Modular phones have been a tale of big promises and even bigger disappointments. A number of companies have announced initiatives for fully or partially modular smartphones, but today, we only have niche cases. This is a brief history of modular smartphones.
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The Google Play Store opens the doorway to a whole universe of apps where just a few clicks of the “Install” button and you will find your phone’s memory filling up fast. Many apps, however, are not that useful in any way. Good news then—these apps will eventually be removed. However, it seems there is another motive for removing these redundant apps. Google has embarked on such exercises in the past, but probably not to such an extent.
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While Google is already on its final leg of its Android 15 beta program for Pixel phones, Samsung has yet to begin its testing phase for the update, which will arrive as One UI 7. New reports have narrowed down an earlier launch window for the beta program while hinting at massive visual changes in tow with the firmware.
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Over the years, Google Messages has become more popular compared to other Android messaging apps. Samsung has even begun to ditch its Messages app from the Galaxy S24 and more recently, from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (review) and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in favor of Google Messages. Today, the South Koreans detailed the reason for this move.
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The Slack app has long been available on Android and iOS, but the app is generally less capable when compared to the desktop version. However, Slack continues to improve the mobile app by adding new features to it from time to time. Now, the company has announced it is introducing its first set of widgets on iPhones and iPads.
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With streaming devices getting less popular these days, Google has also refreshed its Chromecast catalog less frequently, especially when it comes to its TV sticks and dongles. However, early reports hinted at Google planning to introduce a new Chromecast with Google TV this year. In fact, this device has allegedly leaked, revealing a massive design change and a new moniker.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the most expensive Samsung smartphone on the market. It has a lighter and more durable form factor, boasting full IP certification for the very first time after five generations. It’s also packed with AI features. This also proves Samsung, having lacked any serious competitor in the foldable smartphone market, is taking it easy. In this full review, I will share my honest opinion about the Galaxy Z Fold 6, its improvements but also its mediocrity.
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Have you updated to iOS 18 and found that the dark app icons rather less impressive? Thankfully, there’s an easy way to customize them and bring back the original color for app icons while still keeping the dark theme on the system on your iPhone. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it.