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The End of Dead Zones: Vodafone Brings Satellite Video Calls to Phones

As satellite messaging gains momentum in the mobile space, Vodafone is skipping ahead, bringing satellite video calls to regular smartphones. The carrier has just announced a historic "world’s first" video call from a dead zone, using cutting-edge satellite technology.

by Jade Bryan

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TOP APPS

Top 5 Apps of the Week: Tiny Paws, DeepSeek, and More!

It’s that exciting moment of the week when NextPit takes a deep dive into the extensive selections of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, highlighting some truly remarkable games and applications. This time around, we’ve carefully chosen five exceptional titles, each evaluated thoroughly for users on both Android and iOS platforms. Our selection spans a variety of genres, featuring everything from captivating games to essential productivity apps.

by Edwin Kee

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SMARTPHONES

Survive the Zombie Apocalypse: Download 'Undying' for Free This Week!

Each week, you can save money on video games by checking out the current offer on the Epic Games Store. The quality and genre of the free games vary greatly, so it's worth checking in every week to ensure you don't miss out on any great deals. If the game of the week doesn't appeal to you, there's no harm in skipping it. This week, you can download Undying.

by Corinna Oettinger

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Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ AI Is Here, But Will It Actually Make Booking Easier?

AI is not only taking over your mobile experience—brands like Google and OpenAI are integrating more AI-powered features into the web. Now, Google is introducing a new experimental feature called Ask for Me via its Search Labs channel, designed to perform automated AI calls on users' behalf to check availability or make appointments. Also read: Best Gemini AI features you should try on your phone

by Jade Bryan

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Not One, But Two? Nothing Hints at a Bigger Phone (3a) Series

Nothing has been actively teasing an upcoming device, and while the company confirmed a March 4 launch event, the details remained unclear—until now. A new teaser has officially confirmed that we’ll be seeing the successor to the Nothing Phone (2a) series.

by Jade Bryan

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Apple’s Silent Upgrade: Say Goodbye to iPhone’s Radio Holes

If you love going off-grid—far from cell towers and Wi-Fi—your iPhone is about to become even more useful. Apple already lets users send emergency SOS messages and update their location via satellite. Now, it’s taking things a step further: full-fledged satellite texting is coming to the U.S., thanks to a partnership with T-Mobile and SpaceX.

by Holger Eilhard

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

CVS’s Digital Shelf Locks: A Smart Solution to Retail’s Biggest Challenge?

CVS is one of the major retailers in the US that has started locking up items in cabinets, requiring staff assistance to retrieve products when needed. While this measure helps address theft, it has also created inconvenience for both customers and employees. In response, the company has updated its app to include a new feature that allows users to access these locked shelves using their iPhones.

by Jade Bryan

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VR & AR

Smartwatch: The Surprising Comeback of a Legend

Remember Pebble? Back in the day, this groundbreaking smartwatch raised millions on Kickstarter. Instead of a touchscreen, it featured an e-paper display, prioritizing ultra-long battery life. Paired with a smartphone, it delivered notifications for calls and messages straight to your wrist—way back in 2012, nearly 13 years ago. Unfortunately, Pebble’s journey came to an abrupt end in late 2016 with its insolvency. The intellectual property was acquired by Fitbit, now a Google subsidiary, but the innovative Pebble tech never truly found its place there.

by Hayo Lücke

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SMARTPHONES

Top-Rated or Overrated? The Xbox Games That Defined 2024

In the ever-changing world of video games, where new titles are launched every day, it's easy to lose track. The Xbox Store is home to thousands of games, but which ones really deserves the community's attention? The Xbox Excellence Awards attempt to solve this puzzle and find out which games stood out from the crowd in 2024. And this is where it gets exciting—the results shed a whole new light on gamers' preferences.

by Corinna Oettinger

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Is Nothing Hinting at a 'Flagship' Phone with Better Cameras?

Nothing chose to forgo launching a successor to the Phone (2) last year, leaving fans speculating about the company’s next flagship move. Now, the British startup is widely anticipated to unveil the Phone (3) in 2025, with rumors pointing to flagship-level specifications. Adding fuel to the fire, Nothing has seemingly teased a new device and confirmed an official unveiling event set for March.

by Jade Bryan

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