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Some carriers let you dial these codes to see if call forwarding is enabled and which number your phone is currently forwarding calls to — either when you’re busy (*#67#) or for all calls (*#21#). You can change it to forward calls to another number, such as your home, office, or a third-party answering service, in settings. On iPhone, to …

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iOS 26 brings several standout features that can significantly improve your iPhone experience. This major update introduces new customization options, smarter automation, and enhanced AI capabilities that adapt to how you use your device. From visual upgrades that change the look of your homescreen to AI improvements that make your iPhone genuinely more helpful, this update feels like a meaningful …

Samsung fans are excited about the next big software update for Galaxy devices. The One UI 8 Beta has officially launched and is now expanding to more devices. If you are curious about what’s available now, the key features, and which devices are supported, you are in the right place. Let’s break it down with the latest official information. What …

With smartphones becoming more capable and brands offering tighter integration across phones, smartwatches, and tablets, the value of dedicated smart home displays has dipped in recent years. This is especially true now that both phones and watches feature smarter assistants powered by Gemini, leaving our old smart displays somewhat sidelined. While smart home displays were a big deal about half …

Even if you’ve been a longtime Windows user, chances are there are features you’ve never noticed. From ending frozen apps straight from the taskbar to automatically locking your PC when you step away, there are plenty of tools you’ll wish you had discovered sooner. 10 Voice Typing If your work involves typing a lot throughout the day, whether it’s emails, …

Last year, Google announced it was accelerating Android’s release schedule. In the past, Google typically rolled out a single Android release each year with new APIs for developers. Starting in 2025, however, the company is moving to two such releases annually: one major and one minor. We’ve already received this year’s major release with the stable Android 16 update in …

OPINION From desktop alerts begging you to sign up for Xbox Game Pass to a second-chance out-of-the-box experience that insists you need Microsoft 365, Windows has a hard time taking “no” for an answer. The operating system’s corporate parent isn’t a good listener either, festooning the OS with useless features no one asked for. In recent years, we’ve seen Redmond …

A new wave of Apple Watch models is launching soon. Apple Watch Ultra 3 will rightfully get a lot of attention, but there’s a new Apple Watch Series 11 coming too—here are the rumored new features. #1: Upgraded S11 SiP Where the iPhone uses A-class chips like A18, and Macs and iPads often use M-class like M4, the Apple Watch …

Google has been steadily improving its Gemini AI systems throughout the year, bringing new features to the AI chatbot as well as making changes to various other services, like Google Photos. Now, a feature that the company first showed off in July, which can turn any image into a cartoon style, has finally started …