Similar to the iPhone, the Google Phone and Contacts apps are introducing customizable “calling cards” that some beta users are beginning to see. Instead of just seeing a person’s profile picture at the center of the screen, you can have a fullscreen image serve as the background. A similar customization was introduced for the iPhone in iOS 17 (2023), but …
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The Taylor Swift effect has hit Lions training camp after the international superstar mentioned the Detroit quarterback on Jason Kelce’s podcast. Swift and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, appeared on Jason’s podcast last night. Early on, Swift told a story about how she asked a naive question about football, not realizing Travis and Jason both played offense and did not go …
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Believe it or not, your phone’s tiniest vibrations can reveal your conversations — thanks to AI. A team of computer science researchers at Penn State has developed a startling new way to eavesdrop on phone calls remotely by decoding subtle vibrations emitted by a cellphone’s earpiece. Using millimeter-wave radar combined with an AI speech recognition system, their setup can capture …
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Unplugged, a company cofounded and backed by Erik Prince, who is also the founder of infamous private military contractor Blackwater, has just released a new version of its “privacy-first” UP Phone that will be made in the US — at some point. The original UP Phone was described by the company as “the ultimate privacy-focused smartphone” and by privacy platform …
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Samsung’s newest lineup features AI and foldable phones. (Samsung) In an ever-evolving world of smartphones, Samsung’s devices, include foldable and flipable models with advanced AI features as well as high-tech, budget-friendly options. Whether you’re eyeing the sleek design of the newest Galaxy S series, or you’re intrigued by the Galaxy Z foldables, finding the perfect balance between price and performance …
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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it’s highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch. The …
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People have different opinions about how long a phone should last, but in the US, people replace their handsets every two to three years. However, that doesn’t mean this upgrade cycle works for everyone. As much as you’d want your phone to last long or at least survive till the average lifespan, things may not always go as planned. While …
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Destiny 2 fans have been asking for various things to be added or at the very least, return to the game for years now, and now a game has come along that almost seems to be trolling it at this point. That would be Destiny Rising, the NetEase mobile title that takes place in a non-canon variant of the Destiny …
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Is it you, or is it the phones? Nanzeeba Ibnat/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nanzeeba Ibnat/Getty Images Finding it hard to concentrate? Are you glued to social media for longer than you’d like? Well, maybe it’s not you… maybe it’s the phones. Ninety one percent of Americans own a smartphone, and over half of adults say they spend too …
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The Google Pixel 10 series is set to be unveiled this month and in keeping with tradition we are getting a bunch of leaks. Ahead of the launch, we’ve seen images of all the phones in the lineup, which is expected to include the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Now, …
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