T-Mobile and SpaceX achieve successful satellite texting trial
Using T-Mobile’s network, SpaceX successfully sent text messages via Starlink satellites. It was just last week when Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the first six Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-device, or D2D, capabilities. The FCC gave SpaceX the green light last month to test this technology. D2D connects smartphones with satellites. Per CNBC, this past Monday, […]
YouTube has possibly eliminated the iMessage mini-app for iOS devices
YouTube may have removed the iMessage mini-app for iOS devices It appears that YouTube may have removed the iMessage mini-app that allows iPhone and iPad users to send videos directly from chat without having to leave the Messages app. The latest YouTube app update released earlier this week mentions changes like improved performance and bug […]
T-Mobile experiences system outage, carrier denies cyberattack
T-Mobile is currently experiencing widespread outages affecting its user base, with individuals turning to various platforms to report these issues. While there were initial suspicions of a cyber attack, the company has confirmed that the outage is being caused by an internal technical issue. Customers are reporting being unable to log into their accounts and […]
Honor Magic 6 Lite intensifies the midrange plot
Honor has officially announced the launch of its latest midrange smartphone, the Magic 6 Lite. It comes with a compelling combination of display goodness, camera capabilities, battery performance, and processing power and places itself as a real contender in the upper-level midrange market. Display that you can drop? The 6.78-inch AMOLED Curved Display with a […]
T-Mobile Experiencing Major Issues, Carrier Confirms No Cyber Attack Occurred
It has been reported that T-Mobile is currently experiencing a widespread outage, with many users taking to outage monitoring sites and social media to report issues. At first, it was thought to be a cyber attack, but T-Mobile has confirmed that it is actually due to an internal technical issue that they are working to […]
Android 14 beta update enhances Bluetooth Quick Settings tile for greater interactivity
A significant update has been released for Pixels on the latest Android 14 QPR2 beta, introducing an exciting new feature aimed at enhancing the user experience. With this update, users can now take advantage of an expandable Quick Settings tile designed specifically for Bluetooth, offering a more intuitive and interactive way to connect or disconnect […]
Understanding eSIM: A Comprehensive Guide
Many cell phones available throughout Canada are now compatible with eSIMs, including the iPhone 14 series, the Samsung Galaxy S22 suite, and the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Most eSIM-capable phones allow you to use both your eSIM and regular SIM simultaneously, while some still require manual switching between the two. eSIM technology […]
Chicago school loses $23 million worth of Apple iPads and laptops in one year due to theft or loss
The Chicago Public Schools Inspector General has reported that more than 70,000 laptops and iPads were lost or stolen during the 2021-22 school year, totaling $23 million in losses. The report revealed that a pair of siblings at one school had collectively lost 9-10 devices, but the district did not take significant measures to track […]
Pixel Launcher’s search bar now has a different function for the microphone icon following Google’s update
The Pixel 2 XL is remembered for being one of the best Pixel models ever. One way to summon Google Assistant on the phone was to squeeze the sides of the phone’s bottom half, a feature called Active Edge. Removing that feature really isn’t a hardship for most Pixel users since they could press on […]
17 Features on Google Assistant Set to be Shut Down: What You Need to Know and Prepare For
Voice assistants have become an essential tool for many people, with approximately 146 million users in the US alone. Google Assistant, one of the most popular voice assistants, is set to undergo some changes. In a recent blog post, Google announced that it will be streamlining its Assistant by discontinuing nearly 20 features. The goal […]
