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During a recent test, Google Maps displayed 3D buildings while navigating
Google Maps update lets you see 3D buildings while navigating Google now allows you to see 3D buildings while navigating from point “A” to point “B” using the mobile app on iOS and Android and also…

Wider Rollout of “Select All” Button for Gmail on Android
Managing emails on Gmail for Android can be quite frustrating when there’s no “Select All” option available.

OnePlus Buds 3 Unveiled with Active Noise Cancellation, Dual Drivers, and Affordable Pricing
OnePlus recently unveiled its latest flagship, the Ace 3 (known internationally as OnePlus 12R) at a major event in China.

Enhancements to viewing experience included in latest Google Meet update
The latest update for Google Meet brings several improvements to the ultra-low latency live streaming experience.

Twitter Introduces Basic Tier for Verified Businesses at Slashed Price, with a Catch
X/Twitter, the social media platform under the ownership of Elon Musk, has just announced a significant reduction in the price of its Verified Organizations subscription.

Verizon customers eligible to share $100 million settlement
Current and former Verizon customers who had a postpaid account and used the carrier’s wireless or data services between Jan. 1, 2016, to Nov.
Google resolves problem with Pixel Launcher’s microphone button causing it to open voice search instead of Assistant
Google Pixel users recently experienced an issue with the native Pixel Launcher, which prevented them from launching Google Assistant by tapping the microphone icon in the search bar.

Google’s upcoming chatbot, Bard Advanced, powered by Gemini Ultra, may come with a charge.
Google’s Bard chatbot is set to receive a significant upgrade in the near future.

New content added to Apple Fitness+, select Time to Walk episodes now free
Apple Fitness+ is available as a subscription service for $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. One subscription can be shared with up to five other family members.

Get a Physical QWERTY Keyboard Accessory for Your iPhone
Clicks keyboard accessory adds a physical QWERTY to your iPhone Even though it was the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 that marked the beginning of the end for physical keyboards on phones, there…

Kuo Predicts Upgrades for iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 Camera Technology
It has been reported by TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is planning to upgrade the front-facing FaceTime camera for next year’s iPhone 17 series.

T-Mobile sets new 5G ground and speed records with continued advancements
T-Mobile continues to push the boundaries of 5G technology, achieving a peak speed of “above 3.6 Gbps” in a recent test call using six-carrier aggregation technology.

Unbeatable Specs and Unbelievable Price: The OnePlus Ace 3 Leaves Competitors in the Dust
OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus Ace 3, a smartphone with impressive specs at a very reasonable price.

New Garmin Lily 2: Timepieces for Women on the Horizon
Smartwatches are as unisex as they can be – rarely some models are exclusive for men or women.

Former Samsung Employee Accused of Selling $1.8 Billion Worth of RAM Intel to China
Recently, a former Samsung employee, identified as Kim, was issued an arrest warrant for allegedly leaking Samsung chip technology to a Chinese company.

Reports suggest that Samsung’s durable Galaxy XCover 7 smartphone will come with a surprisingly low price tag.
Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer and number two tablet vendor, is preparing to release more than just three impressive Android handsets in the coming months.

Wi-Fi 6E: A Comprehensive Guide
Gone are the days of wired, slow, and limited internet connections. Some of you might remember the dial-up modems with their strange and baffling sounds, but today we’re living in a wireless era.

Apple settles lawsuit over iTunes gift card scam allegedly involving a black cat
In recent times, Apple has found itself in the middle of legal battles and lawsuits. Most recently, the tech giant settled a lawsuit over its Family Sharing feature for a hefty sum.

WhatsApp introduces blue paint for business channels and verified badges
WhatsApp is making some changes to the way it verifies business channels on its platform.

iPhone maintains its dominance in the global premium smartphone market in 2023
The global premium smartphone market, including phones priced at $600 and higher, was dominated by Apple last year.

The US finally receives the Android 14 update for Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The Galaxy A52 5G in the United States is finally receiving the Android 14 update.

Leaked Renders and Full Specs for Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Revealed
We know Samsung plans to bring back its rugged tablet series this year, we just don’t know when exactly that will happen.

Ahead of its launch, new high-resolution images of the Asus ROG Phone 8 emerge
For those of you eagerly awaiting Asus’ new gaming phone, the ROG Phone 8, you’re in for a treat! We have high-resolution images of the device from nearly every angle (via MySmartPrice).

T-Mobile announces updates to its free Netflix perk, Netflix on Us
T-Mobile Changes to Its Netflix on Us Freebie T-Mobile has been making a lot of changes to its plans in the last couple of weeks, and many of these changes have been in customers’ favor.

