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New Privacy Feature on WhatsApp Lets Users Conceal Their IP Address
WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy feature in its latest update that is set to roll out this week.

Gmail introduces new Quick Reply UI for Android emails testing
Our team at Phones Canada have learned that Gmail is testing a new quick reply UI. This new update will bring a touch of modernization to the email service, making it more similar to a chat service.

Oklahoma Woman’s Life Saved by Apple Watch Alert for AFib
Judith Luebke from Oklahoma shares her story of how the Apple Watch potentially saved her life.

Apple’s Steve Wozniak hospitalized in Mexico City with possible stroke.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak reportedly hospitalized in Mexico after experiencing vertigo symptoms.

Production of iPad Pro panels by two major OLED display manufacturers to begin in February
The upcoming 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) models are expected to feature an OLED panel instead of an LCD, replacing the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2022) models.

Travis Kelce’s girlfriend named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2023
It’s no surprise considering that one person has dominated the music industry in 2023, but Taylor Swift has been named the Apple Music Artist of the Year.

Google is set to delete Gmail accounts inactive for two years
You might recall that back in May, Google said that Gmail accounts that have been inactive for two years would face deletion and get wiped off the face of this earth.

Samsung Gauss to Introduce On-Device Generative AI in Galaxy S24
In recent days, speculations have been buzzing regarding the upcoming Galaxy S24 series and its rumored incorporation of AI features.

Deezer undergoes rebranding and launches a newly redesigned mobile app
Deezer, a music streaming service that might not be the most popular in the US, is working to increase its appeal to customers with a refreshed brand identity and an enhanced music experience in its…

Waze Introduces Enhanced Safety Feature for Drivers
Waze announced this week that a new safety feature is now making its way to the navigation app’s users on both iOS and Android devices.

Google appeals to regulators to compel Apple to support RCS tech
You might recall that last year Google started a campaign to pressure Apple into supporting Rich Communication Services (RCS) which is a messaging platform for Android that includes many of the same…

Weekly Roundup of Tech Jokes: Because Laughter is the Best Medicine!
Tech Jokes of the Week Who doesn’t like a good laugh? Tech subjects can be overly serious or plain boring sometimes.

Nokia Mobile Introduces Budget-Friendly Clarity Earbuds 2+ In-Ear Headphones
Not many Nokia devices made headlines in the last couple of months. Apart from some good deals on its mid-range handsets, the Finnish company has been quite in the last quarter of the year.

Next year, Huawei could be the first to debut a triple-folding smartphone
Prepare for a groundbreaking shift in the foldable smartphone landscape as rumors swirl around Huawei’s upcoming venture into the world of triple-foldable devices.

WhatsApp is currently experimenting with a feature that allows users to search for messages by date.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will make it easier for users to search for messages by date.

Apple releases iOS 17.1.1 with fixes for weather widget and wireless charging problems
Since the debut of the iPhone 15 series and the introduction of iOS 17, many users have voiced concerns about issues, particularly related to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Crunchyroll competes with Netflix by launching free mobile games on its platform
Even though it didn’t find success yet, Netflix is one of the main players in the games services market.

Support for Samsung’s original Galaxy Fold comes to an end
Back in 2019, Samsung boldly stepped into the foldable smartphone scene with the introduction of the Galaxy Fold.

New Leak Reveals Samsung Galaxy A25 Ahead of Official Announcement
Samsung’s upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A25, is just around the corner.

Introducing a new Play Store feature that showcases how an Android app will appear on various devices
When you open the Google Play Store looking for a new app, you usually see screenshots arranged on a carousel that at first shows what the app will look like installed on a phone or a tablet.

T-Mobile surpasses Verizon to become the largest U.S. wireless provider in this industry sector
T-Mobile was once the fourth largest U.S. carrier among the four “majors.” In September 2012, the carrier appointed John Legere as CEO and things started looking up for the company.

The Reasons Behind Apple’s Decision to Halt Development of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Let’s discuss something that has probably not entered your mind at all, iOS 18. After all, less than two months have gone by since Apple released iOS 17.

Google Play Store’s latest update allows for remote app uninstallation
A new update to the Google Play Store is now available, bringing some design tweaks and functional improvements.

Apple to reportedly discontinue 12.9-inch Mini-LED iPad Pro next year
Apple is expected to refresh the iPad line-up next year by replacing the M1 chip on the iPad Air with the M2, equipping the iPad mini with an A16 Bionic or an A17 Pro chip, and making some changes to…

