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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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6 Worst Sci-Fi Movies of the 1990s
Collider film writer Liam Gaughan has published a ranked list of the six worst science-fiction films of the 1990s, arguing that despite the decade being a golden era for the genre — producing hits like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2 and The Matrix — some big-budget efforts badly misjudged what audiences wanted. He suggests the worst…
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The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to expand its ban on drones to cover models it had previously approved for sale, including several consumer products from Chinese manufacturer DJI. The proposal targets drones fitted with features such as thermal imaging, LiDAR sensing and aerosol dispensing, which the agency views as posing military capability…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future
The Guardian’s review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 examines Samsung’s decision to break from its usual foldable design, giving the phone a squat, “passport-like” shape rather than the narrow candy bar profile of previous models. When closed, it resembles a small notepad rather than a conventional phone, and it unfolds into a tablet…
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How to hide and unhide an app on your iPhone or iPad (and why you may want to)
Apple’s iOS and iPadOS let users hide apps from the Home screen and lock them behind Face ID or Touch ID, offering a built-in way to keep certain apps out of view or protected from prying eyes. This is useful for decluttering a device, avoiding distraction from apps like social media, or preventing others—including strangers…
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The downsides of switching from iPhone to Android
The author, a longtime Android user who spent time on the iPhone before switching back to a OnePlus 15, reflects on the friction involved in moving between the two ecosystems. While transferring data such as WhatsApp chats, contacts and calendars has become far simpler than before, the piece highlights that Apple’s ecosystem still creates significant…
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Wired vs. wireless CarPlay: How are they different & which is better to use?
Apple CarPlay is available in wired and wireless forms, offering the same core apps, calls, messaging and Siri features through a car’s infotainment display. Wireless connectivity is more convenient, but the article argues that a cable can be preferable where reliability, charging and audio quality matter. Wired CarPlay avoids occasional wireless dropouts and prevents a…
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Your phone’s USB-C port does a lot more than just charge – Here’s what else it can do
USB-C ports on modern smartphones can do far more than charge the device, offering a common connection for accessories and external hardware. This versatility matters because it can turn a phone into a more capable work, storage, media or content-creation tool without relying on wireless connections or proprietary cables. The article highlights reverse charging for…
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Is this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?
The Chuwi UniBook is a $449 Windows laptop intended to undercut Apple’s MacBook Neo, but The Verge concludes that its low price comes with major compromises. While it offers an aluminium chassis, generous port selection and respectable battery life, its poor display, trackpad, speakers and webcam make it difficult to recommend, particularly given concerns about…
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The Excellent HP OmniBook 5 Is $550 Off Its Retail Price Today
WIRED highlights a temporary discount on HP’s 14-inch OmniBook 5, reducing its stated retail price from $1,300 to $750. The article argues that the offer is notable because laptop prices have risen and the model combines an OLED display, Snapdragon processor and slim design at a comparatively lower price. The discounted configuration includes 16 GB…