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Common problems with Apple Wallet and how to fix them
Apple Wallet is generally reliable for storing payment cards, transit passes, tickets and boarding passes, but users can run into a range of common problems, from payments being declined to cards refusing to add. Understanding the typical causes and fixes matters because these issues can be frustrating when they occur unexpectedly, particularly at checkout or…
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Slate’s new affordable electric truck launch limited to United States
Slate’s new electric pickup truck will be sold only in the United States, at least for now, meaning the low starting price that makes it attractive may not be achievable for buyers elsewhere. The Slate Truck has drawn attention as a compact, no-frills EV starting at $24,950 (plus a $1,450 destination charge), with preorders now…
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How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone
Sending photos and videos between Android and iPhone has long been prone to quality loss because the two platforms historically relied on different messaging protocols, but this is now easily avoidable with a few settings adjustments. Apple’s iOS 18 introduced support for Rich Communication Services (RCS), the standard already used by Android, largely closing the…
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What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?
“Vibe coding” refers to software development where a large language model generates some or all of a project’s code, letting the developer focus on describing intent rather than writing code line by line. The term, coined by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, has become increasingly popular and divisive: supporters say it democratises app-making…
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How to find your iPhone even when it’s off
Apple’s Find My feature can still locate a lost or stolen iPhone even after it has been switched off or run out of battery, but only if certain settings are enabled in advance and the user acts quickly. This matters because a thief’s first move is often to power down a stolen device to prevent…
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The pros and cons of using an iPad as a laptop
Apple’s iPad has matured into a genuinely capable laptop substitute for many users, though it still falls short for anyone with more demanding or specialised computing needs. For everyday tasks such as email, web browsing, video calls and writing, an iPad paired with a keyboard now performs almost indistinguishably from a laptop, especially since iPadOS…
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Is 256GB enough for an iPhone? Here’s when you should go bigger
Apple’s upcoming iPhones now start at 256GB, which is enough storage for most typical users, but certain habits can quickly eat through that capacity, making it worth considering a bigger option. The main culprits are large media files: 4K video, RAW photos and sizeable games can fill a device far faster than everyday photos or…
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You probably don’t need two routers — do this instead
An Engadget explainer addresses the common habit of adding a second router to fix weak Wi-Fi, warning that leaving both devices in standard router mode creates a “double NAT” setup with two separate private networks. While this rarely slows ordinary browsing or streaming, it can cause problems for tasks like online gaming, port forwarding and…
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Foldable phones still need to fix this problem
Foldable phones have matured significantly since Samsung launched the original Galaxy Fold seven years ago, gaining slimmer designs and better screens, yet they remain a niche product rather than a mainstream one. Beyond well-known gripes like the visible crease and fragility, reviewers point to a persistent and less-discussed flaw: pronounced wobble caused by protruding rear…
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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Verge’s review finds the Fairphone 6 Plus succeeds precisely by being an unremarkable midrange Android phone, a milestone for a brand that previously forced buyers to sacrifice performance for its ethical and repairable manufacturing ethos. This model, a modest upgrade to last year’s Fairphone 6 with a newer Snapdragon chipset and a new “cobalt”…