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In iOS 18.4, Apple added a new Shortcuts action to open a specific conversation in the Messages app. This means it’s now possible to open a chat thread with someone important to you straight from your Lock Screen, for example. Keep reading to learn more. If you’d like to reduce the time it takes to

Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple

After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months. more…

AT&T has offered fiber internet for years, but today it’s launching a new All-Fi Pro plan designed to give users valuable internet perks at no extra cost. Here are the details. more…

Joining some ongoing discounts on iPhone 16 Pro and M4 iPad Pro, today we are kicking things off with a particularly notable deal on Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 units. Regularly $799 and currently $679 from Apple, you can now land ‘pristine condition’ models at $580 – one of the best prices ever

iOS 18.5 has been in beta testing for the last couple weeks, but so far it’s pretty light on changes. However, this week’s new iOS 18.5 betas introduced an update to Apple Mail that exposes a key hidden feature. more…

Apple TV+ is having a big year, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives later this year. more…

The new Beats charging cables added to Apple’s online store on Tuesday can also be purchased at Apple’s physical stores in many countries starting today. The cables are available in a variety of colors and lengths, with USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A, and USB-C to Lightning options. All of the cables have a Beats

We’re currently seeing growing concern about the potentially harmful impact of things like social media usage by kids and teens, with many states and countries enacting laws to address this. Discord has responded by starting to use a mix of AI-powered face scans and ID checks in two specific scenarios … more…