Serial texters will never miss another text notification with a simple but clever iPhone trick. Apple notifications can be easily missed, especially since many of us tend to have sound and vibration switched off. But there's a hidden feature in your iPhone settings that can solve the issue. The useful hack was shared by TikTok creator TechHackGuy, and involves making […]

If you just got your hands on a shiny new iPhone 13, tough luck—it might already be outdated. According to industry insider Jeff Pu, Apple is planning to release four new iPhones later this year, bringing some major upgrades to the company's flagship smartphone. If Apple sticks to its usual September release window, this Autumn will see the launch of […]

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If you're a cycling cryptocurrency nerd with a cushy remote job and a love of the Netflix show 'Ozark', it might be your lucky day. The government of northwest Arkansas in America is dishing out $10k (£7.5k) in Bitcoin and a bicycle to anyone who wants it. The catch? You have to relocate to northwest Arkansas, a part of the […]

Bad news for those who just forked out for a shiny new iPhone 13—Apple has removed an important feature that improved its call quality, and nobody knows why. The iPhone's long-running Phone Noise Cancellation setting, which reduces background noise to ensure phone calls are clear, is not just a useful accessibility tool for those with hearing difficulties. It's also just […]

Looks like a fourth Covid-19 booster vaccine might not be useful after all, according to preliminary research from Israel. The results show that a fourth jab is ineffective against stopping Omicron infections. ‘Despite a significant increase in antibodies after the fourth vaccine, this protection is only partially effective against the Omicron strain, which is relatively resistant to the vaccine,’ explained […]

Parents are reportedly having to deal with ‘meltdowns’ at bedtime as Google has replaced the ambient white noise in its smart speakers. The standard hour-long ambient white noise track available on Google’s Nest Hub and Nest mini speakers has been replaced with a shorter, quieter 10-minute version. Google Assistant is equipped with the ability to play a variety of ambient sounds, […]

The boffs behind the messaging app WhatsApp are constantly looking for ways to change how people communicate with each other. The company is shaking things up once again this month by trialling animated emojis, starting with the iconic 'love heart' emoji. From today, beta testers of the app will be able to send their loved ones gently throbbing love hearts, […]

A number of US-based airlines have raised fears over the potential for 5G signals to disrupt aviation equipment and ground planes. In a letter sent to the White House, the bosses of carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines said they were worried about C-Band 5G networks. Citing the interference from nearby cell towers on […]