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Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple is starting to test end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages with the developer beta of iOS 26.4 released Monday. Apple announced plans last year to support the feature, and once fully available, it will let iPhone and Android users send encry...
theverge.comApple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows
Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to let users "seamlessly" swap between audio and video podcasts using its HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to a show, users will be able to switch to a horizontal video version of the podcast and download ...
theverge.comHere are 50 Presidents Day deals actually worth shopping for
Deals have been admittedly pretty dry since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’re starting to see strong discounts return across a range of categories. In fact, thanks to Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and — as of this week — Presidents D...
theverge.comApple’s doing something on March 4th
Apple is hosting a "special Apple experience" in New York City on Wednesday, March 4th at 9AM ET, instead of at the Apple Park location it typically uses for events. It's also hosting press in the cities of London and Shanghai at the same time.
The invitation in...
theverge.comLet’s talk about Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state
Today, let’s talk about the camera company Ring, lost dogs, and the surveillance state.
You probably saw this ad during the Super Bowl a couple of weekends ago:
Since it aired for a massive audience at the Super Bowl, Ring’s Search Party commercial has b...
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