Quick Links Android phones are great, but there are someclear advantages to using an iPhone. Like the wealth of accessories that are available for iPhones. When it comes to MagSafe accessories, you don’t have to feel left out. “MagSafe” was introduced with the iPhone 12 series in 2020. Not to be confused with theold MagSafe, it’s essentially just a magnetic ring built-in to the back iPhone. That ring allows you to attach all sorts of things to the back of the phone with perfect alignment....

Quick Links Using a cable to charge is still the go-to for most people, but wireless charging stands like theMophie snap+make a compelling case for the move to a more modern solution. With the ability to charge a phone, earbuds, and a smartwatch at the same time, the value proposition is clear. The snap+ 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand has stiff competition from the likes of theSamsung Trio, Belkin BOOSTCHARGE PRO, MagBak MultiCharger, and a plethora of inexpensive off-brand options like theWhite Cat 5 in 1 Wireless Charging Station....

Read update Apple’s iPhone 14 kicked offsmartphone satellite connectivityfor emergency SOS messaging when cell service isn’t available, and now everyone is following suit. From Qualcomm andSamsungto MediaTek with its new MediaTek 6825 “Bullitt” chip. UPDATE: 6/29/23 Motorola’s Defy Satellite Link accessory is now available for iPhone or Android, giving you connectivity from almost anywhere. Initially revealed for $99, it’s now available for $149 with one year of satellite service. Get yours atMotorola,REI, AT&T, and more....

Summary The stable release of Android 15 is coming later this year, but we’re already starting to get our hands on some of its best features. One such feature is called “Private Space,” and it’s available now in Android 15 Beta 2. We’ll show you how it works and why you should be excited about it. Thesecond beta of Android 15brings a number of bigger user-facing changes, including “Theft Detection Lock,” a predictive back gesture, pinning pairs of apps on tablets, and the aforementioned “Private Space” feature....

With game streaming, you can now play games basically anywhere you want, regardless of whether you’re carrying gaming hardware around or not. However, with game streaming, you need reliable connections to ensure your games feel as native and locally-run as possible, which includes the connection to your game controller. Samsung’s solution for streaming on its smart TVs is new “certified” gaming controllers. In a bid to get more people to play streamed games on its smart TVs and its game streaming hub, aptly named Samsung Gaming Hub, Samsung is launching a certification program for controller makers to have their controllers certified for game streaming....

Summary While the fancy new Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series is the first watch running Wear OS 6 and Samsung’s One UI 8 update, those with last year’s Galaxy Watch Ultra are in for a treat. Ahead of schedule, Samsung just announced that One UI 8 is rolling out today to the Watch Ultra. Late last month, Samsung released several Android 16 betas, including abeta of One UI 8for select Galaxy Watch users....

Quick Links System76 sells desktops and laptops built specifically for Linux, and theGazelle (gaze18)is one of the company’s workstation laptops. It wasrecently updatedwith new hardware, and it might just be worth the asking price if you’re in the market for a Linux PC. The System76 Gazelle has been around for years, but the latest iteration ships with an Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics, up to 8TB of storage, up to 64GB of RAM, and a 15 or 17-inch 1080p display....

Finding ways to earn extra income has become more accessible than ever, especially if you have an Android. Whether you’re trying to supplement income, save money, or simply make the most of your free time, there are many opportunities to turn your smartphone into a money-making tool. The best part is that many of these apps take very little time and offer a lot of monetary compensation. From completing simple tasks and sharing your opinions to leveraging your hobbies, skills, and purchases, the options are diverse and cater to a wide range of interests and lifestyles....

Electric carsare finally getting cheaper, but they still haven’t caught up to gas-powered vehicles when it comes to upfront affordability. Throw in faster depreciation, and it’s no wonder most people lease instead of buy, especially if they like having the newest tech every few years. But for folks who want a solid,reliable EVwithout breaking the bank, the used market is the only option. The catch? Most secondhand EVs under $15K are outdated, tiny, or barely make it down the highway before needing a charge....

I’ve used Outlook for decades in both personal and professional settings and have come to depend on its integration with the Windows ecosystem. The new Outlook brings a refreshed calendar management system that is a huge improvement that makes my work—and hopefully yours—much easier. The old Outlook breaks each calendar into its own window, which feels messy and cluttered. It also makes comparing calendars a bit clunkier than it needs to be, since I have to look back and forth between multiple windows....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Summary As a freelancer who writes in all sorts of places, positions, and situations, I’ve often found that a regular laptop just doesn’t cut it. Which is why I like to occasionally do the cyberpunk thing, strap on some Goggles, and do my work in Virtual Reality (VR). Here’s why it’s great. VR Helps Me Focus in Any Situation One piece of equipment that I can’t do without is my set of AirPods Max, mainly thanks to the excellentnoise cancelationtechnology....

Summary You’ve probably never really thought too much about what happens with the information you’ve copied to your clipboard. But, that data sits there until it’s overwritten, and is a potential way for apps to gather sensitive info on you. Protection Against Unauthorized Clipboard Use Isn’t Universal (Or Fool Proof) Copying and pasting text, images, and other information seems harmless: it’s just one of those parts of using a computer, phone, or tablet that we don’t think about at all....