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Google and Apple Start Testing Encrypted RCS Messaging Together

Kellen February 23, 2026 1

Apple began testing encrypted RCS messages on iOS last week with the release of iOS 26.4 beta. At the time of that release, they were only testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) between Apple devices, but we sort of hoped that they would quickly expand that test...

Apple Starts Testing Encrypted RCS on iOS

Kellen February 17, 2026 6

Apple released a new iOS 26.4 beta this week and it brings the RCS feature we've all been waiting for. After code diggers discovered that encryption was in the works for RCS on iOS, Apple has gone ahead and pushed an initial test for it live in this new beta....

Report: Samsung Inspired by Apple, Testing Return of Variable Aperture for Camera System

Tim February 10, 2026 7

Samsung is reported to be testing the return of a variable aperture for its camera system, supposedly taking inspiration from Apple that is said to include it on the iPhone 18 Pro. The funny part, Samsung has utilized a two-stage aperture in the past, last...

Fitbit’s New Personal Health Coach Arrives on iOS

Kellen February 10, 2026 1

In October of last year, Fitbit began rolling out its new Personal Health Coach to Premium subscribers on Android in a Public Preview, giving them an initial taste of what the future of Fitbit could look like. Google and Fitbit were betting big on the idea...

What OS is Best for Boomers and Beyond? Apparently Not Android

Tim January 23, 2026 38

When I first got into Android, my mother also made the switch. Over time, the majority of my family (siblings, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc.) followed suit. While great, due to the nature of my work, I became the go-to "IT guy" for many of their problems. Then,...

Apple to Use Gemini to Power New Features on iPhone

Tim January 12, 2026 5

Google and Apple released a joint statement today, announcing a multi-year collab which will bring Gemini to Apple's ecosystem. The collaboration will have Gemini models and cloud technology be the base of the next-gen Apple Foundation Models. That means...

Pixel 9 Might Be Next for AirDrop on Android Support

Kellen January 8, 2026 3

One of the best new features Google gave to Pixel 10 owners in 2025 was without a doubt the magic of AirDrop support on Android. Through Quick Share, Google figured out a way to be able to send and receive files with Apple devices, like an iPhone or Mac by way...

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Samsung Shows Off First Crease-less OLED Panel, Hopefully Destined for Galaxy Z Fold 8

Tim January 6, 2026 11

Samsung is taking an opportunity at CES 2026 to show off what could be a mighty improvement for its foldable lineup of devices -- the first crease-less OLED panel. As many of you know, while Galaxy Z Fold devices can fold in half, the display panels do show...