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The Arrival of Java 23!
2024-09-17 00:00
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Protect your brand new iPhone 16 in style with rugged cases from SUPCASE and I-Blason
Apple has just announced the new iPhone 16 lineup, and as you prepare to make your preorder, you want to make sure you also have a great case to go with it, to keep your new phone pristine. Trusted phone case makers SUPCASE and I-Blason are ready, with...
2024-09-16 23:41
Releasing Windows as open source is the only viable way forward for Microsoft, and it’s going happen
Last week, Julio Merino published an article I wish someone had written ages ago: a fair, unbiased look at the differences between Windows NT in its original form and UNIX roughly at the time of the initial releases of Windows NT. Merino, who has a lon...
2024-09-16 23:37
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iPadOS 18 makes it easier to choose and add emoji when typing in iPhone apps
The experience of using iPhone apps on the iPad isn’t exactly great, but things got better with Stage Manager, since apps not optimized for iPhone can run in floating windows on the screen. But with iPadOS 18, Apple has made a small but important cha...
2024-09-16 23:35
Google updates Search widget on iPhone with customizable shortcuts, like Gemini
The Search widget offered by the Google app on iPhone and iPad now offers customizable shortcuts, including to Gemini. more…
2024-09-16 23:05
These are the macOS Sequoia features not available on Intel Macs
If you’re still running an Intel-powered Mac, you’ll have at least one more year of macOS support. macOS Sequoia runs on the same Macs as macOS Sonoma, but as usual, there are some caveats about specific features supported on Intel machines. Now th...
2024-09-16 22:34
iOS 18: How to add a Bluetooth toggle to Control Center on iPhone
iOS 18 brings a big change to Control Center on your iPhone. With iOS 18, Control Center has a bunch of new controls and now flows over multiple pages. This includes changes to the Connectivity widget, which puts the Bluetooth toggle behind a second ta...
2024-09-16 22:02
Microsoft releases Windows 10 build 19045.4955 to Insider Beta and Release Preview channels
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 build 19045.4955 under KB5043131, to members of the Windows Insider Program in the Beta and Release Preview channels. Read more...
2024-09-16 21:52
Intel confirms it plans to switch its foundry business into an independent subsidiary
Intel has announced some of its plans to improve the chip company, including turning its foundry division into an independent subsidiary Read more...
2024-09-16 21:40
9to5Mac Daily: September 16, 2024 – Everything new in iOS 18
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2024-09-16 21:39
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone
A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4 (for ...
2024-09-16 21:22
Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass, but no, you can't play it on the cloud for one annoying reason
Overwatch 2 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, 2024. This means exclusive skins for subscribers, but unfortunately, there will be no Xbox Cloud Gaming for one easily missed reason.
2024-09-16 21:14
Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass — but you can't play it on the cloud for one annoying reason
Overwatch 2 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, 2024. This means exclusive skins for subscribers, but unfortunately, there will be no Xbox Cloud Gaming for one easily missed reason.
2024-09-16 21:14
Overwatch 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass tomorrow with exclusive benefits
Microsoft and Blizzard are bringing Overwatch 2 to Xbox Game Pass. The free-to-play entry will offer a myriad of bonuses for playing with a subscription. Read more...
2024-09-16 20:58
Widgetsmith updated for iOS 18 with aesthetic new ‘Actions’ system
Widgetsmith, everyone’s favorite aesthetic app, is getting a big update today to take advantage of iOS 18. As detailed in a blog post, Widgetsmith 7 “takes device customization to all-new levels.” The update focuses on new customizable Actions th...
2024-09-16 20:16
Microsoft leverages robotics and AI to disassemble and recycle defective hard disks to reach a 90% reuse and recycle rate by 2025
Microsoft leverages robots by Dobot Robotics to disassemble defective hard disk drives and recycle valuable components to reach a 90% reuse and recycle rate by 2025.
2024-09-16 20:04
watchOS 11 finally lets users change their Apple Watch ringtone
With watchOS 11, users will get a bunch of new features, including health and fitness improvements, Live Activities, the Translate app, and new watch faces. But the watchOS 11 update also comes with another new feature that wasn’t explicitly mentione...
2024-09-16 20:02
Google Fi waiting on Apple to enable RCS for iPhone users
iOS 18 is rolling out today with RCS to improve the Android-iPhone messaging experience, but support is not yet enabled for all carriers, including Google Fi Wireless. more…
2024-09-16 19:53
Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and a ton more
It’s Apple operating system release day, so if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, it’s like Christmas morning, but for your devices. The two major platforms are, of course, iOS/iPadOS 18: ‌iOS 18‌ adds new customization options for th...
2024-09-16 19:51
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Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Following its recent launch, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has proven to be one of 2024's biggest games. But can you play it on Xbox Game Pass? We have the answers.
2024-09-16 19:50