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39+ min ago (198+ words) Apple's next public iOS beta is here. That would be the public beta for iOS 26.3, to be more specific. It launched this week, shortly after the launch of iOS 26.2 to the public, and with the expectation that the full release of the update will happen in early 2026. The new beta brings with it a few small (but still noteworthy) new features, and you can try them out for yourself. Here's how. Go to Apple's beta website Log in and click "Enroll your iOS device" On your iPhone, open Settings, then go to General, then Software Update Select the iOS Public Beta and install it Once you've done that, you can start looking at the new stuff Apple added to iOS 26.3. Be warned, though, that there aren't any game-changing everyday adjustments here for most Apple users. There is, however, one notable…...

42+ min ago (163+ words) The holiday deals on Android phones are in full swing. Samsung Galaxy deals are a dime-a-dozen this time of year, but leave it to T-Mobile to skip the discounts and give out its smartphones for completely free. Bring an existing number to Metro by T-Mobile with the $40/month Period plan and that's exactly what will happen, as the prepaid carrier will hook you up with a free Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. No trade-in required! The Galaxy A16 5G is a budget Android phone that comes with a few premium specs that you might not expect, such as an AMOLED display, a microSD slot, and a large 5,000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 128GB: $229.99 FREE with eligible data plan at Metro by T-Mobile Like the rest of Samsung's A series smartphones, the Galaxy A16 is all about bringing the Samsung experience to a wider audience by offering flagship-level specs at…...

50+ min ago (163+ words) Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more" 9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2025 " iOS 26.3 beta testing begins Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. Stories discussed in this episode: Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. 9to5Mac Daily Podcast. A…...

57+ min ago (241+ words) The new feature aims to make video creation more accessible for everyday users as well as social content creators. Quick Cut is currently launching on the iPhone with support for Android planned to arrive later. Snapchat says it has developed this feature to reduce the effort required to turn memories into dynamic short form videos directly in the app. Instead of manually choosing audio, trimming clips and syncing sound to visuals, Quick Cut can do most of the work for you after selecting your media. Snapchat has added Quick Cut entry points in various places within the app so users can start crafting content from where they already store media. You can begin a Quick Cut from the Memories section, which houses your saved Snaps and Stories, or by choosing items directly from your camera roll. There is also the…...

1+ hour, 8+ min ago (476+ words) When Apple released the radically new iPhone X in 2017, it marked the beginning of a years long march into a new era of iPhone design. A year later, iPhone XR replaced the legacy iPhone 8, bringing a corner to corner display, Face ID, and the gesture based experience that largely retired big bezels and the Home button. iPhone Air is also expected to remain on the market longer than iPhone X did. Apple replaced iPhone X with iPhone XS in less than a year. iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a looser relationship with time. That looser relationship with time starts with a moment of self assessment. If you upgrade regularly yet struggle to appreciate boosts in performance, chasing annual silicon gains might not matter as much as you thought. For many iPhone users, the experience feels largely the same year…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (234+ words) Blackmagic Camera 10.0 has arrived, bringing new features and improved performance to numerous Blackmagic Design camera models, including the Pyxis 12K, Pyxis 6K, and Ursa Broadcast G2. Among the biggest new features is the ability for all three affected models to capture up to 10 minutes of pre-recorded video. This means that before the recording is officially started, the camera can cycle through a continuous recording of the most recent 10 minutes, provided the cameras are turned on, of course. Blackmagic says this ensures that unexpected events are much easier to capture. "This means every important moment is safely captured, critical for unpredictable or fast changing environments like documentaries, news or live events. By only saving what's needed, pre-record also helps reduce storage use because even though you are constantly recording, only the section before you press record is preserved," Blackmagic Design explains. The update also…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (628+ words) Gomi has an unusual pitch for anyone tired of replacing their phone case every time they upgrade their iPhone. Instead of throwing the old one away, the company wants you to send it back. Gomi will melt the case down and remake it into a new one that fits your next phone, using the same recycled plastic rather than starting over with new materials. The product is called the Forever Phone Case, and it is built around the idea that a phone case should last longer than the phone itself. Each case is handmade in Brighton, UK, using 100% recycled plastic, which means no two cases look exactly the same. When you are ready for a new device or simply want a refresh, Gomi reshapes the material into another case or even into a different Gomi product, keeping the plastic in…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (582+ words) By Ed Hardy " 9:56 am, December 18, 2025 Apple's long-rumored folding iPhone " expected to be one of the most significant new product launches in years " is generating strong buzz, with a respected analyst warning that consumer interest could far outpace Apple's ability to supply the device when it hits the market. And a separate report may have revealed the sizes of the two screens coming in the first foldable iOS device. The large internal display is what's expected to drive demand. Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to mark the company's biggest design shift since the original iPhone, combining a pocket-friendly exterior with a large, flexible OLED display that unfolds into a tablet-like experience. The device is widely expected to run a customized version of iOS optimized for multitasking and split-screen apps. However, production challenges are already casting a shadow over the launch....

1+ hour, 54+ min ago (207+ words) Snapchat says that Quick Cut, along with its recently launched Timeline Editor tool, will "lower the barrier to video creation" and make it easier for "anyone to capture, edit, and share stories without ever leaving the app". Once a user selects their media, the app automatically applies a track from Snapchat"s "Sounds" library and generates a beat-synced preview of the video. Users have the option to customise the video according to their preferences, such as swapping out the music track or applying different Lenses from the carousel if the initial automated version does not fit the bill. The company says that users can start a Quick Cut from Memories or their Camera Roll. They will also be able to unlock Quick Cut if they are inspired by someone else"s creation, and then insert their own media into the…...

2+ hour, 39+ min ago (550+ words) Seven simple settings adjustments unlock hidden performance potential without buying new hardware or downloading apps There's nothing worse than sluggish apps when you need them most. That's just infuriating. You dropped serious cash on a decent smartphone, yet Instagram still stutters and your mobile games hiccup during crucial moments. The problem isn't your hardware'it's the default settings choking your device's potential. These seven tweaks unlock the speed already hiding in your phone. No downloads, no subscriptions, just official settings buried where most people never look. Animation reduction delivers instant responsiveness gains across both Android and iOS platforms. You notice this most in fast, tap-heavy browser experiences that rely on clean menus and quick screen changes, such as navigating a lightweight interface like PeerGame Slots or playing a mobile FPS game. Those smooth system transitions between apps might look nice, but…...