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If you’re a T-Mobile customer feeling fed up with your service, you’re not alone. Recent data points to a pattern of dissatisfaction that goes far beyond one-off complaints. It looks like a broader crisis pushing people to shop around in record numbers.

Samsung's making bold moves with the Galaxy S26, and the tech world is buzzing about what could be their biggest chipset comeback story yet. Recent reports suggest the entire Galaxy S26 lineup might ditch Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors in favor of Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip, according to Tech Advisor. This is not just another incremental upgrade. We are talking about Samsung potentially delivering their first truly competitive in-house processor in years, with performance metrics that...

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If you've been using Google Maps recently, you might have noticed something quietly revolutionary happening beneath the surface. The company is currently experimenting with a conversational interface that mirrors the chat-based approach we've come to expect from Gemini. Early testers have discovered an "Ask Maps" feature in beta version 25.41.03.815390258, complete with a familiar bottom sheet interface and suggested prompts.

Google's latest foldable device marks a real pivot for the company, with durability and practicality over sleekness. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold tightens up build quality, battery life, and weather resistance, though it trades some design finesse and performance to get there. A redesigned hinge seals things up while keeping the big-screen tricks people buy foldables for. At $1,799, it lands as a cheaper ticket into the premium foldable club.

YouTube's content moderation landscape is shifting, fast. The Google-owned platform says it is launching a limited pilot allowing some creators banned under now-retired COVID-19 and election-related policies to apply for a new channel / reinstatement (announced in a letter to the House Judiciary Committee on 2025-09-24). A major departure from its previous lifetime ban policy. This is more than a paperwork tweak; it reflects a broader recalibration of content governance that took shape during...

When you pick up your shiny new iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, the last thing you expect is for one of its marquee features to refuse to work. Yet that is exactly what happened to users across the globe when Apple Intelligence decided to take an unscheduled vacation. The bug blocked users from accessing core AI features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and Writing Tools, essentially rendering their premium devices partially neutered. Apple's latest AI-powered capabilities represent a fundamental part...

Apple's latest App Store moves are everywhere. For good reason. The tech giant is bracing for one of the biggest regulatory pivots in digital platform history. The Supreme Court's reversal of decades of precedent in the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton decision has opened the door for sweeping age verification mandates. Now, new app store accountability laws in Texas, Utah, and Louisiana are forcing major platforms to rethink how they verify user ages and obtain parental consent.

WhatsApp's latest update finally brings what many iPhone users wanted, message translation right inside the chat. The Meta-owned platform is rolling out support for 21 languages on iOS (9to5Mac), a concrete step toward tearing down everyday language friction in chats. It ships in app version 25.28.74 (9to5Mac), alongside the official rollout of Live Photos support. I have been tracking on-device AI for a while, and this feels bigger than a mere convenience upgrade. It is a strategic move in the...

When Apple announced they were bringing hypertension detection to Canadian users today, it felt like one of those moments where consumer technology finally catches up with what we've all been hoping it could do. The tech giant officially launched its Hypertension Notifications feature for Apple Watch users in Canada, Singapore, and Bahrain, according to MacRumors. The move follows the feature's initial rollout to over 150 countries and territories just last month, as reported by MacRumors....

When OpenAI launched its video-generating app Sora on iOS, the tech world held its collective breath to see if lightning could strike twice after ChatGPT's phenomenal debut. What happened next? Something pretty remarkable, actually.

Apple's iOS 26.1 beta 4 landed on October 20th with changes beta testers have been hoping to see for months. Instead of endlessly tweaking Liquid Glass opacity based on complaints, which Apple has been doing throughout the beta cycle, the company handed the controls directly to users. A notable shift from Apple's typical "we know best" approach to interface design. About time.

Disney just learned the hard way that subscriber loyalty hangs by a thread. When the entertainment giant suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show for a week in September, they watched approximately 1.7 million subscribers walk away from their streaming platforms. A stark reminder of how fast a single corporate call can turn into real money on the line.

Apple's latest beta release adds a feature many iPhone users have been quietly hoping for. The fourth beta of iOS 26.1 was released today, according to 9to5Mac, and it includes a new toggle that prevents accidental Camera app launches from the Lock Screen. It targets a long-standing frustration where an unintended swipe could pop the camera open. MacRumors reports that previously, there was no way to disable Lock Screen camera activation without completely disabling the camera app itself.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup is shaping up to be the company's most dramatic flagship overhaul in years. What started as whispers about a potential "Pro" model has ballooned into a full rethink of how Samsung positions its premium phones. The most surprising twist? The rumored Galaxy S26 Pro might not be an addition to the lineup at all, but a replacement for the standard model we have come to expect.

When Apple quietly dropped the "+" from Apple TV+, it wasn't just a branding tweak, it was a window into how the company actually makes decisions. Instead of stubbornly sticking to their original naming convention, they listened to how people were actually talking about their service in the real world. You know what's refreshing about that? Most companies would force you to use their preferred terminology forever, but Apple essentially said "fine, you win" and made it official. dropped the "+"...

Twitch is making some bold moves that could fundamentally change how we experience live streaming. The platform recently launched three major innovations that signal a significant shift in its strategy: dual-format streaming capabilities, AI-powered clip generation, and enhanced sponsorship tools for creators. The company started testing dual-format streaming back in August, showing they've been quietly working on this technology for months. At TwitchCon 2025, Twitch announced its partnership...

Imagine your fitness tracker could predict health problems before symptoms appear. That's the ambitious vision behind Oura's latest platform transformation, and it goes far beyond step counting into medical monitoring territory. The Verge reports that the company's comprehensive update brings enhanced stress tracking and new blood pressure research, positioning the smart ring as a serious health assessment tool rather than just another wearable gadget.

OnePlus just dropped a bombshell, the kind that might make Samsung sweat. The company officially announced through Weibo that the OnePlus 15 will pack a massive 7,300mAh battery, according to Find Articles. Not just impressive; it flips the script and makes the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 5,000mAh pack look quaint by comparison.

Apple faces one of its most consequential supply chain challenges in India, a decades-old tax law threatens to derail the company's ambitious manufacturing plans. You might wonder how a tech giant that has navigated complex markets can stumble over a statute from 1961. The answer runs deeper than a tax spat. It could reshape global tech manufacturing and decide whether India becomes a real alternative to China for high tech.