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X limits how much you can post and reply on the site for free. You must give money to Musk
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to have introduced stricter posting limits for users without paid verification, adding another reason for people to subscribe to X Premium. According to updated information on X’s Help Center and multiple user reports online, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies per […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/x-limits-how-much-you-can-post-and-reply-on-the-site-for-free-you-must-give-money-to-musk/
X limits how much you can post and reply on the site for free. You must give money to Musk
PhonesElon MuskRedditTwitterX appX Premium
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to have introduced stricter posting limits for users without paid verification, adding another reason for people to subscribe to X Premium. According to updated information on X’s Help Center and multiple user reports online, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies per […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974875
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X limits how much you can post and reply on the site for free. You must give money to Musk
PhonesElon MuskRedditTwitterX appX Premium
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to have introduced stricter posting limits for users without paid verification, adding another reason for people to subscribe to X Premium. According to updated information on X’s Help Center and multiple user reports online, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies per […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974875
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Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them
Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-is-selling-you-defective-chips-and-youre-happily-buying-them/
Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them
PhonesAppleiPhoneMacBook
Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974801
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Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them
PhonesAppleiPhoneMacBook
Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974801
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iOS 27 could fix a huge frustration with the Shortcuts app and I can’t wait for it
Apple is prepping a major overhaul for the Shortcuts app in IOS 27. Thanks to AI, users will finally be able to create multi-step shortcuts by simply describing it to an AI in natural language.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/ios-27-could-finally-fix-a-huge-frustration-with-the-shortcuts-app-and-i-cant-wait-for-it/
Red Magic’s latest gaming phone looks like it escaped from an esports lab
Some phones have great cameras, while others go for a super-slim design. Red Magic’s latest looks like it wants to boot up a ranked match the second you touch it. The Red Magic 11S Pro series has officially launched in China, marking the brand’s eighth anniversary with a pair of unapologetically gaming-focused phones. The lineup […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/red-magics-latest-gaming-phone-looks-like-it-escaped-from-an-esports-lab/
Red Magic’s latest gaming phone looks like it escaped from an esports lab
Phonesgaming phoneRed Magic
Some phones have great cameras, while others go for a super-slim design. Red Magic’s latest looks like it wants to boot up a ranked match the second you touch it. The Red Magic 11S Pro series has officially launched in China, marking the brand’s eighth anniversary with a pair of unapologetically gaming-focused phones. The lineup […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974636
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Red Magic’s latest gaming phone looks like it escaped from an esports lab
Phonesgaming phoneRed Magic
Some phones have great cameras, while others go for a super-slim design. Red Magic’s latest looks like it wants to boot up a ranked match the second you touch it. The Red Magic 11S Pro series has officially launched in China, marking the brand’s eighth anniversary with a pair of unapologetically gaming-focused phones. The lineup […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974636
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Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill
China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/move-over-gigabytes-ai-tokens-are-the-new-unit-on-your-phone-bill/
Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill
PhonesaiAI tokensphone bill
China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974614
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Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill
PhonesaiAI tokensphone bill
China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974614
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Your Pixel phone might soon tell you when a caller is lying about who they are
Google is working on phone number spoofing detection for the Google Phone app. It could warn you when someone is pretending to call from a saved contact's number and even let you hang up instantly.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/your-pixel-might-soon-know-when-a-caller-is-lying-about-who-they-are/
Sony wants you to know the new Xperia phone’s AI camera is not that bad
Sony says its AI Camera Assistant suggests settings, not edits. But the before-and-after photos it shared to prove the point made a pretty convincing case against itself.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/sony-wants-you-to-know-the-new-xperia-phones-ai-camera-is-not-that-bad/
I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature
I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/im-weirdly-excited-about-this-android-17-feature-that-helps-me-scroll-less/
I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature
PhonesAndroidAndroid 17Android 17 feature
I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974439
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I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature
PhonesAndroidAndroid 17Android 17 feature
I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974439
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I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device
Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/i-use-this-iphone-feature-every-single-time-someone-wants-to-borrow-my-device/
I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device
PhonesApple iPhoneiPhoneiPhone featuresiphone tips
Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974426
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I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device
PhonesApple iPhoneiPhoneiPhone featuresiphone tips
Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974426
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Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate
Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/googles-rambler-could-turn-voice-typing-into-something-i-dont-hate/
Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/whatsapp-gets-a-secret-mode-to-chat-with-an-ai-you-can-do-better-things-with-your-time/
Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon
In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/felt-the-wrath-of-network-dead-zones-att-t-mobile-and-verizon-are-coming-together-to-save-you-soon/
The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/the-honor-600-pro-shows-samsung-what-an-affordable-flagship-should-look-like/
Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
New Google accounts are now starting with 5GB of free storage. Linking a phone number unlocks the full allocation, but the support page quietly dropped its unconditional 15GB promise.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/your-next-free-google-account-might-only-come-with-5gb-of-storage/
Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/gemini-intelligence-has-strict-requirements-and-your-phone-may-not-qualify/
Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate
PhonesGemini IntelligenceGooglespeech-to-text
Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974382
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Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate
PhonesGemini IntelligenceGooglespeech-to-text
Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974382
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Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
NewsPhonesGemini IntelligenceGoogleGoogle GeminiGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974365
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Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
NewsPhonesGemini IntelligenceGoogleGoogle GeminiGoogle Pixel 9Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974365
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Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements
ComputingNewsPhonesWearablesHandwriting on Meta Ray-Ban DisplayMetaMeta Ray BanMeta Ray-Ban DisplayMeta Ray-Ban Display GlassesNeural Handwriting
Neural Handwriting is now live for every Ray-Ban Display owner, letting them type messages with finger movements, with no voice or phone required.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974323
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Meta’s Ray-Ban Display now types messages from your finger movements
ComputingNewsPhonesWearablesHandwriting on Meta Ray-Ban DisplayMetaMeta Ray BanMeta Ray-Ban DisplayMeta Ray-Ban Display GlassesNeural Handwriting
Neural Handwriting is now live for every Ray-Ban Display owner, letting them type messages with finger movements, with no voice or phone required.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974323
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Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
ComputingNewsPhonescloud storageGooglegoogle cloudgoogle one
New Google accounts are now starting with 5GB of free storage. Linking a phone number unlocks the full allocation, but the support page quietly dropped its unconditional 15GB promise.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974006
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Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
ComputingNewsPhonescloud storageGooglegoogle cloudgoogle one
New Google accounts are now starting with 5GB of free storage. Linking a phone number unlocks the full allocation, but the support page quietly dropped its unconditional 15GB promise.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5974006
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The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
PhonesGalaxy S25 FEhonorHonor 600 ProSamsung
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5972600
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The Honor 600 Pro shows Samsung what an affordable flagship should look like
PhonesGalaxy S25 FEhonorHonor 600 ProSamsung
Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE has long been the benchmark for affordable flagships. The Honor 600 Pro thinks otherwise. Here's how the two compare on specs, cameras, battery life, and value.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5972600
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Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon
Phones5GAT&TT-MobileTelecom providersVerizon 2021
In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973892
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Felt the wrath of network dead zones? AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are coming together to save you, soon
Phones5GAT&TT-MobileTelecom providersVerizon 2021
In a rare move, America’s three biggest wireless carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – have agreed in principle to work together on a new joint venture aimed at reducing wireless dead zones across the United States. The initiative focuses heavily on satellite-based connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communication technology, which could eventually allow smartphones to […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973892
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After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store
ComputingEmerging TechFeaturesPhonesAI agentsApp StoreAppleApple IntelligenceApple SiriSiriSiri AIWWDC 2026
Developers don't trust Apple's Siri commission promise. Apple doesn't know how to approve AI agents safely. WWDC is three weeks away. Something has to give.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973899
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After flubbing with Siri, Apple plans to host AI agents on the App Store
ComputingEmerging TechFeaturesPhonesAI agentsApp StoreAppleApple IntelligenceApple SiriSiriSiri AIWWDC 2026
Developers don't trust Apple's Siri commission promise. Apple doesn't know how to approve AI agents safely. WWDC is three weeks away. Something has to give.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973899
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Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions
ComputingNewsPhonesandroid 16Contextual SuggestionsGoogleMagic Cue on Pixel 10Pixel 10Pixel 10 ProPixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10a
Your Android phone has been quietly watching your Saturday routine, your gym schedule, and your casting habits, and it's already decided what to suggest next.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973775
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Android apps can now track your habits and whereabouts to offer task suggestions
ComputingNewsPhonesandroid 16Contextual SuggestionsGoogleMagic Cue on Pixel 10Pixel 10Pixel 10 ProPixel 10 Pro XLPixel 10a
Your Android phone has been quietly watching your Saturday routine, your gym schedule, and your casting habits, and it's already decided what to suggest next.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973775
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Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
PhonesAI chatincognito chatMetaMeta AIWhatsAppWhatsApp chat
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973523
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Meta says WhatsApp is now the safest app to chat… with an AI
PhonesAI chatincognito chatMetaMeta AIWhatsAppWhatsApp chat
WhatsApp now has a private incognito mode for Meta AI chats, where messages disappear and even Meta cannot read your conversations with the assistant.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973523
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Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence
Phonesfoldable phonesGalaxy AIGalaxy Z Flip 8Galaxy Z Fold 8Gemini IntelligenceGoogle GeminiOne UI 9Samsung
Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973493
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Samsung’s next Galaxy Z foldables will give you plenty of AI love with Gemini Intelligence
Phonesfoldable phonesGalaxy AIGalaxy Z Flip 8Galaxy Z Fold 8Gemini IntelligenceGoogle GeminiOne UI 9Samsung
Samsung’s next foldables could debut Gemini Intelligence, giving the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 a more capable AI assistant that handles linked tasks across apps from a single request.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973493
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The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
ComputingEmerging TechFeaturesPhonesandroid 16Android 17Android AutoChromebookGalaxy S26GeminiGemini 3.1Gemini AIGemini IntelligenceGoogleGooglebookPixel 10Samsung
Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that's long overdue.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973365
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The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else
ComputingEmerging TechFeaturesPhonesandroid 16Android 17Android AutoChromebookGalaxy S26GeminiGemini 3.1Gemini AIGemini IntelligenceGoogleGooglebookPixel 10Samsung
Google stepped into The Android Show with a laptop nobody saw coming, an AI layer that does your errands, and a security overhaul that's long overdue.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/?p=5973365
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