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I tested Chat GPT and Perplexity AI as my Car Play voice assistants - this model was better
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (1212+ words) Siri typically serves as my voice assistant when I'm driving and my i Phone is connected via Apple Car Play. And that's fine for interactive tasks such as playing music, getting driving directions, setting a reminder, and calling or texting…...
Adobe Premiere's new i Phone app is finally here - and it's completely free
7+ mon, 13+ hour ago (516+ words) Adobe Premiere established itself as a leading video-editing software tool back when users had to visit a brick-and-mortar store to purchase a physical disc to install software on a PC. However, the emergence of popular short-form social media platforms, such…...
I stopped this common charging habit that was quietly killing my i Phone's battery
13+ hour, 24+ min ago (1026+ words) After close to 200 recharge cycles, my i Phone's battery is doing exceptionally well. Also: I spent 2 years charging my phone exactly how Apple suggests - here's where it's at now Why? Well, I followed all the rules with my last i…...
How to clear your Android phone cache - and why it greatly improves performance
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (578+ words) Google is preparing to release Android 17 in the coming months, so you may be wondering how to get your phone ready. Or maybe your Android phone or tablet is starting to feel sluggish and could use a tune-up before you…...
Apple's foldable i Phone hinges on one key feature for me - and it's not the hardware
1+ week, 3+ day ago (617+ words) The long-awaited (but still rumored) i Phone Fold will have an all-new design for Apple's "most significant overhaul" in the history of i Phones, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman." Potentially coming in 2026, it debuts at a time…...
Don't like Liquid Glass? Updating to i OS 26. 1 made a big difference for me - here's how
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (471+ words) i Phone users who've been clamoring for a way to control the look of Liquid Glass now have one, courtesy of the latest update. Released earlier this month, i OS 26. 1 offers a switch that allows you to apply a tint…...
I found a 3-in-1 wireless charger destined for the biggest Apple fans (and it supports Qi2 speeds)
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (583+ words) The new Qi2. 2 25 W wireless charging protocol has given me an excuse to upgrade my bedside charging setup. It's not so much that I need it, it's more that I want it. And if there's one company I'm going to trust…...
Finally, a Mag Safe battery pack with a built-in kickstand that isn't a joke
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (516+ words) How do you make a Mag Safe battery pack more magical? Add a kickstand." There aren't many battery pack options on the market that have mastered a slim design, Mag Safe compatibility, and an added phone stand all-in-one, but UAG's…...
I thought this i Phone screen protector was overrated - until I hit it with a brass knuckle
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (757+ words) A few weeks ago, I started seeing a lot of ads on Instagram for a particular brand of screen protector that promised quick and easy application and great protection. As someone who goes through a lot of screen protectors (I've…...
This 3-in-1 adapter for the Starlink Mini made all the difference for its power delivery
2+ mon, 4+ hour ago (663+ words) The Starlink Mini is an excellent piece of equipment, and it has performed far beyond my expectations. The hardware is second to none, and after many months of heavy use, being dragged around the world and left out in the…...