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Audible now offers an $8 Standard plan, which unlocks one audiobook per month, select Audible Originals, and about 200 shows from Amazon's Wondery podcast service.

By Jibin Joseph
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The feature remains exclusive to Pixel devices, even after it arrived in the Play Store.

By James Peckham
The Google Pixel 10 with its screen turned on

South Korea is planning to reverse a longstanding policy that has made travel mainstay Google Maps largely useless in the country until now.

By Will McCurdy
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Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and Android.

By Kim Key
Potentially scammy texts against a red background

So far, it's an inactive feature in the TestFlight beta version of WhatsApp for iOS, but it would let you pick a time and date for when a message is sent in the app.

By James Peckham
The WhatsApp listing on the Apple App Store

Acme Weather is designed to embrace the unreliability of forecasting by giving you alternative predictions.

By James Peckham
Two screenshots of the Acme Weather app on iPhone

Using SpotHero tech, Uber plans to offer in-app parking reservations around large events.

By James Peckham
The Uber app on the Apple App Store

You can easily build and share a slideshow of your favorite photos in the Apple Photos app.

By Lance Whitney
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The tech giant chalked up its success in keeping the Play Store clean to initiatives like developer verification as well as new mandatory review checks and testing requirements.

By Will McCurdy
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Admins and participants can share up to 100 previous messages with newbies.

By Jibin Joseph
WhatsApp's App Store page

Bixby gains the ability to adjust device settings and fetch answers from the web. The update will roll out with OneUI 8.5, which is expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series on Feb. 25.

By Jibin Joseph
Attendees examine Bixby enabled devices at the Samsung booth during CES 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Google Maps now requires you to sign in to get all the perks, but it's probably worth it. Use these tips to remember parking spots, access maps offline, share your location, and more.

By Lance Whitney & Jordan Minor
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The iPad's Dock offers a convenient spot to house your favorite and recently-used apps. Here's how to customize and use the Dock to fit your needs.

By Lance Whitney
Apple iPad Pro (M5) with Apple Magic Keyboard

The app will also make offline downloads available for video episodes.

By Jibin Joseph
Apple Podcasts' updated video interface

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Uncomfortable sharing your personal phone number with everyone who needs to reach you? These apps let you quickly generate disposable digits.

By Eric Griffith
How to Get a Secret Phone Number

Use code SUMMARY20 at checkout to save on a lifetime subscription to written or audio book summaries.

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The Kremlin suggests users can switch to a state-backed messaging service called Max.

By James Peckham
A finger pressing the WhatsApp icon on a smartphone

Pay once for three years of short, structured lessons designed for busy schedules.

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We show you how to eliminate everyday frustrations and boost your iPhone's speed and ease of use with just a few simple tweaks.

By Ruben Circelli & Jill Duffy
iPhone settings screen on a futuristic background with tech logos