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As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.

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Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited Bundle Now Just $29.99/Month in New Promo

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You can get Disney+ (with ads), Hulu (with ads), and ESPN Unlimited at a discounted price of $29.99 per month for the first 12 months. The new promotion offers ad-supported and ad-free bundles at a 39% discount to new and eligible returning users. The offer is available till 5th January 2026.
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Instagram’s Linked Reels Feature Has Arrived: Here’s How to Use it

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Instagram is rolling out a link reel feature for all users on the platform, in a push to promote episodic content. To link a reel, go to the 'Link a reel' option, select the reel to link to, add a title, and tap on OK. You can edit or unlink a reel anytime after posting, however, you can only link one reel at a time.
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Apple TV+ Just Got More Expensive, Here are the New Prices

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Apple TV+ will now cost $12.99 per month which is a $3 bump from its old pricing. However, this does not effect the annual subscription price which still remain at $99.99 per year. The reason for this price increase seems to be Apple's expanded library of content. 
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Spotify Adds More Ways to Share Your Love of Music on Instagram

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Spotify is introducing new audio previews and real-time song sharing features for Instagram. The Audio previews feature lets you share any Spotify song as your Instagram Story with a snippet of its audio. The real-time sharing feature lets you have your currently playing Spotify tracks show up on Instagram Notes. 
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iPhone 17 Launch Event Date Accidentally Revealed by Apple Itself

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Apple accidentally posted the invite for its September 9 iPhone 17 launch event on the Apple TV app. The company quickly removed it, but the banner image shows a glimpse of the original MacBook Air wallpaper. This could have been done to celebrate the first 'Air' device in the iPhone lineup with the iPhone 17 Air.
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Google Pixel 10 Series Launched with Powerful Tensor G5 Chip, Camera Upgrades and Plenty of AI Features

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Google has officially launched the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The new devices are powered by Google's latest Tensor G5 chipset and feature brighter displays, bigger batteries, and MagSafe like Pixelsnap magnets at the back. All of them come with Android 16 and 7 years of OS updates along with a wide slate of Gemini and AI features onboard. 
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Meta AI Brings Real-Time Dubbing to Reels on Instagram and Facebook

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Meta AI translations is a new tool for creators that can auto-translate reels, helping them break the language barrier and reach a global audience. Creators will have the option to translate their reels and add lip syncing before sharing them with their audience. Meta is also adding metrics that will allow creators to see how their content is doing in different languages.
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Spotify Lets You DJ Your Own Playlists with New ‘Mix’ Feature

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Spotify has introduced a new Mix feature, which lets you create custom transitions between tracks in your playlists. The feature is rolling out in beta, and it allows users to experiment with presets or create their own transitions with volume, EQ, effects, waveform, and beat data. It is available for all Spotify Premium members across the globe. 
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Apple Drops iOS 26 Developer Beta 7 with Adaptive Power Mode and Bug Fixes

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Apple has dropped iOS 26 developer beta 7, bringing a new Adaptive Power mode, an updated blood oxygen monitoring, and minor bug fixes. The Adaptive Power mode is designed to extend battery life by making performance adjustments like dimming the screen and turning on Low Power mode. Alongside this update, Apple has also dropped iOS 26 public beta 4.
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iPhone 17e Leak Hints at Flagship Features Coming to Apple’s Budget Phone

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The latest iPhone 17e leak suggests the device could come with a Dynamic Island and the latest A19 processor. The device may bring a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, the same as the iPhone 16. The budget iPhone is also expected to come with similar camera specs as the 16e, including a 12 MP selfie shooter and a 48 MP rear camera.
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Apple Could Break Tradition by Skipping iPhone 18 Next Year, But There’s a Surprise in Store!

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Apple might change its launch strategy starting next year, and skip the base iPhone 18 in favor of the foldable iPhone. The company might reserve the latter half of the year for premium models, including the iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the foldable iPhone. The iPhone 18 could still launch in 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e, totaling six iPhone releases per year.
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iPhone 17 Pro Camera Leak Points to a Major Telephoto Upgrade

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The iPhone 17 Pro's camera may receive a major upgrade, featuring a 48 MP triple-camera setup, offering up to 8x optical zoom. According to the leak, the telephoto camera will be able to switch between 5x and 8x optical zoom, which could require a larger camera bump. If the leak turns out true, this could surpass the competition, including Chinese brands like Vivo and Oppo, and even Samsung.
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Apple is Bringing Back Blood Oxygen Monitoring to Apple Watches Today

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Apple is reintroducing the blood oxygen monitoring feature to its Watch Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 models through an update in the US. The redesigned feature measures readings from the Blood Oxygen app and shares data with the iPhone for calculations. The update will be exclusive to some US users who did not have the feature before, but it will not affect international models. 
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iPhone 17 Pro Leak Reveals Sleek All-Aluminum Chassis

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The iPhone 17 Pro's design has leaked, revealing an all-aluminum frame including the camera bump. The frame has a circular cutout for MagSafe and wireless charging coils that will be covered by a glass section. Dbrand is also promoting its tank case for the iPhone 17 Pro, showing off the camera cutouts and button placements. 
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Apple Is Giving the Next Apple TV a Chip Upgrade for Apple Intelligence

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The next Apple TV could feature the A17 Pro chipset seen in the iPhone 15 Pro series. This could allow Apple Intelligence features, along with console-quality gaming on the upcoming Apple TV. The device is also rumored to include Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, but there is no confirmation on its release date. 
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Instagram Could Take on Tinder with Its Upcoming ‘Picks’ Feature

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Instagram is testing a "Picks" feature that will allow users to discover shared interests among friends and bond over them. It will show up above Instagram DMs, similar to Instagram Maps, and will let users add their interests like books, movies, games, and music. The feature is currently under internal testing with no clear sight on when it will be available for everyone.
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The iPhone 17 Pro May Feature Double the Storage for a $50 Price Hike

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The iPhone 17 Pro may start at 256 GB of storage, with its base price increasing by $50. Despite the modest price increase, the iPhone 17 Pro will still offer better value compared to the 256 GB variant of the iPhone 16 Pro. It is also rumored that all iPhone 17 models could see a price hike given the recent tariffs.
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OpenAI to Improve ChatGPT 5’s Personality After User Backlash, GPT-4o Makes a Comeback

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OpenAI is improving the personality of ChatGPT-5 which should make the model conversational and more engaging. ChatGPT is also showing three new modes for GPT-5, including "Auto", "Fast", and "Thinking", with the Thinking mode having a limit of 3,000 messages per week. ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can also enable "Show additional models" toggle in ChatGPT web settings to bring back older models like OpenAI o3, GPT-4.5, and more.
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Kodak Might Have to Shut Down After 133 Years

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Kodak might have to cease its operations after 133 years since it does not have the funds to pay off its $500 million loan. The company reported this in its second quarterly earnings report, where it also raised concerns about its future. As a measure to pay off a portion of the loan, Kodak will be ceasing pension plan payments to its employees.
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The Slim iPhone 17 Air Could Trade GPU Power for Better Thermals

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The iPhone 17 Air could come with the A19 Pro processor but with one fewer GPU core. According to a fresh leak, the chipset in the iPhone 17 Air is expected to feature a cluster of 5 GPU cores, down from the usual 6. This could be done to mitigate heating issues on the device given its slim form factor.
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iOS 26 Developer Beta 6 Brings Better Animations and New Ringtones

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The iOS 26 developer beta 6 features refinements to Liquid Glass and other minor improvements in the UI. Users will notice a new intro video, ringtones, faster app animations, and improved readability in menu labels. The lock screen clock is also more transparent, and switching between menus shows a rainbow chromatic effect, adding to the glass immersion.
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Elon Musk Accuses Apple for Favoring ChatGPT in App Store, Sam Altman Hits Back

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Elon Musk is threatening Apple with a lawsuit for allegedly playing favorites with OpenAI. Musk claims OpenAI's ChatGPT sits at the top of the App Store's "Must Have" section, despite Grok ranking 5th among all apps. Musk says that Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company to reach the #1 spot in the App Store. 
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AOL is Shutting Down Its Dial-Up Internet After 34 Years

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AOL is shutting down its dial-up service, along with AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser. The service will retire on September 30th, 2025, after a 34-year long run. AOL's dial-up service brought the internet to many American households back in the 90s, but slowly faded as high-speed internet connections took over.
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Apple’s Next-Gen Siri Will Let You Control Your Favorite Apps with Just Your Voice

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Apple's next-generation Siri will feature deeper integration with third-party apps, and you will be able to control them with your voice. The Cupertino giant has added a note to the App Intents system, mentioning that it's working on in-app actions via Siri. Apple is currently working with companies behind apps like Uber, AllTrails, Threads, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, along with a few games for its upcoming Siri.