T-Mobile’s satellite service now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp, X, and more
T-Mobile's satellite service now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp, X, and more T-Mobile has expanded its satellite-to-cell service to several popular apps in the US, allowing users to stay connected without cellular coverage. The Starlink-powered “T-Satellite” service now supports WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and T-Mobile’s customer service app T-Life, alongside the AllTrails, CalTopo, and onX […]
Epic says it has proof Apple was scaring users off third-party app stores
Epic says it has proof Apple was scaring users off third-party app stores iOS 18.6 has been a turning point. The Epic Games Store has seen an uptick in downloads since the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) prompted Apple to streamline its process for installing third-party app marketplaces, according to a new blog published by […]
Google’s gradient ‘G’ logo is rolling out everywhere
Google's gradient 'G' logo is rolling out everywhere Google’s old logo (left) vs. its new one (right) | Image: Google Google is making the gradient “G” its new company-wide logo, according to an announcement on Monday. The new logo first began to surface across the Google app on Android and iOS in May, but soon, […]
I need a life cool enough for the new GoPro
I need a life cool enough for the new GoPro Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 99, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy pumpkin spice season, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading […]
It costs $895 per year to get American Express’ premium app theme
It costs $895 per year to get American Express' premium app theme Alongside an annual fee increase, American Express also recently announced an update to its mobile app. | Image: American Express Following a significant price bump in 2021 from $550 to $695, American Express once again increased the annual fee for its Platinum card […]
Proton Mail’s updated app adds an offline mode
Proton Mail's updated app adds an offline mode Proton has launched a major update for its encrypted Mail app, which not only adds a refreshed layout but also includes a new offline mode. That means you’ll now have full access to your inbox when you don’t have an internet connection, giving you the ability to […]
Anker’s latest sleep buds can silence snoring
Anker's latest sleep buds can silence snoring Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds. Anker’s latest Soundcore Sleep A30 sleep buds do what its A20 buds promised but couldn’t deliver: mask snoring. It accomplishes this with the inclusion of Active Noise Cancellation in the buds and a microphone inside the charging case that actively adjusts masking audio […]
You can soon attend Zoom meetings as your AI avatar
You can soon attend Zoom meetings as your AI avatar Zoom’s vision of filling meetings with AI clones has nearly arrived. On Wednesday, the video conferencing app announced that you’ll soon be able to create a “photorealistic” avatar of yourself in case you aren’t “camera-ready.” That means your AI avatar can appear polished if you’ve […]
Google’s new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC
Google's new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC Google is testing a new search app for Windows. A blog post on Tuesday said the app, currently available on personal accounts via Google’s Search Labs, will allow you to use an Alt + Space shortcut to search for information from the files on […]
Apple Sports’ new iOS widget sadly doesn’t work in CarPlay
Apple Sports' new iOS widget sadly doesn't work in CarPlay Screenshots of Apple Sports showing tennis scores. Now that iOS 26 is out I’ve been eagerly waiting to see if Apple would update its Sports app with a widget I could use in my car. The good news is that Apple Sports now has an […]