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iCloud+ updates: what subscribers are getting now
Apple has quietly expanded iCloud+ benefits in recent weeks. According to 9to5Mac, subscribers are getting HomeKit Secure Video upgrades, more custom email addresses, broader Apple TV and Arcade access outside the US, and higher AI usage…
Apple CarPlay vs Android Auto: CarPlay’s polish, voice limits
A tech writer spent a month using Apple CarPlay instead of Android Auto and found CarPlay visually smoother with new widget features, but missing apps and weaker voice controls were significant downsides, according to Android Police.
Remote AppleCare Log Collection Eases Mac Troubleshooting in macOS 27
Apple’s macOS 27 adds a remote AppleCare log collection command that lets administrators pull system logs directly to Apple, speeding up support for distributed workforces.
Pixel Watch 4 update adds AI watch face generator and new dials
Google's AI watch face generator, first seen on the Pixel Watch 5, is rolling out to Pixel Watch 4 devices and includes new stock faces and a Steph Curry dial.
Apple Wallet driver's licenses: Florida and Rhode Island say no
Two US states recently told Apple Wallet they are not moving forward with mobile driver’s licenses, citing privacy, cost, and limited current demand, according to 9to5Mac.
Google Wallet rolls out stacked card list redesign for Android
Google Wallet’s new stacked card list shows a full card and a preview of the next, letting Android users tap the card they need without swiping through a carousel.
Google Docs and Drive add native Markdown support
Google Drive and Docs can now open, edit, render, and collaborate on Markdown (.md) files without converting them first. The change is enabled by default and rolls out to users over the next two weeks.
iOS 27 RCS: Messages adds inline replies and Tapback support
iOS 27 expands RCS support in Messages with inline replies and full Tapback reactions, and now lists read receipts, typing indicators, and high-resolution media, according to 9to5Mac.
SmartTag 3 alternatives: five Bluetooth trackers worth buying instead
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 added UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 sounding but still relies on Samsung’s network. Android Police lists five viable alternatives for Android and iPhone users.
iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T issue may require device replacement
Apple told MacRumors that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T can lose cellular service; updates may help going forward, but affected phones need replacement.
Wireless CarPlay Adapter: Twelve South’s AirFly Drive Explained
Twelve South has launched AirFly Drive, a small dongle that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay for $39.99. Here is what it does, which cars and phones it works with, and how to set it up.