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The 5 best smart notebooks for 2024

Part digital and part analog, smart notebooks save your writing and doodlings to the cloud. Here are a few of the best available now.
An app folder on an iPhone titled "New Year's Apps."

The 10 best apps for your 2024 New Year’s resolutions

2024 is just around the corner, and that means New Year's resolutions! Here are some apps to help you stay on top of them.
A render of the Mint app on an iPhone.

The best Mint alternatives: 10 great budgeting apps for 2024

Mint is going away soon, which means you'll need a new budgeting app. Lucky for you, we've found 10 excellent Mint alternatives we think you'll love.
WhatsApp messaging app

How to use WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp Messenger is a hugely popular international mobile chat and calling app, but it can also be used within your web browser. We show you how to do it.

The best smart pens for note-taking, drawing, and more

Smart pens tend to be a niche item for students and certain professionals with extensive notetaking tasks. If you need a smart pen, we have some suggestions.
Ms. Marvel listening to lo-fi in Marvel Snap.

A busy 2023 wasn’t enough to pull me away from my go-to mobile game

While there were tons of fantastic new games on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch this year, my most-played title was a mobile game from 2022.
Apple Messages icon on iPhone display.

How to edit and unsend messages on your iPhone with iOS 17

With iOS 17, Apple lets you edit and unsend messages in iMessage. Here's how to do both of those actions.
Apple Journal app prompt.

How to use your iPhone’s new Journal app in iOS 17.2

Apple's iOS 17.2 update has arrived with its highly anticipated Journal app. Here's how to get everything out of the new journalling experience.
The Apple Music app on an iPhone, showing the Favorite Songs playlist.

How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17

Apple has added various new features in Apple Music that make it easier to keep track of your favorite songs, playlists, and albums. Here's how to use them.
Spatial Video on Apple Vision Pro.

How to use spatial video recording in iOS 17.2 (and why it’s a big deal)

Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new feature to the iPhone called spatial video recording. But what is it, how does it work, and why should you care?
Snapchat Recap 2023 running on iPhones.

Snapchat Recap 2023: how to find your year in review

2023 is nearing an end, which means it's time for Snapchat Recap! Here's how to find your 2023 year in review for Snapchat right now.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

iOS 17.3 will give your iPhone a much-needed security upgrade

Having your iPhone get stolen can be an enormous (and costly) headache. Thankfully, Apple has added a new feature in iOS 17.3 to address this head-on.
Apple Journal app on iPhone 15 Pro.

iOS 17.2 just arrived — here’s what’s new in the big iPhone update

Apple's big iOS 17.2 update is now available, bringing the Journal app that was missing from the initial iOS 17 release earlier this year.
An iPhone 15 Pro home screen with festive decorations.

17 iPhone apps I couldn’t live without in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let's look back and talk about the iPhone apps that I simply couldn't do without this year.
Two pairs of AR glasses on top of an iPad and an Android tablet.

I used AR glasses with Android tablets and iPads. Only one was good

AR Glasses are still struggling to get past their gimmicky appeal, but you can still push them in meaningful ways. The experience gulf however, is vast.
A video playing on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

You’re all wrong — 60Hz on the iPhone is fine

As much as I hate to admit it, one of the most talked-about rumors for the iPhone 16 is a nonissue. A refresh rate of 60Hz works just fine on the iPhone.
Reddit Recap 2023 on an iPhone.

Reddit Recap 2023: how to find yours now

What were your favorite communities on Reddit in 2023? How about your most popular posts? This information (and more) is available in Reddit Recap 2023.
An iPhone running an investment app.

The best investment apps for beginners in 2023

For those new to investing, we have compiled a list of the best investment apps for beginners. These apps provide all the necessary tools to start trading.
Duolingo 2023 Year in Review running on an iPhone.

Duolingo Year in Review 2023: how to find yours right now

Duolingo's 2023 Year in Review has landed! Want to find your very own Duolingo recap for 2023? Here's everything you need to know.
Nanner Ringer emote in Fortnite

Fortnite Banana emote code: How to get the Nanner Ringer emote for free

This limited-time emote requires you to activate a code on the Fortnite website, but you need to act fast. Here's everything you need to know about the process.
cluster clinger

Where to get Cluster Clingers in Fortnite and how they work

If you want to blow stuff up in the new Fortnite season, you'll really enjoy the Cluster Clinger. We'll tell you where you can pick one up and how it works.
ballistic shield

Where to get Ballistic Shields in Fortnite and how they work

The Ballistic Shield is an immensely useful item to keep around in Fortnite. We'll tell you where to find one and how to use it to defend yourself in battle.
grapple blade

Where to get Grapple Blades in Fortnite and how they work

Slicing and dicing is the name of the game with the Grapple Blade. Here's where to find this new mobility item in Fortnite and how to dish out damage.
best personal finance apps.

The best personal finance apps in 2023 for iPhone and Android

Stay on top of your finances with the best personal finance apps for Android and iOS. And guess what? Many of these won’t cost you a dime to use.
A green iPhone 15 lock screen.

There’s only one reason I’m still using an iPhone in 2023

Spending two weeks with an iPhone 15 has taught me that I'm always going to be an Android user — but one iPhone feature is so good I'll really miss it.
Google Chat app on the Play Store.

Google just redesigned one of its biggest apps, and it’s bad

Google Chat just received a major update, including a new way to navigate the app. And it's ... something else.
The App Store on an iPhone, showing searching results for "stock trading apps."

The best stock-trading apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Whether you're an experienced trader or newbie, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to stock-trading apps. Here are the best of them for iOS and Android.
Apple Music Replay 2023 hero.

Apple Music Replay 2023: how to find your replay experience

Do you know what songs you listened to the most on Apple Music this year? How about your favorite artist? All will be revealed with Apple Music Replay 2023.
Apple Journal app on iPhone 15 Pro.

I tried the iPhone’s new Journal app. Here’s what’s good (and bad)

Apple's Journal app in iOS 17 is a smart idea, and an example of how AI can be useful for mindfulness. Here's what happened when I tried it for myself.
Android 14 easter egg on OnePlus 11 with OxygenOS 14 beta.

There’s a big problem with smartphone software updates

Software updates are an essential part of any smartphone. But they're also broken and messy — and they need to change.
Best charity giving apps.

These are my 8 favorite charity apps for iPhone and Android

Donating to charity is a great way to make a positive impact. Here are our favorite charity apps available for the iPhone and Android phones.
iPhone X tips and tricks

How to screen record on an iPhone or iPad

Want to show your non-tech-savvy relative how to do something without having to do it all for them? We detail how to screen record on an iPhone or iPad.
Fortnite characters on plane.

Where to find planes in Fortnite OG

If you want to fly high into the clouds in Fortnite OG, you'll need to get yourself a plane first. Here are all of the locations you'll be able to find one.
iMessage on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus iMessage on an Android phone using the Beeper app.

It’s finally happening — your iPhone is getting RCS in 2024

Folks, it's actually happening. Starting in 2024, your iPhone will finally get RCS support to make texting with Android phones better than ever.