“Pixel and Nexus smartphone owners on T-Mobile will now have an easier time determining whether a voicemail is worth listening to. The latest update for Google’s Phone app adds “Google-powered voicemail transcriptions for T-Mobile USA customers.”
BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram over messaging
“BlackBerry’s tired of waiting for Facebook’s friend request. So it sued.The Canadian business software provider and former phone giant sued the world’s largest social network in a Los Angeles court.”
Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charging Mat Could Be Available to Buy Next Month
“Apple will begin selling its AirPower wireless charging mat next month, according to Japanese website Mac Otakara.”
Apple to Debut New AirPods This Year With Handsfree ‘Hey, Siri’ Voice Command Feature, ‘Water-Resistant’ Models Coming in 2019
“Apple is reportedly working on several upgrades to its wireless AirPods with a new version of the popular headphones set for release as soon as this year, according to Bloomberg.”
The FCC’s New Broadband Availability Map is a Misleading Joke
“In February of 2011 the government released our first ever broadband map (available here) after spending roughly $300 million on the project.”
Galaxy S9 will finally feature stereo speakers (oh, and 3D emoji)
“Despite the official announcement of the Galaxy S9 still being over ten days away, we already know a fair bit about the phone.”
A new bill would ban the US government from using Huawei and ZTE phones
“US lawmakers have long worried about the security risks posed the alleged ties between Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and the country’s government. To that end, Texas Representative Mike Conaway introduced a bill last week called Defending U.S.”
Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus visit the FCC, revealing minor details
“Following the recent leak of the alleged Galaxy S9 retail box, Samsung’s upcoming flagship duo has passed through the FCC, giving us a vague idea of what to expect from the company’s S-series this year.”
Bill Gates is surprisingly strict about his kids’ tech use — and it should be a red flag for the rest of us
“According to educators Joe Clement and Matt Miles, coauthors of the recent book “Screen Schooled: Two Veteran Teachers Expose How Technology Overuse is Making Our Kids Dumber,” it should be telling that people like Gates set strict rules on tech use.”
