Mahmoud Itani

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Apple Expert and Writer at Android Authority

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After Android, T-Mobile's satellite messaging service rolls out to iPhones

2 months ago | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Earlier this month, T-Mobile started testing messaging via Starlink satellites with select Samsung users. The latest iOS 18.3 update brings the satellite texting feature to eligible iPhone users on T-Mobile. Interested users can sign up for the beta on T-Mobile's website. In 2022, Apple partnered with Globalstar to enable its Emergency SOS via satellite tool on the iPhone 14 and newer models.
This 3D-printed case de-Netflixes your Shield TV Pro remote

2 months ago | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

The Shield TV Pro remote features a physical Netflix button that launches the service's app when clicked. Users irked by the button are 3D printing a solid case that hides it and makes accidentally clicking it more challenging. Others are relying on third-party apps to remap the button and assign custom shortcuts to it. With every Netflix price hike, numerous users cancel their subscriptions and explore alternative streaming services.
Apple's Android-friendly earbuds are launching soon, here's what they can do

2 months ago | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

Apple teased the Powerbeats Pro 2 in late 2024 and will likely release them shortly. New leaks have revealed their potential design, colors, technical specifications, and price. The Android-friendly earbuds could be the first from the company to offer a heart rate sensor. Back in September, Apple teased the Powerbeats Pro 2, its Android-friendly wireless earbuds primarily catering to active users and athletes.
Latest iOS 18.3 update 'fixes' AI notifications, but it still can't compete with Android

2 months ago | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

Ryan Haines / Android Authority iOS 18.3 turns off AI notification summaries for news and entertainment apps to avoid misleading results. The update also italicizes AI-generated alerts and unlocks new Visual Intelligence features on iPhone 16 models. Despite the tweaks, iOS still suffers from a serious notification problem that Android dealt with years ago. For years, Android phones have offered notification channels, giving users more control over the alerts they receive.
Are single-camera Android mid-rangers about to make a comeback, thanks to Apple?

2 months ago | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

Ryan Haines / Android Authority A leaker has posted more photos and a video of two iPhone SE 4 dummy models, potentially confirming its design. Despite possibly featuring a modern look and flagship chip, the budget phone will likely stick to a single rear camera. Given Apple's influence in the industry, its choices could realistically impact the mid-range Android phone market. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few weeks.
Who won the Super Bowl? Here's why you shouldn't ask Siri

Jan 24, 2025 | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

Ryan Haines / Android Authority According to a recent experiment, Siri has gotten less accurate on iOS 18. When asked about past Super Bowl results, Apple's digital assistant answered only 34% of the questions properly. Siri will reportedly receive a ChatGPT-like upgrade with iOS 19, so its responses may become more reliable next year. It's no secret that Siri is not super conversational or helpful, especially compared to Google Gemini and ChatGPT.
Who won the Super Bowl? Here's why you shouldn't ask Siri

Jan 24, 2025 | flipboard.com | Mahmoud Itani

1 day agoPeople Are Sharing The Very Clever Things Your Favorite Everyday Products Are Capable Of Doing, And Please Tell Me If You Knew Of Some Of TheseHow am I just finding out about some of these?! I'm one of those people who don't use a lot of my electronics to its full capabilities. Siri, who?
Over a dozen ways Samsung ripped off Apple at the Galaxy S25 launch

Jan 24, 2025 | macworld.com | Mahmoud Itani

Fanboys on both ends have long debated: What came first—the Samsung or the Apple? Although only one of the tech giants has been taken to court for copying the other’s iconic design, the two parties have been inspiring each other for years. Notably, Apple tends to be more subtle with its reproduction. Samsung, on the other hand, well… just blatantly ripped off over a dozen Apple features and designs during its Galaxy S25 launch.
Over a dozen ways Samsung ripped off Apple at the Galaxy S25 launch

Jan 24, 2025 | flipboard.com | Mahmoud Itani

1 hour agoiOS 18.3 is anticipated to be made available to the public next week, following a beta testing period that commenced in mid-December. iOS 18.3 is anticipated to be made available to the public next week, following a beta testing period that commenced in mid-December. Although this software update is …
Apple's Android Automotive rival is delayed indefinitely

Jan 24, 2025 | androidauthority.com | Mahmoud Itani

An official mockup of the expanded CarPlay. Apple revealed the next generation of CarPlay during the main WWDC22 keynote and promised a 2024 release. Like Android Automotive, CarPlay 2 will unlock more advanced vehicle controls beyond entertainment and navigation apps. The company has now officially acknowledged the update's delay, but no precise release date is in sight.