Rich Brome

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Meta Disables Apple Intelligence in Facebook and Other Apps

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Meta Disables Apple Intelligence in Facebook and Other Apps Article Comments Today, 2:45 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.socialMeta has apparently disabled Apple Intelligence features in Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. This includes writing tools and Genmoji. App developers can opt out of Apple Intelligences for their iOS apps, and Meta appears to have done just that. Meta has been pushing its own AI features in recent years. Engadget » No messages yet
Google Rolls Out Free Gemini Live with Vision to All Android Users

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome
Chipolo's New Bluetooth Tracker is Cross-Platform

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Chipolo's New Bluetooth Tracker is Cross-Platform Article Comments Today, 11:36 AM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.socialChipolo has introduced its newest Bluetooth tracking tag: the Chipolo Pop. Following Pebblebee, Chipolo has made its new trackers cross-platform, meaning they work with either Apple Find My or Google's Find My Device network. The Pop has a simple round "chip" design that comes in six colors. They're rated IP55 for splash protection.
Samsung Updates its Rugged Enterprise Phone

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Article Comments Today, 8:41 AM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.socialSamsung today announced the Galaxy XCover7 Pro, its newest rugged phone targeted at business customers across various industries. Compared to the XCover6 it replaces, it sports a much newer Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, and larger battery at 4,350 mAh. Most other specs are similar, including a waterproof, rugged body, with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protecting a 6.6-inch FHD+ display that works with gloves and when wet.
Smartphones in Limbo Under New Tariff Plans

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome
AT&T Offers Free Pixel Buds with Pixel 9a

2 weeks ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Motorola Brings More Affordable 5G Phones to its 2024 LineupMar 12, 2024Motorola has announced the 2024 editions of the moto g 5G and moto g power 5G, priced at $200 and $300, respectively (MSRP, unlocked). Both phones offer 5G, a vegan leather finish on the back, 120 Hz display refresh, 50 megapixel main camera, 5,000 mAh battery, 128 GB storage (expandable), NFC, fingerprint reader (on the side), and a headset jack.
AT&T Ending Email-to-SMS Service

2 weeks ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

AT&T Ending Email-to-SMS ServiceAT&T has put up a new support page stating that the company will switch off its email-to-text and text-to-email gateway. Currently, people can send an email to an address such as [email protected] or [email protected] to send a text message or MMS to any AT&T customer. After June 17, that service will no longer work. AT&T will also be shutting down the corresponding service for Cricket customers.
This Year's moto g stylus is a Better Value

2 weeks ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

This Year's moto g stylus is a Better ValueMotorola has revealed the 2025 edition of the $400 phone in its lineup: the moto g stylus. This year's model supports super-fast 68W charging, up from 30W last year (the 68W charger is sold separately). Motorola claims the 68W charging can give the phone a day's worth of power in just 15 minutes. The 2025 model also adds IP68 waterproofing and military-grade ruggedness ratings.
Verizon Promises Free Satellite Text Messaging, 3-Year Price Lock

3 weeks ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome
T-Mobile Drops DEI to Get Deals Approved by FCC

3 weeks ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

T-Mobile Drops DEI to Get Deals Approved by FCCThe FCC has approved T-Mobile's deal to effectively acquire fiber-to-the-home provider Lumos. New FCC chair Brendan Carr has publicly threatened to block merger & acquisition deals in telecom with companies that promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and opened official FCC probes into DEI programs at both Comcast and Verizon.