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It should be simple to stream live TV at home. But depending on the sport, you might be signing up (and paying handsomely) for a lot of different services just to keep up. There are the rare leagues, like Major League Soccer, that can be watched on a single channel. (In the US, every match can be viewed live on Apple TV Plus.) But keeping up with most sports resembles, say, tennis, where the rights for its four major tournaments are scattered across several different platforms. And in general, as the large streaming platforms go toe-to-toe with the legacy broadcast companies transitioning to digital, the much-sought-after rights have positioned leagues to make a lot of money. The adverse effect for viewers is that many professional sports are now available “exclusively” in many different places. Basically, watching sports has never been easier. And it’s also never been harder. The high cost of NFL streaming options In the US, you can stream the majority of live NFL games through Sunday Ticket, a full season of which costs $349, plus you’ll need to be subscribed to YouTube TV at $72.99 a month. For six months of football ($437.94), from week one to Super Bowl Sunday, that brings... Read the full story at The Verge.

We never thought such a simple attachment would be so difficult to come by. | Image: Sony Sony’s detachable disc drive for the PlayStation 5 has been hard to come by as of late, and it’s disappointing that the $700 PS5 Pro doesn’t include one. However, GameStop is now offering a rare window for GameStop Pro members to pick one up for its original MSRP of $79.99. GameStop’s loyalty program costs $25 a year, so you can consider that an added premium if you’re not interested in its other benefits. Those include a $5 welcome reward, two percent cash back rewards, free shipping, exclusive deals and discounts, and an extra $5 monthly reward. Whether you already own or anticipate purchasing a digital-only PS5, such as the newest Digital Edition or recently released PS5 Pro, it’s a good idea to pick one up while you have the chance. Neither console requires the disc drive, but with no future guarantee that your favorite games will be available for download after the console generation runs its course, it offers nice peace of mind. The add-on also ensures that physical media preservationists can continue using physical game copies, although you may still have to download extra data to play many of them. It also allows you to play your entire Blu-Ray and DVD collection. What’s neat about the PS5’s Disc Drive is that it hides away under a cover that makes it look like a seamless piece of the overall hardware. Setup is easy, too, and only requires connecting a cable before pairing it to your console. You’ll need an internet connection for the initial setup, but that’s a small inconvenience to gain the long-term benefit.

Image: The Verge Microsoft is updating the Xbox app on Windows today with hundreds of PC games that weren’t previously available and a new home experience. It’s part of a broader effort to make the Xbox app the place to find PC games, regardless of whether they’re part of PC Game Pass or not. “Earlier this summer, we began working with partners to bring all PC games with Xbox features into the Xbox app,” explains Chris Charla, general manager of content curation and programs at Xbox. “We’re super excited to see what Xbox games come to Windows PC from game creators in the future and to welcome nearly 400 titles that previously weren’t discoverable or purchasable in the Xbox app.” Image: Microsoft The new Xbox app homescreen. The 400 new games include titles from Japanese studios like Kemco and Kairosoft, alongside games like The Invincible by Double 11. More than 100 of these new titles are also Xbox Play Anywhere, so if you buy the Xbox console version then you can play the Xbox PC version too. “Universal Xbox ownership, as well as universal cloud saves on Xbox, and cross-play between Xbox versions on console and PC (and other platforms, at the developer’s discretion) are awesome features players love,” says Charla. What’s not immediately clear from Microsoft’s blog post is exactly what “bring all PC games with Xbox features into the Xbox app,” means. Microsoft has been trying to tempt game developers over to its Windows-based store in recent years, even lowing its cut from 30 percent to just 12 percent to try and shake up PC gaming. Despite these efforts, there are plenty of PC games that have cross-play between the Xbox and PC version of the game but aren’t part of the Microsoft Store currently or the Xbox app. Microsoft now appears to be working to bring even more of these games into the Xbox app, and it will be interesting to see whether the company makes the bold move of listing Steam, Epic Games Store, or itch.io games in the Xbox app soon, too. Microsoft says it will have more to share about its Xbox app plans at the game developers conference in March. Microsoft is also rolling out a new home UI for the Xbox app on Windows today. The home UI now includes featured content from PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store, alongside collections of deals and discounts. Microsoft has also added a “jump back in” section that lets you quickly get back into recent games just like you can on an Xbox console.

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Nvidia must face an investor lawsuit claiming it misled shareholders about the impact of the cryptocurrency market on its sales after the Supreme Court dismissed the company’s appeal. The court said it had “improvidently granted” Nvidia’s petition, meaning it decided it shouldn’t have taken it up in the first place. That means the case will have to continue on in the lower courts. During oral arguments last month, some justices seemed skeptical about whether it was appropriate for them to weigh in on the case, wondering if it was more of a dispute over facts than a legal question, according to Reuters. The case stems from a pair of 2018 investor lawsuits claiming Nvidia recklessly misled investors about how closely tied its revenue growth was to cryptocurrency performance. Investors alleged that Nvidia and its top executives made materially false claims downplaying the impact of the volatile cryptocurrency market on its revenue growth, and exaggerating its ability to adapt its changes. An appeals court had allowed at least a portion of the consolidated case to move forward. In a separate case in 2022, Nvidia settled charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $5.5 million over claims it obscured how its success was linked to the volatile cryptocurrency market. The company did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement. Nvidia is facing increased legal scrutiny alongside its business success. The company is reportedly facing antitrust investigations from both Chinese authorities and the US Department of Justice. “We would have preferred a decision on the merits affirming the trial court’s dismissal of the case, but we are fully prepared to continue our defense,” Nvidia spokesperson John Rizzo says in a statement. “Consistent and predictable standards in securities litigation are essential to protecting shareholders and ensuring a strong economy, and we remain committed to supporting them.”

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is going to let Xbox Insiders who also subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate test the ability to stream some Xbox games they already own to their Xbox starting today. The feature could be useful if you want to jump into a game without having to install the whole thing; given how big game file sizes can be nowadays, streaming a game via the cloud might be a faster way to play or save you from hitting a data cap. Microsoft has published a list of games that support the feature on its website. There are some great games on the list, including Animal Well, Balatro, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077, and Price of Persia: The Lost Crown. You’ll be able to stream games on Xbox Series X / S and Xbox One consoles, Microsoft says, and the feature is set to come out of testing next year. The company started letting Xbox players stream select games they own on TVs and browsers last month.

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft has started testing some improvements to its Phone Link app for iPhone users. Windows Insiders can now try out a new way to share a file from an iPhone to a PC and vice versa, making the experience a little more like file sharing with an Android device. Windows Insiders can download the latest Phone Link app update, version 1.24112.89.0 or higher, and it will include a new setup dialog to enable sharing files between iPhones and PCs. The sharing works by using the share sheet on iOS to send files to the “Link to Windows” app, which then lets you select a Windows device to share the file with. On a Windows PC you can also share local files by right clicking on a file and selecting share and then “my phone” to get a file from your PC to your iPhone. Image: Microsoft The new file sharing dialog for iPhone users. Microsoft has been gradually improving its Phone Link app for both iOS and Android in recent years, but the iOS version is still very limited thanks to Apple’s OS restrictions. Last year Microsoft did manage to update Phone Link with the ability to send and receive messages via iMessage. Even this integration is limited though, only supporting sending and receiving messages to single contacts and not groups (via iMessage). You still can’t use the Phone Link app to mirror phone apps onto your PC like you can with Android, and you have to have the app open for messages to be sent over iMessage as Microsoft is using a Bluetooth and system notifications workaround to read send messages. The latest file sharing update is live now for Windows Insiders and should start rolling out to all Phone Link users in the coming months.

The Homey smart home platform, which works with the Homey Pro or Homey Bridge hubs, has launched a Home Energy Dongle and energy management tab for its app. Smart home company Homey has added a new energy management tab to its app to track and monitor energy use from compatible smart devices such as plugs, appliances, thermostats, and EV chargers. This week, the company also announced the Homey Energy Dongle for Europe, which can connect directly to a smart meter to monitor a home’s energy consumption. Together, the software and hardware are a big step toward a full home energy management system. Homey says it plans to bring support for automatic dynamic energy pricing next year, so users could set up automations to do things like charge their EV when electricity prices are low. The new energy management tab is available in public beta to all Homey Pro and Homey Cloud customers, and the dongle can be preordered for €39 if you’re in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Austria, Switzerland, and Hungary, with shipping expected in March 2025. Image: Homey The Homey Energy Dongle works with European smart meters and uses the P1 standard to monitor electricity and gas usage. Homey is a smart home platform centered around a smart home hub, either the powerful, locally based Homey Pro ($399) or the lighter Homey Bridge ($69). Depending on which hub you have, Homey can connect to and control a wide range of smart home devices thanks to radios for Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, IR, and more; there’s also the option of cloud-based connections and compatibility with other bridges, such as Philips Hue. Homey also supports the Matter smart home standard. “The Energy Management functionality works with all devices connected to a Homey setup, no matter if they use a proprietary local/cloud API, Zigbee, Z-Wave or Matter to connect to Homey,” explained Homey commercial director Stefan Witkamp in an email to The Verge. A full list of currently compatible devices is on Homey’s website. Image: Homey The new energy management tab in Homey can track energy usage across connected devices in your home. The energy tab uses charts to show a home’s live electricity, gas, and water usage (with compatible hardware) and can provide historical data. Homey says it “can also track solar generation, monitor EV charging, and show energy supply to, or consumption from, the grid.” It’s compatible with smart batteries and can show a list of your top energy consumers, helpful for figuring out where to cut down on usage. You can enter your energy price to get cost estimates, and Homey says it plans to add support for dynamic pricing next year. LG acquired Homey earlier this year and has said it plans to incorporate Homey’s connectivity and software into its ThinQ platform. However, Homey will continue to operate independently. While LG plans to integrate its appliances with Homey, official support is still on the roadmap, says Witkamp. Energy management is set to play a key part in the smart home as a compelling reason to connect all your devices. Allowing a system to automate energy use in your home could save you energy and money. Several smart home companies already offer some functionality here. Samsung’s SmartThings Energy platform, which works with its appliances and several partner devices, was the first platform to be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as an Energy STAR Smart Home Energy Management System. Others, such as Home Assistant, offer some energy management features, and Apple introduced an electricity usage page to its Home app this year (although it’s limited to PG&E customers). The new Matter smart home standard just added energy management to its spec along with support for several key devices in the space — electrical vehicle supply equipment, solar panel inverters, home batteries, and more. All of this shows significant momentum in home energy management, and Homey’s latest move is another option for people looking to use smart home tech to maximize the efficiency of their energy use and minimize their costs.

Every household has at least one vacuum, and most have two or even more. In addition to an upright or cordless vacuum model, robot vacuums are everywhere these days. That's why the expert product reviewers have tested more than 200 different robot vacuum models over the past decade. In this guide, we'll tell you about all the best robot vacuum models depending on your unique wants and needs. Our top picks Best overall: Narwal Freo X Ultra Best all-in-one: ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo Complete Best for carpets and pet hair: iRobot Roomba s9+ Best cheap model: ILIFE V3s Pro Best mid-range robot vacuum: eufy RoboVac G30 Best robot vacuum with long battery life: roborock Q5 Pro Best cheap robot vacuum and mop: ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ Now that you know which robot vacuum models we chose, it's time to find out what makes them special. Keep reading to check out our mini review of each model so you know exactly why we chose it. 1. Best overall: Narwal Freo X Ultra Narwal Freo X Ultra Rating: 4.5 Stars Exceptional power. Minimal maintenance - Experience the ultimate hands-free cleaning with Freo X Ultra, the intelligent robot vacuum and mop combo. Featuring revolutionary vacuum and mopping technology, it's the perfect companion for pet owners and families with kids. Get spotless floors without lifting a finger from now on. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Powerful, long battery life, self-washing mop Cons: Has problems mapping open floor plans, dust bag design isn't great If you want the best of the best, look no further than the Narwal Freo X Ultra. It's expensive, but it's worth it. Beyond the powerful 8,200 Pa of suction, the mopping features might be what I like most about this model. Inside the base station, there are two air-tight tanks as well as a specially-design bottle of floor cleaner. One tank holds clean water, and it automatically refills the internal water tank in the robot. The base station also dispenses a precise amount of floor cleaner each time it refills the robot. When the Freo X Ultra finishes a cleaning task that involves mopping, the base station automatically flushes clean water through the mop pads to clean off dirt and general nastiness. That's where the second tank in the base station comes in. As the mopping pads are cleaned, the dirty water is sucked up into that tank and stored there until it's full. Of note, the dirty water in the second tank really starts to stink after a while. But the tanks in the Narwal Freo X Ultra base station are fantastic, and no odor escapes at all. They also have a terrific zero-drip design that doesn't leak at all when you carry them around. I'm only mentioning the odor so you're not surprised the first time the dirty water tank fills up, and you have to open it to empty it. Once the dual mop pads on the Narwal Freo X Ultra are done being rinsed, the base station uses heat to dry and disinfect them. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Read our in-depth Narwal Freo X Ultra review to learn more about this model. Don't take too long to read it, though, because now is the time to pull the trigger if you plan to get one. With the holidays right around the corner, Narwal is offering a massive discount on the Freo X Ultra that's too good to pass up. It's normally priced at a whopping $1,400, but it's currently on sale at an all-time low price of just $799.99! That's a $600 discount, which is completely unheard of for this model. Narwal Freo X Ultra - Shop Now 2. Best all-in-one: ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo Complete ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo Complete Rating: 4.5 Stars Introducing Our Groundbreaking The world's first robot vacuum & handheld vacuum featuring a dual auto-emptying station. Let the robot vacuum breeze through your daily floor cleaning while you effortlessly tackle other spaces with the handheld vacuum, providing you with a completely new cleaning experience. Say farewell to manual dustbin cleaning and welcome a hands-free, effortless cleaning journey. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: The last vacuum you'll ever need to buy Cons: Very expensive As the inclusion of "Combo" in the name suggests, the ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo Complete is two systems in one. First, you have the DEEBOT X2 Omni, which is ECOVACS's flagship robot vacuum and mop. This model has all the bells and whistles you can think of. From ultra-strong 8,000Pa suction and AI obstacle avoidance to a built-in mop with mopping pads that automatically wash and dry themselves, all the bases are covered. Then, there's an addition to the base station that you won't find on the regular X2 Omni. On the right side, there's an extra space that stores a totally separate cordless vacuum cleaner. And here's the best part: the cordless vacuum auto-empties in the base station, just like the robot vacuum! What's more, ECOVACS uses an extra large debris bag in the base station so that it can hold up to three months of dirt. This model is awesome, but at $1,699, it's certainly not cheap. That being said, you can often find this model on sale at a discount. ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo Complete - Shop Now 3. Best for carpets and pet hair: iRobot Roomba s9+ iRobot Roomba s9+ Rating: 4 Stars A DEEP, DETAILED CLEAN. Groundbreaking technology makes the s9+ our legacy powerhouse robot vacuum. With 40x more the suction power*, the 3-Stage Cleaning System lifts, loosens, then eliminates debris and pet hair from deep within your carpets for a clean you won’t believe. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Empties itself when it's full, works with a smart app Cons: Pricey, brush needs clearing at times There's a reason that the iRobot Roomba S9+ is one of the most expensive robot vacuums on the market. It can do so much and is terrific for homes that have a lot of carpets. Not only will it clean up after you, but it will also clean up after your pets. This will actually empty itself when it's full and will do so for up to 60 days. This features 40 times the suction power along with three stages of cleaning capabilities in order to lift, loosen, and eliminate the debris. It actually increases its suction when it goes over a carpet, thanks to the power boost technology. There aren't many vacuums smarter than this one, as it has vSLAM navigation to build personal smart maps of your home to remember where it should and shouldn't go. It can be hooked up to voice assistance software to tell it when to start, or it works with the smart app. The Perfect Edge Technology boasts advanced sensors and a specially designed corner brush to clean deep into corners. The 30% wider dual rubber brushes won't get tangled with pet hair. The brushes can need clearing at times if you have more dirt and dust than you realize. It makes sense to check them whenever the vacuum is done. Replacement parts are expensive if you need to replace a brush, so keeping an eye on that may help. It also can be slightly louder than you expected. But we were impressed with how well it cleaned shorter and thicker carpets. You can pick up bundles with replenishment kits and have a clean base bag three-pack. Read our comprehensive Roomba S9+ review to learn more about this model. iRobot Roomba s9+ - Shop Now 4. Best cheap model: ILIFE V3s Pro ILIFE V3s Pro Rating: 4 Stars Fits Pet Owners: With a tangle-free pet hair care suction, V3s Pro Robot Vacuum focuses on picking up hair without tangle; It also tackles dirt, crumbs and debris effectively on hardwood, tile, laminate, stone and low pile carpet. Runtime : 90-100 minutes BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Affordable, hair won't get tangled Cons: Doesn't handle smart mapping Getting a robot vacuum cleaner for under $200 seems too good to be true, but you'll love the ILIFE V3s Pro Robot Vacuum for the price. It can be set up for weekly cleanings and it will automatically start to clean based on your settings. The app you control it with is simple to use, but there is no smart mapping feature. It features up to 2,000Pa suction with Spot Mode and Max Mode provides 1,400Pa suction. Path Mode fits large spaces cleaning with 700Pa. Edge Mode handles corners and edges of rooms. The dustbin is large, holding up to 750ml and filling up with crumbs, dirt, and dust. This will stay in constant contact with the floor and hair won't cause it to tangle. The full set of sensors lets it avoid bumping into furniture and tumbling down stairs. The four side brushes are instrumental in getting as deep of a clean as it can. It'll run for a while and then recharge itself. It's currently down to a low price as well. ILIFE V3s Pro - Shop Now 5. Best mid-range robot vacuum: eufy RoboVac G30 eufy RoboVac G30 Rating: 4 Stars [BoostIQ Technology] : Automatically increases suction power within 1.5 seconds when extra vacuuming strength is needed[Dynamic Navigation]: Dynamic Navigation 2.0 utilizes Path Tracking Sensors to methodically clean every corner, leaving your space spotless.[2000Pa of Hard-Hitting Suction]: With 2000Pa suction, tackle any mess on any floor type, ideal for pet owners. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Smart tracking path sensor, BoostIQ technology Cons: Can be affected by strong sunlight As your robot vacuum moves around your floors, the last thing you want to realize is that it has been stuck somewhere and not actually doing any cleaning. With the eufy RoboVac G30, that won't be an issue. The reasons are two-fold because this features a smart tracking path sensor with Smart Dynamic Navigation 2.0 to get the most direct and efficient path to cleaning your home. This means that it won't just pick a random path to go over and it will map out your home. It boasts 2,000Pa of hard-hitting suction. This ensures more debris is picked up across all surfaces. The second part features BoostIQ technology to automatically increase suction power if it's stuck. This will recognize within 1.5 seconds that it needs extra vacuuming strength and immediately deliver that. This allows it to go the extra mile to suck up what you need it to. It is compatible with hard floorings as well as carpets. There is also drop-sensing technology that will make sure it won't take a tumble down the stairs. It can become affected by strong sunlight on the sensors, so you should take that into consideration with the rooms it is cleaning. You may want to schedule it for different times if a room is particularly sunny at a specific hour of the day. This model will remember what area it cleaned so that it can clean that area again the next time you use it. There are also helpful prompts you can utilize to get the most out of the vacuum. All in all, we loved the cleaning ability and smart features of this robot vacuum. eufy RoboVac G30 - Shop Now 6. Best robot vacuum with long battery life: roborock Q5 Pro roborock Q5 Pro Rating: 4 Stars Applying Roborock‘s latest DuoRoller Brush technology and thanks to 5500 Pa extreme suction power, the Q5 Pro effectively removes dirt from different types of floors and achieves deeper cleaning on carpets(open the Carpet Boost feature in App), improving hair pickup rate while ensuring less tangling. It is an ideal choice for pet families. BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: 240 minutes of battery life, utilizes 5,500PA of suction with automatic carpet boost, 770ml dust bin Cons: Doesn't learn from previous runs, can get tangled on power cords If you want a robot vacuum that can clean your entire home in one pass, the roborock Q5 Pro is a terrific option. It offers a whopping 240 minutes of cleaning without needing to return to the base station to charge. That's 4 hours! Unless you live in a sprawling mansion, this model will last long enough to finish any job. Another great thing about the Q5 Pro is how long it can go without being emptied. That's because it has a 770ml dust bin that stores more debris, meaning it can be emptied less often. This moves 10% faster than previous models, giving you a shorter usage time. It routes out your home in a Z-shape pattern to clean it more quickly and efficiently. Intelligent navigation helps it work its way through areas it hasn't been yet. This utilizes 5,500Pa of suction with an automatic carpet boost to get those annoying hairs dislodged from the carpet and into the vacuum. That's an 11% increase from older roborock models. If you have this charged up to 100%, it will run long enough to cover your entire house. The battery is huge, and you can control the device from your smartphone. You can set this up with a mopping system as well as an upgrade. The robot vacuum can get stuck and doesn't learn from the previous runs. You will also have to clear the floor of any cables, as they might get stuck in the vacuum. roborock Q5 Pro - Shop Now 7. Best cheap robot vacuum and mop: ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ Rating: 4 Stars 30-Day HANDS-FREE CLEANING WITH SELF-EMPTY STATION. ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Proplus self emptying robot vacuum automatically empties its dustbin after cleaning. The station’s disposable dust bag holds up to months of dirt and debris. (1 Spare Dust Bag Included). BGR may receive a commission BGR may receive a commission Shop Now Pros: Self-emptying, avoids objects on the floor Cons: Battery can run out in the middle of a job Give yourself the dual power of cleaning and mopping with the ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+. This delivers 30 days of dirt and debris and will empty it out when it's full. This model boasts 2600Pa of suction to draw out dirt and dust. It's not the most powerful robot vacuum model on our list, but it's still strong enough for most jobs. With TRUEDETECT, a 3D-based technology that lets it detect and avoid objects, you won't have to move stuff around if you forget. Mapping out the room and choosing a floor plan is simple, thanks to the LiDAR navigation with aerospace-standard object detection systems. This model will vacuum and mop all in one go. It automatically avoids carpets when mopping hard floors. Also, it will double the suction power when vacuuming carpets. While there is a 110 runtime that is found more often than not, sometimes it does not make it the whole time. It will automatically recharge and resume where it left off. ECOVACS Deebot N8 Pro+ - Shop Now Are these vacuums worth it? The short answer is: yes. For busy families or people who don't like cleaning, these are a smart investment. It also depends on how much you use them. Which brand is the best? There are plenty that are worthy. Roborock, iRobot Roomba, Ecovacs, and Eufy are all top brands. Do they make a lot of noise? They are generally quiet because if they weren't, people wouldn't buy them. They are better in terms of noise than handheld or stick vacuums. Why should you trust us? Nobody likes to have crumbs, dust, and dirt in their home. But it's also impossible to always keep track of all of the stuff that may have fallen on your floors. Plus, who has the time to vacuum constantly? What you need is a helping hand in your house to clean for you when you're off doing something else. A robot vacuum is a perfect solution for anyone who wants to keep their home in the best shape possible without having to commit to always cleaning. While you may not get the same level of clean on a carpet that you may get with an upright vacuum, robot vacuums tend to be great for pet hair and dust bunnies. Plus, they can cover the area as you chill or are doing other things around the house. There are even some that will empty themselves when they get full, giving you more flexibility in when to use them. Rather than having to use a handheld vacuum for your small messes, a robot vacuum can really help you out. We've tested hundreds of the best robot vacuums to give you the best breakdowns of which ones have the best features and which ones could best fit your situation. The expert product reviewers at BGR have been doing this for more than a decade now, so you can trust that we have the expertise to find the best robot vacuum models for every need. The post We tested 200+ robot vacuums, and these are the best ones appeared first on BGR. 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After a month of beta testing, Apple has finally made iOS 18.2 available to all users. This is the most important software update of 2024 for iPhone models as it expands Apple Intelligence while still bringing nice-to-have features and fixing some annoying iPhone bugs. Here is everything you need to know about this update. For iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users, Apple adds these Apple Intelligence features: Image Playground: Users can create playful images in seconds, choosing from Animation or Illustration. This app is built right into apps like Messages and is also available in a dedicated app; having trouble with the waitlist? Check this; Genmoji: Create custom emojis by combining two or more figures; users can type a prompt like “monkey with pink hat” to make an entirely new emoji; here’s how to use it; Image Wand: Rough sketches can be turned into delightful images, and users can even select empty space to create an image using context from the surrounding area in the Notes app; ChatGPT integration: When you feel Apple Intelligence isn’t enough, you can allow ChatGPT to access Writing Tools and other features for a better response; if you are tired of Apple Intelligence asking to confirm every prompt, do this; Visual Intelligence: Visual Intelligence with Camera Control helps you instantly learn about places or interact with information simply by pointing your iPhone at the object, with the option to tap into Google Search or ChatGPT Create Images expansion: Another Apple Intelligence feature available with iOS 18.2 is the ability to create an image when you highlight text in the Notes app. iOS 18.2 helps locate lost luggage with new AirTag feature Image source: José Adorno for BGR In addition to these Apple Intelligence functions, which are included with iOS 18.2, Apple adds some other helpful features: All-new Mail app: Mail is introducing new ways for users to manage their inboxes. On-device categorization organizes and sorts incoming emails into Primary for personal and time-sensitive emails, Transactions for confirmations and receipts, Updates for news and social notifications, and Promotions for marketing emails and coupons. Mail also features a new digest view that pulls together all of the relevant emails from a business, allowing users to quickly scan for what’s important at the moment. Change default apps: iOS 18.2 beta lets iPhone users change the Messages and Phone default apps. Volume Limit: The Settings app now has a new Volume Limit control. This lets you limit how loud your iPhone speakers can play media. Find My changes: Apple offers the option to Share Item Location with an “airline or trusted person.” This feature creates a link that lets someone easily access your AirTag’s location. Photos app tweak: Videos in the Photos app no longer zoom in or out when you tap on them. Apps improvement: Natural language search in Apple Music and Apple TV app lets you describe what you’re looking for using any combination of categories like genres, moods, actors, decades, and more iPhone compatibility Image source: José Adorno for BGR iOS 18.2 is compatible with the following devices: iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPhone SE (2nd gen) iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone SE (3rd gen) iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Don't Miss: iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence The post iOS 18.2 now available, and these are the best features you need to try now appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Cyber Week deals: $329 Apple Watch S10, $50 off Microsoft Office 2024, $374 PS5 Slim, Vitamix blenders, more Cyber Monday iPad deals start at $199 in 2024 Today’s deals: $20 Waterproof Bluetooth speaker, $999 M3 MacBook Air, Duracell batteries, Cosori air fryer, more Black Friday blowout: 15% off PS5, $154 AirPods Pro, doorbuster deals, Beats headphones, Narwal Freo Z Ultra, more