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Illustration: The Verge WhatsApp is rolling out a custom sticker maker for users with iOS 17 or later. While you can already make stickers by dragging and dropping images from your gallery into the app‚ this takes things a step further by letting you draw on top of them‚ add text‚ or slap on another sticker. To create a sticker from an existing image‚ open the app’s sticker tray‚ select create sticker‚ and then choose an image from your gallery. From there‚ you can proceed to customize your sticker by choosing a cutout‚ adding text‚ and drawing on it. You can also edit any previously made stickers by opening the sticker tray‚ long-pressing on the sticker you want to change‚ and then choosing edit sticker. Image: WhatsApp You can add text... Continue reading…

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft has surpassed Apple’s market cap to become the world’s most valuable public company again. The software giant’s stock has been rallying in recent months thanks to its AI announcements. Meanwhile‚ there are concerns about Apple’s iPhone sales‚ leading to the two tech giants swapping top places for market value during trading on the Nasdaq today. Apple stock has been trending down over the past month on the back of iPhone sale concerns in China and a potential weakness of iPhone 15 sales. Rating firms have downgraded Apple stock in recent days‚ wiping around $162 billion off Apple’s market capitalization in 2024 alone. Microsoft has been riding the AI hype train for more than six months now. The company’s stock saw a noticeable... Continue reading…

You probably had to buy a new iPhone Lightning cable from Apple sometime in your life because the one in the iPhone's box broke. Also‚ you might have the feeling that Apple's (Lightning) cables don't last that long. I always had this feeling‚ even though I kept buying them. But Consumer Reports did some empirical testing at the end of 2023‚ and after testing cables from Apple‚ Samsung‚ Belkin‚ Anker‚ and others‚ it had an interesting finding. According to the publication‚ it found two clear champs: one priced at $29 and the other at $6.55. Quite a difference‚ right? CR did two tests: The Bend Test and the Twist Test. In the first one‚ all the cables were bent on one end at a 90-degree angle until it surrendered its power. On the other one‚ the rig twisted each cord repeatedly while it powered a makeup mirror illuminated by LED lights. After that‚ the publication discovered that Apple's iPhone Lightning cable‚ which cost $29 (the test was made with the 2-meter version)‚ lasted longer. In contrast‚ the Amazon Basics USB-C cable‚ costing $6.55‚ was as good as Apple. “The Amazon Basics cable was outstanding in our bend test‚ lasting the equivalent of six years without breaking‚” José Amézquita‚ a project test leader for CR’s Rapid Response team‚ stated. “The Apple cord was the priciest on our list‚ but given its performance‚ it’s worth the extra money.” That said‚ all cables tested exceed the 1.5-year threshold. Anker and Belkin's exceeded 5‚000 bends‚ which puts them close to three years of use. Should you keep buying Apple's iPhone cables? Image source: Consumer Reports Probably‚ yes. It doesn't mean you shouldn't consider Anker‚ Belkin‚ Samsung‚ and even Amazon's super cheap cable. They're all good‚ but you should avoid a few of them‚ such as Amazon Basics USB-A to Lightning‚ Onn's USB-A to Lightning‚ Samsung's USB-A to USB-C‚ and Bytech USB-A to USB-C. Despite that‚ Apple had the best Lightning cable‚ and other brands have great USB-A to USB-C cables. Interestingly‚ Consumer Reports didn't test Apple's USB-C to USB-C cable‚ nor the similar ones from the other brands. That said‚ if you enjoy third-party cables from these premium brands‚ you shouldn't worry much‚ but at least we all know that Apple's iPhone cables can actually hold up a lot. Don't Miss: iPhone 16: Everything we know so far The post Ultimate test shows Apple charging cables are actually better than Belkin‚ Anker‚ and more appeared first on BGR. Trending Right Now: 15 Netflix series with perfect 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes iPadOS 17.2 now available to iPad users‚ but there’s still no Journal app

The Apple Vision Pro becomes available to preorder next week‚ with shipments set to start on February 2nd. That's when you'll have to head to a local Apple retail store to pick up your unit. It's unclear from Apple's Vision Pro release date announcement how ordering the first batch of spatial computers will work. Reports say that Apple will need in-store appointments for proper fittings. But Apple's announcement hints that you'll have everything you need to ensure a great fit in the box. As a would-be Vision Pro buyer‚ I have a list of questions I've been waiting for Apple to answer. Now that the product has an actual release date‚ I have a few answers — though there are several Vision Pro mysteries left that Apple hasn't shined any light on. Continue reading... The post 6 Vision Pro questions we can answer‚ and 5 big mysteries that remain appeared first on BGR. Trending Right Now: 15 Netflix series with perfect 100% scores on Rotten Tomatoes iPadOS 17.2 now available to iPad users‚ but there’s still no Journal app