Apple’s iOS 12.1 update brought digital eSim support to the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR on Tuesday, but US carriers won’t support the feature until later in the year due to reported technical problems. eSIM is the software-based version of the traditional plastic chip that identifies you to your carrier, and Apple highlighted it …

Google may be planning a subscription service for Android apps and games found in its Play Store. Evidence that the search giant is developing a “Play Pass” feature was spotted by the mobile software development community XDA back in June when it noticed code containing a reference to “PLAYPASS_SUBSCRIPTION.” Over the weekend, one of XDA’s members highlighted a Google Opinion …

Samsung is reportedly following Apple’s lead by developing a trio of Galaxy S10 models, and is looking to launch a 5G version in the US. Samsung Unpacked: Samsung is expected to show off its foldable and 5G phones alongside the Galaxy flagship on Feb. 20. The standard S10 is codenamed “Beyond,” Bloomberg reported Friday, citing anonymous sources, and it’s roughly …

WhatsApp is supplementing its GIFs and emoji with stickers, and encouraging artists to add to the selection. The Facebook-owned messaging service is launching packs created by its own designers and some outside creators, it said Thursday. To use them, you just tap the new sticker button and make your choice. Now playing: Watch this: 5 apps for group video calls …

Google Maps is making it easier to keep up with your favorite retailers with a Facebook-style follow feature. Google Maps You can search for a business you want to keep an eye on and tap the “Follow” button to prompt events, offers and other updates to show up in the “For you” tab. For example, it’ll show you when your …

Facebook is reportedly working on a standalone music video app to battle TikTok, the karaoke app formerly known as Musical.ly. The social network is developing Lasso, an app that lets you record yourself lip-syncing or dancing to popular songs, TechCrunch reported Wednesday, citing anonymous current and former Facebook employees. Lasso is designed to compete with TikTok, which was known as Musical.ly …

Vodafone says it has activated the UK’s first 5G coverage network. The British telecommunications company on Thursday started streaming over 5G from its site in Salford, Greater Manchester, to test the next generation of wireless connectivity. The site provides coverage to MediaCityUK — a property development with tenants like the BBC, ITV Granada and the University of Salford — and …

Responding to a report that President Donald Trump’s personal iPhone was tapped by its spies, China suggested that he switch to Huawei. “If they are very worried about iPhones being tapped, they can use Huawei,” said Hua Chunying, deputy director of the Chinese foreign ministry information department, according to a Thursday morning tweet by The Washington Post’s Luna Lin. Hua …

Google tweaked its software to make it easier for you to delete search history and find important privacy controls, the company said Wednesday. Here’s where you alter your privacy controls in search. Google The tech giant has updated its menus, giving you the ability to review and delete search history within Google search itself, Eric Miraglia, director of the product …

Target is pushing its free two-day shipping option as the holiday shopping rush looms. The company is removing the $35 minimum from its free two-day shipping offer from Nov. 1 to Dec. 22, with no membership requirement, it said Tuesday. So you’ll be able to buy pretty much any item from the retailer, no matter how small, and expect to …