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Spring is here, bringing you more warm and sunny days to take advantage of. That means it’s time to put your TV show binge watching on hold and enjoy the outdoors. And whether you’re looking for a park to camp out at or a new trail to hike on or want to stargaze from your …

If you’ve got an Apple Watch ($349 at eBay) strapped to your wrist, Apple’s workout service Fitness Plus can help you pump up your heart rate from the comfort of your home. In addition to displaying exercise metrics and guiding you through workouts, Fitness Plus also offers some cool quirks — like the Time to Walk feature, in which celebrities like Dolly Parton will tell …

Unlike the sometimes jarring changes that come when Microsoft or Apple update their operating systems, Google’s Chrome OS updates are frequent and gradual. Even with the release of update 100, the biggest change might go unnoticed, depending on how you access your Chromebook’s apps.  Chromebook’s Launcher, also known as the app drawer, has a new look and capabilities. Click on …

Your Android phone’s small screen wasn’t designed for following along with fitness classes online or joining a Zoom call. So instead of squinting to see what’s going on, you can magically cast or mirror your phone’s screen to a nearby TV with just a few taps. You’ll need the proper hardware to get the job done, but it’ll save you from potential neck strain.  …

Apple on Wednesday told developers they can now apply to allow “external link account entitlement,” a new designation that allows some apps to include signup links that point outside the App Store. The move, which was announced last year as part of a settlement with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, will allow “reader” apps like streaming services more leeway in how …

What’s happening Google and Spotify struck a deal that allows subscribers to use the streaming service’s payment system, a major break in the way app stores have run. Why it matters If Google expands the program, developers and users could have more control over how payments inside mobile apps are made, potentially making transactions cheaper. Google struck a landmark deal that …

Apple on Wednesday inched a step closer to replacing real-world wallets with the one on its iPhone, opening up its digital driver’s license and state ID program in Arizona. The initiative, built into Apple’s iOS 15 software that powers modern iPhones, was announced last summer and will expand to Colorado, Hawaii, Mississippi, Ohio and Puerto Rico “soon.” “We’re thrilled to …

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus or S22 Ultra in your hands, you’ve probably been savoring some of its major perks — from the upgraded cameras to the sleek design. But the new S22 lineup is also loaded with some lesser-known features that can transform the way you use your phone. Below, we’ll take a closer look at the features flying below the …

You see QR codes just about everywhere these days. The square barcodes show up everywhere: real estate listings, TV ads and social media posts touting what look like great deals on must-have items. The pandemic fueled a surge in the use of QR codes. Seeking to cut down on possible transmission, restaurants replaced physical menus available to all customers with …

The Zoom video meeting and chat app skyrocketed in popularity as millions of people looked for new ways to work, study and socialize amid the coronavirus pandemic. With the option to customize your background and newer features such as Immersive View and a vanishing pen tool, it’s easy to see why Zoom’s popularity hasn’t dwindled even as COVID-19 vaccines and …