Google app’s built-in browser adds Auto Dark Mode on iPhone

After , Google app on iOS has rolled out an Auto Dark Mode for its built-in web browser.

The Google app on iPhone opens pages from Search results and the Discover feed in its own browser. There’s an address bar, tab grid system, and convenient “Read Aloud” text-to-speech (TTS) feature.

The latest addition is Auto Dark Mode for websites that have yet to add their own design. Tap the three-dot overflow menu in the top-right corner for “

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iOS 18.3.1 coming soon for iPhone users

Apple just shipped iOS 18.3 last week , but it seems that another software release is on its way soon. Internal 9to5Mac visitor logs show that Apple is currently testing an iOS 18.3.1 update. Here’s what that means.

iOS 18.3 launched early last week with several updates to Apple Intelligence features, including:

Finally, the update also brought a welcome Calculator app fix .

Currently, beta testers are still waiting for the first iOS 18.4


Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $260 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $269 off, iPhone 15 Pro, Milanese Loop, more

While you certainly don’t want to miss out on the new all-time low now live on , never mind the best prices of the year on , we have a fresh batch of discounts to save you ton today. First up, Apple’s is now at Amazon to deliver the best price of the year. And next we have another sweet deal on the most affordable unlocked – Amazon Premium Renewed units with a 1-year warranty are now the original price – alongside Geek Squad refurbished . Those offers join

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Virgin Atlantic now supports AirTag’s new feature for finding lost luggage

Lost luggage can be a nightmare, but AirTags make the process of finding that luggage much simpler. And thanks to the new Find My feature introduced in iOS 18.2, you can now share your luggage’s location with airlines. Today, Virgin Atlantic has announced it now supports the new AirTag feature. Here’s how that works.

In iOS 18.2, Apple made changes to the Find My app that allow you to temporarily share a lost AirTag’s location with others—including airlines


Apple is facing two major threats to its business, but nobody seems worried

Apple is starting to feel some impact from the new U.S. administration’s shifting priorities in the global landscape, especially around economic issues like tariffs. Here are the two major threats Apple is facing, and why investors don’t actually seem to be worried.

Apple is at the center of shifting geopolitical relations between the U.S. and several countries including China, Mexico, and more.

A at Bloomberg points out how there are two major threats:

There are other possible threats, including tariffs involving


The Leica LUX grip for iPhone is a cute accessory with truly Leica-like pricing

Leica is known for making absolutely beautiful, minimalist cameras and jaw-droppingly great lenses with pricing in the “if you have to ask, you can’t afford it” range.

There’s no doubt that the newly-launched Leica LUX grip for iPhone ticks the beautiful box – but also the Leica pricing one …

A Leica camera body will cost you somewhere in to , with lenses that .

By those standards, I guess $329 is a pretty low price for a Leica product – but still


Review: BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo has benefits for everyone

If 27-inch 5K displays aren’t your thing, BenQ’s 32-inch 4K monitor is a fun option I’ve been testing and loving. The BenQ 32-inch Ergo Arm Programming Monitor with MoonHalo is designed to maximize comfort during long coding (or writing) sessions.

As a 4K display, the RD320UA is ultra sharp when using 1920×1080 screen real estate. However, I’ve been using the

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Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite

Consumer electronics from China are getting more expensive for both consumers and businesses, as Trump’s 10% import tariffs take effect . Additionally, removal of a small-value exemption on existing tariffs means some products are now subject to import taxes as high as 45%.

Courier companies are also applying their own collection fees on top of the tariffs, further increasing costs – and some companies are pausing imports while they figure out what to do …

As of this week, import duty of 10% is payable


Reddit banned 90+ subreddits ‘accidentally’ but some are worried

Reddit banned more than 90 subreddits yesterday, later restoring them and blaming it on a bug, but some moderators are worried about what the move might signal for the future.

The banned subreddits were all ones allowing NSFW content, but while that is commonly thought of as adult entertainment, it also includes communities as diverse as r/cubancigars and  r/transgender_surgeries …

All the banned subreddits had moderators but were banned for being unmoderated. said it counted more than 90 subreddits newly listed in .

Reddit said it

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