iCloud: How to download photos and videos

Switching from iOS to Android is simple when you use Google services. If you’ve been immersed in the Apple ecosystem for a long time and are consideringan Android camera phoneto replace your iPhone, learn how to download your photos from iCloud to bring them over. After all, our entire lives exist in our photo apps. The instructions in this guide use an iPhone 13 Pro running iOS 17.1 and a MacBook Pro with M1 Pro silicone running macOS Sonoma....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 728 words · Amanda Guerrero

iFi ZEN DAC V2 Review: An Incredible Desktop Digital-to-Analog Converter for Music Enthusiasts

iFi is a very well respected name in home and personal audio. We reviewed the iFi Hip-Dac2, and we were so blown away by the device that we scored it a solid 10/10. Next up is the Zen Dac V2. So can it compete with its portable partner on a desktop level? TheiFi Zen Dac V2is, as you might imagine, the upgrade to the original Zen Dac. For $159, you get extra features that elevate the V2 above the original....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1395 words · Amanda Lopez

JBL's new smart speakers offer the best of two voice assistant worlds

JBL makes speakers for a variety of applications, ranging from studio use to in-ear and over-ear headphones. The brand also makesfantastic smart speakerssuitable for indoor and outdoor use. Drawing inspiration from its classic L100 range from the 70s, Harman announced the new JBL Authentics range of smart speakers at IFA this year, which is currently underway in Berlin, Germany. These speakers give you access to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa simultaneously, making your smart home setup much easier to operate....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Robert Barrett

John Krasinski’s Jack Ryan Film Can Easily Break A Tom Clancy Record After 6 Other Movies

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryanhas gained plenty of traction over the last six years, and the franchise continues to draw an audience, asAmazon has announced a new Jack Ryan movieis in development. John Kraskinski’s series concluded in 2023 after the Amazon exclusive did not get renewed for a fifth season, yet Kraskinski’sJack Ryancould still break a record that has eluded all other Tom Clancy adaptations. The upcoming movie will secure the Prime series as the most comprehensive retelling of the Tom Clancy novels, asthe cast ofTom Clancy’s Jack Ryanreturnto the big screen....

June 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Sheila Howard

John Lithgow Shares His Advice For Dexter Prequel's Trinity Killer Actor, Which Even He Admits Is Hard To Follow

Dexterstar John Lithgow has offered his advice for the next actor to follow in his footsteps for the upcoming Trinity Killer prequel series. Serving as one of the original show’s most memorable villains, Lithgow’s season 4 antagonist is set to receive his own spinoff show in addition to the forthcomingDexter: Resurrectionsequel series, and the recently releasedDexter: Original Sinprequel. In December 2024, it was also reported that Lithgow could potentially be returning to narrate the series in much the same way as Michael C....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Christina Young

New Android games released March 2023 — from Terra Nil to Brotato

The range of Android games released in March had even more variety than thebest games of February. From the inevitable batch of ACA NeoGeo titles to digital board game adaptions, we’ve collected the month’s best games into today’s roundup. There’s a game from nearly every genre here, but if you want more variety, check ourroundup of the best games on Android. However, we did see many strategy games released this month, so you may want toexplore our top Android tabletsif one catches your eye....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 962 words · Hannah Harvey

NYT Mini Crossword Jul 30, 2025 Answers (6/16/25)

Our NYT Mini Crossword Jun 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller, quicker version of the paper’s famous daily crossword puzzle. It’s designed for solvers who want to exercise their brain without spending a lot of time on a single puzzle. The mini crossword is just as challenging as its bigger counterpart, but with fewer clues and a smaller grid....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Richard Garcia

One Major The First Descendant Issue Is Holding Back Multiplayer Missions

Summary The First Descendanthas been taking the gaming community by storm since its launch day on August 22, 2025. Hundreds of thousands of players have logged in on Steam alone, and its multiplayer community continues to thrive. This is largely due toThe First Descendant’s seamless crossplay and its multiplayer content, butits multiplayer gameplay is not without its issues. It is common for players to try to go through content solo as much as possible, but solo players will likely first experience forced multiplayer in a Special Operations mission....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Megan Ford

One Of The Greatest Star Wars Stories Ever Written Has Finally Been Adapted In This Incredible Animation

An incredible, award-winning fan animation has been completed after five years, finally bringing one of the most importantStar WarsLegends stories to life. The oldStar WarsExpanded Universewas effectively reborn in 1991, when Timothy Zahn’sHeir to the Empirecontinued the adventures of Luke, Han, and Leia in a whole new format. The story may not be canon anymore, butHeir to the Empire’s legacy remains, with characters likeGrand Admiral Thrawnmaking the jump into the Disney era....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Christopher Rogers

Oppo pulls the plug on its German website

Oppo hasn’t been having a great time in Europe lately. Between itspause on German businessand seemingly imminentdeparture from the French market, things could be going better for the Chinese phone manufacturer. Oppo’s issues with the former could be more than just short term, however, as its German website appears to be almost entirely wiped. The siteis currently devoid of any specific information about Oppo’s products, with only a banner stating its ongoing partnership with the UEFA Champions League (viaNicolas La Rocco)....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Judith Kirk

Pixel 7 Pro teardown shows Google still cares very little about repairability

Pixel 7 Pro teardown shows Google still cares very little about repairability Google has finally launched thePixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. It’s carrying a lot of internal upgrades such as the new Tensor G2 SoC, and, in the case of the Pixel 7 Pro, a new, improved zoom imaging system. It’s almost sure to earn a spot in everyone’s shortlist of thebest Android phones. But if you wanted to have a closer look at the inside workings of the phone before it reaches your hands, you could, thanks to a new teardown video....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Gary Edwards

Rash of RCS spam spreads across the US

It may not deserve it, but RCS gets a bad rap, particularly in areas whereencrypted messengerslike WhatsApp reign supreme. Even in the US, it’s met with apathy, asiMessage has the mindsharedespiteGoogle’s best effortsto move the needle. But it’s an industry standard, not a walled garden, and for those who use it, the addition of web-based features like end-to-end encryption and message reactions make it a vastly superior alternative to SMS and MMS....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Abigail Parker

Samsung's best budget phone is now $50 off at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Have you been waiting for the perfect opportunity to upgrade your phone? Well, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is now on sale and worth every penny. With its clear 6.4" display, powerful 5G performance, and long-lasting battery, you won’t miss a beat. Plus, you can capture stunning pictures with ease using its pro-level camera features. And with added durability, you won’t have to worry about spills or dust damaging your device....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · James George