Apple slashes trade-in values for Android phones

Apple slashes trade-in values for Android phones I know you’re reading an Android blog right now, but what if you wanted to walk on the wild side and get an iPhone? Well, you could trade in your Android phone to save a few bucks, but it’ll be fewer bucks going forward. Apple has changed its trade-in values for Android phones, cutting as much as $110 from the phones it accepts....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Colin West

Best Google Pixel Fold cases in 2025

Google might have fumbled thePixel Fold’slaunch, and by picking up the perfect case, you can have a go at fumbling the phone yourself. Fortunately, there are plenty of choices despite the phone’s unique 6:5 aspect ratio, so you can find the perfect case, whether you want magnetic accessories, a kickstand, military-grade protection, or just a stylish way to hold your credit cards. This list includes the best cases you can buy for your Google Pixel Fold for all budgets....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1314 words · Thomas Jacobs

Chicago Fire Set Video Starring New Season 13 Team Confirms Filming Has Started

Summary Production has officially started forChicago Fireseason 13, as confirmed by a new set video featuring the new Ambo 61. Coming from a change-ridden year, Firehouse 51 will enter new territory when it returns with new episodes this fall on NBC. On the heels ofChief Wallace Boden’s departurein the season 12 finale, Kelly Severide and his team are looking for a new leader — the first time they need to do so since One Chicago premiered....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · Kyle Rowland

Creepy-sounding Facestealer spyware found inside cartoon app with 100,000 Play Store downloads

Creepy-sounding Facestealer spyware found inside cartoon app with 100,000 Play Store downloads Kids and apps can be a dangerous combination, as any parent who’s discovereda mountain of IAP charges on their accountcan attest to. And while new tools and safeguards are always becoming available, so too do threats constantly evolve. The innocent-sounding Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools app was listed on the Play Store for all ages, and while it may have promised harmless fun, it turns out to have been hiding a Facebook credential-stealing Android trojan with a creeptastic name: Facestealer....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Regina Simon

Daily Themed Mini Crossword Jun 10, 2025 Answers (8/10/25)

Our Daily Themed Mini Crossword June 22, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The Daily Themed Mini Crossword is a fun and challenging puzzle that is published daily. It features a small grid with clues for each word, which must be filled in to complete the puzzle. The puzzles are based on a theme, which can range from pop culture to history, geography, and more....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Vickie Ortega

Don't Fall For This "Sad Announcement" Phishing Scam

Quick Links Some phishing scams are easy to recognize, but you’ll have to try harder in other cases. One of the most sinister schemes circulating now relates to fake sad announcements; it’s vital that you know what to look out for. The “sad announcement” phishing scam involves someone sending you a message saying they have bad news. Most of the time, this relates to them claiming one of your loved ones has passed away....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 678 words · Elizabeth Taylor

Here's when you'll be able to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as your PC's webcam

Let’s face it: Your PC’s webcam probably sucks, especially when compared to what your smartphone is capable of. That’s why features that let you use your smartphone as your PC’s webcam are growing in popularity. Google’s December 2023 Android release, for example, introduced the ability to turn your Pixel phone into a webcam for your PC, and whileGoogle’s implementation is simple, it isn’t wireless and only supports basic camera controls. AtCES 2024, Samsungannounceda partnership with Microsoft that will allow for Galaxy phones to be used as wireless webcams for Windows PCs, complete with advanced camera controls like background blur and auto framing....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Jason Simmons

How to Cancel Recurring Subscriptions on Steam

Quick Links Setting up a subscription on Steam is easy, but canceling one is trickier. It takes a little bit of work, but you can cancel a recurring subscription on Steam and prevent any further charges. How to Cancel a Recurring Subscription on Steam It’s important to note thatuninstalling a game or service on Steamdoes not cancel any active subscriptions with it. You need to explicitly tell Steam to cancel the recurring payments if you’re not using the service anymore....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Amanda Jimenez

How to Generate Royalty-Free Music Using Soundful

How to Generate Royalty-Free Music Using Soundful AI has been paving new pathways through various industries, and the music industry is no exception. One such technology is Soundful—a platform that leverages AI to generate royalty-free, original music in a number of styles. Keep reading, and we’ll show you how to navigate the system and kickstart your journey with Soundful’s music creation capabilities. What Is Soundful? Soundfulis a platform for generating unique music in a variety of genres, using machine-learning AI....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Bruce Abbott

How to Manually Install the Latest Docker Compose Version on Linux

Docker Compose is available in the standard repositories on most distros. However, the most recent repository versions tend to be several versions behind the latest release. This is increasingly becoming a problem and can throw a variety of errors that require workarounds. Here’s how to install the latest version of Docker Compose on Linux. Docker Compose Simplifies Your Life Docker is an essential containerization tool that allows you to deploy software on your Linux PC or server without the risk that it will interfere with other apps you have installed....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · John Keith

How to Stop a YouTube Channel From Showing Up in Search Results

How to Stop a YouTube Channel From Showing Up in Search Results With over 50 million YouTube channels, there’s always something to watch on YouTube. While YouTube does a pretty good job of filtering search results, there’s always that one channel you simply can’t stand. And the more you see it, the more it irritates you. Fortunately, there are a few ways to stop that channel from showing up in your search results....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 715 words · Terri Hart

How to Use the Galaxy Watch’s Temperature Sensor

Quick Links The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 has a host of sensors for checking your vitals, including temperature. But how do you use it to check your temperature? And can you use it to check how hot or cool a surface is? We’ll find out below. Which Galaxy Watch Models Have a Temperature Sensor? Before learning how to use the temperature sensor, you should first check if your Galaxy Watch has one....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 674 words · Nicole Morris

I Always Use These eSIM Sites Before Traveling

Quick Links Hunting for a SIM card in a new country is the worst. Not anymore. These eSIM websites have become part of my travel ritual—and honestly, I don’t know how I ever traveled without them. My favorite comparison website eSIMDB is my first port of call when traveling to unfamiliar territory. As the name suggests, it is a comprehensive database of over 70 eSIM providers, boasting more than 70,000 data plans between them....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Dean Bauer