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Maria Diaz/ZDNETiOS 18 is finally here, and while there are some eye-catching updates like customizable home screens, there are also some eye-roll-worthy changes. For me, that includes the new Photos app.Apple announced the new Photos app during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, touting it as “the biggest-ever redesign.” When you first open the app on iOS 18, the changes are very apparent. Apple added new collections, like Recent Days, People and Pets, and Trips, to sort your Photos. The company also modified the Photos app to work seamlessly with Apple Intelligence, which will be available on all iPhone 16 models and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max over the next few months.Also: We’ve used every iPhone 16 model and here’s our best buying advice for 2024However, what Apple refers to as a ‘simplified layout’ seems to be an unnecessarily complicated change for many using the Photos app. The previous tab design was replaced by collections that are automatically categorized by themes. It makes it difficult to find the popular ‘Recently Saved’ photos and doesn’t show all the photos on your device like it once did with an ‘All Photos’ tab.  More

Taylor Clemons/ZDNETBeyond TVs, projectors have become a go-to entertainment device for folks in smaller spaces or those who simply want a big-screen viewing experience without the bulk. Say you’ve already settled on a projector for your home, but you’re not quite satisfied with its visual output. What should you do next?Also: The best TVs under $1,000: Expert testedMany projectors in today’s market have autofocus and keystone correction features, but that’s not where your adjustments should end in terms of improving picture quality. For basic fine-tuning, there are other factors that can really help the images pop with vibrance and clarity. Here are the three biggest factors.View at Amazon More

Instagram In 2021, a Wall Street Journal investigation detailed research findings that exposed Meta’s role — particularly its Instagram platform — in exacerbating mental health issues in teenagers. The social giant’s internal documents became the subject of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing called “Big Tech and the Online Child Exploitation Crisis” as Instagram came under intense scrutiny […] More

Mininyx Doodle/Getty Images Believing what you see is more difficult than ever due to the ease and accessibility of generating synthetic content and how synthetic content is so easily spread online. As a result, many people have more difficulty trusting what they read, hear, and see in the media and digitally, especially amid politically contentious […] More

Garmin Satellite communication support is now integrated into the iPhone and Google Pixel phones with a primary focus on emergency response notification and basic text messaging. On Tuesday, Garmin announced its new inReach Messenger Plus<!–> one of the first satellite communicators to provide photo and voice messaging capabilities in addition to text messaging, location sharing, and SOS […] More

Stack Social If you need access to Adobe Creative Cloud for work or school but don’t want to pay full price, Stack Social is offering a deal right now: You can get a 3-month subscription to all apps in Creative Cloud for nearly 50% off, bringing the price to $90 (reg. $180).  Adobe Creative Cloud […] More

Bose/ZDNETThe personal and home audio industry is heating up this year, with innovations from Sonos that allow listeners to switch audio from their headphones to their soundbar seamlessly.Now Bose, another heavy hitter in the home audio industry, has countered with a new soundbar and an innovative listening experience.Also: Sonos just brought TV Audio Swap to more devices. Here’s why it’s my all-time favorite headphone featureToday, Bose announced the updated Bose Smart Soundbar, a refresh to its compact soundbar, the Bose Smart Soundbar 600 More