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Creative Pebble X Plus <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pebble X Plus speakers are available now for $120 on Amazon. The rich, deep bass perfectly matches the mids and highs delivered by the satellite speakers. However, they don’t have built-in battery power, so your portability is limited to a power source. –> It shocks me […] More
Suunto Race 2 smartwatch <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Race 2 is available with a stainless steel frame for $499, or a titanium frame for $599. The Race 2 offers long battery life, extensive customization, personalized coaching, and reliable accuracy. There is no support for subscription music or payment systems and the app store […] More
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Can I lock or hide any app I want on iPhone? You can lock most apps, including Messages and third-party apps from the App Store. Also: These 14 secret codes revealed hidden menus on my iPhone and AndroidHowever, Apple doesn’t allow you to lock or hide certain core system apps like Settings and Find My. It’s worth pressing and holding on an app for a moment to see what quick action options appear. Do hidden apps still send notifications on iPhone? No. Once hidden, the app won’t send notifications until you open it again. That also means notifications from a hidden app won’t appear in previews or in the Notification Center on your lock screen. How do I find my hidden apps on iPhone? Hidden apps live in a special folder in your App Library. Swipe from right to open the App Library, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap the folder labeled Hidden, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You’ll then see the hidden apps inside. How do I unhide or unlock an app? If you change your mind, it’s easy to bring an app back to the surface. Go to the App Library, find the app (including if it’s in the Hidden folder), touch and hold the app, and tap Don’t Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode). Authenticate one last time, and the app will be unhidden and visible in your App Library again. Also: How to clear your iPhone cache (and why you should do it before the iOS 26 update)If you want it back on your home screen, just touch and hold it, then tap Add to Home Screen. More
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Suunto Wing 2 bone conduction headphones <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Suunto Wing 2 is available for $179 in black and coral orange. The fantastic audio quality, new voice prompts, and long battery life combine to make this a compelling headset. The lights are mounted on the top of the headset, so if you have […] More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETMeta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years — and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store More
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNETFor years, one of the biggest talking points in the Android vs. iOS debate has been freedom of choice — and nothing summed that up more than sideloading.”But iOS is a walled garden. Apple controls what you can and can’t install on your hardware.” If I had a dime for every time an Android user said this argument to settle which mobile platform is the best, I’d be lying in a pool of dimes as I type.Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and greatly improve its performance)One of the last major differences between Android and iOS is not dead, but it’s definitely coming to an end, with Google deciding that Apple’s way was the best all along. I’m talking about sideloading — the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google’s Play Store. The argument made by Google is pretty much the same one Apple has used for years: Security.Also: I test dozens of Android phones every year: How Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and more stack up”Following recent attacks, including those targeting people’s financial data on their phones, we’ve worked to increase developer accountability to prevent abuse,” writes Suzanne Frey More
