Want a Microsoft Lens alternative? 5 scanning apps you can try today

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft's document scanning Lens app is being retired.For basic scanning, try Apple Notes, Google ...

This app turns your phone into a scanner and right now you can get it for a huge markdown

With OCR (optical character recognition) technology, all your scanned text is searchable, making it easy to find your ...

How to send satellite messages from your iPhone

OS 26 lets you access messages via satellite, allowing compatible iPhones to send texts without cellular or Wi-Fi. Learn how ...
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Massive Verizon Outage Across US Could Be Affecting 2 Million (Live Updates)

Verizon says it's working to restore service. But if your Verizon device still shows "SOS" instead of service bars, you're ...

I finally found AI smart glasses that offer a true glimpse of the future

The RayNeo X3 Pro smart glasses are built atop Android foundations and heavily rely on Gemini, serving it all atop an ...

Apple Notes could get a powerful new advantage in iOS 26.4, per report

Siri’s AI upgrades are expected to ship in iOS 26.4, and a new report indicates they might bring a convenient feature for Apple Notes users.
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Your iPhone 15 Pro Can Access Apple's Visual Intelligence. Here's How

For now, only those with an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or the iPhone 16 lineup can access Apple Intelligence features. With iOS 18.4 or later, those people got three new dedicated Apple ...

11 Easy Purchases To Help Keep Your Identity Safe

VPNs, or virtual private networks, offer a useful layer of defense for your online privacy and security. They hide your IP ...

Is Verizon Down? Millions Left Without Service As iPhones Show 'SOS' Across US

Verizon confirms a nationwide outage impacting voice and data, forcing devices into SOS mode. Millions of reports flood ...