Reddit is creating an exemption to its unpopular new API pricing terms for makers of accessibility apps, which could come as a big relief for some developers worried about how to afford the potentially expensive fees and the users that rely on the apps to browse Reddit. As long as those apps are noncommercial and “address accessibility needs,” they won’t have to pay to access Reddit’s data. “We’ve connected with select developers of non-commercial apps that address accessibility ne ...read more

While the best iPad deals come around during major sale events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day, you can still find plenty of great discounts at all times of the year if you know where to look. Whether you’re after the high-end iPad Pro or the most affordable entry-level iPad, there’s likely a sale going on somewhere that you may be interested in. Of course, it’s difficult to know exactly where you can find the most notable deals unless you’re scouring the major ret ...read more

A change to messaging in iOS 17 might be on the way to alleviate some of the pain involved in group chats between iPhone and Android owners. The folks at XDA Developers spotted some new messaging behaviors in the iOS 17 developer beta released yesterday that means iOS users will retain some of the benefits of iMessage chats even in mixed company. If the new features make it to the full iOS 17 release, it would be a win for iPhone owners — and a bit of a mixed bag for those on Android. Right ...read more

Intelligent summaries can help users catch up on important parts of missed meetings Cisco is incorporating generative AI into its web conferencing platform Webex. The Webex Suite now includes several features focused on summarization capabilities. “Catch Me Up” will let users make up for missed meetings, calls and chats through “intelligent meeting summaries.” The feature will allow users to catch up on key points of any missed interactions. “This will be a huge time-saver fo ...read more

As expected, Apple’s WWDC keynote came and went without Tim Cook Co. announcing a new set of AirPods (though, we did get a few new Macs). This means we’re not likely to see a new pair of wireless earbuds from Apple this year until at least the fall, if at all, making now as good a time as any to pick up Apple’s third-gen AirPods — which are on sale right now at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for around $149 ($20 off). Despite being situated in an odd spot in Apple’s lineup, the latest ...read more

Crave is offering $30 off for a Crave Total plan for six months. This is available to new, upgrading and customers reactivating their plans, but you have to subscribe directly through Crave. Typically, a Crave Total plan is $19.99 per month, equating to $119.94 for six months; with this deal, you’re paying $89.94 immediately. This offer ends on July 7th. It’s worth noting that if you don’t cancel your plan, you’ll be automatically renewed every six months at $89.94 unless you’re in Qu ...read more

Microsoft has started testing its new modern File Explorer UI for Windows 11 alongside built-in RGB lighting controls. The updated File Explorer UI includes a modern home interface with large file thumbnails and a carousel interface that can surface recent files and favorited ones. The subtle changes to the File Explorer UI here make it blend more closely to the overall Windows 11 design language, with a refreshed address bar and search box. “The new address bar intelligently recognizes local ...read more

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will occur in Seoul, South Korea, according to a now-removed company press release. Typically, the second Unpacked event of the year happens in New York City, but according to the release, the event will take place in Samsung’s home country of South Korea for the first time. Some reports indicate that last week, Lee Young-hee, the president of Samsung, confirmed that the event would be held in Seoul. A previous rumour also indicates that the Unpacked eve ...read more

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is now available for Chromebooks, Google announced on Wednesday, following the launch of an early access version in March. The official Chromebook release makes the game even more widely available — and thanks to included crossplay functionality, you can play with your friends on other platforms. You can get the game now on the Play Store for ChromeOS. It costs $19.99 in a bundle that comes with the Android version, but if you already have the Android version, you ...read more

Apple Maps is getting a feature that users have been wanting for years: offline maps. With the launch of iOS 17 later this year, you’ll be able to download portions of a map for offline access to turn-by-turn navigation. Just like when you’re using Apple Maps online, the offline map will be able to show nearby places and your estimated time of arrival, along with directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public transit. This especially comes in handy if you’re traveling through an u ...read more