Join the discussion: Galaxy S8 anyone?

With the recent launch of the Galaxy S8, some people are asking: are you ditching your iPhone? Join the discussion on our forums to let us know what you think!

The Galaxy S8 launched to immediate praise and fanfare, which left some Apple users torn between their iPhone and the potential power the Galaxy S8 possesses.

As the weeks roll by, some iPhone users have started questioning whether it’s worth it or not to switch over to a Galaxy S8 – or at least consider it in place of a future iPhone.

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How to use Apple Pay to fill up your gas tank

Exxon Mobil and the Speedpass+ app make it possible for you to pay for your gas using Apple Pay. You can even use your Apple Watch to fill ’er up!

Exxon Mobil has a convenient payment app, Speedpass+ that lets you use Apple Pay to purchase gas. You don’t even have to get out of the car to complete the transaction (though you do have to brave the harsh weather to pump the gas). The app was just updated with support for Apple Watch. So, now, you can complete the entire transaction right from your wrist.

Speedpass+ is a mobile payment options for Exxon Mobil. Users can set up an account and link their credit cards. If you have Apple Pay set up on your iPhone, it will connect to it automatically. You don’t even need to add a different payment option.

If you have Apple Pay set up on your compatible devices, simply download the Speedpass+ app and create an account. Your Apple Pay information is automatically added to your account.

What you do need, is the Speedpass+ app installed …

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How to delete, archive, and reinstall digital games on Nintendo Switch

Trying to free up some space on your Nintendo Switch to make room for Mario Kart 8? You can uninstall digital games!

If you haven’t had a chance to invest in a microSD card to store all of your digitally downloaded games on your Nintendo Switch, you might have already filled up the internal storage with your eShop titles. If you need to make some room on your Switch for Mario Kart 8, or any other digital title, you can delete games from your Switch.

When you get more storage using a microSD card, or if you just want to install a digital game back onto your Switch, you can re-download it from the eShop.

How to delete a digital game from your Nintendo Switch
How to archive a game on your Nintendo Switch
How to remove game save data from your Nintendo Switch
How to re-download a game on your Nintendo Switch

How to delete a digital game from your Nintendo Switch

You can delete a game and its Home screen icon shortcut, freeing up the most amount of space you can without also deletin…

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MrMobile is giving away a ton of tech!

One of my favorite things about reviewing the hottest mobile technology is that sometimes they let me give it all away. See, we just hit the 100-video mark over on the MrMobile YouTube channel, and after less than a year we’ve also managed to snag some 350,000 subscribers! I thought those were milestones worth celebrating, so I wrote some of the biggest and best tech companies in the world and asked them if they’d like to offer some giveaway gadgets to the people who made it all possible (psst: that’s you!). To my surprise and delight, most of them agreed … and now you’ve got the chance to win everything from smartphones to tablets to mobile accessories to a 4K TV – over $10,000 in prizes!

To enter, the terms are pretty simple: you just have to say something nice on YouTube. Why? Because YouTube comment sections have too long been counted among the very worst parts of the internet, and I thought it would be nice to shine a little light into those dank corners &hellip…

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Facetune — Everything you need to know!

Want to edit your pictures with precision (even though you aren’t a professional photo editor)? Facetune has you covered!

Whether you’re a professional photographer, a selfie lover, an Instagram addict, or just someone who likes taking pictures with friends and family on their iPhone, there’s an app out there that can promise model-like portraits, airbrushed masterpieces, and magazine-quality snapshots, and it’s called Facetune.

Jason Cipriani, CNET:

Facetune brings pro-level photo editing capabilities to your iPhone with great results, but you’ll need some patience to learn the ropes.

Here’s everything you need to know about Facetune, how it works, its special features, what you have to look forward to, and so, so much more!

What is Facetune?

Facetune is an app that allows you to smooth, edit, tweak details, reshape, patch, adjust tones, fix redeye, defocus, add frames, add filters, and so so, so much more to any of the photos that you’ve taken on your iPhone!

It ac…

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Exclusive Sean Combs documentary coming to Apple Music in June

Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, will be debuting his new documentary exclusively on Apple Music. Titled Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story, the documentary follows the rise of Combs and Bad Boy Records in the 1990s and the issues faced last year when assembling the Bad Boy 20th anniversary reunion shows. The film will be made available to Apple Music subscribers on June 25.

From Billboard:

”I went to the [Bad Boy Reuion] concert and thought it was incredible,” Jimmy Iovine, Apple Music chairman and CEO, tells Billboard. ”I think Puff and Bad Boy’s story is incredible and one that a lot of people can relate to in any genre or in any business. His story is powerful. He really overcame a lot to get to where he’s at today and the documentary shows that.”

This rights acquisition reflects Apple’s continuing efforts to offer a distinct video experience that compliments its streaming music service. In a recent interview, Jimmy Iovine talked about his ambitions for Apple Musi…

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Eight reasons I’m tempted to switch back to Android

I miss Android. I really do. But it’s kinda hard to go back.

I got into the smartphone game late: My first foray was with the iPhone 5 back in April of 2013. Going from a Sanyo Juno to the iPhone 5 was like when The Wizard of Oz switches to color — to say I was enthused would be an understatement.

But two years later, I had become disillusioned with Apple. I was sick of all of the proprietary necessities, and I was damn sick of being asked to sign into iCloud every 5 minutes. I fell into the stereotypical Android mindset: ”I want freedom and can no longer live in Apple’s box.”

So I got the Samsung Galaxy S5. I was thrilled with it, and used it until I started working here. As I wrote more for iMore, I found myself more and more glancing back to the world of iOS. My mobile allegiance wavered, and when the iPhone 7 was released, I fell in love with the iPhone all over again. I’ve now used it longer than any phone in the last year, and until recently, I’ve been plenty happ…

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Apple Music could see original video content from J.J. Abrams and R. Kelly

Apple Music’s Jimmy Iovine is once again talking about his efforts to expand the service’s video offerings. Iovine says that he’s focused primarily on music-related video for Apple Music, such as a potential collaboration with R. Kelly, but he’s also exploring moves beyond music.

From Bloomberg:

Eventually he plans to go beyond music and has discussed possible ideas with his friend Brian Grazer, producer of Empire and Genius, and director J.J. Abrams. ”Apple Music is nowhere near complete in my head,” he says. The service, with more than 20 million subscribers, is the second most popular after Spotify, with more than 50 million premium members.

In recent months, Apple Music has put more of an emphasis on video content. While not original productions for the service, a number of artists, including Drake, Future, and 6LACK have offered exclusive music videos and even short films on Apple Music. Later this year, Apple will also debut Carpool Karaoke: The Series on Apple Music, al…

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Cord Cutting: How to pick the right OTA antenna for your home

You can watch broadcast television for free if you have an over-the-air antenna. How do you know which one you need?

The thought of purchasing and installing an over-the-air (OTA) antenna in your home may sound intimidating, but it might not be as scary as you think. Some people, especially those in urban areas, may not need more than an indoor ”rabbit ears”-style antenna. If you’re wondering what the difference is between each type of antenna and which one you’ll need for your home, read on to find out more.

What’s the difference between antenna types?
Which antenna type do I need?
The best indoor antenna
The best outdoor antenna

What’s the difference between antenna types?

There are a handful of antenna types to consider when making your purchase. You can invest in an indoor or outdoor antenna, unidirectional or multidirectional, and choose either small, medium, or large. The type of antenna you need depends on your TV signal transmission line of sight.

Indoor vs outdoor

Ind…

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Best UK Travel Apps for iPhone and iPad

Need to get around the UK with your iPhone or iPad? These are the apps for you.

Whether you’re using the car, bus, or train to travel across the UK, there are a whole host of great apps available in the App Store to help you get where you’re going.

With the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch at your disposal, these apps will all help make hitting the road or rails as easy as possible.

Trainline
Citymapper
Hailo
UK Bus Checker
ViaMichelin
PayByPhone
Apple Maps

Trainline

Since each line across the country is run by a different train operator, the best way to find fares in one place is with the Trainline app. It allows you to search for routes and pay for them with Apple Pay, as well as on some routes allowing you to use a digital ticket within the app.

It’s not exactly glamorous, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s well-designed and simple to use and offers additional features, like live tracking to keep tabs on where your train is at all times. The Apple Watch companion will offer l…

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