Topic: text messaging
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Text Photos Directly to Aura Frames
Aura's digital photo frames now feature a "text to frame" function, allowing approved contacts to send photos via standard text message without needing an app or account, making sharing more accessible. Frame owners control privacy by linking their phone number and pre-approving contacts; only im...
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I Tried Meta's New Ray-Ban Smart Glasses With Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg uses Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses extensively for productivity, sending rapid text messages via WhatsApp and typing around 30 words per minute using a neural wristband that interprets subtle arm movements. Zuckerberg believes smart glasses are the next major computing platform for...
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How BlackBerry Messenger Revolutionized Texting
Two decades ago, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) disrupted the costly SMS market by offering a free messaging service, saving users money and bypassing wireless carriers. BBM was ahead of its time as an "everything app," integrating features like music sharing, money transfers, and social updates long...
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Garmin's New Satellite Communicator Features Touchscreen and Photo Sharing
Garmin has launched the inReach Mini 3 Plus, a satellite communicator featuring a new color touchscreen, enhanced messaging, and the ability to send and receive photos for outdoor connectivity beyond cell service. The device requires a monthly subscription plan for its core satellite features and...
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Gmail Now Supports Emoji Reactions
Google is making emoji reactions a default feature for all Google Workspace users in Gmail, allowing quick visual responses directly within emails. The feature shows reactions at the bottom of the email thread, but recipients on other services or who have it disabled receive a standard notificati...
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