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Apple Opens iPhones in EU: Users Can Now Replace Siri with ChatGPT, Gemini or Alexa. TECHBOOK has more.

Google has started deleting inactive Gmail accounts. To prevent this, users should log in immediately.

New smartphone and SMS messages not coming through? The cause might be Apple's messaging service, iMessage.

With Windows 11, Microsoft has made significant changes–including moving the Start menu to the center of the taskbar.

Reciting one's own phone number immediately? For many people in Germany, it's not that easy, as a recent survey shows.

Netflix subscribers on the cheaper ad-supported subscription should expect more ad interruptions starting in 2026.

The FBI has issued a warning about certain Linksys routers, stating they pose a significant security risk.

YouTube plans "peak points" innovation for ad placement so ads appear at special moments in videos. TECHBOOK has more.

Without prior notice, Ikea and Sonos are ending their long-standing partnership, a shock for many fans of the Symfonisk series.

The Switch update to version 20.0.1 resolves a critical system error with code 2206-1015 during restart.

Panasonic has long been a well-known name in the tech world. TECHBOOK delves into the company's impressive history.

Recently, Sony raised the price of the PS5, and now Microsoft is following suit with the Xbox prices. TECHBOOK has the details.

A recent update for the Nintendo Switch has been released. Among other features, it includes a function from the Nintendo Switch 2.

Privacy advocates accuse Ubisoft of spying on players. This occurs because players must be online even for single-player games.

Airbnb is primarily known as a platform for vacation rentals. However, that is about to change. The company is significantly expanding its offerings.

The iPhone has a well-hidden map in its settings that shows the places you've recently visited.

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has introduced a new version of the transmission standard with Bluetooth 6.1.

What to do when all devices receive a stable Wi-Fi signal without issues, except for the iPhone? Our simple trick provides a solution.

Google has released the May security bulletin for Android, addressing a total of 46 security vulnerabilities in the operating system.

In a new ad, Google notes significant similarities between the iPhone leaks and its own Pixel series, known for its wide "camera visors."

Since iOS 18, a calculator has been integrated into the iPhone keyboard, so users can perform calculations directly in chats or elsewhere.

Starting June 20, 2025, the EU will require new smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide updates and replacement parts for longer.

A new study reveals how accurately ten current smartwatches and fitness trackers measure during sports activities.

Before the second season even aired, Amazon confirmed a third installment of the "Fallout" series. An unusual move.

Netflix has announced a major redesign of its homepage to be rolled out in the coming weeks. The Netflix app will also receive an update.

What started as a simple animal video has become one of the largest entertainment platforms. TECHBOOK takes a look at YouTube's history.

Netflix subtitles are handy when watching in original language or if you can't turn up the volume. Now, a new option is available for this.

What is a reboot, what is a remake? TECHBOOK explains some of the most common terms in the world of films and series.

The planned Harry Potter remake by HBO is being viewed critically. This is because the casting of Snape fundamentally changes the story.

"The Naked Gun" is getting a reboot and the first moving impressions are here. Our author Woon-Mo Sung is ambivalent

Vertical drama is the new streaming hype beyond Netflix and co. TECHBOOK explains the phenomenon that is popular with the TikTok generation.

Netflix and Quentin Tarantino will be working together for the first time. It's about a sequel to "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood".

In the early months after its founding, there was a particularly unusual Amazon order. In 2002, Jeff Bezos recounted the story.

Amazon is currently testing "Buy for Me," a feature supported by AI and intended to make searching for alternative online stores superfluous.

There are numerous victims of bank transfer fraud every year. Read on TECHBOOK how you can protect yourself!

Trump's Memecoin is making waves in cryptocurrency. It has started with a market cap in the billions and raises questions.

Amazon is currently canceling pre-orders that customers have been able to place for almost ten years. TECHBOOK reveals the reason.

TECHBOOK reveals how you as a private seller can legally exclude liability for material defects in classified ads.

Trading Bitcoin, Ethereum and Co. is possible via crypto exchanges. TECHBOOK offers an overview of the portals.

Is Klarna looking into its customers' bank statements? This accusation is now in the air, and the company has responded.

Various data must be stored on debit and credit cards for secure transactions. TECHBOOK will tell you which ones and where.

6G, the successor to 5G, is on the horizon. The introduction of this new mobile technology in Europe is anticipated around 2030.

With brands, smartmobil, winSIM, and PremiumSIM, Drillisch operates as a wireless services discounter and DSL and fiber optics provider.

Nokia is to bring mobile communications to the moon. This is part of NASA's Artemis mission, which will soon take people back to the moon.

While we talk about WLAN networks here in Germany, the word WiFi is used abroad. What is the difference between WLAN and WiFi?

In a current security notice, D-Link calls for certain routers to be removed from service and replaced with newer models.

Once a year, AVM releases a major FritzOS update. This year it is FritzOS 8.0, which brings over 60 new features to the Fritzbox.

The nationwide warning day is a project to integrate an efficient alarm system. On September 12 at 11 a.m., it will be correspondingly loud.

Unused services tend to get scrapped. This now applies to Deutsche Telekom's Directory Assistance, which will cease at the end of 2024.

A phone booth in France actually still works - and rings constantly. TECHBOOK explains why this is the case and how it came about.