Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 124, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, send me your Coachella fits, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about restaurant bread and GLP-1s and Lenny Rachitsky and

If you’re thinking about upgrading your phone and considering Samsung’s new flagship lineup, you might be wondering which one to get: the Galaxy S26 or Galaxy S26 Ultra. From a price perspective, there’s a common assumption that the more expensive phone is going to deliver better camera performance — but you might be surprised. That’s

I’ve never put much thought into the charging cables I use with my phone because, more often than not, I just use the one that comes in the box. But as more manufacturers omit them from the packaging, you might eventually have to buy one yourself. That’s crazy, right? Well, if you’re going to buy

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Whether you’ve ever sent or received a drunk text or phone call, the typical repercussions are usually embarrassing at best, but one Morgantown man has created an app to help avoid those situations entirely. “DrunkProof” is an app that locks selected apps and contacts until the morning after to avoid any

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles says enrollment in its Mobile ID program continues to climb, with more than 35,500 West Virginians — 35,537 as of this week — now using a digital version of their driver’s license on their phones. The DMV said West Virginia is ahead of the curve nationally.

Reuters reports that the Indian government has given up on its plan to mandate that Apple and other smartphone makers pre-install a state-owned “security” app. Here are the details. India backs down on controversial plan Late last year, the Indian government instructed Apple, Samsung, and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi, an undeletable state-run

Apple CarPlay Starting with iOS 26.4, Apple now supports AI chatbot apps on the iPhone via CarPlay.ChatGPT was the first to add support shortly after the iOS 26.4 release. Now a second AI chatbot has joined: Perplexity. Zac Hall for 9to5Mac:‎ Similar to ChatGPT for CarPlay, Perplexity’s CarPlay app is designed about voice chat. Unlike

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Many of the apps I used a few years ago have been replaced multiple times since then. Note-taking apps especially seem easy to switch. You try a new one, get drawn in by its features, and gradually move all your notes over. That’s why I’m a little surprised I’m still using Google Keep in 2026.

Generational, the UK-based innovator in electric vehicle (EV) battery condition diagnostics, has launched cell-level voltage testing for EV batteries, giving non-technical staff at automotive retailers deeper visibility into battery performance and enabling them to identify potential issues before they impact vehicle value, drivability or customer satisfaction. The new capability expands Generational’s battery diagnostics platform, allowing

LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kabuni, a UK–based sports technology company focused on cricket training and player development, today announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach. Kabuni CEO and Founder Nimesh Patel and former Australia international cricketer Shane Watson confirm Watson’s appointment as the training platform’s

EV fleet management market set to surge with smart charging, analytics, and electrification driving efficiency and sustainability. The global EV fleet management market is experiencing rapid expansion, reflecting the broader transformation of the transportation and logistics sectors toward electrification. In 2025, the market was valued at USD 9.28 billion, and it is projected to grow

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Cox Automotive collects the most extensive data on US EV sales, through its long famed and respected arm Kelley Blue Book. In the opening paragraph of its latest report on the market, the company provided a slight silver lining: “At 216,399, EV sales in Q1

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Dozens of processes run in the background on your PC, and each takes a bit of memory. Most are necessary and helpful, but some can be disabled to optimize performance.  Checking to see which ones load automatically is a good place to

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Tech Advisor reports that 64% of Android phones tested since 2022 have facial recognition systems easily fooled by simple 2D photos. Major brands including Samsung flagships, Oppo, and Motorola failed security tests, while Google Pixel and Apple iPhone models passed using more secure technology. This vulnerability exposes

Is it fair that apps can snap up tables at the hottest restaurants in New Jersey and resell them—sometimes to the highest bidder, and sometimes not at all? Some state legislators don’t think so. A bill banning such third-party businesses, which passed the state Senate and Assembly in March, is currently on Governor Mikie Sherrill’s