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Nintendo just debuted a special version of the Nintendo Switch to celebrate the upcoming release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The Pokémon OLED Nintendo Switch costs $359.99, $10 more than a standard OLED Switch. Nintendo; The Pokémon CompanyPut together, the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Switch model is both a treat for the eyes and a great tribute to the upcoming games. It's also an OLED Nintendo Switch, meaning that it has a larger screen with better colors than the original Switch, and a built-in Ethernet port. Pokémon OLED Switch: Release date and priceThe Pokémon OLED Nintendo Switch officially released on November 4, 2022.

How to delete contacts on iPhoneThere are three ways to delete contacts on your iPhone. Delete multiple contacts at onceYou'll need to have a computer to do this and your iCloud account set to save contacts beforehand. If you want to delete multiple contacts at once using your mobile device, download a third-party app. In addition to deleting multiple contacts at once, it can also group contacts together by category, sort your contacts by the date they were added to your phone, and merge duplicate contacts. Delete Contacts+: This app can delete multiple contacts at once, backup and restore contacts, and sort contacts by a common field (like a company or email domain).

You can change folder icons on your Mac by copy-and-pasting an image into the folder's icon slot. You can use any image as a Mac folder icon, whether it be something unique or just a differently colored folder icon. If you want the original folder icon back, just select the folder icon and press Command + X. You can change a Mac folder's default blue icon to any picture or color you want. This can be a meme, a picture of yourself, the same folder icon but in a different color — anything you like.

There are a few different ways to reset all your audio settings in Windows 11. If you want to reset your audio settings in Windows 10, you've got a few different options. Open the Settings app and click Sound, then scroll down to select More sound settings. Windows 11 has two separate services that deal with your computer's sound: Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder. In the Services app, scroll far down until you find the Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder options.

You can change your Uber Eats tip before you place an order, when it's delivered, or after it arrives. If you change the tip after your Uber Eats order arrives, you can't change it again. How to change your tip on Uber EatsYou've got three chances to set and change your Uber Eats tip. UberQuick tip: When ordering food, you can also change your tip from the order tracking screen. In either case, when you change the tip after your order arrives, you can't change it again — it's locked in.

You can retrieve deleted text messages on your iPhone by restoring them using an iCloud backup. If you've accidentally deleted some text messages that you meant to keep, don't panic — there are a few different ways to recover lost text messages on your iPhone. Use iCloudIf your iPhone is set to backup to iCloud, you might be able to recover deleted text messages using a recent backup. To retrieve deleted iPhone messages with iTunes or Finder:1. How to retrieve deleted text messages on AndroidiPhones are not the only devices capable of retrieving deleted text messages.

Connecting the two accounts will add a link to your Instagram profile on your TikTok profile. TikTok has anticipated this, and includes a feature that lets you put a link to your Instagram account on your TikTok profile. How to link Instagram to TikTokTo link your accounts, you'll need to use one of the TikTok mobile apps, not the website. Open TikTok and tap the Profile option in the bottom-right corner to open your profile. There should now be an Instagram icon below your profile picture, that any user can tap to see your Instagram profile.

To connect a Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote, you can use the Roku mobile app or browser extension. You can use the Roku mobile app or the desktop browser extension as a virtual remote to switch Wi-Fi networks. How to connect Roku to Wi-Fi without a remote using the Roku appFirst, you'll need to set up the Roku app on your phone. You'll also need the free Roku app for iPhone and Roku app for Android to use as a virtual remote. Once you're done, hit Connect, and your Roku device will connect to the Wi-Fi network.

☆ We compared all 5 current iPad models on price, features, storage space and more. Here's a full guide to help you decide which one to buy.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

There are currently five different versions of the iPad available: The classic iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, and two iPad Pro models. Right now, Apple sells five versions of the iPad in a new condition: The classic iPad, the compact iPad mini, the thin iPad Air, the high-end iPad Pro 11-inch, and the premium iPad Pro 12.9-inch. The iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air use Touch ID to let you unlock the device, while the iPad Pro uses Face ID instead. NYC Russ/ShutterstockSpeaking of the Apple Pencil, the iPad Pro models also include a feature called Apple Pencil Hover. You can buy the iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Air with 64GB or 256GB of storage.

☆ The Steam Scream Fest is offering sales on dozens of popular horror games. Here are the best discounts we've found so far.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The sale, called the "Steam Scream Fest," started on Tuesday and will last until November 1, 2022. During the sale, you'll find discounts on all the Resident Evil games, indie favorites like Hollow Knight, and more. Halloween is coming up, and Steam is celebrating with another sale holiday: the Steam Scream Fest. Dozens of horror games are on sale during the Steam Scream FestThe Steam Scream Fest is a weeklong event filled with discounts for some of the most popular spooky games on the platform. ValveHere are some other discounts we've found on great games:You can find most of the discounted games by heading to the Steam Scream Fest homepage.

☆ I got to play an exclusive demo of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Here's everything I learned about the newest games in the series.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the newest entries in Nintendo's long-running RPG series, are set to release on November 18. And Nintendo is kicking off Pokémon's ninth generation with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, both releasing on November 18, 2022. Here's a rundown of everything that I learned from that session, along with my first impressions of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: GameplayLet's start with the most important topic: What are Scarlet and Violet like to play? The games struggle to run smoothlyMy Pokémon Scarlet demo didn't play well.

You can turn off the Memories feature on your iPhone by going through the Photos menu in your Settings app. If you don't want to fully turn Memories off, you can also reset the feature so it stops recommending the same photos. But the Memories feature can be annoying — especially if it keeps recommending photos from a time of your life that you'd rather forget. That's why iOS 16 now lets you turn off or reset the Memories feature. How to turn off Memories on your iPhoneYou can both completely turn the Memories feature off, or reset the algorithm so it stops recommending you the same photos.

Luckily, there are two ways to reset an iPhone without the password so you can access it. How to reset an iPhone using Finder or iTunesYou can use a computer to access recovery mode and reset your iPhone to get in without the password. The exact way to do this will depend on what kind of iPhone you have:iPhone model How to turn off iPhone 13, iPhone 12s, iPhone 11s, iPhone X/XR/XS, iPhone 8s, and iPhone SE (second generation) Press and hold the Lock and Volume Down buttons until the power slider appears on screen, then swipe it. To do this, you'll need to press a certain combination of buttons:iPhone model Buttons to press for recovery mode iPhone 13, iPhone 12s, iPhone 11s, iPhone X/XR/XS, iPhone 8s, and iPhone SE (second and third generations) Press and hold the side button. How to reset an iPhone using Find MyIf you have an Apple ID account, your iPhone is probably connected to Find My, Apple's global device tracking network.

But the most exciting change to the new iPad is that Apple has finally fixed the front camera placement. Most iPads have an annoying front camera placementLike the iPhone, the iPad has two cameras: One main camera on the back, and one "selfie" camera on the front. But Apple has always put the iPad's front camera at the top of the iPad's screen. Apple has finally fixed the iPad's front cameraThe newest version of the iPad still has a rear camera and a front "selfie" camera. But until then, putting the selfie camera on the side of the iPad's screen makes so much more sense.

The new Google Pixel 7 is faster and more powerful than the Pixel 6, but doesn't add many features. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: CameraBoth the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 have three cameras: One "selfie" camera in the front, and two on the back. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: Internal hardwareThe Tensor G2 chip is the brain of the Pixel 7. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: BatteryBattery-wise, the Pixel 7's 4,355 mAh battery has less capacity than the Pixel 6, which is rated at 4,614 mAh. Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 7: PriceFollowing the announcement of the Pixel 7 last week, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 7 were briefly available from Google at the same price point.

You might see "This person is unavailable on Messenger" if you can't Facebook message someone. For example: What does it mean when the Messenger app tells you "This person is unavailable on Messenger?" If you're seeing this message in your conversation with someone on Messenger, it means that you can't chat with them — obviously. There are a few reasons why you may be seeing this message when trying to chat with a Facebook friend. Your friend's account doesn't exist anymoreIf the person you're trying to reach has deactivated their Facebook or Messenger account, or Facebook has suspended their account, you won't be able to message them.

Since Google owns Fitbit, there are rumors that Google will soon stop selling standalone Fitbit models. The Pixel Watch makes the Fitbit look obsoleteGoogle acquired the fitness electronics company Fitbit in early 2021. GoogleThis is especially true for the Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4, which are nearly as expensive as the Pixel Watch. The only feature that Fitbits have that the Pixel Watch doesn't is the ability to sync with an iPhone. Depending on how well the Pixel Watch sells, Google might decide to shift all their resources to the Pixel line.

It's the last day of Amazon's second Prime Day, and if you're wondering if there are any good deals left, you've come to the right place. We'll updating this page with new deals throughout the day, so check back often. And while you're at it, check out our coverage on Amazon's Lightning Deals, and the best deals for under $50. Insider Reviews' team of expert reporters and editors have vetted each of the deals below — because a great discount doesn't mean much if the product isn't any good. The top 10 deals our readers are loving right now

To turn off the VPN on your iPhone, head to the "General" section of your Settings app. You can also usually turn off your iPhone's VPN directly from whatever VPN app you're using. If you ever need to turn off the VPN on your iPhone, it's easy to do. How to turn off the VPN on your iPhoneThere are two ways to disable your iPhone's VPN. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderSecondly, you can turn your VPN off through the VPN app itself.

You can buy an iPhone with five different amounts of storage space: 64 gigabytes, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and one terabyte. Most iPhone users won't need more than 256GB, or 512GB if you take a lot of photos and videos. Apple also offers online iCloud storage, which can help free up your device's internal storage. This means that having enough storage on your iPhone is more important than ever. And luckily, Apple gives users a decent amount of control over how much storage they have.

☆ Amazon's second Prime Day is coming in October, and it's called the 'Prime Early Access Sale' — here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Called the "Prime Early Access Sale," the two-day sales event will feature early access to holiday deals. The Prime Early Access Sale is only available to current Amazon Prime subscribers. It's called "Prime Early Access Sale," and it will run from October 11 to October 12. We also expect some early deals leading up to the Prime Early Access Sale. Like Prime Day, the Prime Early Access Sale is exclusively available to Amazon Prime subscribers.

☆ Spotify's new 'Get Ready With Music' playlist recommends music based on what you're wearing. Here's how to make your own.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( William Antonelli | Tech Reporter For Insider Reviews | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Spotify's new "Get Ready With Music" feature makes a custom playlist that matches your outfit. To make a Get Ready With Music playlist, you'll need to pick out your current mood, what colors you're wearing, and your "vibe." Your Get Ready With Music playlist will feature about two hours of music from both popular and indie artists. How to use Spotify's 'Get Ready With Music' playlistIf you open up the Spotify app right now, you might see a banner inviting you to make your Get Ready With Music playlist. Spotify; William Antonelli/InsiderEvery Get Ready With Music playlist automatically gets saved to your public Spotify profile.

You can change your lock screen on an iPhone to any photo you have saved, a series of photos, and more. How to change your lock screen on an iPhoneThere are a few ways to change your lock screen on an iPhone. After a moment, the lock screen will zoom out and a few new options will appear. How to change your lock screen if you don't have iOS 16If you're still using iOS 15 or older, then you can't change your lock screen by tapping and holding your current one. Apple; William Antonelli/InsiderIf it asks whether you want to make the picture your lock screen or home screen, choose the lock screen option.

This year, Apple released four new smartphones: the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's "budget" options, while the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are "premium" phones with additional features. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the smaller versions, while the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are bigger. According to Apple, the iPhone 14 has the lowest battery life, followed by the iPhone 14 Pro, and then the iPhone 14 Plus, and finally the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If left playing video, the iPhone 14 lasts 20 hours; the iPhone 14 Pro lasts 23 hours; the iPhone 14 Plus lasts 26 hours; and the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts 29 hours.

As the Apple Watch family gets bigger, the picking the best Apple Watch for you gets harder and harder. Over the last few years, we've gotten three different models of Apple Watch to choose from: The Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Watch SE vs Series 8: Emergency safety featuresBoth the Apple Watch Series 8 and SE (2nd generation) have the same emergency safety features. Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)GPS GPS + Cellular 40mm $249 $299 44mm $279 $329Insider's takeawayTo sum it all up, the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE are remarkably similar. Great Price Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor, car crash detection, and low-power mode.

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