📲 Tips to get water out of iPhone, Nothing Phone (2) & more...

Editor's Note

Dear Geek,

Welcome to another edition of our tech tips and news, carefully curated just for you. In this week's newsletter, we have some valuable information to help you protect your iPhone from water damage, an inside look into the factory where Phone (2) is manufactured, stunning rose gold wallpapers and much more.

Let's kick off with some significant headlines from last week. In a landmark victory, Microsoft secured the Activision Blizzard deal, triumphing over FTC. And if that's not big enough, Instagram Threads garnered a staggering 100 million sign-ups in just five days!

Were you amazed by those headlines? We assure you that our content for today will leave you equally astounded. We'll see you next Monday with more interesting updates. Peace.

Jibin Joseph
Content Editor at iGeeksBlog

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🖊 Engrossing Reads

Elon Musk-led social media platform will now pay creators a share of the cumulative earnings from the ads that appear in their reply threads. Learn more about the scheme here.

Perfect combos of TV and the Internet are your keys to endless entertainment. Get them home with these pocket-friendly bundles.

The public beta of macOS Sonoma was rolled out last week. With this, the claims of macOS mirroring iOS in functionality have become prevalent. Check the scoop here.

⚙️ Tips and Tricks

Getting dumped is sad. But getting your iPhone drenched is the real heartbreak. Here is a friendly DIY guide to fix the issue ASAP.

🎬 Binge it!

Take a stroll inside the manufacturing unit of Nothing Phone with Manu Sharma, the chief of Nothing Phone India. It’s ‘Nothing’ usual!

🎙️ Podcast

Why Microsoft got the edge over FTC in the Activision Blizzard deal? Is Nothing Phone (2) a 🙂 or 🙁? Deep dive into all this and more with the Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz in this podcast!

🐥 Retweet Worthy Tweets

Gmail takes the crown as the most popular email service. But are you using it the right way? Hop on to this thread to discover 10 productivity hacks that can enhance your Gmail experience forever. Take a look!

🆒 iPhone Wallpapers

🛠 Tools and Resources

What it does – Encrypted sharing of messages, passwords, and files
Who is it for – Individuals, businessmen, financial institutions
Why choose it? 

  • Easy and intuitive interface

  • Encrypted sharing of passwords and files

  • Instant alerts during unauthorized access

What it does – Access ChatGPT from iMessage
Who is it for – Students, professionals, creators
Why choose it?

  • Easily accessible from iPhone or smartwatch

  • Voice assistant for a hands-free experience

  • Research the web, plan meals, arrange travel

💰 Deals and Discounts

Leverage the power of voice assistant on a sunglass with Razor Anzu Smart Glasses. Featuring blue-light filters, these glasses offer complete safety to your eyes. The Bluetooth and voice assistant support is just the icing on the cake.

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Knock out all the noises that spoil your mood with Beats Studio Buds. These stunning Bluetooth earbuds are perfect for humming to your favorite tunes, making calls, and more. With an 8-hour listening playtime, these buds weigh nothing on your pockets.

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*Disclaimer: The above-listed prices may vary from actual prices.

💡 Quiz

Stay tuned; we’ll return with the answer next week!

Last week’s Que: In which year was Twitter launched?
Right Answer: 2006 ✅

💬 Quote of the Week

"You can focus on things that are barriers, or you can focus on scaling the wall or redefining the problem." - Tim Cook

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