With the upcoming iOS 18 update, iPhone owners will finally get RCS messaging, an upgrade from SMS. To switch from an iPhone to an Android phone, you'll need your old iPhone, SIM card, and Wi-Fi details. This guide covers the process of switching to an Android phone, including transferring photos, messages, and other data.

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NASA has announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams will return to Earth next February aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The astronauts will stay on with the existing station crew and return on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission. Boeing's Starliner capsule will return home in September without Wilmore and Williams. NASA administrator Bill Nelson said that Boeing has worked hard to get the necessary data to make this decision.

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REI's 2024 Labor Day Sale is happening from August 23 to September 2, offering up to 40% off various items. REI Co-op members can save up to 20% on REI Outlet items by using the promo code SAVEOUTLET at checkout. The sale features deals on outdoor gear, including tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and apparel.

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Young and Robinson, the creators of Big Bad, drew inspiration from their experiences at Salem Horror Fest and Soho Horror, where they met Kay Lynch and Mitch Harrod, who became resources for them in organizing a semi-home-grown festival.

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Chanel has released a new audio jewelry product called the Première Sound Watch, which transforms from a bracelet to a necklace and hides a physical connection for earphones. The product comes with adapters for 3.5 mm to Lightning and 3.5 mm to USB-C. The concept was created by Chanel watchmaking studio director Arnaud Chastaingt and will be available on September 2.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump, citing Trump's promises to address chronic disease. Kennedy's name will remain on the ballot in most states. He expressed his concern about chronic disease and believes that if Trump is elected and honors his word, the burden of chronic disease will disappear.

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Mike Lynch, a 59-year-old British software mogul, died after a superyacht he was on sank off the coast of Sicily. He was celebrating his acquittal of fraud in the US. The yacht was carrying 15 people, including Lynch's teenage daughter Hannah, who is still unaccounted for. The bodies of the other passengers have been identified. Lynch is survived by his wife, Angela Bacares, and one daughter.

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) credentialed 200 creators to cover the convention, marking a new strategy to reach young voters. The 'Hotties for Harris' event was one of the many happy hours and after-parties for creators to make content. Representative Ro Khanna spoke about the importance of creators in reaching young voters, who want to discuss actual issues and vision, not just the horse race.

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Google has released the Pixel 9 series, comprising the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. The phones feature polished hardware, brawny internals, and helpful software, making them comparable to Samsung and Apple devices. The prices range from $799 to $1,099.

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Procreate, a popular iOS illustration app, has announced that it will not incorporate generative AI into its product. The decision comes in response to backlash from the art community, citing concerns about the ethical implications and potential consequences of AI use in creative industries. Procreate CEO James Cuda expressed his company's stance, stating that it will not introduce generative AI into its products.

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