Apple's Apple Pencil (USB-C) is the most affordable option, available for $69 shipped from Amazon and Best Buy, matching the lowest price tracked on Amazon. Best Buy also offers excellent condition open-box units for $60.99 shipped, the lowest price tracked from a retailer with a full 1-year warranty. The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is compatible with the new M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air.

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Google Messages is preparing to introduce new features, including the ability to read transcripts of voice memos and react to messages with any emoji. These features were discovered through APK Insight, which decompiles the latest version of the Google Messages app to reveal potential future features.

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WhatsApp has released a new beta for Android, adding voice message transcription to the messaging service. This feature was previously limited to Google Messages on Pixel phones. The latest WhatsApp beta for Android v2.24.15.5 includes voice message transcription, which will be available in several languages.

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Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6 Watch beta 3 to the Galaxy Watch 6 series. The company also launched the Galaxy Watch 7 series, which includes the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra. The new series features One UI 6 Watch, the latest software available for Samsung's flagship wearables.

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Samsung has updated the fingerprint enrollment process for its Galaxy Z Fold 6 series, allowing users to add their fingerprint whether the display is closed or open. This change comes after the company required users to open the device to add a new fingerprint in previous models.

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Arianespace and the European Space Agency are set to launch the Ariane 6 rocket for its maiden flight on July 9 at 2:00 PM ET from the ELA-4 launch pad at the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana. This comes after years of delays and issues. The rocket will be followed by two SpaceX launches on July 8 and 12.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 features an ECG (electrocardiogram) that automatically detects irregular heart rhythms. The feature is not enabled by default and requires setup. Users can enable ECG notifications for irregular heart rhythms on the Galaxy Watch 6 and previous versions.

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NASA is facing potential delays for its Artemis 3 lunar landing mission, currently set for no earlier than September 2026. An internal analysis suggests a nearly one-in-three chance that the lander, developed by SpaceX, may be delayed by at least a year and a half. The analysis emerged from a confirmation review for the Human Landing System program, which supports the development of SpaceX's Starship-based lunar lander. The review, known as Key Decision Point C, was conducted in December 2023 and set a schedule baseline of February 2028 for the crewed lander.

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SpaceX has launched 71 rockets in 2024, including 68 Falcon 9, one Falcon Heavy, and two Starship. The company aims to launch 148 rockets in 2024, which would require a launch every 2.47 days. So far, 66 of the launches have used recycled boosters, and the launch success rate is 100%. The launches have taken place from various locations, including the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and West Coast.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to launch its first Ariane 6 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in French Guiana, South America, at 3:00 P.M. ET. The rocket will replace the retired Ariane 5, with the Ariane 6 offering a lower launch cost. The launch comes after several delays to various parts of the rocket, with weather and systems showing no issues during the early parts of the count.

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