Twitter stops counting photos, GIFs, polls, and quotes against the 140-character limit

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Longer tweets are finally here.

On Monday, Twitter began letting its users post photos, videos, GIFs, polls, and quotes of other tweets without counting against the 140-character limit. Now that these media attachments won’t reduce the character count, users can compose longer tweets. Twitter announced this change back in May, but the company did not set a date for when it would actually be rolling it out to users. More of this article in PCWorld.com

Got an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? Do these 10 things first

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iphone7_rose_gold_on_box-100683093-largeWell, you did it. You pulled the trigger on a shiny (or matte) new iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. Nice! Before you head out to take a squillion 12-megapixel photos to fill up the super-sized storage, there are a few housekeeping details you should tend to first. Check out this latest article in PCWorld.com

How to tell if your Galaxy Note7 is safe to use

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galaxy-note7-fire-100683009-largeSamsung is offering detailed plans for how you’ll be able to tell the difference between a faulty Note7 or one that’s safe to use. Check out this article in PCWorld.com

How to Use All the New Messages Features in iOS 10

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Instant messaging is a very competitive space. With the rise of WhatsApp, its acquisition by Facebook, increasing demands for security and encryption, and previous powerhouses like MSN Messenger and ICQ disappearing into obscurity, Apple’s answer is iMessage. Get to know from this article in MakeUseOf.com

10 New iOS 10 Settings You Should Change

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iOS 10 is here, and it’s packing a number of very cool new features. To activate some of those features — like sending read receipts in Messages or having Siri announce calls — you’ll need to tweak a few settings. A few other new options will change how your device behaves with iOS 10. Check out this article in MakeUseOf.com

Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall is official through the Consumer Product Safety Commission

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It’s official: The U.S. government has officially recalled the Galaxy Note7, Samsung’s beleaguered exploding smartphone. On Thursday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted a clear advisory on affected phones, and how consumers can pursue reimbursement. Check this article in PCWorld.com

Facebook, Google gather questions for presidential debates

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Facebook and Google will have a role in the upcoming presidential debates.

Technology and social media companies have been tapped to help the American public engage with Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, during the three debates, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization running the high-profile events. Check out this article in PCWorld.com