GM Tech Nerds!

Today’s drop is hotter than an overheating MacBook on a Zoom call.

But the biggest takeaway: WhatsApp could soon run as your iPhone's default messaging app.

Let THAT sink in for a second...

We’ve got Apple teasing iOS 19 with actual taste, Samsung leaking like a sieve, and a $799 dumbphone that thinks it's luxury.

Oh—and someone at Google decided Gboard should get dumber. Classic.

👀 WHAT’S POPPIN’ TODAY?

🍎 iOS 19 tease has us vibin’ — Apple just gave us a sneak peek, and it's... actually cool?
📞 Light Phone 3 is tiny, expensive, and strangely awesome — $799 for minimalism ain't cheap.
🔧 Foldable iPhone may have a liquid metal hinge — Yes, that kind of liquid metal.
⌚ Apple Watch S10 still slaps after 6 months — No surprises, but still the GOAT.
💾 Installing App Store apps to an SSD? Yup, it's a thing now — Nerd level: unlocked.
🔍 Galaxy S25 Edge renders just leaked — Spoiler: it’s sleek AF.
🙄 Gboard is taking notes from Apple’s worst habits — Why, Google... why?

The Main Event...

WhatsApp As Default Messaging App on iPhone? It's COMING

For years, Apple kept a tight hold on default apps — but that’s starting to change. The latest WhatsApp beta for iPhone hints at a big shift: you could soon set WhatsApp as your default app for both calling and messaging.

Yep, that means tapping a number might no longer launch Apple’s Phone or Messages app — it could go straight to WhatsApp.

This change builds on Apple’s iOS 18.2 update, which finally opened the door for third-party defaults. If you live in WhatsApp 24/7, this update could make your iPhone experience feel a lot more seamless.

📱 It’s only in beta for now, but the full rollout might not be far off. Here's the full story

🍏 iOS 19 TEASED, AND IT'S... ACTUALLY GOT FLAVOR?

Apple’s early peek at iOS 19 has some vibes. No overhype, no gimmicks—just a clean, thoughtful UX refresh that’s making us cautiously optimistic.

Think more functional widgets and smoother lock screen transitions.
🔗 Catch the preview here →

🕶️ THE LIGHT PHONE 3: MINIMALIST FLEX, MAXIMUM PRICE

It’s got buttons. It’s got an E Ink screen. It’s got... a $799 price tag?! Light Phone 3 is the anti-smartphone that’s somehow become the luxury distraction-free device.
🔗 Peek the tiny powerhouse →

🤖 LIQUID METAL IPHONE HINGE: T-1000 VIBES

Apple's foldable iPhone might pack a hinge made from liquid metal. Supposedly stronger than titanium and smoother than your last Tinder date’s pickup line.
🔗 See the science fiction become reality →

🏆 APPLE WATCH S10: STILL THE KING

Half a year in, and the Apple Watch Series 10 continues to dominate.

The battery life? Rock solid — easily lasting a full day (and then some) with all the bells and whistles running.

Health and fitness tracking? Still best-in-class, from heart rate to blood oxygen to advanced workout insights.

And the design? Sleek, modern, and unmistakably Apple — it's one of the few smartwatches that actually looks good on your wrist.

If you’re on iPhone and still holding off on upgrading your wearable, the Series 10 is the one to beat.

⌚️ Want the full breakdown on why it still leads the pack?

🛠️ YES, YOU CAN INSTALL APP STORE APPS TO AN EXTERNAL SSD NOW

No more choking your Mac’s internal storage. This guide walks you through moving apps to an external SSD, perfect for MacBook users low on space but high on ambition.
🔗 Step-by-step how-to here →

🔥 GALAXY S25 EDGE RENDERS LEAKED, AND DAMN, IT LOOKS GOOD

New renders of Samsung’s upcoming flagship just dropped. Thinner bezels, edgier edges, and possibly the best screen-to-body ratio we’ve seen yet.
🔗 See the leak before the launch →

😬 GBOARD'S NEW FEATURE MIGHT BE A DUMB IDEA

Google’s latest Gboard tweak could hide punctuation keys by default... just like Apple’s keyboard. Less tap, more rage.
🔗 APK teardown spills the beans →