iMessage for Android should be a thing

How Apple might save the Watch 9 and Ultra 2 from a ban, new Edge feature one-ups Chrome, and more Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 19, 2023 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Apps [] [Maybe it's time for Apple to launch iMessage on Android]( Chatting with iPhone owners is a headache for Android users (Getty Images) [Maybe it's time for Apple to launch iMessage on Android]( The continuing brouhaha over Beeper's attempts to reverse-engineer iMessage for Android users, and Apple's repeated attempts to block it – complete with US lawmaker scrutiny – has us wondering whether it's time for an official iMessage client for Android. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: Spotify and Deezer push back against a streaming tax]( [] Apple [] [Here's how Apple could keep its smartwatches on sale]( Apple may have to halt sales of the Apple Watch 9 (Apple) [Here's how Apple could keep its smartwatches on sale]( It was announced yesterday that a patent dispute would cause sales of the Apple Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 to be suspended in the US, and now it appears that Apple is working to rush out a stopgap solution that would allow it to keep selling the devices. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: The iPad Pro is tipped to support MagSafe charging]( [] Computing [] [Microsoft Edge gets a feature to make Chrome jealous]( More new features are heading to Microsoft Edge (Monticello / Shutterstock) [Microsoft Edge gets a feature to make Chrome jealous]( Microsoft isn't giving up in its attempts to take market share away from Google Chrome, and the latest feature to be tested on the Edge browser is a 'super drag and drop' capability that means new tabs and links can be opened with a quick drag. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: The latest on Nvidia's rumored budget GPU]( [] Deals and gift ideas [] - [The best last-minute deals at Amazon UK that arrive before Christmas]( [] - [Last-minute Christmas gift ideas at Target, from AirPods to air fryers]( [] - [The Canon EOS R50 is down to its lowest-ever, Black Friday-beating price]( [] Phones [] [New Galaxy S24 leaks point to extra AI and photo smarts]( The Galaxy S23 series (Samsung) [New Galaxy S24 leaks point to extra AI and photo smarts]( The Samsung Galaxy S24 leaks clearly aren't going to stop until the phones are actually out, likely in January, and the latest rumors to reach us point to improved low-light camera performance and some clever AI-powered video processing tricks. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: Samsung needs AI, and the Galaxy S24 will have it]( [] TVs [] [This gesture-controlled 27-inch TV sticks to any surface]( The latest Displace TV can go just about anywhere (Displace) [This gesture-controlled 27-inch TV sticks to any surface]( You might think there aren't many innovations left to add to the television set, but tell that to Displace. The startup has revealed details of a new 27-inch TV that can be controlled by gestures and mounted almost anywhere – so perfect for the kitchen, we think. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: The best televisions in the world right now]( [] More from TechRadar [] - [Netflix is planning a host of new spinoff shows for your entertainment]( [] - [We're not sure that Tesla's wireless inductive EV charging is a good idea]( [] - [Eve launches new Matter products to help build up your smart home]( [] - [Figma fans are delighted it's no longer going to be gobbled up by Adobe]( [] - [It seems that a lot of bosses are getting carried away with the idea of AI]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.