Massive US cellular outage – what happened and what we know

Don't dry out a wet iPhone in rice says Apple, the Galaxy Fit 3 has landed, and more Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 22, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Networks [] [A huge cellular outage hits the US here's the latest]( Have you been experiencing network issues? (AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile) [A huge cellular outage hits the US – here's the latest]( If you're struggling to get connected to a cell phone tower in the US today, you're definitely not alone: a huge outage has been hitting multiple networks, with AT&T seemingly the worst affected, and no one seems to have any idea what caused it. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: Digesting the big network outage, and what carriers got wrong]( [] Phones [] [Don't put your iPhone in rice to dry it out, Apple says]( Apple has some tips for drying out a wet iPhone - and tips for what not to do (Apple) [Don't put your iPhone in rice to dry it out, Apple says]( Using a bag of rice to dry out a wet phone is one of those troubleshooting tricks that gets mentioned a lot, but without much reasoning behind it. Now Apple has gone on the record to bust the rice myth – and it has some advice about what to do instead. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: The year's biggest mobile show is coming up]( [] Tablets [] [The next iPads might be larger and slimmer]( The current iPad Air (Apple) [The next iPads might be larger and slimmer]( When it's not giving out advice about rice, Apple makes tablets too, and as it didn't launch a single new iPad in 2023 we're looking forward to the 2024 refresh – and a new leak suggests what we can expect from the upcoming iPad Air and iPad Pro models. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: These are the best iPads you can buy right now]( [] Wearables [] [The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker is official]( The new Galaxy Fit 3 (Samsung) [The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker is official]( It's been extensively rumored, and now the Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker from Samsung is official. It brings with it a 1.6-inch screen that's much larger than the one on its predecessor, while also promising up to 13 days of battery life between charges. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: Why the OnePlus Watch 2 has amazing battery life]( [] Computing [] [Microsoft Paint is getting some handy new tools]( Paint is getting even better (Microsoft / Unsplash) [Microsoft Paint is getting some handy new tools]( It wasn't too long ago that it looked like Microsoft had forgotten all about the Windows Paint tool, but it's now getting upgrades on a regular basis – including some new features for brushes and layers that have popped up in an early testing version. [Read the full story]( [] - [Read next: The next Windows update could be forced on you]( [] More from TechRadar [] - [Major leak reveals more Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 details]( [] - [CMF by Nothing wants to bring 'Pro' neckband earbuds back]( [] - [Android's keyboard will soon let you copy and paste real-world writing]( [] - [Fujifilm X100VI preorders have already sold out at Amazon]( [] - [Here's when older Samsung phones are getting Galaxy 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.