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Over the years, Beats, which is owned by Apple, has released its headphones and earbuds in a variety of new colors to help freshen them up over their extended product cycles. But for the first time it’s entered the video gaming world with a new partnership with EA Sports’ FC 24, the highly popular soccer franchise — or football as it’s known throughout most of the world — that until this year carried FIFA branding.

Beats says that users who buy and play FC 24 by November 1st will earn Founder status and receive in-game rewards including a permanent Erling Haaland item in Ultimate Team as well a custom digital Haaland-inspired Beats Studio Pro Viking vanity in Volta Football, the street-style mode that has players competing on small pitches. Haaland is a star Norwegian striker and Beats band ambassador who plays for Manchester City in England’s Premier League. He is on the cover of the standard edition of the game.

I can’t say I found the Viking design of the headphone all that eye-catching. It’s a black and white affair with “Viking” splayed across the headband. But perhaps in time we’ll see different versions of it with a little more color.

Beats notes that coming in December in FC 24’s Player Career mode, players will be able to purchase virtual Beats headphones with their in-game salaries to earn Personality Points that elevate their performance in-game. “Further along in their career, players can also become a Beats Ambassador for additional salary and in-game PlayStyles benefits,” Beats add, and “in Manager Career mode, players will be able to assign Beats inspired kits to their custom created clubs.”

Alas, you can’t buy a real-life physical version of the Haaland Viking Beats Studio Pro. The headphones, which launched back in July, come in brown, black, navy and sandstone. They list for $350, but were recently on sale at Amazon for October Prime day for $180 (look for the same deal as we head into Black Friday next month). Read our Beats Studio Pro review.

We live in a constantly connected world, and losing a cellphone signal doesn’t just mean you can’t check Twitter and Instagram — it could be a matter of life and death. Regardless of what type of phone you use or even which cellular service provider, you’re bound to run into service disruptions, either from bad weather or remote areas that might weaken your phone signal.

Losing signal could get you into trouble if you need to get directions in the middle of nowhere or if you have to make a call from your dead-zone apartment. However, there are several tips and tricks you can use to improve your cellphone signal.

The tried-and-true approach of turning on Airplane mode, waiting a few seconds, and then turning it off again can definitely help with reception. But when that doesn’t work, you’ll have to take more drastic steps, like removing your SIM card or resetting your network settings.

Before you dive into your phone’s settings, take a few minutes to perform some basic troubleshooting steps that could get your phone working at peak performance.

Note: Although software across different iPhone models is relatively the same, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and other Android devices may have different software versions, and so certain settings and where they are located might differ from device to device.

To improve your cellphone service, try these steps first

The settings on your phone can help you get better cell service, but there are other tricks for improving your reception without even touching your phone’s software.

• Move yourself so that there are no obstructions between your phone and any cell towers outside. That might involve stepping away from metal objects or concrete walls, which both kill reception. Instead, get to a window or go outside if possible.
• Remove your phone case. It doesn’t hurt to remove whatever case you have on your phone, especially if it’s thick, so that the phone’s antenna isn’t blocked by anything and can get a better signal.
• Make sure your phone is charged. Searching for and connecting to a stronger signal drains power, so if your phone battery is already low on charge, you may have a difficult time getting good service.

Always start by turning Airplane mode on and off

Turning your phone’s connection off and then back on is the quickest and easiest way to try and fix your signal woes. If you’re moving around from one location to another, toggling Airplane mode restarts the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular network modems, which forces them to find the best signal in the area.

Android: Swipe down from the top of your screen — to access the Quick Settings panel — and then tap the Airplane mode icon. Wait for your phone to completely disconnect from its Wi-Fi and cellular connections. It doesn’t happen instantly, so give it a good 15 seconds before you tap on the Airplane mode icon again.

iPhone: On the iPhone, you can access Airplane mode from the Control Center, but that varies depending on which iPhone model you have. On the iPhone X and later, swipe down from the top-right corner to access the Control Center. On older iPhone models, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Then tap the Airplane mode icon, which will turn orange when it’s enabled. Again, wait up to 15 seconds before turning it off.

If airplane mode doesn’t work, restart your phone

Our phones are miniature computers, and just like computers, sometimes you can fix issues like network connection by simply restarting them.

Android: Hold down the power button, or the power button and the volume down key (depending on your Android phone), until the on-screen menu shows up, and then tap Restart. If your phone doesn’t offer a restart option, you can simply tap Power Off to shut down your device, and then boot it back up with the power button.

iPhone: On the iPhone X and older models, hold down the sleep/wake button and either one of the volume buttons and then swipe right on the power slider to turn off the device. Wait until it fully turns off, then press down on the sleep/wake button to turn it back on.

Alternatively, you can do a force reset on your iPhone: Press the volume up button, followed by the volume down button and then press and hold the side button. Keep holding it in, after your phone’s screen goes black and until you see the Apple logo appear again.

If your iPhone has a home button, hold down the sleep/wake button until the power slider is displayed and then drag the slider to the right. Once the device is turned off, press and hold the sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo.

Take your SIM card out of your phone

Another troubleshooting step that might help is to remove your SIM card and then place it back in your phone with the phone turned on. If the SIM card is dirty, clean it. If it has any physical defects, you may need to replace it.

You’ll need a SIM card tool — usually included in your phone’s box — or an unfolded paper clip or sewing needle to get the SIM tray out of your phone.

All phones: Remove the SIM card, check to see if it’s damaged and positioned in the SIM tray correctly, then put it back in your phone.

eSIM: For phones with an eSIM — that is, an embedded electronic SIM in your phone — there’s nothing for you to remove. The best you can do is restart your phone.

Check your carrier settings (and update your software)

Mobile carriers frequently send out carrier settings updates to help improve connectivity for calls, data and messages on their network. Although this feature is available on all iPhone models, it’s not universal on Android, so you might not find carrier settings if you don’t have a supported phone.

iPhone: Carrier updates should just appear, and you can update from the pop-up message that appears. To force your iPhone to check for a carrier settings update, go to Settings > General > About on your phone. If an update is available, you’ll be prompted to install it.

Android: As mentioned before, not all Android phones have carrier settings, so you’ll have to open the Settings app and type in “carrier settings” to find any possible updates. On supported Pixels, go to Settings > Network & internet > Internet, tap the gear next to your carrier name and then tap Carrier settings versions.

Reset your phone’s network settings

Sometimes all you need is a clean slate to fix an annoying connectivity issue. Refreshing your phone’s network settings is one way to do that. But be forewarned, resetting your network settings will also reset any saved Wi-Fi passwords, VPN connections and custom APN settings for those on carriers that require additional setup.

Android: In the Settings app, search for “reset” or more specifically “reset network settings” and tap on the setting. On the Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13, the setting is called Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth. After you reset your network settings, remember to reconnect your phone to your home and work Wi-Fi networks.

iPhone: Go to Settings > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network settings. The next page will warn you that resetting your network settings will reset your settings for Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth. Tap Reset Network Settings and your phone will restart.

Contact your phone carrier

Sometimes unexpected signal issues can be traced back to problems with your wireless carrier. A cell tower could be down, or the tower’s fiber optic cable could have been cut, causing an outage.

For consistent problems connecting to or staying connected to a cellular or data network, it’s possible your carrier’s coverage doesn’t extend well into your neighborhood. To help, some carriers will offer a network extender — a device that acts as a small wireless tower that relies on your internet connection, such as AT&T’s MicroCell or T-Mobile’s Personal CellSpot.

Other times, a newfound signal issue can be due to a defect with your phone or a SIM card that’s gone bad. Contacting your carrier to begin troubleshooting after you’ve tried these fixes is the next best step to resolving your spotty signal.

If all else fails, try a signal booster to improve cell reception

If after going through all of our troubleshooting steps, including talking to your carrier to go over your options, you’re still struggling to keep a good signal — try a booster. A signal booster receives the same cellular signal your carrier uses, then amplifies it just enough to provide coverage in a room or your entire house.

The big downside here is the cost. Wilson has three different boosters designed for home use, ranging in price from $349 for single room coverage to $999 to cover your entire home. To be clear, we haven’t specifically tested these models. Wilson offers a 30-day money back guarantee and a two-year warranty should you have any trouble with its products.

With your signal issues resolved, using your phone as a mobile hotspot for a backup connection is easy, but there are some things you need to know. If you’re looking for iPhone-specific tips and tricks, check out our guide to hidden features on iOS 16. And for Android fans, we have some hidden features for Android 12 as well.

Apple’s iPhone 15 and Plus and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max went on sale last month. If you love switching out your iPhone as new models emerge each year, and you’re looking to upgrade now that the iPhone 15 has dropped, Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program might be right for you.

This program is essentially an “iPhone as a service” plan. Instead of paying the full value up front or making monthly payments to own your after two years, the iPhone Upgrade program lets you trade in your current phone for a new model after making 12 monthly payments. For that privilege, you’re basically paying a subscription fee for the foreseeable future.

Now that the iPhone 15 series is available to purchase, it might be a good time to get in on the upgrading action. To check your eligibility, all you need to do is sign in with your Apple ID on Apple’s website, and you’ll know whether your current phone is eligible for an upgrade.

How does the iPhone Upgrade Program work?

You buy an iPhone from Apple — from an Apple Store in person, Apple’s online store or the Apple Store app — and agree to pay it off over 24 months. But after making half of those payments, you’re eligible for a free upgrade. After 12 months, you can trade in your current phone for a new model. The clock starts again on the 24 months of payments and eligibility to upgrade after making 12 of them.

Read more: Get the iPhone 15 Pro and an Unlimited Plan for Just $60 Per Month

Why buy from Apple instead of a carrier?

Apple sweetens the deal by including its AppleCare Plus coverage at a slight discount with the iPhone Upgrade Program. AppleCare Plus is the company’s insurance and extended warranty program that would otherwise cost $8 a month for the iPhone 15, $9 a month for the iPhone15 Plus, or $10 a month for the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. With the Apple Upgrade Program, you pay $6.21 a month for AppleCare Plus on the iPhone 15.

AppleCare Plus doubles the standard one-year warranty to two years, but that’s less of a concern if you’re planning on trading in your phone after the first year. The real value of AppleCare Plus is getting accidental-damage protection. You get unlimited accidental damage claims to repair your phone. A cracked screen will run you $29, and other accidental damage will cost you $99. Phone support is also extended to two years with AppleCare Plus, up from the standard 90 days.

How much does it cost?

Pricing ranges from $39.50 a month for the 128GB iPhone 15 to $74.91 a month for the 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max.

What about AppleCare Plus with Theft and Loss?

If you worry less about dropping or damaging your phone and more about losing it or it getting stolen, you can pay a bit extra per month to upgrade to AppleCare Plus with Theft and Loss coverage. With AppleCare Plus with Theft and Loss covers two incidents of theft and loss per year, with each replacement running you $149, which is still cheaper than buying a new iPhone. Upgrading to AppleCare Plus with Theft and Loss coverage adds $4.16 to your monthly Upgrade Program bill and lets you pay a small deductible to replace a lost or stolen phone rather than the full cost of replacement.

How do I pay?

You’ll need a credit card or debit card to sign up, at least in the US. In the US, Apple uses Citizens Bank for the installment loan, and it requires a valid, US-issued credit card to be eligible. You are not eligible to sign up with a prepaid card.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. Sorry, kids, you need to be 18 years old to apply. (And given the prices of the new Pro models, I hope you’ll start being nicer to your parents.)

How do I trade in my current phone?

You can take it to an Apple Store and make the swap there, but you can also save the trip and buy from Apple’s online store or the Apple Store app. When you order an iPhone online from Apple, it’ll arrive with a trade-in kit so you can package up your suddenly outdated phone and ship it back to Apple. You need to get it back to Apple within 14 days.

Read more: How to Sell Your Old iPhone Before Upgrading

What if my current iPhone is banged up?

According to Apple, your current iPhone needs to be in “good physical and operational condition.” That means it should:

• Be able to power on and hold a charge.
• Have an intact and functioning display.
• Have no breaks or cracks.

I haven’t made 12 payments yet on my current phone, can I still upgrade?

Yes, but it’ll cost you. If you’ve made at least six monthly payments on your current phone, you can pay the difference between your current balance and the total for 12 payments to fast-forward the clock and get a new iPhone.

Do I need to upgrade?

No, not all at! You aren’t forced to upgrade. If you’re happy with your current phone, you can keep using it and continuing to pay it off. After 24 months, you will have paid it off and can continue using it without the monthly payment, or you can turn around and sell it to help finance the cost of a new phone when you’re ready.

How is this different than Apple’s Trade In program?

Note that the iPhone Upgrade program isn’t the same as Apple’s Trade In program. While you are exchanging your old iPhone for a newer model in both programs, with the iPhone Trade In program you are simply trading in an old device for a discount on a newer one.

If you’re a part of the iPhone Upgrade program, you’re discouraged from participating in the Trade In program, since you don’t outright own your device in the iPhone Upgrade program. If you do use the Trade In program, you’ll be on the hook for the balance of both the phone you were trading in and the new phone.

For more, here’s everything that was announced at the “Wonderlust” event and what we love about iOS 17.

Best Buy is granting early access to incredible deals for My Best members. That means that starting today, select members can take advantage of exclusive savings on TVs, computers, speakers, fitness equipment and much more. Additionally, Plus and Total members can score a $50 credit towards a future purchase when you spend $500 or more in October.

If you’re not a Best Buy member yet, don’t worry — the company is now offering three tiers of membership. You can become a Best Buy member for free (which includes free shipping), while a My Best Buy Plus membership will run you $50 a year and a Total membership has an annual price of $180. However, it’s worth noting that for access to many of the largest discounts in this exclusive early access sale, you will need to be a Plus or Total member. This early access event runs from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, then on Oct 30, early Black Friday deals will open up to anyone.

Black Friday won’t kick off until November, but if you want to get a head start on holiday shopping, this is a great opportunity to snag top tech at a deep discount. As you plan your bargain hunts for this season, keep the following dates from Best Buy in mind.

• Oct. 27 through Oct. 29: Black Friday Early Access for members
• Oct. 30: Early Black Friday Deals open to everyone
• Nov. 17 through Nov. 25: Black Friday sale
• Nov. 26 through Nov. 27: Cyber Monday sale

To save you some time and effort, we’ve gone through the current sale selection and highlighted some of our favorite offers below.

More early access deals worth checking out:

• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus (128GB): $600 (save $330)
• Dell 32-inch curved gaming monitor: $240 (save $110)
• Keurig K-Elite pod coffee maker: $120 (save $70)
• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds: $90 (save $60)
• Asus 14-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus laptop: $299 (save $200)
• Blink Outdoor 3rd-gen security camera: $40 (save $60)
• Linksys AX3000 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router: $130 (save $50)
• Roku Streambar 4K media streamer and soundbar: $100 (save $30)
• Therabody Theragun Prime percussion gun: $189 (save $111)
• HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop (512GB): $450 (save $350)
• TP-Link Tapo mini smart plug: $10 (save $10)
• HP 15.6-inch touchscreen laptop (512GB): $550 (save $250)
• Sengled A19 smart color bulb (4-pack): $30 (save $10)
• LG 55-inch UQ70 Series 4K smart TV: $300 (save $200)
• Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells: $300 (save $130)
• Garmin Instinct Solar 45mm GPS smartwatch: $200 (save $150)
• Razer Basilisk V3 wired gaming mouse: $40 (save $30)
• SanDisk 64GB Ultra Dual Drive Go with USB-A and USB-C: $10 (save $8)
• HP 27-inch IPS FHD monitor: $130 (save $140)
• Sennheiser CX true wireless headphones: $70 (save $60)
• Bowflex Treadmill 10: $1,500 (save $800)
• Ecovacs Deebot N10 Max Plus robot vacuum and mop: $380 (save $270)
• Netgear Nighthawk AX5300 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router: $150 (save $150)
• WD My Passport 1TB external SSD: $70 (save $85)

There are plenty of other discounted items as well, so be sure to check out the entire sale selection at Best Buy.

Having made a proverbial killing with its theatrical release, horror movie sequel The Nun 2 arrives just in time for spooky season on streaming platform Max.

This ninth installment in the ongoing “Conjuring universe” whisks fright fans off to France in the late 1950s, where concerned priests have dispatched Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) to investigate the reported return of the evil demon Valak, aka “The Nun” (Bonnie Aarons).

Directed by Michael Chaves and also starring Jonas Bloquet, Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell, the movie has pulled in an impressive $250 million at the box office since its worldwide release in cinemas last month.

Read on to find out how to watch The Nun 2, no matter where you are in the world.

When is The Nun 2 being released?

The Nun 2 premieres on Friday, Oct. 27 at 12:01 a.m. PT (3:01 a.m. ET) on streaming service Max.

How to watch The Nun 2 from anywhere on VPN

So what if you’re traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the film or want an added layer of privacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn’t require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a VPN, or virtual private network.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the movie. If you find yourself unable to watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. Plus, it’s a great idea for when you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

Most VPNs, like CNET’s Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals.

Watch The Nun 2 in the US

The Nun 2 is available to watch at home on Max. The streaming service unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries and is currently only available in the US. Max offers three plans: With Ads — the least expensive option, at $10 per month or $100 per year — Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free.

Tips for streaming The Nun 2 using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — experience and success may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble viewing after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a network’s app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

Apple’s iOS 17 was released on Sept. 18, shortly after the company held its “Wonderlust” event, where the tech giant announced the new iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the new features in iOS 17 and to help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 17 updates.

Getting started with iOS 17

• iOS 17 Review: StandBy Mode Changed My Relationship With My iPhone

• Whether or Not Your iPhone Supports iOS 17
• Do This Before Downloading iOS 17
• How to Download iOS 17 to Your iPhone

Using iOS 17

• Three iPhone Settings to Change after Downloading iOS 17
• iOS 17’s Best New Features
• The iOS 17 Features We’re Excited About
• iOS 17 Is Filled With Delightful Features, Intuitive Improvements and More
• 17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Shouldn’t Miss
• iOS 17 Upgrades Your iPhone’s Keyboard
• You Can Tag Your Pets In Your ‘People’ Album With iOS 17
• How to Create Live Stickers in iOS 17

• How to Set Up Contact Posters in iOS 17
• How to Automatically Delete Two-Factor Verification Codes in iOS 17
• What to Know About iOS 17’s Unreleased Journal App

• How Good Are Offline Maps in iOS 17?
• How to Use iOS 17’s Live Voicemail Feature
• You Can Change Your Private Browsing Browser in iOS 17

• Hidden iOS 17 Feature Makes It Easier to Send Photos and Videos

• You Can Clone Your Voice with iOS 17. Here’s How

• Are Audio Message Transcripts in iOS 17 Any Good?

• Sharing AirTags in iOS 17 is Easy. Here’s How

• How to Create Camera Shortcuts in iOS 17

• What You Need to Know About the Improved Autocorrect in iOS 17
• Use This Hidden iOS 17 Feature to Reduce Eye Strain

• How to Enable Sensitive Content Warnings on Your iPhone

• Let Your Loved Ones Know You’re Safe With This iOS 17 Feature

iOS 17 updates

• What New Features iOS 17.1 Brings to Your iPhone
• What to Know About iOS 17.0.1

• Apple Made an iPhone 15 Mistake, but iOS 17.0.2 Is Here to Fix It

• iOS 17.0.3 Fixes This iPhone 15 Pro Problem

Make sure to check back periodically for more iOS 17 tips and how to use new features as Apple releases more updates.

You can call it the Wild Card World Series. For only the third time in baseball history, two Wild Card teams will meet in the World Series. The Texas Rangers went 90-72 and were the second-to-last team to qualify for the playoffs in the American League. The Arizona Diamondbacks finished the year at 84-78 and grabbed the sixth and final playoff spot in the National League on the penultimate day of the regular season.

Both teams got hot in October, however, and followed similar paths to the World Series, sweeping the first two rounds of the postseason before winning their respective League Championship series in seven games. It’s quite a turnaround for two teams that each lost more than 100 games two years ago.

While a Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series is not what many baseball fans expected, or really wanted outside of Arizona and Arlington, there are fun players on both clubs to get to know. For the Rangers, shortstop Corey Seager and right fielder Adolis García both mashed more than 30 home runs in the regular season and haven’t slowed down in the postseason. The Diamondbacks are led by second baseman Ketel Marte and rookie right fielder Corbin Carroll. Marte is riding a 16-game postseason hitting streak, and the diminutive Carroll has both power and speed — and is almost assured to be named NL Rookie of the Year.

The 2023 World Series starts Friday at 8:03 p.m. ET (5:07 p.m. PT) on Fox.

What’s the schedule for the World Series?

The Texas Rangers won the ALCS in seven games to advance to the franchise’s first World Series since 2011. The Arizona Diamondbacks prevailed in seven games in the NLCS to reach their first World Series since 2001. The Rangers won eight more games than the Diamondbacks in the regular season to earn home field advantage.

The 2023 World Series begins on Friday. Each game of the best-of-seven series is scheduled to start at 8:03 p.m. ET (5:03 p.m. PT) on Fox.

Friday, Oct. 27

• Game 1: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Game 2: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Monday, Oct. 30

• Game 3: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• Game 4: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Wednesday, Nov. 1

• Game 5*: Rangers at Diamondbacks

Friday Nov. 3

• Game 6*: Diamondbacks at Rangers

Saturday, Nov 3

• Game 7*: Diamondbacks at Rangers

* If necessary.

You can see the full postseason schedule here.

How to watch the World Series without cable

If you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the World Series with a live TV service. Fox is available on each of the five major streaming services. Not every service carries every local network in every area, however, so you will need to check each service, using the links below, to make sure it carries Fox where you live.

All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, let you cancel anytime, and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.

FaceTime Reactions are one of the many new features that have come to iOS 17 since it was released in September. Reactions work in Apple’s video-based apps like FaceTime. It reads your body’s movements, so when you make certain gestures, Apple responds in kind by playing a corresponding animation or emoji.

For example, if you give the camera a double thumbs-up, Apple shows a thumbs-up emoji on the screen to match you. It’s similar to how Apple Messages can recognize specific keywords in your texts and automatically send reactions with it, like balloons with “happy birthday,” only now it recognizes specific gestures.

However, you might want to occasionally disable this feature. If you use FaceTime for work or telehealth visits, you might find the animations to be unprofessional or unwanted. Because Reactions are automatically enabled, you’ll have to manually turn it off to avoid accidentally triggering them. Here’s how.

How to turn off FaceTime Reactions on iPhone and iPad

1. Open FaceTime.

2. Start a call — you have to have your camera on before you can deactivate Reactions.

3. Open your Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of your screen. This won’t end your call.

4. Select Effects in the upper left corner.

5. Tap and unselect Reactions from this menu.

How to turn off FaceTime Reactions on Macs running MacOS Sonoma

1. Open FaceTime.

2. Click the camera icon in the menu at the top of your screen — you don’t need to start a call to deactivate Reactions.

3. Click Reactions to turn off.

For now, Reactions are only available for the iPhone 12 and newer and those running iOS 17. On Mac, you have to be running the newest operating system, MacOS Sonoma. You can easily check and update what software version you have by going into Settings > General > Software Updates.

For more on iOS 17, check out how to use the live voicemail feature, how to use Check Ins and how to use Reminders to manage your grocery list. All this and more lives on CNET’s iOS 17 cheat sheet, which is regularly updated with new explainers and guides.

Liverpool’s pursuit of UEFA Europa League glory continues today with a home fixture at Anfield against French side Toulouse.

The Reds currently lead Group E following routine wins over Union Saint-Gilloise and LASK, and head into this match off the back of a hard-fought Merseyside derby victory over Everton at the weekend.

Currently stuck in mid-table in Ligue 1, Toulouse have picked up four points from their first two fixtures in Group E, but are very much underdogs for this trip to Anfield.

These two clubs have met twice before, with Liverpool winning both home and away in the 2007/08 Champions League.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live wherever you are in the world.

Liverpool vs. Toulouse: When and where?

Liverpool host Toulouse at Anfield on Thursday, Oct. 26. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 6 a.m. AEDT on Friday, Oct. 27 in Australia).

How to watch Liverpool vs. Toulouseonline from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view Europa League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein the US

American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa League.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein the UK

Europa League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport).

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein Canada

If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.

Livestream Liverpool vs. Toulousein Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch Europa League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the competition live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Europa League games may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
• And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.

The 4-3 Buffalo Bills have dropped two of their last three games, including a shocking loss last week to the last-place Patriots. After losing key players on defense the past few weeks, the Bills will need Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the offense to kick it into gear against the Buccaneers and their poor pass defense. The 3-3 Bucs enter Thursday’s game on a two-game losing streak but remain very much alive in the lackluster NFC South.

Kickoff for the Bucs-Bills game on Thursday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT) tonight with the game streaming nationally on Prime Video and for free on Twitch.

Keep reading to see your options for watching Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, Twitch, NFL Plus and — if you live in the home markets of the Buccaneers or Bills — a local network channel.

With YouTube and YouTube TV now the exclusive home of NFL Sunday Ticket, along with games also streaming on Paramount Plus, Peacock and ESPN Plus, there’s lots for NFL fans to keep track of this season. Check out our picks for the best live TV streaming services for NFL fans in 2023.

TNF streaming: Prime Video, Twitch and NFL Plus

Thursday Night Football games are streamed nationally on Amazon Prime Video, giving NFL fans more incentive than free two-day shipping to sign up for an Amazon Prime account, which costs $15 a month or $139 a year. You can also subscribe only to Prime Video for $9 a month.

Fans in the local market of each team playing on Thursday night will be able to watch on an over-the-air station, while those who don’t pay for either of Amazon’s services can watch for free on Prime Video’s Twitch channel. (Twitch is also owned by Amazon.)

If you subscribe to NFL Plus, the league’s $7-per-month streaming service (or $15 a month with Red Zone included), you can also stream the game without subscribing to Prime or Prime Video. Note that NFL Plus viewing is limited to watching on just a phone or tablet, not on a computer or TV.

Can I watch Thursday Night Football on local TV?

Yes, you can, if you live in the local market of either of the teams playing on Thursday. For this week, that’s WTVT Fox 13 in Tampa and WKBW ABC 7 in Buffalo. There are two ways to watch local channels on your TV. The first is with a live TV streaming service. And the second is with an over-the-air antenna, if you live in an area that has good reception.

All five of the live TV streaming services carry ABC and Fox, but not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries ABC or Fox in your particular area.

All the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.