Some Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a owners who have complained of slowdowns on their smartphones are reportedly seeing significant improvements after they deactivate Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature. There’s a very active thread on Reddit right now that includes many reports of improved performance when Digital Wellbeing is switched off. Some say the “night and day” […]
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The new Apple TV app is here a step towards a Netflix rival
Today Apple released the redesigned version of the Apple TV app. Apple has unveiled big changes to its TV app, rolling out visual improvements and setting things up to integrate the hotly anticipated Apple TV Plus streaming service later this year. The app is now live on Apple TV devices, iPads, iPhones and iPods assuming […]
Facebook will increase pay for its contractors in North America
Facebook hires contractors through outside providers, including Accenture and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, and sets minimum wage standards through contracts with those companies. As a result, Facebook said it doesn’t know exactly how much each of its contractors is paid, and it’s possible that some already make more than Facebook’s new threshold. “Today we’re committing […]
I compared £20 AirPods knockoffs to the real thing. Here’s what I found out
Someone asked me about buying knockoff AirPod, an off-brand replica. I’ve tested loads of earbuds before, but they all had different designs none of them were exact AirPod copycats. This time, I truly wanted to compare, well, apples to Apples. I found a pair AirSounds True Wireless Earbuds and went to purchase them to test […]
iPhone 11’s camera design seems certain after two new case-render leaks
Third-party case renders for Apple’s iPhone 11 2019 iPhone lineup appeared on Slashleaks. The images match previous alleged leaks suggesting the successor devices to the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will feature rear triple-lens cameras in a triangular array and housed within a square bump. These kinds of leaks are often accurate because there’s […]
OnePlus 7 release date, price, news and leaks
We’re expecting to see the OnePlus 7 Pro launch on May 14, alongside the non-pro OnePlus 7, at OnePlus’ community launch event. There’s a lot we already know, thanks to a combination of OnePlus’ slow drip-feed of information, and a plethora of leaks, but there’s still a lot we’ve yet to find out. OnePlus has […]
HTC announces the Exodus 1s, their second blockchain phone
HTC is dead serious about its foray into crypto-phones. Just yesterday we mentioned that HTC would be releasing a new phone. Today, the Taiwanese company announced the Exodus 1s, a cheaper version of the Exodus flagship that was launched last year. HTC has announced a new blockchain phone called the Exodus 1s. Compared to its […]
Waze for iOS now lets you stream music from Pandora
Pandora Radio announced today that Waze for iOS and Android will integrate with the streaming service. Last year, Waze added an audio player feature with integration from Spotify, NPR One, TuneIn Radio, and other services. Pandora says both its free and premium tiers are now supported on both the Android and iOS versions of Waze. […]
Facebook responds to calls to end its monopoly
In a New York Times editorial, the social network’s VP for global affairs and communications says stronger oversight is needed, not a dismantling of the company. Nick Clegg has hit back at calls for Facebook to be broken up after claiming that critics should focus on “getting the rules of the internet right” and not […]
A lightweight Tinder Lite app is in the works for emerging markets
Tinder is joining the list of tech giants launching lightweight apps to rope in more users. Twitter Lite, and Facebook Lite, and many others, and now Tinder is getting in on the act it says it’s developing a lightweight version of its dating app for emerging markets with spotty connections and cheaper phones. These smaller […]
Monster Hunter World has a free trial on PS4
PS4 free game trial available to download today. Monster Hunter World from now until May 20, PlayStation 4 owners are able to play through the opening parts of Capcom’s game. In a surprise announcement earlier this week, it was revealed that PS4 gamers would get the chance to download and trial the game at no charge, […]
This rumored iOS 13 feature is for people who HATE calls
There’s a rumor going around that iOS 13 will make phone calls appear via notifications. Android has this feature and have always wondered why iOS doesn’t. As Apple users, this is a big deal because the screens won’t turn black when someone calls. Apple has officially revealed the dates of its annual Worldwide Developer Conference […]
HBO’s award-winning Big Little Lies is streaming free on YouTube all weekend
https://youtu.be/OSkuNL72fow HBO has made the entire first season of Big Little Lies available to watch for free on YouTube this weekend. Big Little Lies, a miniseries based on a book of the same name, follows a group of close-knit friends in Monterey Bay, California as secrets unravel and deadly incidents occur. When a murder takes […]
Polaroid 49-inch 4K Dolby Vision TV (P49UPA2029A) review
Dolby Vision, 4K HDR images and integrated smart services. These were once the reserves of super luxury high-end televisions. But as technologies mature, so do their prices, and a new set of LCD Polaroid TVs seem to offer this type of headline feature at an affordable price. The Polaroid P49UPA2029A 49-inch 4K HDR TV features […]
New report predicts reversible charging and camera upgrades for the 2019 iPhones
A brand new report from Newpaper24 spills loads of element on what to anticipate from this year’s iPhone refresh, based mostly on talks with inside sources with Apple’s plans. The processor, dubbed A13, went into early test production in April and mass-production is planned for as early as this month, the people said, asking not […]