Google has announced that it is rolling out the second beta for Android 12 to Pixel phones today. It adds a few more of the Android 12 features that were announced at Google I/O last month but weren’t included in the first beta. But it also has some newer features, including a new way to […]
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Jaguar’s 2022 I-Pace gives drivers faster charging and a new infotainment system
The Jaguar I-Pace. electric SUV returns for 2022 with even faster charging possible and a reworked infotainment system to make breezing through menus and tasks a snap. Jaguar revealed the updates on Wednesday as it prepares to put the 2022 I-Pace on sale later this year. This includes a much-improved Pivi Pro infotainment system with […]
Google’s Firmina subsea cable will connect the US to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
Google today announced its plans to build a new subsea cable that will connect the East Coast of the U.S. and Las Toninas, Argentina with additional landings in Brazil and Uruguay. The idea here is to provide users in South America with improved low-latency access to Google’s portfolio of consumer and cloud services. The cable […]
Battlefield 2042 trailer pays tribute to one player’s legendary maneuver
The next Battlefield is coming this fall and it appears to be bringing plenty of mayhem. At an event today, EA revealed Battlefield 2042, the latest entry in Dice’s long-running shooter series, for the Xbox One, Series X, PS4, PS5, and PC through Origin, Steam, and the Epic Game Store. Among other changes to the […]
Instagram chief explains how the service decides what you see
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri shed some light on how the social network decides what you see in a new blog post published on Tuesday. The explanation seems to be meant at least in part to combat persistent rumors that Instagram intentionally hides or disfavors certain posts, which Instagram says isn’t exactly true. The short answer […]
Ford’s Maverick starts at less than $20k with a hybrid engine and built-in LTE
Ford’s latest electrified addition to a mostly-carless lineup is this compact pickup, the Maverick. Set to go on sale later this year with a base MSRP of $19,995 (plus mandatory $1,495 destination fee that brings its price to $21,490), the Maverick claims to be the first truck that comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. Ford […]
Microsoft Outlook on iOS adds voice dictation for emails, search and calendar invites
Microsoft is making voice a much more significant part of the Outlook experience. Starting with the iOS version of the software (with Android to follow), you can use your voice to dictate emails, schedule meetings and conduct searches. To access Outlook’s new capabilities, tap the plus icon floating above the app’s main navigation bar and […]
You’ll soon be able to use your iPhone as ID at the airport
Apple has announced a forthcoming update to its Wallet app that will allow you to use your iPhone as digital identification in select US airports. Apple showed how you’ll be able to scan your driver’s license or state ID in participating US states, which will then be encrypted and stored in the iPhone’s secure enclave. […]
Apple Health adds the ability to share data with doctors and family members
The Apple Health app is getting a handful of new features in iOS 15, including a Sharing option that allows users to send their own health data to doctors and family members, and receive real-time notifications about their loved ones. All of the info is encrypted so that even Apple can’t access it, and users […]
Apple is making AirPods easier to hear with and find
Apple has announced that AirPods will be getting some quality-of-life improvements with iOS 15, including the ability to boost the sound of people talking to you, better Find My support, and the ability to announce a wider range of notifications. The tool focuses on voices and the AirPods settings in iOS 15 will offer an […]
Apple announces iPadOS 15 with homescreen and multitasking improvements
Apple is today announcing the latest version of iPadOS and there’s a clear focus on making Apple’s tablets more capable productivity machines. At least if you find yourself using split-screen mode a lot, that is. Otherwise, there aren’t any radical changes for the platform. iPadOS 15 will make the homescreen more customizable and allow for […]
Monterey is the next version of Apple’s macOS
Apple has announced the next version of macOS at its WWDC keynote, after showing off iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. One of the most notable new features of macOS Monterey is Universal Control, an evolved form of Apple’s Continuity that lets you seamlessly use your keyboard and mouse across Macs and iPads. That’s something third-party apps […]
Twitter may be close to launching Super Follows, as new research shows what it could look like
Twitter announced earlier this year it was working on a Super Follows feature that would allow some users to charge followers and give them access to extra content. On Sunday, app researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted screenshots of what she says it will look like. According to Wong’s research, which is typically very accurate, the […]
WatchOS 8 app leaks hint at a more independent Apple Watch
The Apple Watch might not be quite so closely tied to your iPhone after WWDC. MacRumors reports that developer Khaos Tian has discovered App Store profile info referencing unannounced Watch-native versions of the Contacts and Tips apps found on other Apple devices. While there isn’t much to see beyond the names, this suggests watchOS 8 […]
Hackers reportedly used a compromised password in Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
An analysis of the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline found that the hackers were able to access the company’s network using a compromised VPN password, Bloomberg reported. The hack led to a ransomware payout of $4.4 million, and resulted in gas prices around $3 per gallon for the first time in several years at US gas […]