Facebook has confirmed to SocialMedia that it’s testing a dark mode in its mobile apps. The feature is only available to a “small percentage” of users worldwide at the moment, according to a spokesperson. You likely won’t see if for a while, then, even though it’s clearly edging toward a wider release. Facebook has already […]
Apple is reclosing 14 more of its retail locations in Florida due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Of the 18 Apple Store locations in Florida, only two currently remain open, one in Jacksonville and another in Sarasota, according to Bloomberg. The tally of closed US Apple stores is currently at 32, which represents 10 […]
Google is piloting a new Verified Calls feature for its Phone app in Brazil that shows call recipients a business’ name, logo, and the reason for its call. News of the feature first appeared on a Google support page that was spotted by Android Police. When a business calls you, your device will check the […]
Microsoft will move forward with a renewed focus on its digital storefronts and continue to offer new services like 1:1 video chat support and virtual workshops. Microsoft today announced a dramatic shift in its retail strategy that’ll see the company permanently close all of its physical Microsoft Store locations. Like many others, Microsoft shut down […]
Google Photos app’s latest update arrives with a major redesign that simplifies the logo and user interface. The original pinwheel icon gets rid of its pointy, authentic corners in favor of flat, rounded ones to align with Google’s design language. The app’s main screen, meanwhile, replaces the current version’s four bottom tabs with a new […]
Rumors and speculation and one of the latest comes from analysts at British bank Barclay the iPhone 12 won’t come with Apple’s EarPods headphones, and it might not even have a power brick. Barclays analysts research note claims that none of the iPhone 12 models will ship with EarPods in the box. That does sound […]
YouTube viewership is increasingly shifting away from phones and over to the big screen. YouTube has seen a “dramatic shift in viewing patterns,” with more than 100 million people watching YouTube or YouTube TV on televisions in the United States each month. Watch time on televisions has also increased: up 80 percent since last year, […]
The Face ID and Touch ID features on Apple devices will soon be much more useful on the web. As TechCrunch reports, Apple has outlined how Safari 14 for iOS, iPadOS and macOS will allow using those biometric authentication methods for “frictionless” sign-ins on websites. You may not have to enter your username and password […]
Taking a cross-country roadtrip in your electric vehicle is a little more feasible thanks to Electrify America. Its first coast to coast EV fast charging route is now complete, and the company plans to have another route finished by September. The routes provide high-powered chargers to all EV brands, and on average, the stations are […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into touchscreen failures on older Tesla Model S vehicles, after receiving 11 complaints in the last 13 months about the issue. The probe covers 63,000 Model S vehicles with screens controlled by flash memory devices with finite lifespans based on the number of program […]
Google announced broad changes in its default data practices for new users, including a significant expansion in the company’s willingness to automatically delete data. In a blog post announcing the changes, CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the company’s commitment to privacy, security, and user choice. “As we design our products, we focus on three important principles: […]
Nvidia is releasing a new driver update today that will support Microsoft’s DirectX 12 Ultimate and the latest GPU scheduling feature of the Windows 10 May 2020 Update. Nvidia’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support means its latest RTX cards support Microsoft’s latest set of gaming and multimedia APIs, which promise to better unify the feature set […]
NBCUniversal’s new streaming service Peacock will be available on Google platforms and devices beginning July 15th. That includes Android, Android TV, and Chromecast, including devices that have Chromecast built-in. Peacock will be going live on those platforms the same time it launches on Apple and Xbox devices July 15th. In its announcement today, NBC announced […]
Microsoft is launching a preview version of its antivirus software for Android today. Microsoft revealed that Windows Defender was making its way to both iOS and Android earlier this year, but didn’t fully detail what to expect. We’re now getting a good idea of exactly why Microsoft thinks Android needs antivirus protection. The public preview […]
Amazon launched a $2 billion fund today to advance technologies that will cut down greenhouse gases. The fund will help Amazon and other companies adhere to The Climate Pledge initiative it started in September 2019. That pledge committed the company, and others that sign onto it, to becoming carbon neutral by 2040. The Climate Pledge […]