Google plans to roll out bigger updates, called feature drops, to its Pixel devices. The first feature drop, rolling out this month, will bring the latest Call Screen features and improved Duo video calls to the Pixel 4. And even if you have a slightly older Pixel, the feature drop will let you add Portrait […]
OnePlus will be splitting the OnePlus 8 line-up in three, the flagship 8 Pro, premium 8 and budget 8 Lite. Lower prices certainly sound good, but could you settle with sub-par specs? The new leak comes courtesy of Steve ‘McFly’ Hemmerstoffer, who has a nearly flawless five-year leaking track record. While he hasn’t provided a […]
Announced at Apple’s WWDC back in June, the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR are Apple’s re-entry into the high-end professional workstation market, where money is no object and only the very best is just good enough. The Mac Pro starts at six grand for an octa-core Xeon, 32 GB of memory, an AMD […]
The Indian company Flipkart has been granted the use of the Nokia brand for its smart TVs “a global first for the brand in the TV category,” according to Flipkart itself, which is a major e-commerce retailer in the country. Vipul Mehrotra, Flipkart’s VP of Nokia brand partnerships, adds, “Flipkart’s understanding of the needs and […]
The Galaxy S11 will reportedly have an impressive camera module with a 5x telephoto lens that might just make up for the downgrade in the aesthetics department. Thanks to a very active rumor mill, we already know what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S11 smartphone, but there’s relatively little information out there about the […]
Apple says that the location services behavior is caused by the new U1 chip and its “ultra wideband” technology. Brian Krebs, security expect for KrebOnSecurity, revealed that the iPhone 11 continues collecting location data even when the location tracking toggle is switched off for all apps. Apple responded, explaining that this was by design and […]
Microsoft unveiled redesigned versions of its Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel and PowerPoint mobile apps. Designed with Microsoft’s Fluent Design system, the changes are meant to “take mobile productivity to the next level,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post. The apps now have a more consistent visual design, which includes new app icons, splash screens, cards, […]
YouTube has published its annual Rewind, a compilation meant to highlight the top trends, videos and personalities that emerged on the platform over the past year. Usually a fun trip down memory lane, last year’s effort was a total flop. In fact, it quickly became the most disliked video on YouTube and maintains that position […]
Apple is reportedly planning to drop the Lightning connector on its highest-end iPhone due for launch in 2021. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is known for his frequently accurate Apple predictions if true, it would be the first iPhone from Apple to offer a completely wireless experience. It’s not clear just how you’d charge an iPhone like […]
Huawei decided to sue the FCC in hopes of proving that national security concerns were a merely a pretext without evidence. Last month, the FCC issued a ban order on subsidies for carriers that wanted to use them to purchase network equipment from Chinese suppliers like Huawei and ZTE. Naturally, the rumor mill has been […]
For years BMW has charged customers for access to Apple CarPlay. Initially, the automaker charged a $300 lifetime fee, but this summer, it introduced a yearly subscription model at $80 per year. While Apple doesn’t charge a fee for CarPlay, integrating the tech into infotainment systems does lead to additional costs for car manufacturers. Now, […]
In June, Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, a new iteration of the Xbox that the company said would “set a new bar for console power, speed and performance.” What Microsoft didn’t say is that it is also working on a lower-cost, disc-less version of Scarlett, code-named Lockhart, according to four people briefed on the company’s plans. […]
Plex has officially launched its ad-supported streaming service, which offers free access to movies, TV shows, and documentaries from both major studios and smaller indie producers. “Starting today, Plex will deliver more content to more countries than any other free streaming service to date,” the company wrote in a blog post a clear jab at […]
Apple’s MacBook Pro issues are still ongoing, as it recently issued a support document confirming an unexpected shutdown problem on the entry-level 13-inch 2019 MacBook Pro. According to MacRumors’ forum, the model can suddenly shut down when it hits about 25 to 50 percent of its battery life and you can only turn it on […]
Google revealed the year’s most downloaded apps, movies, TV shows and books on the company’s Play Store, as well as users’ and editors’ favorite picks. Google Play users voted for their favorite downloads in each category. Call of Duty Mobile ranked as the top game, and GlitchCam which adds ’90s-style effects to your videos was […]