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Report: Google looked at buying Nuvia before Qualcomm acquisition

December 28, 2022

In purchasing Nuvia last year, Qualcomm gained significant CPU talent and the first products based on this technology are expected in 2023. Before Qualcomm made the winning $1.4 billion acquisition, Google and other tech companies were also interested in buying. A report from The Information last week detailed Apple’s “War for Chip Talent,” including how the iPhone 14 Pro was originally…

How to see which apps have access to your exact location on Android and how to disable them

December 28, 2022

Location tracking has become the norm for a majority of apps across Android devices. In each initial setup, we opt for location tracking because it’s the easiest option, though it can be a substantial privacy risk for some. Here’s how you can see what apps have location…

LG’s new optical zoom camera for smartphones can adjust between 4x and 9x

December 28, 2022

LG is done with making smartphones, but the company and its various sub-brands are still working on components for other smartphone makers. Ahead of CES 2023, LG Innotek has announced a new optical zoom module for smartphones that can shift between two points. Launching at…

Fitbit removing Google sign-in support ahead of account transition

December 28, 2022

Starting in 2023, Fitbit will require a Google Account to use new devices and features. As part of transitioning to a single account system, Fitbit.com is losing support for Google sign-in. At the moment, Fitbit.com lets you sign-in with a username and password (aka Fitbit account) or by using “Continue with Google” (Google Account). In 2021, the website also supported signing in with…

Top iPhone 14 Pro features to check out and customize

December 28, 2022

Just get a new iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max? Read on for a look at some of the best features to test out and customize on your new device including the always-on display, enabling the full 48MP camera, Dynamic Island, and more. If you were able to get an iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max…

Developer uses iOS 16 exploit to change system font without jailbreak

December 28, 2022

We recently wrote about the first jailbreak tool available for iOS 16, which lets users read and modify internal system files, opening up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to customizations. However, a developer managed to use an exploit found in iOS 16 to…

Where to spend your Google Play Gift cards

December 27, 2022

Google Play Gift cards can be incredibly useful in a variety of ways. Beyond the Google Play Store, you can also use that credit towards media content. This guide will take you through redemption and where to spend that sweet, sweet Google Play credit. How to redeem your Google Play Store gift card Once you get a gift card, whether that’s as a gift or you bought it for yourself, you need to…

Samsung has One UI 5.1 in the works for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 based on Android 13

December 27, 2022

The Galaxy S23 series is barely a month away from launch, and it sounds like the device will come with a new software version – One UI 5.1. The folks over at SamMobile highlighted a new firmware version in testing for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra carrying the…

New year, new you – How your Apple Watch and iPhone can help with health and fitness goals

December 27, 2022

Yep, it’s that time of the year when all the “new year, new you” advice abounds – and when people enthusiastically make all kinds of vows to themselves, most of which are forgotten by the end of January. But as any fitness expert or dietician will tell you, the…

Metaverse Game Studios is using ImmutableX on its strategy RPG Angelic

December 27, 2022

Connect with gaming and metaverse leaders online at GamesBeat Summit: Into the Metaverse 3 this February 1-2. Register here. Metaverse Game Studios are pulling the trigger on using ImmutableX for its debut Web3 narrative strategy role-playing game, Angelic. The indie game developer is composed of industry veterans with history on games like Far Cry, League of Legends, Diablo Immortal and…