Xiaomi has signed a “long-term strategic partnership” with camera and camera lens manufacturer Leica in a bid to improve and boost camera performance on upcoming flagship smartphones.
Leica has previously partnered with Huawei to help tune and enhance the Mate and P-series smartphones. However, with Huawei still facing sanctions and difficulties in Western markets, Xiaomi has moved to secure…
Tinder owner Match signs temporary agreement with Google to use non-Play Store payment system
May 23, 2022
Google and Match Group have signed a temporary agreement so that any in-app payments made in Tinder and Hinge will be made using a third-party system.
The details of this arrangement have been shared in a dedicated Google blog post ahead of the full trial and ensure that…
Over a month ago, YouTube confirmed that timed emoji reactions for videos were set to be tested over the coming months. Some weeks after that early teaser, it seems that people are starting to see the option with specific video content.
At this stage, it’s unclear just…
Fitness trackers come in a range of shapes, sizes, and functionality, and the Mi Band series has become one of the most popular yearly launches. It’s likely to remain as popular as ever as Xiaomi has teased the Mi Band 7 design along with declaring the Chinese launch date.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 doesn’t stray very far from the tried-and-tested design that has become a staple of the series. In…
Ahead of availability this fall, Google is turning to Taiwan’s Compal Electronics to manufacture the Pixel Watch, while we also learned today that it will have a USB-C charger.
This is according to a trio of FCC listings that appeared on Wednesday, May 11. Like Apple has…
Google’s Cast standard has been around for quite some time and, at this point, it’s not uncommon for someone to own a hefty handful of compatible speakers and displays. To help surface the device you might be looking for, Google appears to be testing “Suggested” Cast…
Galaxy Watch 4 owners have been waiting for Google Assistant since Samsung launched the wearable with just Bixby last year, and support is now officially launching today.
Google gave the first official look of Assistant running on Galaxy Watch 4 in February. There’s a new design that takes after the Pixel phone experience. Launching with “Hey Google” opens a fullscreen UI with black…
It’s finally happening. After a false start last year, Google TV is rolling out Profiles starting today.
Google TV is a platform all about recommendations and putting your favorite content in one place. It’s a great goal, and the platform does a wonderful job of…
Report: iPhone 14 front-facing camera to come from South Korean supplier for the first time
May 23, 2022
For the iPhone 14 series, Apple is said to ditch a Chinese company and use LG Innotek as a supplier for its front-facing camera. This is the first time Apple will have a South Korean company supplying this component.
According to Korean IT News, Apple has notified its…
Schwinn Coston CE electric bike review: Why don’t more e-bikes have these awesome frame lights?
May 23, 2022
Schwinn’s electric bicycle line has significantly expanded over the last couple years. When I first started riding electric Schwinns, I was largely limited to cruiser e-bikes. But with several new commuter-specific e-bikes like the Schwinn Coston CE that I recently tested, this household bicycle name is making a big move on the wider e-bike market.
The Schwinn Coston CE falls in the middle of…
