After widely rolling out iOS-style install indicators on the homescreen, Google now specifies what version of “Android OS” is required to install an app on the Play Store.
Going to the “App info” section (under “About this app”) of a Play Store listing today reveals that “Android OS” is now a line item alongside Version, Updated on, Downloads, Offered by, Released on, and App…
Google releases new build of February’s Pixel 6 and 6 Pro update
February 18, 2022
Google this morning released a new version of the February security patch for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Following last Monday’s release, there are new builds with the same “Feb 2022” security patch on Google’s download site. SQ1D.220205.004 (versus .003) is…
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review: No ‘pen’-alties
February 18, 2022
Samsung’s Galaxy Note series was a beloved lineup thanks to its standout feature, the S Pen. The brand officially died as of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, but Samsung wasn’t finished with its features. The Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3 both adopted S Pens, and this…
How to set up and manage notifications on the Galaxy Watch 4
February 18, 2022
One of the biggest draws of smartwatches is their ability to deliver notifications in an easily viewable way. Even so, there are some notifications that just don’t deserve your attention, even when on your wrist. This guide will take you through how to set up and manage notifications on your Galaxy Watch 4.
Table of contents
Adjusting when to show notifications on Galaxy Watch 4
Choosing…
Google releases the code for Material You Dynamic Color, open source library also coming to iOS
February 18, 2022
Dynamic Color is the defining aspect of Google’s new Material You design language. It will be widely adopted on Android, and Google is also open sourcing the Material Color Utilities code library behind the wallpaper-driven dynamic theming for other platforms.
In an…
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared what is described as the first-ever smartphone application capable of initiating insulin delivery on both iOS and Android operating systems. The system here comes from Tandem Diabetes Care, and the application ties in to the…
Apple stops signing iOS 15.3, blocking downgrades from iOS 15.3.1
February 18, 2022
Following the release of iOS 15.3.1 earlier this month, Apple on Thursday stopped signing iOS 15.3 for all iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models. This means that users can no longer downgrade their devices to iOS 15.3.
iOS 15.3 was released on January 26 to all users with an important security patch that fixed a vulnerability found in the Safari web browser. The vulnerability let websites access…
Hands-on: Satechi’s 2-in-1 Headphone Stand charges your AirPods Max and iPhone simultaneously
February 18, 2022
Apple’s high-end AirPods Max have been available for over a year now, and some useful accessories have started to hit the market. At CES last month, the popular accessory maker Satechi unveiled its , which features a built-in Qi charger in the base.
Satechi’s 2-in-1…
Tesla launches new automatic electric trunk for Model 3, upgrade available at official service centers
February 17, 2022
Tesla has launched a new automatic electric trunk for Model 3 as an aftermarket offered directly at service centers. The product is currently only available in China, but like most things Tesla these days, it starts in China and then it is expected to expand to other…
Fisker announces over 31,000 Ocean reservations totaling $1.7 billion in potential revenue and ‘world leading warranty program’
February 17, 2022
Fisker Inc. held its fourth quarter and 2021 fiscal year financial results call yesterday, sharing an update to investors and media alike. As part of a slew of progress news from the ever optimistic Henrik Fisker, the Ocean now has over 31,000 reservations and will deliver with what the automaker is calling a ‘world leading warranty program.’
The renaissance of the SoCal-based EV automaker…
