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I’ll admit that I never really knew what “Mode 7 graphics” meant when I used the term as a kid. Through context clues, I pieced together that it referenced games that had a faux-3D look. But I didn’t know what was actually happening under the hood of the Super Nintendo to…
The majority of Google’s apps today feature a bottom bar and Contacts for Android is now the latest to add it as part of a redesign that retains a modified navigation drawer.
The first tab is of course your list of “Contacts.” It’s quite straightforward and the…
Samsung is now rolling out the latest March 2022 Android security update to its massive lineup of Galaxy devices.
Samsung March 2022 security update – what’s new
As has typically been the case, the first Samsung Galaxy phones to receive the March update actually did so…
Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas [Update: Invites going out]
March 15, 2022
Android games are now officially available on PCs, with Google launching the new Play Games app for Windows in beta, bringing a collection of games, starting with gamers in select areas.
In recent years, Google has been putting effort into making the tech in your life work better together, particularly by syncing your information between devices. One particularly ambitious effort is that of…
I prefer the phone version: The underwhelming state of Google’s first-party tablet apps on Android
March 15, 2022
I want to use a tablet. In that fantasy, I’d use a large screen to quickly go through tweets, email, news, and other torrents of information during more laid back periods of the day (breakfast, lunch, etc). With the launch of Android 12L and the impending launch of updates…
If you’ve been using Google Photos for any amount of time, you know that photos can stack up fast. That’s why you need to know how to export Google Photos safely if you ever need to move to a different service, like Apple’s iCloud. This guide will explain how you can…
Dirty Pipe: What you need to know about the major exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Galaxy S22 devices [Updated]
March 15, 2022
The security world has been abuzz this week about a new Linux exploit called “Dirty Pipe,” which also affects Android 12 devices like Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6. Here’s everything you need to know about “Dirty Pipe,” which devices it affects, and how best to avoid it.
What can Dirty Pipe do?
Recently disclosed by Max Kellermann as vulnerability CVE-2022-0847, “Dirty Pipe” is a security…
The March Feature Drop introduced the ability for Snapchat to take advantage of Night Sight on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Behind the scenes, this requires an update to “Pixel Camera Services” that is rolling out today.
“Pixel Camera Services” is already installed on…
While Google hasn’t released a new Pixelbook since 2019, OEM partners have continued to release flagship Chrome OS devices and different form factors. In a rather peculiar Instagram post today, Google talks about a “new Chromebook” from HP as if it were its…
After nearly two months of beta testing, iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 are rolling out today to the general public. These updates include notable new features such as Universal Control, support for using Face ID while wearing a mask, new emoji, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything that’s new in iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4.
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How to update to iOS 15.4 and iPadOS…
