This week, Google announced a new change to Search that will put the information for the National Domestic Violence hotline in prominent locations.
Effective as of February 1, Google Search will show a large box at the top of search queries relating to domestic violence. The box contains the contact details for the National Domestic Violence hotline, with options for a phone number, SMS, live…
Opinion: The Pixel 4a may be the last ‘delightful’ Google phone, as Pixel 6a takes a new route
February 3, 2022
This week Google officially pulled the plug on the Pixel 4a, the company’s most affordable Pixel to date, and the one that so many love. Looking to the future, though, the Pixel 4a may very well be the last truly “delightful” Google phone for a while, as the…
Messages surprisingly preps nav drawer as Google Photos video upload also works for images
February 3, 2022
As Google starts rolling out iMessage reaction translations, Messages is readying a navigation drawer that surprisingly bucks the company’s recent design trend. Meanwhile, we have more details on how Google Photos media uploads will work.
About APK Insight: In this “APK…
How to factory reset your Google Pixel
February 3, 2022
Believe it or not, there are many reasons you’d want to factory reset your Google Pixel. Maybe there are bugs that only a reset could fix, or maybe you want to upgrade to the and need to sell your current Pixel. Either way, this guide will show you how to get it done safely.
Table of contents
Why you might want to reset your Google Pixel
Preparing your Pixel for a reset
How to reset your…
Most wireless earbuds come with standard earbud tips. Those soft, silicone tips don’t do too much for sound or comfort and Comply knows this. That being the case, the company is launching new Comply foam earbud tips for the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds…
Hands-on: Pela’s eco-friendly Pixel 6 cases ease the heartbreak of Google’s fabric cases
February 3, 2022
With the launch of its Pixel 6 series, Google killed off any hope that it would continue producing cases with a delightful fabric material. Outside of some shoddy recreations, it’s a concept that hasn’t been replicated. But since its October launch, there’s one case…
On the Google My Activity page, one of the very first controls shown is Web & App Activity. Google will soon break up that setting with a new “Workspace search history” preference.
At the moment, Web & App Activity “saves your activity on Google sites and apps, including associated info like location, to give you faster searches, better recommendations, and more personalized…
Facebook rebuilding its ads infrastructure to target iOS users while it loses money with metaverse
February 3, 2022
Facebook was one of the main companies affected by Apple’s new privacy policies, which now require iOS apps to ask users if they want to be tracked by third parties. During the Q4 2021 earnings report on Wednesday, CEO of Meta (Facebook’s parent company) Mark Zuckerberg…
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.10) to remove ‘rolling stop,’ address some edge cases and more
February 2, 2022
Tesla has started to releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.10) that includes several changes, including removing ‘rolling stop’, addressing some corner cases, and more.
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta
Since October 2020, Tesla has been slowly rolling out…
Aventon Soltera: This is the most beautiful low-cost electric bicycle I’ve tested yet
February 2, 2022
I’ve always loved the way Aventon makes its electric bicycles. They exude a level of craftsmanship that far exceeds their modest prices. But the new offers a masterclass in building a lightweight, modestly powered e-bike for commuter use.
The Soltera, which I tested in the single-speed variety but also comes in a 7-speed option, is a beauty to behold.
I tested the Azure Blue model, which has…
