Google has replaced its homepage logo with a Doodle celebrating the birthday of German composer and pianist Fanny Hensel.
Life of Fanny Hensel
Fanny Hensel was born Fanny Mendelssohn on November 14, 1805 – 216 years ago today – in Hamburg, Germany. Fanny’s mother had been taught in the traditional style of the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and Fanny followed suit, learning the…
Google Play lists games ‘optimized for Pixel 6’ with Android 12’s Game Dashboard/Modes
November 15, 2021
Android 12 introduces a Game Dashboard that’s currently exclusive to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Besides providing useful tools, Google is encouraging developers to take advantage of Game Mode API. Google Play is now listing games that are “optimized for Pixel 6.”
At the…
Instagram for iOS testing new ‘Take a Break’ feature that encourages you to close the app
November 11, 2021
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced today that the social network is starting to beta test a new digital wellbeing feature dubbed “Take a Break.” As the name implies, this feature is designed to encourage users to take regular breaks from using Instagram.
In a video…
What’s new in iOS 15.2 beta 2: Legacy Contacts, Find My updates, more [U: Public beta too]
November 11, 2021
Update: iOS 15.2 beta 2 is now rolling out to public beta testers as well.
Apple continues to make changes to iOS 15.2 with this week’s release of the second beta. The update includes new child safety features in the Messages application, tweaks to the TV application, and more. Head below for our full roundup of the new features in iOS 15.2 beta 2.
What’s new in iOS 15.2 beta 2?
Legacy…
Google is rolling out a trio of productivity updates to its iPhone and iPad productivity apps. Notably, Gmail will get a homescreen widget, while iOS Picture-in-Picture is now available for Google Meet.
Gmail is getting another widget on iOS after the original was quietly…
Niantic’s new Pikmin Bloom game seems to cause notification issues for some Android users
November 11, 2021
Following its massive hit in Pokemon Go a few years ago, Niantic has returned with Pikmin Bloom, another Nintendo-based property that takes place in the real world. However, the release of Pikmin Bloom on Android seems to have come with a strange issue affecting…
Netflix starts rolling out more efficient AV1 codec to TVs following Android devices
November 11, 2021
The AV1 streaming codec is something that Google and others are behind bringing to the mass market, and slowly it’s expanding. This week, following successful tests on Android smartphones and tablets, Netflix has announced that it will bring AV1 to TVs.
In a blog post this week, Netflix confirms it will start using the AV1 codec on some TVs. AV1, which has been available since 2018, allows for…
Some Google Pixel phones are being prompted to download the full Android 12 update again [U]
November 11, 2021
The final version of Android 12 rolled out in mid-October with the November security patch serving as the first bug-fixer. Some Pixel owners today are being prompted to install the Android 12 OTA again in an update that does not appear to change anything.
Update 4:18 p.m.
How to install the Android 12 Beta on Samsung Galaxy smartphones
November 11, 2021
Android 12 brings a lot of exciting features to the OS, even in Samsung Galaxy devices. With the beta release of One UI 4, Samsung devices are able to take advantage of new color-theming options and privacy features. Fortunately, Samsung is making the beta available to a few…
Google Chrome will soon be able to take and edit screenshots straight from the desktop browser
November 11, 2021
A quick screenshot is a handy way to get information to someone, but sometimes an edit or two is needed to best fit the situation. Now, Google Chrome is preparing the ability to both capture and edit screenshots straight from the desktop version of the browser.
Available for the past few months, Google Chrome on Android has been able to take and edit screenshots with its own custom tool…
