The Infinix Zero X series is due to be announced on September 13 but some of the key specs have already been revealed through three Google Play Console listings. We got an early glimpse of the three models in the lineup – the Zero X Neo, Zero X Pro and the vanilla Zero X.
The listings on Google Play Console
As per the listing, all three handsets will share the same SoC – the…
WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for Android cloud backups
September 11, 2021
After being hinted at and after testing in previous beta builds, WhatsApp has confirmed that end-to-end encryption for cloud backups is set to roll out soon.
Announced in a Facebook Engineering blog post, end-to-end encryption has been missing from cloud backups despite…
Alphabet Scoop 133: Android 12 check-in, latest on the Pixel 6, and living with the new Nest Cam/Doorbell
September 11, 2021
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss updates on Android 12, a new Pixel 6 ad, and thoughts after living with the new Nest Cam and Doorbell.
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Google Translate for Android prepares for Material You as its first major redesign in years [Gallery]
September 11, 2021
Ahead of Android 12’s launch later this year, our team has discovered that Google Translate has a Material You revamp in the works, it’s first major redesign in over five years — here’s an early look.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called…
Google Home Essentials: Roborock S7 is a near-perfect floor cleaner w/ a pricey auto-empty option
September 11, 2021
Robot vacuums are still very much a luxury, but they’ve come down in price considerably over the past several years to the point where, now, you can get something halfway decent for around $150. What’s more interesting to me, however, are the vacuums that are still a bit…
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Collects Puzzle Pieces of Mars’ History
September 11, 2021
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Collects Puzzle Pieces of Mars’ History
The rocks it has analyzed for sample collection are helping the team better understand a past marked by volcanic activity and water.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars…
The British government will introduce legislation in 2021 that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England.
Home and EV chargers in England
Specifically, all new homes and offices will have to feature “smart” charging devices that can automatically charge vehicles during off-peak periods. New office blocks will need to install a charge point…
Leaked video from Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows tons of megacasts ahead of production
September 11, 2021
A video that leaked from Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin shows a ton of large mega casting parts ahead of the expected start of Model Y production at the new factory.
Tesla is currently in the process of starting production at two brand new factories, Gigafactory Berlin…
Podcast: Mercedes goes all out at IAA, VW’s $24,000 EV, Tesla FSD Beta leaks, and more
September 11, 2021
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Mercedes-Benz going all out at IAA, VW unveiling a concept of its $24,000 electric car, Tesla FSD Beta software leak, and more as well as a few…
Tesla (TSLA) discontinues its solar subscription service
September 11, 2021
Tesla (TSLA) has discontinued its solar subscription service that it started offering in the US two years ago as the cheapest possible way to go solar.
In 2019, Tesla launched a new solar subscription under which homeowners can get a solar panel system installed at their home for no cost and no contract.
They only pay a monthly fee to access the solar power generated by the system to reduce…
