Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list.
Samsung August 2021 security update…
Our favorite video streaming service recently gained a neat new ability to scrub to a particular video point with a new drag gesture, but YouTube for Android now lets you skip video chapters with a two-finger double-tap.
We’re not entirely sure if this is connected to…
Samsung officially confirms the 5nm Exynos W920 chipset set to power the Galaxy Watch 4
August 10, 2021
Ahead of Unpacked, Samsung is lifting the lid on the highly anticipated Exynos W920 chipset, which is all but confirmed to power the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 series.
There has been a ton of speculation ahead of launch about just what the Exynos W920 chipset could bring to…
HP unveils Chromebook x2 11 detachable w/ Snapdragon 7c, fingerprint reader, USI pen, & LTE from $599
August 10, 2021
The HP Chromebook x2 11 is shaping up to be the next flagship Chrome OS device. Unveiled today alongside the HP Chromebook AiO, it’s officially a “detachable” (aka convertible) that’s in the mold of the Lenovo Duet and Asus CM3, but everything about it is significantly more premium.
It starts with an 11-inch 2K (2160 x 1440 at 400 nits) IPS display with 3:2 aspect ratio that’s…
Besides the Chromebook x2 11 convertible, HP today announced a surprising Chromebase All-In-One (AiO) Desktop that’s pitched as a family computer with a rather unique physical design and display.
This Chromebase is defined by its 21.5-inch 1920×1080 IPS touchscreen that…
TCL’s Google TV lineup starts at $599 w/ Kids Mode, QLED, ‘Hey Google’ privacy switch
August 10, 2021
TCL is best known for its Roku TVs here in the US, but the company has also been selling Android TV models for the past year or so here, and for a while now internationally. Today, TCL is launching its first TVs using Google TV.
The new lineup of Google TV models from TCL…
Hands-on: TCL’s new Google TV models are well-designed and, more importantly, not slow
August 10, 2021
Google TV came to life on last year’s Chromecast, then expanded to Sony’s pretty-darn-expensive Bravia TVs earlier this year. Now, though, the platform is coming to something more affordable. TCL is bringing several Google TV models to market this month, and I’ve had to chance to check them out in person.
I was able to spend some time recently taking an in-person look at the TCL 5-Series…
Google’s new safety measures for kids include image removals, will enable SafeSearch for existing accounts
August 10, 2021
In a blog post today, Google is announcing several new online tools and changes to its various products that are designed to protect kids under the age of 18. These changes encompass Search, YouTube Kids, and much more.
One of the key changes Google is making today is the…
Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the…
Google Chat is getting review bombed on the Play Store due to phased Hangouts migration
August 10, 2021
Disgruntled Hangouts fans and users have taken to review bombing the Google Chat listing on the Play Store as the phased migration to the service is now fully underway.
The Google Chat listing has dropped to an average rating of just 2.8 stars on the Play Store after Droid-Life spotted a huge influx in one-star reviews being posted by furious Hangouts users over the past 48 hours. We’ve seen…
