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…
When Apple introduced MagSafe to the iPhone 12 series in late 2020, we didn’t expect it to take almost a year for similar magnetic tricks to arrive on Android. However, Realme is looking to one-up MagSafe with its own MagDart magnetic charger.
Although not officially…
Google’s Wear OS has always been known for its battery life, but in a negative sense rather than a positive one. The platform has been notorious for powering smartwatches that can only last about a day, but Wear OS 3 will seemingly change that. According to a new Galaxy…
Some Android Auto users have been missing the weather icon for months; Google working on it
August 2, 2021
Google’s big redesign to Android Auto a couple of years ago resulted in the removal of a quick weather icon. It was later restored, but some users mysteriously lost it again earlier this year.
It was in February of 2020 that Google brought back the weather icon in Android Auto, putting it the top bar of the UI in place of the card that was used in the original Android Auto design. The icon was…
Gboard redesign with Material You theming, Google Sans comes to Android 12 [Update: Rolled out]
August 2, 2021
With Beta 3 earlier this week, Google’s upcoming design language is appearing in more places throughout the OS. Some Android 12 users are now seeing the Gboard Material You redesign live.
Update 8/2: The Gboard redesign with Material You theming and button tweaks (which…
Google’s canceled ‘Android for Feature Phones’ gets a detailed overview in new leak [Video]
August 2, 2021
It’s no secret that Google has been trying hard to better service emerging smartphone markets, with India being a major focus for the company. “Android for Feature Phones” was once an ambition Google was working towards, but it was scrapped before coming to market.
Tesla Autopilot brings car to a stop after drunk driver becomes unconscious at the wheel
August 2, 2021
A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated.
The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop.
The incident happened in Norway’s eastern district on Friday, July 30.
Motorists passing a Tesla Model S on the road realized that the driver was…
Google teases ‘preview’ of 2021’s new Pixel phones today
August 2, 2021
Made by Google this morning tweeted that it had a “preview to share on new Pixel phones.” Set for 9 a.m. PT, we highly expect that the company will preview its fall lineup, presumably starting with the Pixel 5a.
Google confirms ‘Pixel 6’ and ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ name…
WASHINGTON ― Senate Armed Services Chairman Jack Reed says the defense top line “will probably go up” to win Republican support on the path to a budget deal for fiscal 2022 ― and some other key Democrats on defense matters grudgingly say the same.
The comments…
After speaking with with a photo editor who manages images captured by photographers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, DPReview can confirm the maximum resolution of files coming straight out of Canon EOS R3 cameras being used at the Olympics is 6000 x 4000 pixels, meaning the sensor inside is 24MP. File sizes come in between 14MB and 16MB.
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Earlier this week, we published…
