One of the subtle but valuable new features with iOS 15 is that Siri works even when offline for some commands. That means faster performance, but offline requests won’t work for everything. Let’s look at what does and doesn’t work with offline Siri in iOS 15.
Apple announced the new offline Siri functionality during its WWDC keynote and highlighted some use cases. Since Siri can work…
Concept based on rumors shows iPhone 13 Pro with smaller notch and larger camera lenses
June 23, 2021
We’re only three or four months away from the announcement of the next generation iPhone, but rumors already give us an idea of what to expect from Apple’s new smartphones in 2021. Based on everything leaked so far, ConceptCreator together with LetsGoDigital have created…
Google Phone gains a quick way to message a business
June 23, 2021
Google Phone is making it easier than ever to message a business instead of calling them with a new “Chat” button.
Last year, Google unveiled a new system called “Business Messages,” which allows you to quickly send a message to a place of business via Google Maps…
Google app repeatedly crashing after latest update on Android; here’s how to officially fix [U]
June 23, 2021
Following the latest update, the Google app, Podcasts, and Lens are repeatedly crashing, while Assistant is also unavailable. Users across Google Pixel, Samsung, and Motorola phones are affected.
Update 6/22: Google has provided official instructions on how to resolve the problem. The company warns that “this will clear some settings for the Google app” and to “review the settings if you…
Hands-on: Stadia for Android TV is a quirky but suitable replacement for Chromecast Ultra
June 23, 2021
Since the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV back in October, it’s been downright bizarre that Stadia, Google’s premier game streaming service, was not available on the company’s newest streaming hardware. Instead, to (officially) play on TV, players were forced…
The lightweight Google Maps Go client made for Android Go-powered devices has now surpassed the 500 million download milestone on the Play Store.
Android Go is an effort to provide emerging markets with a mobile OS tailored or at least better suited to modest smartphone…
Google Meet adding YouTube livestreams for education users, real-time translated captions
June 23, 2021
Google’s fast iteration on Meet continues with a series of upcoming new features for education customers. One particular highlight for Google Meet “in the coming months” is the return of YouTube livestreams.
Education Chromebooks getting PIN logins as Google Classroom adds roster import, more
The Meet updates start with increasing safety and security for education users. A “video…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
EV100 businesses call for strong US emissions standards and all new-vehicle sales to be net zero by 2030.
Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduces legislation to rapidly boost US solar manufacturing.
UnderstandSolar is a free…
This video tells the story of cobalt and its importance to batteries and electric cars.
[Note: This is an ongoing collaboration between Fully Charged and Electrek to highlight EVs in Europe.]
Cobalt has hit the headlines in recent years in relation to its role in batteries…
Google for Education today hosted The Anywhere School 2021 to reveal the latest capabilities for teachers and students. Updates include PIN login for Chromebooks and Classroom add-ons, as well as Google Meet.
On Chromebooks, six-digit PIN logins for education let schools replace long passwords. This feature helps students, educators, and admins alike on assigned devices:
When students are…
