Android Auto can be found in many modern vehicle head-units, but if you don’t have a compatible radio, Google provides a standalone app that simulated the experience: an interface that only allows access the most important messaging, music, and calling apps while doing it in a way that minimizes distractions. Last year at Google I/O, the company announced a new driving mode was coming, and its…
Microsoft Edge Beta enables syncing recent tabs and history between Windows 10 and Android
December 17, 2020
If you’re an avid Microsoft Edge user like myself, you’ll be happy to know that a new sync feature is coming that benefits those who primarily use Android and Windows 10 platforms. You’ll be able to sync recent tabs and browsing history between Edge on Android and…
Realme C20 bags NBTC certification
December 17, 2020
Realme launched a bunch of smartphones under its C series this year, and now it is preparing to add a new member to the lineup dubbed Realme C20, which has been certified by Thailand’s telecom regulator NBTC.
The C20 carries model designation RMX3061 and while NBTC…
New Motorola with 5,000 mAh battery passes by FCC
December 17, 2020
Motorola is preparing to launch a new smartphone, but not before the device is certified that it is safe to use by consumers. A phone with model number XT2127-1/XT2127-2 appeared on FCC, complementing its TUV Rheinland and UL (Demko) listings from earlier this month. So far we know it will have a 5,000 mAh battery with 19W fast charging and will be 4G-only.
Motorola XT2127-1 on FCC
The phone…
Huawei nova 8 appears in detailed live images
December 17, 2020
We’re expecting to see Huawei’s nova 8 series on December 23 in China and after several leaks comes our first look at the vanilla nova 8 from what appears to be a Huawei store in China. The images give us a detailed look of the phone from all sides and also confirm the…
Samsung Galaxy A02 benchmarked, reveals chipset and RAM
December 17, 2020
Samsung recently announced the Galaxy A02s and according to recent rumors, the company is looking to launch an even lower-end smartphone called Galaxy A02. A Geekbench listing reveals that such a phone is indeed in the works.
The score sheet shows a phone with model number…
Samsung Galaxy A72 5G stars in shiny leaked renders
December 17, 2020
Last week we saw the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52 5G in a comprehensive set of official-looking leaked renders, and today it’s time for the same treatment to be afforded to the Galaxy A72 5G.
Like the name implies, this is destined to be the successor to the Galaxy A71 5G, and its design language is unsurprisingly incredibly similar to that of the Galaxy A52 5G. Think of the A72 as basically…
iOS 14.4 beta changes and features – HomePod mini gets new U1-assisted Handoff experience
December 17, 2020
The initial iOS 14.4 beta includes a new feature that was first demonstrated during Apple’s iPhone 12 event. The new feature specifically relates to the HomePod mini and its U1 Ultra Wideband chip that allows for spatial awareness. An iPhone equipped with the U1 chip can…
Grogu from ‘The Mandalorian’ is Google Search’s latest AR object
December 17, 2020
Last week, 50 new AR creatures were introduced to Search for Android and iOS. Google is now making Grogu, previously only known as “The Child,” from The Mandalorian available in Search, joining the long list of 3D animals and objects.
You can look up “Grogu,”…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 16, 2020
December 17, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
