It will soon be possible to hibernate your Chromebook instead of simply putting it to sleep, allowing it to conserve even more battery while not in use.
When you close your Chromebook or walk away from it for an extended period of time, it will go into a “sleep” state, which pauses the operating system and turns off unnecessary uses of power. One thing that will stay running, though, is your…
YouTube for Android rolls out redesigned video player that lets you do more in fullscreen
February 2, 2022
YouTube tends to overhaul its website and mobile apps component-by-component. The latest example of this is a big redesign, especially in fullscreen mode, of the video player in YouTube for Android.
The primary difference is a row of buttons (using YouTube’s thin…
Google One VPN rolling out now to iPhone and iPad with 2TB+ plans
February 2, 2022
In late 2020, Google introduced a VPN for its Google One subscription that provides additional Drive/Photos storage, extended support, and other perks. After initially being Android-only, the Google One VPN is now launching on iOS.
Access to the VPN requires a 2TB or…
Review: Jabra Elite 7 Pro finally add full Google Assistant, but with a step down on sound quality
February 2, 2022
Some of my favorite earbuds in recent memory have come out of Jabra’s Elite lineup, with great fit, reasonable cases, and very good audio quality to boot. However, the company’s latest high-end model feels like a step back, as Jabra Elite 7 Pro has lesser sound quality despite its long-overdue addition of Google Assistant and other features.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been using…
Rocket League Sideswipe for Android & iOS adds new Volleyball mode, casual matches in Season 2
February 2, 2022
Following its debut late last year, Rocket League Sideswipe, the mobile port of the hit PC/console game, is preparing for Season 2. The coming update will bring more ways to play Rocket League Sideswipe, including a special Volleyball mode.
Rocket League Sideswipe Season 2…
Here are four ways to find the battery percentage of your iPhone 13 and earlier iPhones too
February 2, 2022
Noticed that your iPhone 13 (iPhone 12 down to X too) doesn’t show the battery percentage in the status bar? Read along for four ways to show iPhone 13 battery percentage.
Many were hoping with the notch being slightly smaller on the iPhone 13 lineup that Apple would put…
With the release of iOS 15 last year, Apple expanded the Apple Wallet application to support storing office keys for the first time – this feature allows Apple Watch and iPhone users to access buildings by tapping their device to unlock a door. Now, real estate development firm Silverstein Properties has announced that it is rolling out support for this feature to tenants at the World Trade…
Google One VPN rolling out now to iPhone and iPad with 2TB+ plans
February 2, 2022
In late 2020, Google introduced a VPN for its Google One subscription that provides additional Drive/Photos storage, extended support, and other perks. After initially being Android-only, the Google One VPN is now launching on iOS.
Access to the VPN requires a 2TB or…
ZAGG launches AppleCare alternative with fixed fees and used device coverage for iPhones
February 2, 2022
ZAGG is out with its latest launch today looking to improve the experience of protecting iPhones (and other smartphones). With its AppleCare alternative called ZAGG Protect, three features stand out: a fixed $49 deductible, coverage for liquid damage, and the ability to…
CarPlay is Apple’s popular in-car infotainment system that brings your iPhone apps and interface to your car’s display. It’s gone through multiple different design iterations over the years, the most recent of which features a dashboard, tile-based design to give you access to quite a bit of information at once.
As our colleagues at 9to5Google have reported, Google is testing a new version…
