To “Google something” is a household term at this point, and for many it’s a quick way to find the latest information on topics they want to know about. “Top Stories” helps tremendously with that, but currently there’s a bug with the Google tool that sees many stories mysteriously missing images.
If you head over to Search today and look for just about any topic, you’ll probably…
Google Calendar already lets you specify your working hours and earlier this year added support for split schedules. Google is now letting users share day-to-day locations in Calendar amid the increase of hybrid work environments.
Starting August 30, 2021, you’ll be…
Back in 2019, Google said it was “sunsetting” AdSense for Android and iOS, with users told to just check their online advertising earnings on the website. That said, the native Android app continued to work just fine until this week, but it’s now completely…
After launching in the US and Canada this June, Pixel Buds A-Series is getting an international launch on August 25-26.
Compared to the 2nd-generation Pixel Buds released last year, A-Series is visually identical, save for the color choices. The part that rests in your ear is now glossy and complements the dome but in a slightly darker shade. There’s “Clearly White” and “Dark Olive,”…
One week after the release of the last betas, Apple continues the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta testing fun today. The company has released iOS 15 beta 6 and iPadOS 15 beta 6 to developers, and they are rolling out now via the Settings app on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 15 beta 6…
Apple has just released the sixth beta of iOS 15 for developers, and while we don’t know exactly what has changed with this update, the company has confirmed that iOS 15 beta 6 brings another redesign to Safari. This time, the company seems to have reversed some of the…
Apple has made the decision to delay the launch of its new SharePlay feature in iOS 15. The new feature will be available in a later update to iOS 15, Apple says, and will not be included in the initial public release of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and macOS Monterey.
Apple says that SharePlay has been disabled in developer beta 6 versions of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15, and will be disabled…
Google launches Pixel 5a competitor to iPhone SE with 5G, metal body, big battery, more
August 18, 2021
Ahead of the high-end Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launching this fall, Google today launched its latest entry-level smartphone with the Pixel 5a with 5G. The new iPhone SE competitor brings an all-metal body, high-capacity battery, headphone jack, and more alongside the next-gen…
Apple announced iOS 15 in June at WWDC 2021 with multiple new features, including real-time media sharing in FaceTime, a redesigned Safari, Focus mode, and more. However, while iOS 15 will likely be released to everyone next month, there are some features that won’t be…
Google unveils $449 Pixel 5a with 5G: 6.34″ OLED, big battery, IP67, & coated metal unibody
August 18, 2021
Before the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro this fall, the Pixel 5a with 5G is launching as Google’s next affordable phone. There are, of course, similarities to the Pixel 4a line, but this 2021 device ends up being much closer to the Pixel 5.
Visually, the Pixel 5a with 5G is almost identical to the Pixel 4a 5G save for a ridged power button (in olive) and color. It’s only available in “Mostly…
