Update: It appears this bill, first proposed last year, is no longer likely to proceed.
A bill proposed in the US Senate would effectively make it a legal requirement for Apple to build a backdoor into iPhones. It would make it illegal for Apple and other tech giants to use strong encryption for either devices or cloud services …
It would force Apple to have a means of accessing customer data…
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…
Android 12’s Game Dashboard could be a big addition for gamers, but if you’re already running the Beta builds on your device, a Play Games update is enhancing the experience with direct integration.
The team at XDA-Developers spotted that the most recent Google Play…
Galaxy Z Fold 3’s display is 25% easier on your battery, thanks to Samsung’s new Eco OLED tech
August 16, 2021
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a lot of display to power on a battery that’s roughly the same size as what you’d find on a regular phone with half the footprint, so it’s a form factor that will take any favors it can get. This week, Samsung is detailing its efforts to build a more efficient panel with new “Eco OLED” technology that debuts in the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Samsung Display today…
Google Fi now lets old subscribers use promotions previously limited to ‘new customers’
August 16, 2021
Last week, Google Fi started selling Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 with a notable $400 credit that goes towards your monthly bill. With that new addition, the Google MVNO also changed its promotion eligibility terms to allow old Fi subscribers to take advantage of deals meant…
Gurman: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6, more coming this fall
August 15, 2021
In about a month, Apple should unveil its new iPhone models with the Apple Watch Series 7, the long-rumored AirPods 3 as well as a redesigned iPad mini. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman roundups everything Apple is expected to launch this…
Android 12 looks to have tweaked Pixel Adaptive Charging so phones reach 100% closer to alarm
August 15, 2021
With the December 2020 Feature Drop, Google made it so that your Pixel phone charges slowly at night to preserve battery health. Pixel users have had hit or miss experiences with Adaptive Charging, and Google now looks to have tweaked how it works on Android 12.
On Android 11, this overnight adaptive capability fast charges your Pixel to 80% and then slows down, thus preserving the health of the…
Google Fi new and existing customers can get the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 for $400 off, a significant discount on its $999 price tag. There are a few caveats, of course, and you have to purchase the phone first and keep it on a Fi plan for 30 days before you get the…
This week’s top stories: 50MP camera on Pixel 6, Android 12 ‘Ongoing call’ chip, Fossil Gen 6 tease, more
August 14, 2021
In this week’s top stories: Pixel 6 hinted to have a 50MP camera, Android 12 shows an “Ongoing call” chip, Fossil teases Gen 6 watches, and more.
Despite being officially revealed by Google, there are still a number of things unknown or unconfirmed about the Pixel 6.
Google curiously creates separate Assistant settings for ‘Photos’ [Update: Smart Display list]
August 14, 2021
The Google Assistant preferences page allows you to sign in and select what services to use on Smart Displays and speakers. A small tweak today sees Google Assistant separate settings for “Photos” from “Videos.”
Update 8/13: Google has expanded this Assistant preference with a list of your available Smart Displays to “Show your photos on this shared device.”
This includes memories…
