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iPhone 13 purchase planned by 44% of US iPhone owners

August 9, 2021

If you’re planning on an iPhone 13 purchase this year, you’re in good company, according to a new survey. It revealed that some 44% of current iPhone owners in the US plan to buy one of this year’s models. When it came to specific models, the standard iPhone 13 was the most popular choice, followed by the iPhone 13 Pro Max. The survey also identified which of the rumored new features was the…

Apple developing iOS 14.8 update even as iOS 15 release nears

August 9, 2021

Apple released iOS 14.7 to the public last month, and iOS 15 is on track to be released sometime in September. Nonetheless, Apple also appears to be planning iOS 14.8 for release soon, though it’s unclear what new features could be included… As first spotted by Brendan…

Samsung August 2021 security update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

August 9, 2021

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…

IMDB TV app now available on Android

August 9, 2021

Amazon Prime Video might be the premiere video streaming platform from Jeff Bezos megacorp, but the slightly lesser-known IMDB TV that gives free access to selected movies and TV shows is now available on Android via the Google Play Store. IMDB TV offers access to a fairly impressive selection of Amazon original shows and movies alongside some fairly impressive content from larger studios…

Samsung leaks its delayed Galaxy S21 FE in a now-deleted Instagram post

August 9, 2021

Despite it being delayed for the time being, it seems Samsung is still pretty excited to get the Galaxy S21 FE out into the world. This week, a social media post has seen the Galaxy S21 FE make a cameo ahead of its official launch. A post on Samsung’s official Instagram…

More Galaxy Z Fold 3 leaks show off the under-display camera, case w/ outer screen protection

August 9, 2021

We’re just a couple of days away from Samsung’s big Unpacked event, where we’ll see the debut of some new devices, including a duo of foldables. We’ve already seen a lot of what these devices will bring to the table in past leaks, but now, yet another batch of leaks…

Beats Studio Buds drop to $130, Motorola 2021 Android smartphones from $150, more

August 9, 2021

All of today’s best deals are headlined by the Beats Studio Buds dropping to a new all-time low at $130. That’s on top of Motorola’s 2021 Android smartphone lineup discounts and the Bose Soundlink Color II speaker at $99. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Beats Studio Buds fall to new Amazon low Amazon is now offering the all-new Beats Studio Buds…

New Google Assistant’s original translucent UI disappearing on Pixel

August 9, 2021

Besides on-device processing for faster commands, a new interface was one hallmark of the new Assistant that first debuted on the Pixel 4. The look very much reflected how Google wanted Assistant to be in the background. That’s now changing, as the new Google Assistant’s…

Google’s new Pixel wallpapers honor Indigenous Peoples and nature in Australia [Download]

August 9, 2021

After officially releasing new backgrounds to mark International Friendship Day last week, Google has released new Pixel wallpapers for August that celebrate Indigenous Peoples and specifically Australia’s nature. Original 8/2: This month’s trio, following the August…

Google planning Silicon Valley ‘hardware center’ with shipping warehouse

August 9, 2021

At the start of 2021, Google opened a new hardware engineering hub in Taiwan that houses Pixel, Nest, and Chromecast teams. Google is now eyeing a so-called “hardware center” in San Jose. According to CNBC, Google is planning another San Jose campus in addition to the massive Downtown West project. This hardware center will consist of three “industrial” buildings, and the planning…