Ahead of the broader Material You redesign, Google is rolling out a small tweak to one particular important and frequently used component in apps. The time picker UI across Google’s Android apps are getting updated to a new, more touch-friendly design.
Most apps show the analog component first, with Google now better spacing the fields for hours and minutes. It’s also much more obvious that…
Following iOS 14 last fall and Android 12 in the coming weeks, Google has a renewed focus on homescreen widgets, a UI element that it pioneered. One of the first revamped widgets to launch widely is “Your memories” for Google Photos.
After updating to version 5.53…
Files by Google beta offers early look at Material You redesign [Update: Dynamic colors]
August 10, 2021
Google is launching its “Material You” design language later this year, but ahead of that, the Files by Google app has gotten a noticeable redesign with Material You elements.
Update: Files by Google now also respects Android 12’s Material You dynamic colors.
When…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
