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When will Apple release iOS 15 to the public?

August 10, 2021

Apple took the wraps off iOS 15 at WWDC in June with beta testing happening since then for developers and the public. With September right around the corner, the official release for the latest iPhone software is close and comes with an all-new Safari, Focus mode, FaceTime SharePlay, Live Text, redesigned Notifications, Background Sounds, and more. Let’s look at answering the question “when…

PSA: Slack dropping support for Apple devices running iOS 12 as of next month

August 10, 2021

The popular business communication platform Slack will soon stop working on some Apple devices. According to the company, the Slack app for iOS will soon require iOS 13, which will result in the end of support for devices such as the iPhone 5s and first-generation iPad…

Fossil teases ‘way faster’ Gen 6 wearable days before Galaxy Watch 4 unveil

August 10, 2021

Back in June, the Fossil Group said it was releasing a premium “Gen 6” Wear OS watch this fall. Fossil today sent out an email teasing that “Gen 6 is coming” and that it would be “way faster.” This marketing email delivered to customers today (via Reddit)…

Google announces new USB-C Titan Security Key with NFC, stops selling Bluetooth model

August 10, 2021

Google today announced a new Titan Security Key with USB-C and NFC as part of a refresh to its 2FA hardware lineup. This latest Titan Security Key is oblong in shape with a USB-C connector at the bottom, while the top has a keychain loop. The body features an indicator light and button to confirm sign-in attempts. Inside, there is Near Field Communication (NFC) for 2-Step Verification on…

Google One VPN expands to Canada, Mexico, UK, and four other countries

August 10, 2021

Back in October, Google announced that its Google One storage subscription was adding a built-in VPN option. The Google One VPN is now seeing an expansion in North America and five European countries. The Google One VPN requires you to be on the 2TB storage plan…

Google rolling out larger Material time picker across its Android apps

August 10, 2021

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…

Google Photos ‘Your memories’ widget is now rolled out on Android 12 and older

August 10, 2021

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, long-pressing on the Google Photos app icon or browsing the widgets pane on your launcher will show “Your memories.” It lets…

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…

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 Shanks on Twitter and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the latest Xcode 13 includes references to iOS 14.8. 9to5Mac has also discovered…