The year in Pixel updates continues with the Android 13 February security patch for the Pixel 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro rolling out today.
There are 17 security issues resolved in the Android 13 February patch dated 2023-02-01 and 23 for 2023-02-05. Vulnerabilities range from high to critical.
In the most recent Android Security & Privacy Year in Review, Google notes…
Pixel 7 February update fixes Bluetooth and Clear Calling issues
February 7, 2023
With the February security patch today, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro pick up just four fixes in a relatively quiet update ahead of next month’s bigger release.
A fix specific to the Pixel 7 series is Clear Calling “instability,” while all current devices benefit from a…
A new experimental effort in Chrome aims to run the proper Blink engine on iOS instead of Apple’s required WebKit engine.
On iOS, all web browsers, including third-party ones like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, are required to build upon the same WebKit browser…
Google Store trade-in values shoot back up just in time for latest Pixel 7 discounts
February 7, 2023
If you were hoping to catch a deal on Google’s latest smartphones, you’re in luck. Just in time for the latest round of Pixel 7 discounts, Google Store trade-in values have shot back up.
Last year, when the Pixel 7 series first made its debut, Google offered some elevated trade-in values for older Pixels and especially iPhones. In some cases, users could upgrade to the latest model for as…
Ridley Scott directed a short film to show off the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera [Video]
February 7, 2023
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s first flagship with a 200MP camera, and to show off what it’s capable of, the brand teamed up with director Ridley Scott to produce a short film.
Ridley Scott, best known for films including The Martian, Blade Runner, Alien, Gladiator…
Google has updated the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL for the final time, bringing the two phones up to the February 2023 security patch.
First released in 2019, the Google Pixel 4 series received three years of monthly Android security updates and Pixel-specific improvements…
Following Google’s Bard reveal, Microsoft confirms February 7 event with Bing & ChatGPT expected
February 7, 2023
Microsoft has announced a February 7 event where it will unveil “progress on a few exciting projects,” with Bing’s ChatGPT infusion expected to be among the updates shared.
At 10 a.m. PT on February 7, Microsoft will host an event which will “share some progress on a few exciting projects” by CEO Satya Nadella. The Verge notes that invitations to the event were first mailed out last…
How to block blue light on iPhone and more tips to fall asleep
February 7, 2023
Curious how to use your iPhone more intentionally so it’s not making it difficult for you to get to sleep at night? While blue light has gotten a lot of focus as something to avoid, there’s also recent research that shows more than just blue light can have a negative…
Exclusive: iPhone reverse wireless charging development continues after Apple missed target
February 7, 2023
Apple is continuing its work on full reverse wireless charging support for the iPhone, despite engineering delays. 9to5Mac has heard from sources familiar with the matter that Apple had hoped to debut the feature with the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, but failed to meet that…
A new experimental effort in Chrome aims to run the proper Blink engine on iOS instead of Apple’s required WebKit engine.
On iOS, all web browsers, including third-party ones like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, are required to build upon the same WebKit browser engine as Apple’s Safari browser. By comparison, Android (among many other platforms) allows any and all alternative browser…
