Launching in China soon, Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Mix 4 smartphone with a couple of firsts, including an under-display camera and the latest Qualcomm chip.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 marks the first time Xiaomi has used an under-display camera sensor, which the company refers to as CUP, “camera-under-panel.” The tech offers consistent 400ppi over the camera, as with the rest of the…
Google Chat is getting review bombed on the Play Store due to phased Hangouts migration
August 10, 2021
Disgruntled Hangouts fans and users have taken to review bombing the Google Chat listing on the Play Store as the phased migration to the service is now fully underway.
The Google Chat listing has dropped to an average rating of just 2.8 stars on the Play Store after…
Report: Android TV has made ‘strong gains,’ smart TVs could be in 50% of global households in 5 years
August 10, 2021
Google has had a renewed interest in the TV market over the past year or two, and it seems those efforts are paying off. A new report projects the growth of smart TVs over the next few years and notes that Android TV has made “strong gains.”
A report published by…
Android 12 brings with it a big overhaul to notifications and Quick Settings. Many parts of the redesign launched with Android 12 Beta 1, but Google is now rolling out an “Ongoing call” chip for the Phone app.
This chip appears to the right of the time as a large pill with a phone icon and time in xx:xx format from the start. Like the rest of Android 12, it adapts to your current wallpaper…
Samsung has announced the Exynos W920, a new processor designed for smartwatches and other wearables. The company says it’s the world’s first wearable-specific chip to be built on a 5nm process, helping improve performance and efficiency.
The Exynos 920 has two…
Hands-on: Here’s how the all-new Safari in iOS 15 works
August 10, 2021
One of the major changes arriving with iOS 15 is a totally redesigned Safari. The all-new browser aims to make it easier to use with one hand as it shifts the URL/tab bar to the bottom, introduces customizable Tab Groups and new start page, and more. Let’s dive into how…
The Apple Support app just got a new update with version 4.3, adding paired AirPods to the list of your owned devices.
Previously, if you need support for your AirPods in regards to “Audio & Sound,” “Lost Or Missing AirPods,” “Battery & Charging,” “Pairing & Connectivity,” “Physical or Liquid Damage,” or more, you had to click on a generic AirPods icon on the Apple Support…
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…
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…
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) boldly proclaims that the Gen 6 offers “way more, way faster.” It’s light on details save for:
Fossil’s newest, most…
