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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…

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…

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 account that was posted and deleted today pushes Samsung products for students going back to school. It’s an…