While the Android 12 Beta has improved in stability over recent releases, Android 11 still provides the most reliable experience. Google is now rolling out the August security patch for the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5.
There are 12 issues resolved in the August security patch dated 2021-08-01 and 24 for 2021-08-05. Vulnerabilities range from high…
Google will spend more on marketing the Pixel 6 series than any Made by Google phone to date
August 3, 2021
The poor market penetration for Pixel devices since launching in 2016 could be set to change in 2021, with Google’s Rick Osterloh confirming a large marketing push for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Speaking to the Verge, Osterloh stated that Google will “invest a lot in…
Google Pixel 6 specs: ‘Tensor’ chip, 120Hz display, 4x zoom, under-display fingerprint
August 3, 2021
Seemingly to outdo itself from two years ago, Google today announced the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in an early teaser well ahead of the formal launch later this year. While Google is keeping some specifics close to its chest, we’re getting a pretty good idea of what the…
Google’s new Pixel wallpapers are paintings inspired by the nature of Australia [Download]
August 3, 2021
After officially releasing new backgrounds to mark International Friendship Day last week, Google has released new Pixel wallpapers for August that celebrate Australia’s natural beauty.
This month’s trio, following the August security patch, is paintings (versus digital artwork) of Gudanji, NT Australia, by artist/designer Ryhia Dank. They wonderfully show off the natural beauty of the…
In teasing the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, Google has shown off what looks to be a new homescreen widget for Google Keep, complete with a Material You design.
As it stands today, Google Keep has only two options for Android homescreen widgets: a short “Quick Capture”…
Last month, Google announced a revamp of all its emoji — nearly 1,000 characters — coming to Android 12 this fall and Chrome OS 92. These new emoji designs are also set to arrive in Google Chat over the coming weeks.
Google set out to make its emoji more “globally…
Slimmer chips could boost iPhone battery size from 2023
August 2, 2021
Slimmer chips could enable Apple to increase the size of battery fitted in iPhones and other devices, without affecting the overall dimensions.
A supply-chain report indicates that Apple will be increasing its use of a technology the company referenced in a patent last month …
Patently Apple reports.
It’s being reported today by DigiTimes (paywall report) that Apple is expected to…
Fitness data can be a tremendous motivational tool for creating healthy habits when clearly visualizing buckets of information captured with the Apple Watch. That’s what Fitness Totals for iOS is all about, and the first major update to the iPhone app that launched last…
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…
When Apple introduced MagSafe to the iPhone 12 series in late 2020, we didn’t expect it to take almost a year for similar magnetic tricks to arrive on Android. However, Realme is looking to one-up MagSafe with its own MagDart magnetic charger.
Although not officially announced, the team over at XDA Developers has managed to get hold of a video showcasing Realme MagDart charging in action…
