The ultra-lightweight Gmail Go has managed to reach an impressive 500 million downloads over on the Google Play Store.
While Android Go-powered smartphones make up a fairly small portion of the overall market, the lighter application’s design for limited hardware has become incredibly popular it seems. Initially spotted by the team at Android Police, Gmail Go has joined an elite crew of Google…
Realme to enter tablet space as Pad renders show 10.4-inch device w/ stylus support, more
July 19, 2021
Realme looks to be entering the Android tablet space after renders of the Realme Pad showcase a new form factor for the BBK-owned firm.
While there are few high-end Android tablets we could actively recommend, if you just want a second screen for online content consumption…
Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Watch 4, more on August 11, website confirms [U]
July 19, 2021
Samsung has a big lineup coming this summer with multiple foldables, watches, and earbuds set to make their debut. Now, a report out of Korea claims that the next Samsung Unpacked event will take place on the date of August 11, 2021.
DigitalDailyNews apparently…
After debuting on Pixel, Digital Wellbeing’s ‘Heads Up’ shows up on other Android phones
July 19, 2021
Google’s Digital Wellbeing suite is designed to give you the tools needed to curb your smartphone addiction. One of the latest additions came earlier this year with “Heads Up,” a feature that reminds you not to spend all of your time staring at your phone while walking. Now, “Heads Up” is expanding to more Android phones with Digital Wellbeing.
“Heads Up” was originally exclusive…
Google is ‘examining’ a Scottish route on Google Maps that’s been called ‘potentially fatal’
July 19, 2021
Google is examining a Scottish route often suggested within Google Maps that has been deemed “potentially fatal.”
For the geographically naive, Scotland has some of the highest peaks in all of the United Kingdom — including Ben Nevis. With more people taking up…
Galaxy Watch 3 update starts rolling out with improved blood oxygen tracking, ‘voice guidance’
July 19, 2021
While Samsung is moving to Wear OS for its smartwatch needs, Tizen wearables aren’t calling it quits just yet. This week, a new update started rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 3 with improvements to blood oxygen tracking and “voice guidance.”
Based on Tizen 5.5.0.2…
In this week’s top stories: iOS 15 beta 3 brings major changes, Apple releases a MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12, more Apple Silicon rumors, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and more.
MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12
As rumors had suggested was coming, Apple this week released a new MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone 12. The MagSafe battery pack attaches…
With Meet getting Google’s full attention over the past year, Duo has not seen a meaningful update in quite some time. Google Duo is soon receiving a homescreen redesign that adds a “New Call” button that hopes to simplify the app.
Update: A few hours after…
Pegasus spyware used to target phones of journalists and activists, investigation finds
July 18, 2021
A sweeping investigation by 17 media outlets found that NSO Group’s Pegasus software was used in hacking attempts on 37 smartphones belonging to human rights activists and journalists, The Washington Post reported. The phones were on a leaked list of numbers discovered by…
The Oppo A16 we’ve been hearing about since May has been officially unveiled. It is built around a 6.52″ HD+ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera.
Around the back, the Oppo A16 has a triple camera setup consisting of 13MP primary, 2MP macro, and 2MP monochrome units. The smartphone is 8.4mm thick, weighs 190 grams, and its back cover flaunts a shiny, metallic finish.
Under the…
