In this week’s top stories: MacBook Pro rumors and expectations, Warren Buffett’s $18 billion AAPL mistake, Apple’s efforts to expand outside of Silicon Valley, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories and more.
MacBook Pro
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported this week that Apple is still on track to release a redesigned MacBook Pro with mini-LED display technology this…
Review: Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series are an excellent value at $99, but should you use them with an iPhone?
July 12, 2021
Using the Google Pixel Buds A-Series with the iPhone has been a better experience than I expected, but it’s not as good as using AirPods. That should be expected given the fact that they are made by Apple’s biggest competitor. But Google’s Pixel Buds A are excellent…
Leaker corroborates that LiDAR scanner will remain exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro lineup
July 12, 2021
Following a claim earlier today about the built-in camera of future Macs, leaker DylanDKT has now shared on Twitter some details about the next generation iPhone. According to him, the LiDAR scanner will remain exclusive to the iPhone 13 Pro lineup, which means that the…
Owners of the Chromecast with Google TV have begun to see recommendations for Stadia games on the “For you” tab, suggesting deeper integration between the gaming service and Google’s streaming box.
Early this month, ahead of the Stadia for Android TV launch, the Chromecast with Google TV got an update that promised “Stadia support” for the device. At the time, we wondered what that…
There’s no easier way to screw up a good cup of tea than to use water that’s too hot and burns the leaves. While electric kettles have long saved the day in that department, Smarter’s iKettle and its Google Home / Assistant integration make it easier to craft that…
A big overhaul of Wear OS is underway but the upgrade path for existing devices is unclear for now. Until then, current owners are impacted by a recent issue that sees them unable to set a timer with Google Assistant on Wear OS.
Bringing up Assistant on Wear OS either via…
Google will soon stop updating Play Services for phones running Android Jelly Bean – this covers all three versions, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 (API version 16 through 18, respectively). The lifeline hasn’t been cut yet, JB phones will receive one last update with version 21.30.99, which is scheduled fore release at the end of August.
Jelly Bean was first announced in 2012, nine years ago. It brought…
Upcoming Realme X9 obtains multiple certifications in a clear indication of nearing launch
July 10, 2021
A new Realme phone (RMX3361) rumored to be part of the X9 series has been spotted in several certification listings. RMX3361 appeared in the databases of TENAA and 3C while Realme X9 Pro (RMX3381) popped up with the EEC revealing some of its key specs.
Realme X9’s TENAA…
LG’s plans to sell iPhones at its Best Shop locations have been put on hold after a public outcry from small and medium-sized businesses. The South Korean government has a policy that is meant to shield smaller retailers by keeping giants like Samsung and LG from selling…
The Realme X7 Max 5G is receiving a new software update with the Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) feature, which was introduced by Realme on the Narzo 30 5G first.
As evident from the name, DRE lets you expand your smartphone’s RAM virtually by using its internal storage. On the Narzo 30 5G, you can head to the > > menu and add up to 2GB, 3GB, or 5GB of RAM virtually to the smartphone…
