In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a report about “anti-competitive repair restrictions” in the US, including multiple concerns about Apple’s business practices around iPhone. Now the Biden administration is expected to ask the FTC to write up new rules that could expand the ability for individuals and independent shops to perform smartphone repairs and more.
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Google moves Search Settings to new button, tests dark mode toggle and background images
July 7, 2021
In its latest usability tweak, Google Search has rolled out a new Settings button that makes it easier to access common options from one place as the company also tests out a dark mode toggle that’s easier to access.
Over the past day or so, Google appears to have widely…
A new feature being tested in Chrome for Android lets you quickly swap between Google Search results with a single tap.
There’s more than one way to do a Google Search on Android. Besides the obvious options like the Google Assistant or a search bar on your home screen…
Samsung starts selling certified refurbished Galaxy S20 from $650; Note 20 and S20 FE coming soon
July 7, 2021
Refurbished smartphones are a common way to save a few bucks on an upgrade, and this week, Samsung is expanding its list of official offerings. Now, you can buy a refurbished Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra that’s certified by Samsung itself.
Starting at $650, these have been refurbished by Samsung and “thoroughly inspected and updated to like-new condition.” The refurbishment takes place…
Succession’s titans of industry continue to use Samsung (but Greg has an iPhone) in season 3
July 7, 2021
HBO — currently under WarnerMedia but soon to be a part of Warner Bros. Discovery — released the first “Official Tease” for what’s next from Succession today. Besides seeing how the Roy family picks up from the bombshell, we see that titans of industry in season 3…
Google has been working on an in-app browser for Search on Android for quite sometime now. After being widely rolled out to the beta channel for the past few months, it has disappeared and reverted to Chrome Custom Tabs.
In late 2019, Google began work on a custom browser…
Android and iPhone spyware sold by NSO Group enables state terror attacks in multiple countries, according to a new database released by Amnesty International and partner organizations.
NSO uses zero-day exploits to develop spyware for both iPhones and Android smartphones, allowing users to read text messages and emails, monitor contacts and calls, track locations, collect passwords, and even…
Mosyle’s Screen View makes macOS and iOS remote support easier to implement for Apple business customers
July 6, 2021
Mosyle is one of the top Apple mobile device management vendors on the market. The company is releasing a new feature called Screen View to make remote support easier to implement for enterprise and K-12 customers.
Screen View enables Apple Admins to use any device logged…
There’s been a lot of focus on email apps in recent years. Even with the rise of chat services like Slack and Teams, apps like Spike, Hey, and Big Mail have shown that there is a lot of life left in email. Spike is an app that focuses on turning email messages into chats…
Popular Canadian sports network Sportsnet has officially launched official CarPlay support with its latest iOS update for live streaming of its stations as well show highlights.
Sportsnet launched the 5.7.1 iOS update with CarPlay support yesterday that works with the live SN 590, 650, and 960 stations. The CarPlay functionality also works with clips from the network’s radio shows (H/T Shawn…
