Last week during the WWDC21 keynote, Apple previewed iOS 15, which is set to launch this fall. Although the company talked a lot about FaceTime and iMessage, as I’ve been using the new operating system, I’ve found the Focus feature the most useful so far — here’s why.
I never really cared about Screen Time and other features Apple has been implementing since iOS 13. I’m pretty…
After some late leaks, Motorola has taken the wraps off the Moto Defy, the firm’s affordably focused rugged Android smartphone.
Although coming with the Motorola branding, the device is being produced by Bullitt Group, a firm more commonly associated with the CAT line of…
All signs currently point to the next Samsung foldable making its debut in August, but ahead of that launch the company is making a big move. Apparently, Samsung is ending sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US, but it’s unclear if the device is entirely being discontinued…
Google TV lead says TCL release coming in the next two months as Android TV is slowly replaced
June 17, 2021
After expanding to Sony earlier this year, the next big name is about to join the Google TV train. Apparently, TCL is preparing to launch its batch of Google TV panels sometime in the next two months.
It was announced at CES 2021 that TCL would launch a collection of televisions powered by Google TV in the United States sometime this year, but no details were provided beyond that. In an…
Gesture navigation in Android works a lot like it does on iOS, and in turn, there’s a constant navigation bar at the bottom of the display to signal that you can use gestures. On iOS, though, the gesture bar remains in place on the Pixel Launcher, and Google says that…
Google Photos brings ‘Sharing’ tab back to bottom bar, moves ‘Print store’ [Update: Back]
June 17, 2021
Last June, Google redesigned the Photos app with cleaner navigation, new logo, and a map view. In response to “user feedback and comments,” Google Photos is reverting one change to bring the “Sharing” tab back to the bottom bar.
Update 6/16: The updated navigation…
New Gmail with Google Chat rolling out for free accounts, here’s how to turn on [Updated]
June 17, 2021
Last year, Google announced that the future of Gmail will see Chat messaging and group Rooms join the existing Meet video calling integration. This is already available to enterprise Workspace users, and Google is now letting personal Gmail accounts get this “integrated workspace.”
Update 6/16: On Monday, Google launched “Workspace for everyone” and officially publicized the ability for…
Tim Cook talks Android vs. iOS, possibility of future AR products, and more at ‘Viva Tech’ conference
June 17, 2021
Tim Cook today sat down for a remote interview as part of the Viva Tech conference, which is touted as Europe’s “biggest startup and tech event.” During the 30-minute “fireside chat,” Cook discussed Apple’s commitment to privacy, the future of AR, how iOS is…
Concept Part 2: How iOS 16 should improve apps like Photos, Music, Watch, Clock, Calculator, and more
June 17, 2021
Earlier this week, we shared the first part of our iOS 16 concept and explained why we were publishing these ideas so far in advance, especially with the first iOS 15 beta just dropping. That first piece focused on changes to system components, while this piece focuses on…
Congress to vote on new antitrust package that wants zero Apple pre-installed apps on the iPhone
June 17, 2021
Last week, Democratic Representative David Cicilline introduced new antitrust reform legislation that would prohibit Apple from pre-installing its own apps.
According to a report by Bloomberg, Cicilline says that “a proposal prohibiting tech platforms from giving an advantage to their own products over those of competitor would mean Apple can’t swipe devices with pre-installed apps on its…
