Apple is looking to help users minimize distractions with the all-new Focus mode in iOS 15 (also supported by Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch). The feature has the ability to set notification, call, and message filters, auto-reply to others when you’re not available, and comes with handy customization and automation. Let’s dive into how iPhone Focus works in iOS 15.
The new iPhone Focus feature…
Hands-on: macOS 12 brings new ‘Object Capture’ API for creating 3D models using iPhone camera
June 10, 2021
While macOS Monterey (also known as macOS 12) brings several new features for users, the update also comes with significant improvements for developers with brand new APIs that enable new possibilities for third-party apps. One of the new APIs is “Object Capture,” which…
On Monday, Apple announced that iOS 15 and watchOS 8 will bring support for storing ID cards in the Wallet application. While the feature sounds fantastic in practice, the details are sparse and there’s still a lot we don’t know about when and how this will work.
Apple…
Android 12 Beta 2 hands-on: Top new features [Video]
June 10, 2021
After a shorter than expected break between the first Android 12 Beta and now Beta 2, we hope that you’re ready for more new features and changes in what promises to be the biggest UI overhaul in years.
We’re only just catching our breath from the first Android 12 Beta release, and we have Beta 2 here to sink our teeth into. If you have already enrolled, you should soon receive an OTA update…
Walmart officially now selling its Android TV streamers; the 4K model leaves a good impression
June 10, 2021
It’s been absolutely no secret that Walmart has been working on a duo of Android TV streaming devices, but the lead up to launch has been a little odd to say the least. Now, though, Walmart has officially started selling its onn-branded Android TV streamers and we’ve…
Android 12 Beta 2: Pixel 5 finally gets ‘Columbus’ double-tap back gesture with ‘Quick Tap’
June 10, 2021
We first reported over a year ago that Google was working on a new gesture for Pixel phones that allowed a quick double-tap on the back of the phone to perform a customizable action. Now, finally in the second beta release of Android 12, Google has released the “Quick…
Android 12 Beta 2: Picture-in-picture windows can no longer be resized by dragging the corners
June 10, 2021
While powerful, picture-in-picture is not implemented in the most user-friendly manner and Android 12 Beta 2 takes a crack at simplifying that experience by getting rid of resizing through corner dragging.
Rather, the fast way to enlarge a PiP window is by double-tapping. This action in Android 11 immediately opened the video player, but it now expands the video to be the full width of your…
Apple announced in May that Apple Music will start supporting Dolby Atmos and Lossless audio quality in June. Here’s everything we know so far about Apple Music Lossless.
When will Apple Music Lossless be available?
Apple Music Lossless is available since June 7 for all…
Apple announced iOS 15 during the WWDC21 keynote. As the sessions about all news related to developers are still happening this week, there’s a lot more to unveil about the new iPhone operating system. As it turns out, Apple has worked to improve integration with gameplay…
macOS Monterey enhances iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs with full-screen video, Apple Pay, more
June 9, 2021
With the introduction of macOS Big Sur last year, Apple announced that users would be able to run iPhone and iPad apps on their M1 Macs. The experience has proven mixed, with major differences in performance and compatibility from app to app. With this year’s release of macOS Monterey, Apple is making several enhancements to improve the experience of running iPhone and iPad apps on M1 and future…
