At the end of March, we exclusively reported about Google’s next wireless earbuds, and the first image leaked a week later. Google today announced the “Pixel Buds A-Series” on Twitter, though the reveal was entirely an accident.
The tweet from @Android was deleted after being live for approximately 10 minutes and likely the result of accidental scheduling.
That social media post said the…
AirTag review: An easy-to-use item tracker empowered by a network of a billion iPhone users
May 4, 2021
Following years of rumors and leaks, the Apple AirTag is finally available to buy. I received mine on launch day last week, along with a Belkin Secure Holder to attach it to my keys.
The real test of any Bluetooth tracker is when you actually lose the item they are attached…
Report: Android apps send student data to ‘very high-risk’ third parties 8x more often than iOS
May 4, 2021
A new study published today takes an in-depth look at how apps used in schools are sharing children’s data with third parties. The research found the majority of school apps transmit data and that Android is 8x more likely to be sending that data to “very high-risk”…
It still feels weird to say, but Samsung is still the best of the best when it comes to Android updates nowadays, and long-term support is what really seals the deal. Tonight, though, we can pour one out for a Samsung favorite. The bearer of thin bezels is officially laid to rest as Samsung has ended Android update support for its Galaxy S8 and S8+.
On Samsung’s update page, which details…
Samsung’s popular mid-range Galaxy A series is responsible for some of the most successful Android smartphones in recent memory, and, as usual, more are on their way. Ahead of its formal debut, Samsung has just listed the Galaxy A82 5G on its website.
On an update…
Google’s long in-development operating system Fuchsia has taken one step closer to running on real devices, as a Bluetooth listing shows the Nest Hub running “Fuchsia 1.0.”
For years, we’ve been tracking Fuchsia’s gradual progress, from an incredibly innovative…
As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Google is honoring acclaimed Japanese-American short story author Hisaye Yamamoto.
Life of Hisaye Yamamoto
Hisaye Yamamoto was born on August 23, 1921, as the daughter of two Japanese immigrants, and part of a growing population of Japanese-Americans known as the “Nisei,” which loosely translates to “second generation.” Early in life…
The Reminders app has gotten some nice improvements with iOS 14.5. Let’s look at the new options to better organize your to-dos as well as print iPhone Reminders.
The new capabilities in the Reminders app with iOS 14.5 aren’t groundbreaking by any means but…
One week after the release of iOS 14.5, Apple today is releasing iOS 14.5.1 to the public with bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple is also releasing iOS 12.5.3 for older iPhones that are not supported by iOS 14.5.
Today’s new release iOS 14.5.1 is available via…
After considering exiting the RFPCB business last year, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is reported to be a supplier for the iPhone 13, according to TheElec. This comes amid rumors of ProMotion display making its way to the iPhone this year.
The rigid-flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCB) are used to connect the OLED panel with the mainboard. The RFPCB will help Apple bring 120Hz refresh rate…
