Version 2.35 of the Google Home app is rolling out on Android and iOS with some user-facing tweaks. The Home companion client today also reveals the backside of a new Google Nest device, which could be a next-generation Hello doorbell.
The most significant tweak today sees Google elevate “Accessibility” options for Smart Displays and Assistant speakers. In the main settings list, it appears…
Belkin reveals new MagSafe compatible iPhone 12 accessories, including battery packs and more
March 31, 2021
Belkin has added a variety of new MagSafe compatible accessories . The new offerings, which are all listed as “coming soon,” include a magnetic fitness phone mount, a pair of magnetic wireless chargers, a face tracking magnetic mount, and more.
As first spotted by The…
Now that Apple has confirmed the dates for this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference, rumors are sure to start swirling about this year’s software releases. We’ve been working on a series of concepts for each of Apple’s core platforms over the past few months and…
Along with Apple filing a patent for a reconfigurable solid-state MacBook keyboard today, the company has seen a host of other patents approved. One of the most interesting means future iPhones (and any other Apple device) could be made using the Mac Pro’s 3D cheese grater design.
Apple was granted a total of 77 new patents today by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. For this interesting…
Vectornator is an all-in-one illustration, UI design, and publications app. It’s available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Linearity has released the next major update to Vectornator in version 4.0, which brings a handful of new changes and features.
Hands-on w/ Vectornator…
iOS 14.5 no longer blocks web searches for ‘Asian’ in Safari with content restrictions enabled
March 31, 2021
Earlier this year, some users noticed unfortunate behavior in iOS 14 that blocked any web searches in Safari containing the word “Asian” when adult content restrictions were enabled. Luckily, it seems that Apple has finally addressed this issue with iOS 14.5, which is…
Research shows Google collects 20x more data from Android than Apple collects from iOS [U]
March 31, 2021
Tech companies have been talking more about privacy in recent years, and Apple proudly says that it protects user data more than anyone else. This week, new research by Douglas Leith from Trinity College showed that Google collects up to 20 times more data from Android users compared to the data Apple collects from iOS users.
As reported by Ars Technica, the research analyzed the amount of…
Google adding four Stadia Pro games for April 2021, including Resident Evil 7 and Pikuniku
March 31, 2021
For April 2021, Google is adding four games to Stadia Pro in a continuation from last month. Led by Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, there’s also the recently announced Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA.
Thursday, April 1st will see all four come to the $9.99 per month membership…
The Xiaomi Mi Box series is one of the longest-running Android TV devices, and it seems that it’s about to get a 2021 refresh. An updated version of 2018’s Xiaomi Mi Box S just passed through the FCC, but it doesn’t bring any notable changes with it…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Google has been rapidly iterating on Meet, given the demand for enterprise video conferencing. The company also made Google Meet free for personal Gmail accounts, and is now extending the availability of longer calls to June 2021.
Last March, Google said premium “Hangouts” — at the time — Meet features would be free for all G Suite customers…
