Update March 5, 2021: watchOS 7.4 beta 3 is also now available to public beta users as well.
The third developer beta version of the upcoming watchOS 7.4 software update for Apple Watch is now available. iPhone users will especially appreciate this update as it allows the Apple Watch to replace Face ID and a passcode when wearing a facial covering.
Here’s how Apple describes the feature in…
China is one of the world’s biggest smartphone markets, and it’s also a highly competitive one. This year, for the first time, Oppo has managed to rise to the top of the smartphone market in China.
Counterpoint Research reports that Oppo boosted its share of the…
OnePlus 9 rumors: Everything we know so far [Video]
March 6, 2021
As far as recent OnePlus launches go, the OnePlus 9 series is going to be a very different one entirely. The rumors about a potential affordable OnePlus 9 series device look to be true, while we might finally get a camera system that can take on the biggest flagships.
The…
From channels to flags and A/B tests, Google has a whole host of ways to test new Chrome features before they launch for all users. Chrome is now getting an “Experiments” pane, marked by a new becker icon, right in the main UI to make it easier to test new features and send feedback.
Between the Extensions list and your profile avatar in the top-right corner of the browser, Google will soon…
Google today provided an update on the state of audio latency to encourage developers that “have been holding back on developing an Android app” in this category.
This effort is the result of “Google working directly with OEMs to reduce audio latency” four years…
Camera-powered Google Fit heart & respiratory rate tracking rolling out to Pixel next week
March 6, 2021
Back in February, Google announced that Fit for Android can measure heart and respiratory rate using just your phone. These new Google Fit camera tracking capabilities will start rolling out to Pixel phones on Monday.
While these measurements are “not intended for…
With work from home becoming more prevalent over the years — the last one especially, Android OEMs have repeatedly tried to make their tablets more productive and work-ready. This past week, I tried to use an Android tablet — Lenovo P11 Pro with keyboard cover — for work instead of my usual Chromebook, and it didn’t go well.
Before we start, it’s important to note that “work” is…
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly. Follow along with our guide on the latest from Apple’s gaming service.
New for March 5: SP!NG.
You can learn more about and download all the new games by heading to the…
Android Auto split-screen support begins rolling out for vehicles with wide-screen displays
March 5, 2021
If you’ve ever wanted to run two apps simultaneously when using Android Auto, you might be excited at the possibility of a dedicated split-screen mode that now appears to be rolling out and available for select vehicles.
According to a post on the /r/AndroidAuto…
Samsung unveils rugged Galaxy Xcover 5
March 5, 2021
This is one for workers in the field – Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Xcover 5. It’s a tough little phone that can bounce back after falls from 1.5m (5 ft) thanks to its enhanced shock absorbers. Also, it is rated IP68 meaning it can spend over 30 minutes below 1m of water and is completely sealed against dust. It has a MIL-STD810H certification too.
The handset measures 147.1 x 71.6 x 9.2 mm and…
