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Google Pixel phone saved an unconscious man from being trapped in overturned vehicle for hours

February 24, 2021

Google puts the value on its smartphones on software, not hardware, through special features. One of the most interesting features on Pixel phones is Car Crash Detection, and for one man, the feature saved him from being trapped in heavy machinery for hours. A Reddit user (u/postnospam) by the name of Chuck Walker posted about his experience with Car Crash Detection on his Pixel phone, but it…

Nest.com now redirects to Google Store, web portal unchanged

February 24, 2021

Back in 2019, the Nest website stopped listing products and sent buyers to the Google Store. That original brand has almost entirely been replaced by Google Nest at this point, with Nest.com no more today as part of a Store redirect. Visiting Nest.com today takes users…

Yelp updates its iOS apps with new features to help restaurants manage takeout

February 23, 2021

The pandemic has been particularly challenging for restaurants and Yelp is out today with updates to its its apps like Yelp Waitlist and more to help with the worldwide shift we’ve seen toward takeout. The business-facing Yelp Waitlist app/service was originally built to…

Anker beats Apple to market, new iPhone 12 MagSafe-compatible battery pack now available

February 23, 2021

The popular accessory maker Anker has officially released a new MagSafe-compatible wireless power bank for iPhone 12 users. This comes as rumors suggest Apple is developing its own similar accessory, but that it has faced some roadblocks in development. The Anker accessory was first teased at CES last month and is now available to order. The new Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank…

Quill launches as a team messaging antithesis to Slack with native iPhone and Mac apps

February 23, 2021

An all-new team messaging service is out today called Quill, and it’s positioned as as being “for people that focus” with “conversations designed for people, not bots.” The new team messenger features a thoughtful design with advanced features like “structured”…

Spotify Free accounts can no longer cast audio to Google Assistant speakers, Smart Displays

February 23, 2021

One of the biggest bonuses with the Spotify mobile app has always been the ability to cast audio from a “free” account to your Google Assistant-powered speakers and Smart Displays. A recent, quietly made change means that this privilege is now only reserved for Premium…

Qualcomm and Lofelt join forces with aim to improve Android haptics

February 23, 2021

The gold standard of smartphone haptics has — unfortunately — been Apple and the Taptic Engine for years at this stage. We’ve seen great improvements from the likes of Google, Oppo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, but Qualcomm and Lofelt have now partnered with the express aim to “bring advanced haptics to the Android ecosystem.” Often our interactions with our smartphones are brief, but nuances…

Google Store gains refurbished options for Nest Learning Thermostat, Wifi, and Hello

February 23, 2021

For some time now, the US Google Store has offered an affordable refurbished option for a few select products, including the Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Protect. Today, the Google Store has gained three more refurbished options in the US, the Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest…

Realme GT shines in first official images

February 23, 2021

Realme is launching the GT phone on March 4, and today the brand posted some official images on its Weibo profile. The phone will have a Blue option, complementing the yellow leather variant, and will have a 64MP triple camera setup on the back. What is more interesting, is…

Old Google Pay Android app to lose P2P money transfers, transaction history in April

February 23, 2021

At the end of last year, Google launched a revamped Google Pay experience in the US, based on what was once the Tez app in India. Google is now warning that, as of April, the older Google Pay apps on Android, iOS, and web will no longer be able to send and receive money. The move from the previous Google Pay app to the newer experience has been something of a confusing migration, with Android…