Apple surprisingly began to show a repair index for devices like the iPhone and Mac in the Apple Store app and the Apple Online Store in France this week. Users can now get a better idea of how easy it is to repair that device before buying it.
As reported by MacGeneration, the index is related to local regulations set by the Minister of Ecological Transition. There are five different criteria…
How to downgrade from Android 12 Developer Preview 1 to Android 11 on Google Pixel [Video]
February 26, 2021
If you are not content with the most recent Android 12 Developer Preview on your Google Pixel, it’s probably music to your ears knowing that you can downgrade your OS to a stable version of Android 11 if you encounter any major problems.
We’ve shown you how to install…
There are any number of reasons to try out a new messaging service, but if you’re on the hunt, Telegram should be one of your top choices. In its latest update, Telegram has just added support for a bunch of new features including auto-delete, expiring invites, and a…
Google launches Android Sleep API to detect snoozing, waking up; available to apps now
February 26, 2021
Android has long offered an Activity Recognition API that processes device sensor data with machine learning models in a battery-efficient manner. Google is now offering an Android Sleep API to allow for the creation of more wellness apps.
So much of what we do relies on a good night’s rest. Our phones have become great tools for making more informed decisions about our sleep. And by being…
There are a lot of useful voice-controlled apps and games on Google Assistant, including several that are useful for parents with young children. For the past few years, Google has supported read-along books on Google Assistant devices, but now most of them are gone, with…
Google TV is set to see a huge expansion over the next year, with massive partners such as TCL and Sony already on board. With this expansion, we’ve already seen that Google has a new reference design for the remote being used with Google TV devices, and apparently that…
Last year, Gboard introduced clipboard suggestions so that users don’t have to long-press when pasting text. A beta update to Google’s Android keyboard today lets you disable that option.
Gboard’s clipboard prompts appear as pill-shaped buttons in the row above the keyboard and replace other contextual suggestions. Tapping automatically enters the copied text into your current field. It…
UK iPhone owners could be due a payout from Qualcomm
February 25, 2021
UK iPhone owners could be in line for a payout from Qualcomm, if legal action by a major British consumer association succeeds. Each owner of an iPhone or Samsung smartphone bought since the beginning of October 2015 could receive around £30 ($42).
Qualcomm is accused of…
Apple donating $1 million to LGBTQ+ nonprofit Encircle, Tim Cook to join as honorary co-chair
February 25, 2021
Apple is teaming up with Encircle, a nonprofit that provides community resource houses to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Apple will be donating $1 million and contributing products that “promote digital connection” to the organization, while Apple CEO Tim Cook will…
A new update is rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live that brings the hearing enhancement feature plus a few other minor performance-related improvements.
The hearing enhancement feature lets you adjust the sound balance from left to right of the Galaxy Buds Live. If you happen to have hearing-related issues, being able to adjust the audio positioning with this mode is a solid…
