Back in August, Google Discover started surfacing “Short videos” to join webpages, regular videos, and later AMP-based Web Stories. Ahead of the beta coming to the US next month, Google is testing YouTube Shorts and other short-form content in Discover.
Cards feature the YouTube play logo in the top-left corner, while the video title and “YouTube” appears below. Tapping immediately opens…
Imagining what ‘Material NEXT’ could bring for Google’s apps on Android 12 [Gallery]
February 28, 2021
With the first Android 12 Developer Preview, a massive redesign of the Settings app was discovered, pointing to a revamp of Google’s Material Design. Let’s take an exploratory look at what some of Google’s other Android apps could look like with these next generation…
Verizon's LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW is now receiving the Android 11 update
February 27, 2021
There are companies who are very good at timely Android updates, there are companies who are quite bad at that, and then there’s LG. The Korean firm has only sent out an update to Android 11 to the Velvet so far, but even for that model the new software only rolled out in…
Huawei announces P40 4G with Kirin 990 chipset
February 27, 2021
Nearly a year after its initial release, Huawei’s P40 has been released in a 4G-only variant. The Huawei P40 4G is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset which is the only difference from the regular 5G model. The rest of the spec sheet is identical.
You get a 6.1-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and a pill-shaped cutout for the 32MP selfie cam and the IR ToF module. The back comes with the…
Huawei wants to make electric cars later this year
February 27, 2021
Huawei has been suffering a lot from the US government’s various bans, and as a consequence we’ve seen the company diversify its product portfolio quite a bit, with a lot more focus placed on wearables and audio accessories in recent months, for example.
Now a new report…
Bill Gates explains why he still prefers Android over iPhone during interview on Clubhouse
February 27, 2021
During a recent interview on the invite-only audio conversation app Clubhouse, Bill Gates revealed why he still prefers to use an Android phone over the iPhone. What it boils down to, Gates explained, is that Android manufacturers are “more flexible” with software…
Review: Satechi’s new MagSafe compatible stand charges AirPods and iPhone 12 for $60
February 27, 2021
Satechi unveiled its first MagSafe compatible multi-device charger for iPhone 12 and AirPods back in January and now it’s available. The Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand features a floating magnetic mount for your iPhone 12 with a dedicated spot for wirelessly charging AirPods below. Coming in at one of the most affordable prices for a MagSafe compatible dual-charger at $60…
How to watch the new Billie Eilish documentary ‘The World’s a Little Blurry’ on Apple TV+
February 27, 2021
Billie Eilish shot into the mainstream over the last couple of years as she swept the 2020 Grammys with her album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Today her documentary is premiering on Apple TV+ and in limited theaters. Read along for how to watch The…
Google Recorder 2.2 rolling out with Pixel audio backups, online access and sharing
February 27, 2021
Earlier this week, we spotted recorder.google.com go live for playing, searching, and sharing audio online. The required update to Google Recorder — version 2.2 — for Android is now beginning to roll out on Pixel devices to enable backups and web access.
Upon…
HBO Max for Android TV adds ‘Restart’ button, fixes 5.1 surround sound on Chromecast w/ Google TV
February 27, 2021
Before its debut on Roku and Fire TV, Google’s Android TV platform was one of the few ways to access HBO Max. Now, HBO Max is getting an update for Android TV that brings back the “restart” button and fixes some issues on the new Chromecast with Google TV.
A new update rolling out (via Android Police) makes two main changes. As outlined in the app’s changelog on the Play Store, HBO Max…
