While Chrome for iOS hasn’t seen a stable release since November amid an ongoing pause in updates, Google continues work on the beta channel and is currently testing a way to lock Incognito tabs with Face or Touch ID.
Chrome will let you “Lock Incognito tabs” so that they will be blurred in the tab switcher “until you confirm it’s you” using Touch or Face ID. Google calls it a way to…
YouTube site picture-in-picture mode working again w/ all browsers in iOS 14.5 beta
February 11, 2021
YouTube users on iPhone or iPad can again access picture-in-picture mode on all browsers when visiting the video-sharing mobile site when running the recent iOS 14.5 beta.
The ability was last working with the iOS 14.0.1 update but was limited to Apple’s own Safari…
Fraudulent Website Warning gets privacy boost in iOS 14.5
February 11, 2021
Apple’s Fraudulent Website Warning is designed to alert you when you’re about to visit a website that is known to host malware, or that is believed to be a phishing site. Previously, that check consulted a database hosted on a Google server, but as of iOS 14.5 it instead…
Review: Anker PowerWave charges your iPhone 12 and AirPods with 2-in-1 MagSafe compatible mount
February 11, 2021
One of the key new features with the iPhone 12 lineup was MagSafe technology. When it was introduced initially, I was somewhat underwhelmed by it. As time has gone on and more accessories have been released, it’s become one of my favorite aspects of the iPhone 12 mini, though. I recently purchased the Anker PowerWave to use at my desk, and it’s quickly become one of my favorite iPhone…
YouTube site picture-in-picture mode working again w/ all browsers in iOS 14.5 beta
February 11, 2021
YouTube users on iPhone or iPad can again access picture-in-picture mode on all browsers when visiting the video-sharing mobile site when running the recent iOS 14.5 beta.
The ability was last working with the iOS 14.0.1 update but was limited to Apple’s own Safari…
The Google Store in the UK is offering a sizeable £100 off the Pixel 4a 5G, bringing the price down to £399 as part of a mini Valentine’s Day sale.
This limited-time offer puts the Pixel 4a 5G at a price comparable to that of the standard Pixel 4a — which is priced…
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on company website
February 11, 2021
Samsung released the Galaxy Tab S7 series in August 2020, but its successors might arrive a bit early. The Galaxy Tab S8 name appeared on the Support page of the Samsung Ireland website.
According to the page, a device called Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition supports microSD cards up to 1TB capacity and has room for a nano-SIM card.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition
This could be…
Xiaomi posted an official disassembly video of its new global flagship, the Mi 11. The video highlights key specs as much as it gives a detailed look at the construction of the phone. No need to bring out your Xiaomi precision screwdriver set, just hit play.
Naturally, the…
Motorola signs deal with rugged phone maker Bullitt Group
February 11, 2021
Bullit Group, the rugged phone maker that owns the Cat, Kodak и Land Rover smartphone brands has agreed to a long-term brand partnership deal with Motorola. The UK-based company will develop and market Moto-branded rugged phones which will be drop-proof and shockproof as…
Huawei adds route planning and public transit to Petal Maps
February 11, 2021
Huawei has been developing and improving its ecosystem at a rapid pace, and now it has brought another update to make you feel comfortable within the HMS. Starting this week, Petal Maps offers public transit navigation in 16 countries and provides cycling route planning in 11 countries.
The new enhanced version of Petal Maps brings multiple route options, duration, and detailed information to…
