The first iOS 14.5 beta brings a number of new features, but there’s also a nice surprise hidden in the release for Spotify users. Follow along for how to make Spotify the iPhone default when using Siri. We’ll also cover how to install the free public iOS 14.5 beta.
The most notable new feature that arrives with the first developer and public beta of iOS 14.5 is support for Apple Watch to…
Google Photos gaining pinch-to-zoom for videos
February 9, 2021
Despite the “Photos” name, the Google Photos app is capable of managing both still images and videos. Now, Google Photos is improving its video capabilities by adding pinch-to-zoom along with a double-tap gesture.
Over the years, phone cameras have steadily become more…
Fitbit adds in-app blood glucose tracking, on-wrist Charge 4 SpO2, & Sense ECG in more countries
February 9, 2021
Fitbit started the year by becoming a part of Google’s hardware division and is today making a sizable update by rolling out blood glucose tracking to its Android and iOS app. The Fitbit Sense’s ECG feature is also coming to more places, while there are also a handful of…
First Chromecast with Google TV update of 2021 should reduce ‘corrupt data’ error and more
February 9, 2021
On Friday, the Chromecast with Google TV received its first update of the new year, and it packs a handful of big changes. We know what’s fixed because Google is now releasing a changelog with software releases.
Google says the new Chromecast has improved 4K support for TVs and audio/video receivers, while there are Dolby Audio improvements for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital Plus passthrough…
Google shuts down Daydream Play Store, VR app discovery
February 9, 2021
Back in October, Google officially dropped support for its virtual reality platform with Android 11. Daydream is no longer receiving updates, and now can no longer access the Google Play Store or other VR discovery features.
Over the weekend, Daydream users on Reddit…
Ahead of the launch of the Pixel 5, the Google Camera and Google Recorder apps, among others, became unable to be sideloaded due to verification errors. Thankfully, a solution — if, perhaps, a temporary one — has been discovered.
What’s happening
When the Pixel 5 and…
A big change is coming to the Gmail mobile apps later this year when tabs for Chat and Rooms join the existing Meet section. Until that comes to personal Google Accounts, a small change in Gmail for Android adds vibration feedback when swiping.
The most convenient way to triage in Gmail is by swiping away messages from the inbox view. These are five “Swipe actions” with users able to set a…
Android 12 design mockup leak reveals radical visual overhaul, first features [Gallery]
February 9, 2021
If Google follows last year’s precedent, the first Android 12 Developer Preview should be rolling this month. Ahead of that, a leak today of Android 12 design mockups show a radical visual overhaul of the Google operating system.
Last month, we reported that Google was…
OnePlus 9 Pro leaks in hands-on images
February 8, 2021
The latest OnePlus 9 leak comes from YouTuber and gives us a good detailed look at the Pro model through a series of hands-on images. The overall design is quite similar to the non-Pro model which leaked back in December and was even auctioned off on eBay later that…
Samsung Galaxy F62 coming in February 15 with Exynos 9825 SoC
February 8, 2021
After getting some vague info on the Samsung Galaxy F62 for some weeks now, the company has announced a release date and the chipset that will power-up the device. The teaser also reveals the device in full.
The handset will make its official debut on February 15, and will be powered by the Exynos 9825 chipset based on the 7nm manufacturing node, as previously speculated.
The teaser also reveals…
