Apple has finally offered the ability to set Spotify as your default music player for Siri commands. This was previously only available on HomePods, and was a feature we asked for back in 2019.
The new behavior appears in the beta of iOS 14.5. The first time you ask Siri to play something, it lists all the streaming services you have installed on your device and ask you which of them you want to…
Chromecast w/ Google TV ‘data may be corrupt’ issue affects some users, here’s how to fix it
February 8, 2021
One of our favorite streaming devices available today is the $49 Chromecast with Google TV. However, since the device launched in September, quite a few users have run into a problem with the Chromecast with Google TV crashing and showing a “can’t load Android system…
Here’s Russ Hanneman from ‘Silicon Valley’ on a Cameo praising Google Flutter [Video]
February 8, 2021
Flutter is a development framework for creating applications on Android, iOS, web, and desktop. While it’s increasingly being used, the UI toolkit is not really meant to have a high profile to end users. That said, there exists a short video of Silicon Valley’s Russ…
The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7/7 Pro and 7T series with the update touting some serious software improvements and important performance boosts plus the widely anticipated Canvas AOD feature.
While there are complaints in the delay in getting the OnePlus 7 and 7T series updating in good time, for those willing to run preview software, it isn’t too…
After teases and hints, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has now officially launched globally with the flagship device packing in some true powerhouse specifications at an incredibly enticing price point.
The device was technically the first Android smartphone to come packing the Qualcomm…
Stadia port of Terraria canceled after co-creator is locked out of his Google accounts
February 8, 2021
It’s unfortunately not a super uncommon issue for people to be randomly locked out of Google accounts, and in many cases the recovery process is full of a lot of frustrating waiting. That’s what happened to the co-creator of Terraria, and as a result the game’s…
For quite some time now Samsung has been releasing two versions of most of its premium smartphones – one with a Qualcomm chipset and another one with its own Exynos chips.
We won’t be delving into the whole story of why that is right now, but one natural consequence has always been comparing the performance and characteristics of the two. Granted, it’s more of a curiosity-driven…
This week’s top stories: New features in iOS 14.5, the latest on Apple Car, and much more
February 8, 2021
In this week’s top stories: iOS 14.5 brings new iPhone and Apple Watch features, new rumors about Apple’s mixed-reality headset, the latest on Apple Car, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple Stories.
iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4
Apple this week…
The biggest day in the NFL season has arrived. Later today, the Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to crown this year’s champion. If you want to tune in to catch the game, the commercials, or the halftime show, here’s how to watch Super…
Download your Google Play Music library or transfer to YouTube Music before February 24
February 8, 2021
At the start of December, the Google Play Music website and mobile apps officially stopped working for all users worldwide. It marked the biggest milestone in the transition to YouTube Music, but there is one last step. Before February 24th, transfer your Play Music library to the replacement YouTube service, or download using Google Takeout.
Transfer or download your Play Music…
