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Google rolling out new Pixel Buds firmware 553 update

February 10, 2021

Google last updated the second-generation Assistant headphones in September with a fix for audio cutouts after a set interval. Firmware 553 is rolling out to Pixel Buds today, though an update changelog has yet to be provided. The Pixel Buds have only received a dozen updates since their launch last April. A day one update brought the firmware from version 195 to 225. This was followed by 295 in…

Samsung is still putting obnoxious ads on Galaxy devices; here’s how to avoid most of them

February 10, 2021

Ads are a big part of the web and apps on your phone, but they’re also becoming a part of operating systems for some Android OEMs. Samsung has started pushing ads through notifications and its own apps on Galaxy phones, and they’re pretty obnoxious. If you want to avoid…

Chip shortage hitting iPhone 12 could get much worse, say experts

February 9, 2021

A pandemic-induced worldwide chip shortage is continuing to hit iPhone 12 production, despite Apple’s advantages in negotiating priority with many of its suppliers. So far, the company has been affected by shortages of both power management chips and LiDAR components…

Wistron iPhone production restarting after riot, but Apple says supplier still on probation

February 9, 2021

Wistron iPhone production is restarting in India almost two months after an employee riot caused millions of dollars’ worth of damage to the plant. That isn’t the end of the matter, however, with Apple stating that the supplier is still on probation … Background Hundreds of Wistron employees – or contractors employed through an agency – took part in a riot at the company’s iPhone…

Adobe brings doc collaboration to Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco on Mac and iOS

February 9, 2021

Adobe is out today with a handy update to that brings document collaboration to all three of these Creative Suite apps. Additionally, Photoshop gets a new Preset Sync feature. Adobe shared the news in a blog post this morning: Starting today, we make collaborating with…

Google Fi VPN coming soon to iPhone subscribers and exiting beta on Android

February 9, 2021

Google’s MVNO has offered a virtual private network since the service had “project” in its name. As part of Safer Internet Day, the Google Fi VPN will soon be available for iPhone subscribers. With the Fi VPN, you’re able to stream, browse and download on an…

Samsung Galaxy S21 series and over 20+ devices join ARCore support list

February 9, 2021

Coming as absolutely no surprise, the latest Samsung Galaxy S21 series is now officially joining the Google ARCore support list alongside over 20 other devices from various OEMs, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, HTC, and Oppo. The latest Galaxy S21 series is joined by the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, recently released Xiaomi Mi 11, and Sony Xperia Pro as the most prominent new members of…

Google Fi VPN coming soon to iPhone subscribers and exiting beta on Android

February 9, 2021

Google’s MVNO has offered a virtual private network since the service had “project” in its name. As part of Safer Internet Day, the Google Fi VPN will soon be available for iPhone subscribers. With the Fi VPN, you’re able to stream, browse and download on an…

Here's our first look at the Android 12 redesign

February 9, 2021

Google’s Android 12 is coming this year – this fall, if the company sticks with its past release timing. Before that, we should see a few betas, the first of which, again going on what happened for past versions, should appear within a few weeks. While we patiently wait…

Xiaomi announces global MIUI 12.5 release time frame

February 9, 2021

Today was a big day for Xiaomi, with the company unveiling the Mi 11 for global markets. At the phone’s Chinese launch back in December, MIUI 12.5 was also unveiled, along with China-specific update plans. Similarly, today we have an idea of what to expect regarding MIUI 12.5’s rollout in international markets. The first batch of devices will get MIUI 12.5 globally in April or May. These…