Microsoft is on a roll at this early stage of 2021 with several Android app overhauls already underway. Another notable but important change is to Office Lens, which has now officially been rebranded to “Microsoft Lens.” That’s not all, as the app has also added some much-needed new scanning features.
For starters, Microsoft Lens now has a new logo as well as a new name. We’re not…
Instagram on Android gains ‘Recently Deleted’ section that lets you restore recent posts
February 3, 2021
As probably the world’s biggest photo-sharing app, Instagram has seen many overhauls and changes. The latest update is adding a “Recently Deleted” section to Instagram on Android and iOS that will let you restore recent posts.
The new feature was confirmed as rolling…
Huawei's foldable Mate X2 will launch on February 22nd
February 3, 2021
Despite earlier rumors of Huawei possibly spinning off its consumer business, the company is still pushing ahead with a new flagship phone — a foldable one, even — later this month. According to Huawei’s official Weibo account, the Chinese brand’s next foldable phone…
Hands-on: iOS 14.5 beta 1 changes and features [Video]
February 3, 2021
Yesterday Apple released iOS 14.5 beta 1 to developers, and as you’ve no-doubt heard, it’s quite the update. Headlined by the ability to unlock your iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask, iOS 14.5 beta 1 brings forth a number of practical improvements and overall enhancements to iPhone. Watch our hands-on commentary as we discuss the top iOS 14.5 beta 1 changes and…
Apple stops signing iOS 14.3, blocking downgrades from iOS 14.4
February 3, 2021
Following the release of iOS 14.4 last week, Apple today stopped signing iOS 14.3. That means users who have updated their devices to iOS 14.4 can no longer downgrade to iOS 14.3.
iOS 14.4 brought changes to the Camera app, bug fixes for keyboard input lag, and it also…
iOS 14.4’s HomePod proximity notifications driving you nuts? Here’s how to turn them off
February 3, 2021
With the introduction of iOS 14.4, Apple added new features for HomePod mini owners that make it easier to handoff music or podcast playback from your iPhone to it. Devices with the U1 chip have unique proximity functionality that cause your phone to vibrate and physically…
In just the few weeks since their debut, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro have already been updated, and now another firmware update is rolling out. With this latest update, Galaxy Buds Pro get even better noise cancellation (ANC) as well as improving the handy “Voice Detect” feature.
Rolling out now to all Galaxy Buds Pro users, firmware version R190XXU0AUA5 brings with it three main changes…
Besides the feed to the left of most Android homescreens and the Google app for iOS, Discover is also available in Chrome’s new tab page on mobile. Website owners will soon be able to see Discover traffic from Chrome in the Google Search Console.
We are now providing a…
After adding a “Troubleshooting” menu last month, Google Meet now has a pre-video call “green room” to “quickly preview how you’ll appear to others before entering.” Available on the desktop web, it lets you check peripheral and network status.
You can use…
How to export & download your game saves from Google Stadia
February 3, 2021
While Stadia allows you to play games on nearly every screen, some may wish to switch to a local gaming device, perhaps for improved graphics or to remove the potential for network issues. Here’s how you can export and download your game saves from your Stadia account to use on Steam or Epic Games on PC/Mac.
Like every other app or service offered by Google, you’re freely allowed to export…
