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Galaxy S20 series now receiving February 2021 security patch

February 1, 2021

The February 2021 security patch has already started rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S20 in some regions. After the release of the Galaxy S21 series, you would be forgiven for thinking that Samsung would ditch the Galaxy S20 series temporarily. However, while some regions are still waiting on the January 2021 security patch, the February 2021 patch is already heading out in Europe for those…

OnePlus ‘Nord N1 5G’ is apparently the company’s next budget model

February 1, 2021

Last year saw a return to the affordable market for OnePlus with… mixed results. Now, we’re getting the first details of the company’s 2021 plans. This year, the “OnePlus Nord N1 5G” is apparently coming to market. Max J reports on Voice that the next budget…

Apple’s iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome on Windows is now available

February 1, 2021

Besides iTunes, Apple’s biggest offering on Microsoft’s operating system is the iCloud sync client for files, photos, and mail. Apple is now extending its presence on Windows with an iCloud Passwords Chrome extension. Apple quietly published the extension to the Chrome…

Flickr for iOS adds home screen widgets to surface images from Flickr Explore

February 1, 2021

Flickr has rolled out a new update to iOS app this week, bringing support for home screen widgets on the iPhone. The Flickr widgets bring in images from the Flickr Explore feed, so you can see the images directly on your home screen. Flickr explains: Introducing Widgets! Now you can see the best of Flickr Explore throughout the day right from your Home Screen. To add a Flickr widget to your…

This week’s top stories: AAPL earnings, Apple Watch Series 7 rumors, iOS 14.4, and more

January 31, 2021

In this week’s top stories: iOS 14.4 released, Apple Watch Series 7 rumors, ‘Time to Walk’ feature now available, AAPL’s record-breaking Q1 earnings, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top Apple Stories. Time to Walk Apple this week officially launched…

Google Maps Street View gets split screen UI on Android

January 31, 2021

Street View launched over a decade ago and this vast image database is currently powering the Live View AR feature. An update to Google Maps for Android improves the Street View experience by adding a split screen mode. The new split view UI launches automatically when you…

3 tips for enterprises as Apple’s iOS14 privacy features roll out

January 31, 2021

Enterprises and app developers, brace yourselves — the iOS 14 upgrade will soon roll out a new data consent window that will appear in all apps that collect and share data with outside parties for advertising purposes. The rollout will have a widespread impact on businesses and will affect the number of iOS devices available for personalized advertising. Many consumers will view the new consent…

Android 11 beta now available for Oppo Reno2 F, Reno 10x Zoom and F15

January 31, 2021

Oppo just opened up the Android 11 beta program for three of its phones – the Reno2 F, the Reno 10x Zoom and the Oppo F15. However, this applies only to the Indian variants but will soon be available to other regions as well. Also, the registration for Reno2 F users…

New TV ad for Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ is all about the cameras

January 31, 2021

Remember when people went on trips? For fun? Yeah, those were the days. Samsung seems either unaware of the ongoing global pandemic and the measures taken by most Western governments to deal with it by restricting traveling, or wants to forget about all that and just…

OnePlus 8 finally gets Android 11 update on Verizon and T-Mobile

January 31, 2021

Never settle? When it comes to updates for carrier-branded devices, OnePlus is more like Sometimes settle. Or even – Always settle. We’re talking about how long it takes carrier versions of its handsets to receive big new Android updates. Case in point, the OnePlus 8. Unlocked units have been bathing in the glory of Android 11 since mid-October. And yet, if you bought one from Verizon…