For six months now, we’ve been patiently tracking progress on a new “Phone Hub” feature that is poised to make Chrome OS and Android devices “better together.” It seems patience is finally paying off, as the Chrome OS “Phone Hub” has begun to arrive for a very limited group of people.
To recap, Phone Hub is the codename for a new set of features that make your Android phone and…
Every major Android update brings new features, new changes, and things to get used to. With Android 11, though, many of those tweaks are behind the scenes, and some of them can have a real impact on how you use your device. Now that Android 11 is rolling out in full swing…
iScanner for iPhone and iPad is out with a new update and it comes a unique new feature that will be sure to save individuals and businesses lots of time – Count mode. As you’d guess, the new option lets users count objects with iPhone cameras thanks to an AI-based…
Nokia 1.4 launches w/ dual-camera, 4,000mAh battery, €99 price
February 3, 2021
HMD Global has now officially launched the Nokia 1.4, its entry-level Android Go-powered smartphone aimed at the low end of the market.
As a direct follow-up to the Nokia 1.3, the 1.4 provides some notable improvements and a slightly refreshed design that includes a dual-camera setup, rear fingerprint scanner, and increased display footprint.
The Nokia 1.4 comes packing a 6.51-inch display…
Microsoft OneDrive for Android receives homescreen overhaul, 8K video playback support
February 3, 2021
Microsoft OneDrive for Android is now receiving a bit of an overhaul while simultaneously adding support for Samsung Motion Photos and 8K video playback.
This Microsoft OneDrive update was confirmed as rolling out in an official update blog post. This is likely the biggest…
LG releases Virtoo app to pair your Android phone to Windows 10
February 3, 2021
LG has decided that Microsoft’s Link to Windows app isn’t enough and very quietly released their own take — called Virtoo — on the wireless connection app connecting a Windows 10 PC or laptop.
Despite the fact that rumors persist that LG might even be leaving the…
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…
