Apple already makes a titanium Apple Watch, but a patent granted today could pave the way for titanium MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones too.
The patent describes how Apple could overcome the challenge of giving titanium an aesthetically pleasing finish, and follows a patent granted last month regarding a method of making a true matte black MacBook …
Unlike the previous patent, however, Apple’s…
iOS 14.4 coming later today with Apple Watch Unity face support, bug fixes, and more
January 26, 2021
Apple is releasing iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 to the general public later today after previously beta testing with developers and public beta users. The update brings changes to the Camera app, bug fixes for keyboard input lag, and much more. It also includes support for the…
The OnePlus 9 may be heavily anticipated, but it looks like there are set to be some disappointing omissions from the leading smartphone from the BBK-owned firm in 2021. Notably, a rumor suggests the OnePlus 9 series will skip the periscope zoom lens.
With firms like…
OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 now rolling out for OnePlus Nord w/ multiple tweaks and bug fixes
January 26, 2021
The OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus Nord after the first beta phase with a multitude of bug fixes and software tweaks.
So for those who maybe don’t know already, OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 is not technically a stable build. This means that while the experience with the first Open Beta is pretty solid, there are plenty of issues to resolve. The update was…
Xiaomi Mi Band 6 could include GPS, SpO2, and Alexa support
January 26, 2021
In the world of cheap fitness bands, the Xiaomi Mi Band series is arguably the go-to option. According to a new report, the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 may come with an in-built GPS, SpO2 or blood oxygen level sensor, plus support for Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
The report has…
Last year Samsung finally got approval to capture ECG results on two of its smartwatches in select countries, and now that functionality is expanding. Soon, the Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will be able to take ECG and blood pressure readings in over 30…
Google Lens for Android rolling out offline translate capability
January 26, 2021
Since last year, Google has been working on letting you perform translations in its visual search tool without an internet connection. Google Lens is now rolling out offline translate on Android.
Open the Translate filter and click the ‘pairing’ pill underneath “Google Lens” to open a “Select language” screen. On first launch, you’ll notice a “Tap to download” prompt…
Apple hit with another lawsuit over iPhone batterygate, seeking $73 million in damages for users
January 26, 2021
Apple has been hit with yet another lawsuit claiming that it intentionally slowed down older iPhone models. The lawsuit was filed in Italy by Euroconsumers, a consumer advocacy group that includes Italy’s Altroconsumo. The lawsuit seeks $73 million in compensation for…
Verizon has expanded its 5G Ultra Wideband network to prepaid users today, unveiling a new unlimited plan that starts at $75 per month. This means that iPhone 12 users can bring their own device to Verizon’s network and access the faster, yet hard to find, mmWave 5G…
Twitter announced today a new “standalone, flexible” open source API for iOS developers that provides a text editor for apps, which is the same used as the basis for tweet and Fleet composer on the Twitter app for iOS.
The announcement was made today through the official Twitter blog. The company says it knows how complicated it can be to implement a simple text editor in iOS apps during the…
