Over the past year, Google has been making a big push for web content presented using the tappable carousel format popularized by Snapchat and Instagram. However, Google is now issuing a warning against using Web Stories as a “teaser.”
In a blog post today, Google says viewers do not like Web Stories, with only one or two pages, being used as “advertisements for some other content.”…
The launch of the OnePlus 9 series is quickly approaching, and as we get closer, more details are coming out. In a teardown this week, it’s been revealed that the OnePlus 9 series — and possibly other OnePlus cameras — will be able to shoot pictures with tilt-shift…
Grimes and Endel bring their AI-powered sleep sounds to Android
January 26, 2021
Last October, Endel announced that it had partnered with Grimes for a special ‘soundscape’ inside its music app, which is meant to help you focus, relax or fall asleep. The collaboration was called AI Lullaby and, as you might have guessed from the name, combined…
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 3 ECG tracking comes to 31 more countries
January 26, 2021
Samsung has announced that it’s expanding the ECG and blood pressure tracking features in its latest Galaxy Watch models to the UK and Europe, along with Chile, Indonesia and the UAE for 31 new countries in total. So far, the function has only been approved in South Korea and the US, so approval in the EU and other countries will make the app available to many more folks.
Users in those regions…
Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra features a new low-power OLED display
January 26, 2021
When Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it talked about how the device’s screen supports refresh rates of 120Hz at both full HD and Quad HD resolutions. What it didn’t say until now, however, is that the S21 Ultra serves as the debut device for the tech giant’s new…
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…
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 new Apple Watch Unity watch faces.
Apple made the announcement in a press release this morning detailing new initiatives for…
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…
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 come from code-digger Magical Unicorn over on Logger.fr (h/t XDA), which confirmed the existence of the upcoming smart…
