Made by Google is kicking off the new year with a new device passing through the FCC. This filing suggests a new Nest Hub Smart Display.
A4R-GUIK2 is classified as an “Interactive Device,” with Google previously using the “interactive” designation for Smart Displays and speakers. For example:
Nest Hub (H1A): Google Interactive
Nest Hub Max (H2A): Interactive Video Streaming Device
Nest…
Galaxy Buds Pro leak in hands-on video, complete w/ mic test
January 5, 2021
Ahead of their launch in just 10 days, a YouTuber has gotten his hands on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and in turn revealed just about every detail there is to know about the truly wireless earbuds, including a full mic test.
YouTube user “Digital Slang” was able to…
2020 saw the debut of multiple streaming juggernauts and as the first week of 2021 begins, another new service is arriving. Discovery+ is now available and you can watch on Android, Chromecast with Google TV, Android TV, and more.
Discovery+ is the home of non-fiction…
Google today is releasing the first software update of 2021 for the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), and Pixel 5. The January security patch follows last month’s sizable Pixel Feature Drop.
As a reminder, the Pixel 2 is no longer receiving monthly updates following one last patch in December.
There are 22 issues resolved in the January security patch dated 2021-01-01 and 19…
January update improves auto-brightness on Pixel 5/4a/5G, improves auto-rotate on Google phones
January 5, 2021
Google is following last month’s big Pixel Feature Drop with a bug fixer. The January update addresses six issues for the Pixel 5 and Google’s other current phones.
One audio fix exclusive to the Pixel 5 is “further tuning & improvements for volume level of…
OnePlus teases smartband, design and specs leak in full
January 4, 2021
It looks like the rumors were right – OnePlus is working on a smartband to take on Xiaomi’s Mi Band series. The new product was teased on OnePlus’ official Facebook page though without much details of its specs and pricing.
Official OnePlus Band teaser
Leaksters…
Amazon India has published the landing page for the Samsung Galaxy M02s, revealing some of its specs and its release date – January 7.
The Galaxy M02s will be characterized by its big battery and affordable price. The latter will be under INR 10,000, while the former is 5,000mAh. Couple that figure with the 6.5-inch HD+ display, and the Galaxy M02s will go for days.
Samsung promises a…
Huawei 135W charger certified in China
January 4, 2021
In 2020 we saw the first phones to surpass the 100W charging threshold and it’s only natural that the trend will accelerate in 2021. A new certification on China’s 3C Agency reveals a 135W Huawei charger is in the works bearing the HW-200675CP0 model number.
Huawei…
Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 9T launch date - it is January 8
January 4, 2021
At the end of last year we heard a rumor about an upcoming phone called Redmi Note 9T, and the new 2021 began with confirmation of its arrival. The company’s Spanish branch tweeted a teaser about an upcoming launch on January 8 at 10 AM GMT, but the tweet was deleted…
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will steal some of Note’s thunder as it too will support the S Pen. However, this will be more of an add-on than a native feature. The S21 Ultra retail package will not include a stylus and the phone has nowhere to house the stylus in the first place.
Instead, the S Pen will be a separate purchase – either by itself or as part of a bundle with select cases. Those…
