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Google Fi delays classic Hangouts shutdown, gives subscribers more time to switch to Messages

January 15, 2021

Google told Fi subscribers last year that classic Hangouts would no longer support texting or calling in January. A week before the deadline, Google has pushed back that deadline for MVNO subscribers to March. Fi members have long been able to use classic Hangouts to send SMS/MMS, make/receive calls, and get voicemail. Given the cross-platform nature of Hangouts, Fi users could access their MVNO…

Google Doodle honors Dr. James Naismith, inventor of basketball

January 15, 2021

Today’s Google Doodle is a cute animation celebrating Dr. James Naismith and his invention of basketball in 1891. In 1891, during his tenure as a physical education teacher at the YMCA college in Springfield, Massachusetts, James Naismith — who was not yet a doctor —…

Google app for Android testing in-app browser redesign with bottom bar

January 15, 2021

Last year, the Google app on Android ditched Chrome Custom Tabs when opening Discover articles and Search results. Google has now redesigned the custom in-app browser with a bottom bar to make it easier to navigate. While the old design placed controls in the top-right of…

Samsung launches competitors to iPhone 12 and AirPods Pro, beats AirTags to market

January 15, 2021

Samsung debuted its newest flagship smartphones and more today at its Unpacked 2021 event. The major launches include three new iPhone 12 competitors with the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra as well as AirPods Pro and AirTags competitors. Samsung launched its new flagship Galaxy smartphones about a month earlier than it traditionally does this year and the S21 lineup features three new…

New video offers detailed look at historically significant iPhone 4S prototype

January 15, 2021

A new video published by the YouTube channel Apple Demo this week offers a really interesting look at a prototype version of the iPhone 4S. The video shows the iPhone 4S during the design validation testing phase of its development, with an interesting tie to Steve Jobs’…

Scosche launches three iPhone 12 MagSafe mounts for car and home

January 15, 2021

Wrapping up its time at CES, Scosche is out today with three new MagSafe mounts for iPhone 12. The latest MagicMount options include a window/dash mount, cup holder mount, and a 4-in-1 kit that let’s users get the perfect view of their iPhone in cars and at home. These…

Google Messages is ‘native’ on Samsung Galaxy S21 as Discover is default feed

January 15, 2021

Samsung devotes a portion of every Unpacked event to talk about its partners, and the Google segment today revealed how Messages is “native” on the Galaxy S21, while you can connect Duo video calls to your TV. Samsung first discussed how Google Discover – as previously leaked – is now available to the left of your homescreen to provide a personalized stream of news and other relevant…

Google Nest devices are now available in Samsung SmartThings [Update]

January 15, 2021

The Nest brand has built up a considerable collection of smart home hardware, and starting next year, that hardware is getting a new feature. All Google Nest devices will soon be supported in the Samsung SmartThings app. Starting in January 2021, you’ll be able to link…

Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon double as a key for your Ford, Audi, or BMW

January 15, 2021

Today, Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 series, complete with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to better connect to your other smart devices. The next great example of how to use the UWB on the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra is to use it as a car key for your next vehicle from…

Galaxy S21 unboxing and first impressions: No charger, but a whole lot of phone [Video]

January 15, 2021

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series went official this morning as the company’s 2021 flagship series. There are certainly pros and cons to these devices on the spec sheet, but what really tells the story is trying them in person. Here are our very first impressions of the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra, as well as a quick unboxing. One of the biggest bits of controversy around the Galaxy S21 series is…