According to new research, Google is working on a new Bluetooth tracker device to compete with Apple’s AirTags.
Since 2021, Google has included ultra-wideband (UWB) connectivity in its high-end “Pro” phones like the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro. For now, the hardware has only been used for niche cases like unlocking a luxury car or sending files to a friend, but it’s been clear that…
The Apple TV expects you to have an iPhone in order to accept new iCloud terms and conditions
January 17, 2023
A viral tweet today highlights a somewhat frustrating limitation with the Apple TV software. As of a recent software update, tvOS expects users have access to an iPhone or iPad in order to do things like accept new iCloud terms and conditions, or update their Apple ID…
Netflix now rolling out refreshed interface to its iPhone app
January 17, 2023
Netflix on Monday released an update to its iOS app that brings a refreshed interface to the iPhone version of its platform. The new interface features new, more fluid animations, including parallax effects to move elements around as the user moves the phone.
Netflix app…
Stable Android 13-based MIUI 14 now rolling out for Xiaomi 12
January 16, 2023
Although limited availability means that not every market is able to purchase Xiaomi devices, the Chinese firm has built a big following where on sale. For owners of the Xiaomi 12 series, the stable MIUI 14 update based on Android 13 is now beginning to roll out.
Spotted in selected regions at this stage, The Update Box notes that anyone currently enrolled in the “Mi Pilot Program” should be…
The Google Clock application doesn’t often gain new features, but a quiet update has added the ability for you to record your own custom alarm sounds.
Rolling out via a server-side update to Google Clock 7.3, custom alarm sounds are available for your regular alarms and…
Do you have the Android Auto ‘Coolwalk’ redesign yet? [Poll]
January 16, 2023
After some heavy delays, Google finally launched its latest major redesign of Android Auto, codenamed “Coolwalk,” to the general public early this month. But many users still have yet to get the update – have you?
What is “Coolwalk” anyway?
As a quick summary…
New Galaxy Watch 5 update is rolling out now with tool for checking battery health and more
January 16, 2023
Samsung is rolling out a new update to the Galaxy Watch 5 series that brings support for a new “Device Diagnostics” tool as well as delivering an updated security patch.
Rolling out as of today, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are both getting their first new update of 2023.
This update firstly includes mention of Samsung’s new pinch-to-zoom functionality for the “Camera…
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House of Blueberry has raised $6 million in seed funding for its digital fashion business in the metaverse and interactive entertainment.
Makers Fund led the round, with continued participation…
Half of all iPhones could be made in India by 2027; Chinese suppliers already feeling effects
January 16, 2023
A new report suggests that up to half of all iPhones could be made in India by 2027, following earlier estimates of 25% by 2025.
The Chinese report says that local suppliers are already feeling the effects of Apple’s efforts to move production out of the country, with…
Google has gotten full approval for the Stadia Controller’s new Bluetooth support ahead of the upcoming patch.
While Google’s game streaming service is set to shut down in a matter of days, the passionate team behind Stadia has been hard at work on a few final projects. On Friday, Stadia gained one final game, “Worm Game,” an internal testing game that Google had used to test the service…
