Google is making a major push towards medical research with its new Health Studies app for Android users. Available today, the app allows you to sign up for research projects and safely contribute data, either via surveys or sensor readings. The first study, lead by Harvard Medical and the Boston Children’s Hospital, focuses on respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza.
Last year…
Xbox cloud gaming is coming to iOS and PC this spring
December 10, 2020
A few months after Xbox cloud gaming landed on Android devices, Microsoft has revealed that it will bring the service to iOS and Windows PC this spring. Cloud gaming is included with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, which typically costs $15/month, and there are more than…
How to disable Smart HDR on iPhone 12
December 10, 2020
Smart HDR is a camera feature that first appeared on iPhone in 2018 with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, but to this day it can be a nuisance for photographers that actually prefer images that aren’t so high in dynamic range. Here’s everything you need to…
Hands-on with the top iOS 14.3 RC features and changes [Video]
December 10, 2020
Yesterday, Apple issued the release candidate for iOS 14.3 to developers, signifying that its widespread release to the public is imminent. With this in mind, we take a look at the top iOS 14.3 RC features, a release full of new changes, and support for upcoming products like AirPods Max and services like Apple Fitness+. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for an overview of what’s new in iOS…
Apple surveys iPhone users on Face ID opinions, USB cable in the box
December 10, 2020
Earlier this year, before the announcement of the iPhone 12, Apple surveyed some users about how they use the USB power adapter that used to come in the iPhone box. The company is once again asking for the opinion of its consumers, this time to find out if iPhone users are…
Nike Run Club app updated with home screen widgets for iOS 14
December 10, 2020
Nike today released an update to its Nike Run Club app for iPhone, which now features home screen widgets for iOS 14 users. These widgets bring statistics about your exercises that can be seen directly on the iPhone’s home screen.
If you’re unfamiliar with the app…
Carrier Services update seemingly breaks SMS on some Android devices: OnePlus, LG, Samsung
December 10, 2020
If you’ve been encountering SMS issues on your Android device lately, you’re not alone. It seems that an issue between SMS and Google’s Carrier Services app may be causing problems for some users.
Over the past week or so, users on the OnePlus Forums as well as in Play Store reviews for the Carrier Services app are reporting serious problems with SMS texts while the app is installed. For…
Chrome Dev Summit: Google recaps 2020 work on browser privacy, richer web apps, and performance
December 10, 2020
Google today virtually kicked off Chrome Dev Summit 2020 with a recap of the past year in browser developments, and a look toward what’s coming next.
The Chrome team had three tentpoles this year, starting with “rethinking how we can deliver a safe and secure web.”…
Chromecast with Google TV adds ‘Year in Search’ playlists w/ this year’s trending films
December 10, 2020
Following the debut of its annual Year in Search recap video earlier today, Google is furthering the celebration with some playlists on Chromecast with Google TV.
Available today, Chromecast with Google TV users will see a couple of special “Year in Search” playlists…
Pixel 3 returns to the Google Store w/ refurbished models from $249
December 10, 2020
Over the years, the Google Store has offered refurbished models of some of its best hardware, such as the 2017 Pixelbook. Today, the Google Store has added a new batch of refurbished hardware, including 2018’s Pixel 3.
The Pixel 3 represented one of the purest examples of the Pixel design language, with its frosted glass back providing good texture in the hand as well as serving aesthetically…
