The Release Candidate version of iOS 14.3 is now available to developers and public beta users. In addition to many of the changes we’ve already reported, iOS 14.3 RC includes changes to the TV app, the Health app, and more. Apple has also released watchOS 7.2 RC and tvOS 14.3 RC.
With today’s release of iOS 14.3 RC, we expect a release to the general public sometime within the next week…
New Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten
December 9, 2020
The new Google Pay comes with some pros and cons, but one big benefit is the addition of rewards. The automatic rewards are great, but at launch, some users were wary of how they worked. Now, we know that Google Pay rewards are powered by Rakuten.
Odds are you’ve heard of…
Google is opening Fuchsia OS development to the public
December 9, 2020
For the past five years, Google has been developing a new operating system, Fuchsia, from the ground up. Starting today, Google’s Fuchsia OS is now being developed more openly, including accepting contributions from the public.
For almost as long as it’s been in…
Google rolling out the final Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL update
December 9, 2020
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL officially reached end of life status in October after three years of updates. Google promised one last release, but it did not come yesterday alongside the Pixel Feature Drop. The final Pixel 2 update is now rolling out.
Similar to the first Pixel phone, the Pixel 2 skipped a November update, but is now getting the previous month’s patches, along with those introduced…
Chrome Sync will soon be optional for Google sign-in and payments on Android, desktop passwords
December 9, 2020
Over the years, Google has been working to make “Chrome Sync” optional for more and more browser features. The company is continuing that today by announcing a pair of changes for Chrome on Android and one for desktops.
The first upcoming change means that Chrome for…
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series is launching earlier than ever this year, and now we’re getting our best look yet at what’s to come. The latest Galaxy S21 leak shows off the design and colors of all three phones on video and divulges the full camera specs.
Last year’s…
Gmail and other Google Workspace apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 in 2021
December 9, 2020
While Microsoft is clearly focused on iterating the Chromium version of Edge, the company’s previous browser is still available. Google announced today that Workspace apps will cease support for Internet Explorer 11 in March.
This comes as Microsoft Teams dropped support for IE11 on November 30, while other Microsoft 365 apps will follow on August 17, 2021.
In light of that, Google Workspace…
Google One for Android loses quick settings toggle to enable VPN
December 9, 2020
Earlier this year, Google One introduced a VPN for Android users on the 2TB+ subscription plan. At launch, it could be enabled from quick settings, but the latest Google One app update has oddly removed the VPN tile.
The VPN launched with version 1.78/9 of the Google One…
Samsung introduced the Galaxy F41 in October as the first member of its new Galaxy F series, and it is now working on the Galaxy F62, which was spotted on Geekbench last week. There’s no official word from Samsung about it yet, but a new report claims the F62 has…
Xiaomi Mi 11 to come with 55W fast charging
December 8, 2020
The Xiaomi M2011K2C, expected to arrive as the Xiaomi Mi 11, has just been certified by 3C. The phone will come with the MDY-12-EQ charger that supports speeds of up to 55W, hinting of the charging rates of the upcoming smartphone.
There’s not much we know about the Mi 11, although with rumors indicating it’s coming out before the end of the year that’s bound to change. We got…
