The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are solid refinements to last year’s 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max, but there have been some let downs. There’s no high-refresh-rate display to be found, battery life has gotten worse, and Apple’s making the phone more expensive for those of you who don’t already own a USB-C power adapter and earphones. But is it still worth it?
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Peek inside your new iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max with iFixit’s X-ray wallpapers
November 21, 2020
Following up on its fun iPhone 12 and 12 Pro X-ray and internal wallpapers that it shared last month, iFixit has released versions of the same for the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max.
iFixit’s teams up with Creative Electron to get these sharp X-rays and as we previously…
How to take a screenshot on Android phones
November 21, 2020
There are countless reasons to take a screenshot. To save something on social media that might be deleted. To help someone with an app remotely. To draw arrows or circle things on your screen. Regardless of the reason, taking a screenshot is a basic function you should know…
You’re wrong about Stadia — debunking the biggest myths about Google’s gaming platform
November 21, 2020
It’s been a year since Google Stadia was first made available to the public, and in that time, the service has proven itself to many despite still having some issues. While cloud streaming still has challenges to overcome, Stadia has proven itself as something that can change the way people play games for the better. In the past year, though, many myths and misconceptions about Stadia have run…
Pixel 4a 5G first impressions: 5 things you’ll love on the ‘middle’ Made by Google phone [Video]
November 21, 2020
After an extended wait, the “middle child” of the late-2020 Pixel series is now here. Pixel 4a 5G units are now shipping out to those that pre-ordered early. We’ve spent 24 hours with our own retail unit to give you some of our Pixel 4a 5G first impressions.
So to…
Google purchases new site in Kirkland, outside of Seattle, to ‘support future growth’
November 21, 2020
Following reports from Business Insider and Bloomberg earlier this month, Google has confirmed the purchase of more land in Kirkland, Washington, as it looks to “support future growth” in the area.
Speaking to Geekwire, a Google spokesperson confirmed the purchase of…
Google extending Chrome support for Windows 7 due to 2020 stalling IT migration plans
November 21, 2020
Back in January, the Chrome browser’s continued availability on Windows 7 was given a 2021 end date. Google is now extending Chrome support for Windows 7 to 2022 in light of this year’s current conditions.
While the past few months served as a catalyst for technology investments and digital transformation initiatives for many organizations, for others, some planned IT projects may have had…
Biden transition team using Google Workspace, Titan Keys given lack of official security support
November 21, 2020
A report in the Wall Street Journal today revealed that the Biden-Harris presidential transition team has turned to Google Workspace in light of the current administration and US government not yet officially recognizing this month’s election results.
In recent years…
Search has long had the ability to open links you click on in a new tab so that Google’s list of 10 blue links never closes. Google is now testing prominently surfacing that option just underneath the search bar.
Underneath the row of search filters, Google is surfacing…
Google’s Phone app might be rebranded to ‘Google Call’ and get a new four-color icon
November 21, 2020
In recent weeks, Google has brought its Android dialer to non-Pixel devices and tweaked the Play Store listing. It now appears that an upcoming rebrand will give the Phone app a new logo and name: “Google Call.”
A YouTube ad for the Phone by Google app — as it’s now officially referred to on the Play Store — emerged today. It features a link to download and highlights a “reliable…
