Back in October of last year, famous analyst and purveyor of Apple-related rumors Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would ship without any physical, clickable, traditional buttons.
And today, Kuo is back at it again, reiterating basically the same information. According to his latest survey of Apple’s supply chain partners, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are…
Report: Samsung to launch two Galaxy S24 models instead of three
January 13, 2023
We’re on the cusp of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series launch and we’re already hearing a report swirling around the Galaxy S24 series. As per , Samsung is planning to reduce the number of Galaxy S24 models from three to two. Rather than have a vanilla, Plus, and Ultra…
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G pops up on Geekbench with key specs
January 13, 2023
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G we’ve been hearing about for over half a year is rumored to come with an Exynos 1280 SoC at the helm. But that likely won’t be the case since the smartphone has popped up on Geekbench with a different chip.
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G…
Google Nest partnership helps build ‘Community Solar’ farms to lower your electric bill
January 13, 2023
Google — specifically “Nest Renew” — is partnering with Pivot Energy on a Community Solar program for those living in Colorado and Illinois.
Nest Renew lets Google thermostat owners cool/heat their homes when more clean sources of energy are available. However, this partnership with Pivot Energy — “a national solar provider which supplies community solar programs and benefits to…
Google Play promotes TikTok landscape mode for Android tablets
January 13, 2023
As Google encourages Android developers to update their apps for large-screen form factors, the Play Store today is highlighting TikTok’s new landscape mode for tablets.
At the very top of the Play Store’s Apps tab, you’ll find a “Flip your tablet for TikTok”…
As Google TV starts a new year with upcoming releases from TCL, Hisense, and others, a new remote option is also on the horizon with a self-charging battery.
TW Electronics, the brand behind the reference remote used on most Android TV and Google TV devices over the past…
Samsung’s reignition of the Wear OS market over 18 months ago has been great for the smartwatch space. With Google also entering the smart wearable market for the first time, it puts pressure on Samsung to up its game. The Galaxy Watch 5 has been the Wear OS leader since its release, but how has it held up? We’ve spent an extended period with the watch to find out.
Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy…
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 feedback survey live for Pixel
January 13, 2023
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 rolled out on Monday with only a handful of tweaks, and Google is now taking feedback from Pixel owners.
The feedback survey starts by having you confirm the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 version (T2B2.221216.006) you’re running and the phone: Pixel 4a to 7…
As first promised in 2021, the Google Home app is making tangible progress toward fully supporting previous generations of Nest Cam hardware, including setup.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that…
Google Photos tweaks and simplifies backup terminology
January 13, 2023
To simplify backups, Google Photos has updated two terms related to the process across the mobile and web apps as well as in support documentation.
To start with, “Backup & sync” is now just called “Backup.” This is the main setting to “enable or disable the automatic backup of your photos and videos to your Google account” and the very first item in preferences. It’s interesting…
