The November security patch is rolling out this morning as the first update for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. All Made by Google phones also benefit from a number of fixes.
Google’s two newest phones see a bug that prevents phone calls when using Android Audio resolved. Auto-brightness response on the Pixel 5 in “certain outdoor lighting conditions” has been improved with the November…
OnePlus Buds Z are now available for $49.99, and they are much better than you’d expect
November 3, 2020
The OnePlus Buds debuted just a few months ago with a price that undercuts the competition without compromising on much. Now, the even-more-affordable OnePlus Buds Z have hit the market, and they’re a whole lot better than the $50 price implies.
Available now in North…
Google Assistant speakers, smart displays won’t be able to make phone calls in the UK soon
November 3, 2020
A handy feature on Google Assistant speakers and smart displays is the ability to make phone calls and, in some regions, even receive them. Unfortunately, the ability to make phone calls over a Google Assistant speaker is being removed in the UK.
Quietly announced on a…
Google Keep Chrome app will stop working next year, including Chrome OS lockscreen integration
November 3, 2020
Earlier this year, Google set a final deprecation timeline for Chrome Apps. Ahead of that, the Google Keep Chrome app will stop working in February.
The Google Keep Chrome app, available from the Web Store, can appear in the Chrome OS shelf or on Mac/Windows docks, while featuring an optimized single-column view. Today, it started displaying a pink “Keep will be moving from the Chrome app to…
Thom Browne is not the only name attached to a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G special edition – Samsung has unveiled a very limited Aston Martin Racing edition of its foldable flagship. Only 777 units will be sold, starting on 11.11 (Singles’ Day).
While you may be thinking of…
OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition announced
November 2, 2020
OnePlus has just announced the Cyberpunk 2077 Edition of its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 8T. The new model is available in China only for now, costing just CNY 300 more than the standard edition and pre-orders open on November 2 asking CNY 3,999. Actual sales start on…
Huawei is building a new chip factory to circumvent US ban
November 2, 2020
Huawei’s operations face great difficulties following the latest US ban, that cut access to chip supply. Now according to , the Shenzhen company is now preparing its own chipset plant (instead of relying on TSMC) that will run on behalf of the in-house R&D business and will be backed by the local government.
It will initially be able to only manufacture 45nm chipsets that were initially…
Anker unveiled a new line-up of charging accessories that target the iPhone 12 series and specifically the new direction taken by Apple. So, yes, there is a USB-C charger – three of them, in fact – two cables and a MagSafe wireless adapter.
The power bricks output 20W…
Facebook is now beginning a broader rollout of Dark Mode support on iOS. This comes 5 months after Facebook confirmed its plans to roll out Dark Mode support for iOS, and over a year after Dark Mode came to the iPhone with iOS 13.
In April, 9to5Mac reported that Facebook…
This week’s top stories: iPhone 12 mini details, AirPods rumors, AAPL earnings, Apple One bundle
November 2, 2020
In this week’s top stories: iPhone 12 mini details, new AirPods rumors, Apple earnings, Apple One, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.
New AirPods rumors
A report from Bloomberg this week suggested that Apple has new AirPods on the way for 2021. First, Apple is said to be developing an updated version of the entry-level AirPods with a design that is similar to the…
