Earlier this year, Google started testing HVAC monitoring capabilities for Nest Thermostats. The feature was highlighted with the launch of the new Nest Thermostat and is officially rolling out to all existing and current devices in the US and Canada.
Sometimes, your HVAC system shows warning signs that it’s having issues. For example, if it takes longer than normal to cool your home, there…
Google Meet continues its onslaught of pre-announced features today with the launch of custom backgrounds during video calls. This customization is a staple of modern conferencing apps, and one that helps convey “more of your personality.”
The capability itself is…
Gaming on Android has expanded greatly over the years as have the accessories being used with Android phones and tablets. Now, it seems that Android is preparing the ability for game controllers to use rumble features with the operating system.
As noted by the folks over…
The Google Play Store continues to test new features on an almost weekly basis, the latest of which is a direct app-to-app comparison called “Compare apps” option appearing for some, allowing direct feature checking between various similar applications.
Initially spotted by the team over at Android Police, it doesn’t look as though app comparisons are available widely on the Google Play…
OxygenOS Open Beta 3 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ October patch, Canvas and AOD tweaks, more
October 30, 2020
The OxygenOS Open Beta 3 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with the update based upon Android 11 and bringing with some fixes for brand new features and the October 2020 security patch.
First up are important fixes for the Canvas display mode, which is a…
As 5G becomes more widespread, it’s also getting more affordable. Today, LG is announcing the LG K92 5G, a mid-range device that packs 5G connectivity on three US carriers.
The LG K92 5G starts at just $359, a much lower cost than many of the 5G devices we’ve seen…
For the past couple of years, Anker has been putting out projectors powered by Google’s Android TV platform. This week, a new pair of projectors has launched in the United States, the Anker Nebula Solar series.
Available now on Amazon (via Android TV Guide), the Anker Nebula Solar and Nebula Solar Portable deliver 1080p quality with Dolby Digital Plus and HDR10 support as well as useful…
With the Pixel 5 officially launching in the US and Canada today, the Google Store is rounding out its 2020 phone launches by making the Pixel 4a (5G) available for pre-order in the US.
Until late yesterday, prospective Pixel 4a (5G) — or “Pixel 4a with 5G” —…
OnePlus 8T review: Brilliantly boring [Video]
October 30, 2020
The OnePlus 8T is probably the best OnePlus smartphone to date in a number of key areas. It also falters in a few, simply to justify the existence of the OnePlus 8 Pro.
We’ve seen the once plucky upstart grow up and become a reasonably big player within the smartphone…
Google makes it easier to adjust Pixel 5 ‘Vibration & haptics’ with elevated settings
October 30, 2020
Google has been steadily improving the quality of haptic motors included in Pixel devices — though this year might be an exception. With the Pixel 5, the ability to set “Vibration & haptics” has been elevated in settings.
It starts with the “Sound” menu being renamed to “Sound & vibration” on the Pixel 5, while the description has switched out “vibration” for “haptics.”…
