The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android contains strings of code that directly mention the rumored bundle of the company’s services, according to 9to5Google, and even the name “Apple One” is in there. “Subscription bundle” is also part of the new text, as are prompts about how customers can manage their Apple One subscription from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.
These…
How to stop annoying robocalls on your iPhone or Android phone
September 10, 2020
Mobile spam calls have been a nuisance for years. I get between four and six robocalls daily, and a quick survey of friends shows that I’m not alone. Every waking day brings with it a new barrage.
Robocallers have upped their game by masking their spam with local…
Google unveils Android 11 (Go edition) with gesture navigation as Go now covers 2GB RAM devices
September 10, 2020
Following the wider launch on Tuesday, Google today is detailing Android 11 (Go edition). This variant of the mobile OS for entry-level smartphones was first introduced with Oreo and is available on 100 million devices worldwide.
The three tentpoles are similar to the full…
Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: More than a hint of Apple flavor [Video]
September 10, 2020
In lieu of an IFA launch event, Huawei has held a slightly delayed annual Developers Conference and used that as the vehicle to launch some new products including the FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and some other notable hardware.
Every single manufacturer now has their own version of wireless earbuds. It makes sense, create a total package that keeps buyers in your mini-ecosystem. The problem is…
Android Go 11 squeezes more performance from modern budget phones
September 10, 2020
Now that Android 11 has dropped, Google has unveiled Android 11 Go Edition with the aim of speeding up entry-level smartphones. Many of the changes are designed to take advantage of improved features on modern budget devices like larger screens, dual cameras, more RAM and…
Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets some of the Galaxy Watch 3's best features
September 10, 2020
A little over a month after it revealed the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung is bringing some of that wearable’s most compelling features to an older device. A Galaxy Watch Active 2 update is rolling out now, which adds features focused on health, communication and connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 just hit the market last month with some pretty great features, but also a fairly steep price tag. Now, a few of the Watch 3’s best software features are making their way over to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in an update.
Samsung has announced that a handful of software features are set to start rolling out to the Galaxy Watch Active 2. That starts with the improved…
As part of its developer conference today, Huawei has announced that updated versions of two of its laptops, the MateBook X and MateBook 14, are getting a global release following their launch in China. The MateBook X features a 13-inch 3000 x 2000 resolution display with a…
New Bluetooth security flaw discovered; limited risk on iOS devices
September 10, 2020
A new Bluetooth security flaw has been discovered that would potentially allow an attacker to connect to a user device without authentication.
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the body responsible for Bluetooth standards, has confirmed vulnerabilities separately…
Huawei adds Qi wireless charging to its Watch GT 2 Pro smartwatch
September 10, 2020
Huawei announced a new smartwatch and a pair of wireless earbuds during its annual developer conference today. The Watch GT 2 Pro is an updated version of last year’s Watch GT 2, which can be recharged wirelessly using any Qi-compatible charger — a helpful inclusion that means you can recharge it using almost any mainstream wireless charger or even the back of certain smartphones like…
