Following the seventh beta release of macOS Big Sur, Apple has just released the new Xcode 12.2 beta for developers — even though Xcode 12.1 has never been released. What’s more interesting is that the Xcode 12.2 release notes explicitly mention compatibility with iOS 14.2 and other software updates that haven’t been officially announced yet.
Xcode is the tool used by developers to create…
Android gaming on Chromebooks has nearly tripled in recent months
September 17, 2020
People have been turning to all forms of entertainment amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Chromebook gaming has specifically seen a threefold increase, with Google working to improve the experience.
Google reports that the “amount of time people use gaming apps on their…
Shazam for iOS 14 adds picture in picture support to recognize songs, here’s how it works
September 17, 2020
Apple’s music recognition app Shazam has been updated to take advantage of new iOS 14 features like picture in picture support as well as the Back Tap shortcut feature.
Shazam was updated to version 13.25 today with support for iOS 14. Interestingly the main new feature…
The OnePlus 8 series and OnePlus Nord have now been officially certified as part of the Android Enterprise Recommended program.
While you’d imagine this was always going to happen, it is a little later than expected given that all existing OnePlus smartphones are already certified. However, the Android Enterprise Recommended program certifies devices that meet Google’s strict requirements…
An upgraded OnePlus Nord could land in the US
September 17, 2020
Rumor has it that OnePlus is working on a new mid-range Nord phone and that the device will arrive in the US later this year. The Nord N10 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset, have a 64MP rear-facing camera and will cost less than $400, an insider source told…
We were pretty pleased with the OnePlus Nord — a well-balanced, mid-ranger that made some compromises but generally delivered for its price. But the Nord wasn’t available in the US, which is why we’re excited to see reports that OnePlus is readying a new Nord model…
Evernote used to be the default in note-taking: the fastest, easiest way to keep track of thoughts across devices. Its fall from grace was slow then sudden (as when four executives left in a single month and the firm was declared to be in a “death spiral”), but a recovery of sorts could be on the horizon. This week, Evernote released a completely redesigned app for iOS and says new apps for…
OnePlus Nord series device rumored to come to US w/ sub-$400 price, Snapdragon 690 chipset
September 17, 2020
After a limited global launch, the OnePlus Nord is set to come to the US as a refreshed model, according to a new report.
reports that the OnePlus Nord N10 5G (codename “billie”) will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G-enabled chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage…
You can now change your default iOS browser to Firefox or DuckDuckGo
September 17, 2020
If you’ve updated to iOS 14, you can now change your default iOS browser to either Firefox or DuckDuckGo if you wish. Both browsers have been approved by Apple to take advantage of the new option to change your default web browser from Safari. (Google’s Chrome had…
Sony Xperia 5 II goes official w/ 120Hz 21:9 display, more
September 17, 2020
Sony has officially announced a follow-up to last years Xperia 5 in the form of the Xperia 5 II, which comes with some notable upgrades.
Smaller or compact smartphones are not necessarily as common as they once were, but the Sony Xperia 5 II might provides some of the Xperia 1 II flavor in a slightly smaller package.
Measuring in at 6.1-inches, the Xperia 5 II includes a 120Hz FHD+ OLED display…
