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iOS 13.4.5 beta code corroborates a new iPhone model with Touch ID, Express Card, and future CarKey support

March 31, 2020

We’ve heard a lot about the new iPhone 9, which could be announced in the near future according to rumors. found references to the new entry-level iPhone model in iOS 14 code, and now we can corroborate that information with the iOS 13.4.5 beta firmware released today for developers. Apple continues to work internally on the new CarKey API, which will make it possible to use the iPhone and also…

Apple killing Dark Sky for Android and Wear OS later this year after acquisition

March 31, 2020

Apple this morning revealed the surprising acquisition of the excellent Dark Sky weather app. In the process, Dark Sky for Android and Wear OS will be killed by Apple later this year. Dark Sky is a hyperlocal weather app that offers “down-to-the-minute forecasts.”…

Samsung Galaxy S7 gets March 2020 security update over four years after launch

March 31, 2020

It’s all too common that Android devices only get a handful of updates before OEMs start to ignore them and focus on newer models. This is an area where Samsung of all people deserves commendation, with the Galaxy S7 series getting security updates in March 2020. The…

Roku adds voice commands, finally rivaling one of Android TV’s best features

March 31, 2020

Roku is one of the biggest TV platforms in the US with a good portion of its success coming from a barebones, simple offering. Now, with Roku OS v9.3, the platform is adding wide support for voice commands, something Google’s Android TV has offered for years. In a press release this week, Roku reveals what’s new in v9.3 of its platform. This update is heavily centric on voice commands for…

OnePlus ‘Deep Dive’ officially confirms a handful of OnePlus 8 specs

March 31, 2020

We’re just 15 days away from the debut of the OnePlus 8 series, and there have already been many leaks of the lineup to give us an idea of what to expect. Now, in traditional OnePlus fashion, the company itself is officially confirming a few OnePlus 8 specs in a forum…

iOS 13.4.5 beta includes new option to share songs from Apple Music on Instagram Stories

March 31, 2020

Apple has just released the first beta version of iOS 13.4.5 (yes, you read it right) for developers, and although we are still looking for major changes, there’s an interesting new feature for Apple Music subscribers. Users can now share the music they’re listening to…

Apple releases first beta of iOS 13.4.5 and more to developers

March 31, 2020

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 13.4.5. This comes following last week’s public release of iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4. This week’s update focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. The release notes for this update are generic. “This beta version of iOS 13.4.5 contains bug fixes and improvements,” Apple says. We’ll dive deeper into the update now that it’s…

Apple purchases hyperlocal weather app Dark Sky, ending API and killing Android apps

March 31, 2020

In a big move to improve its weather app, Apple has purchased the highly popular iOS app Dark Sky. Along with the acquisition comes the end of Dark Sky for Android as well as an end to the API that’s used by popular apps like Carrot Weather, and more. Dark Sky announced…

Huawei wants Google apps in its ‘AppGallery’ store

March 31, 2020

Due to the US government adding Huawei to the Entity List, the Chinese smartphone maker has been unable to use Google apps on its smartphones. As a result, Huawei has been building out its “AppGallery” store for devices like the P40 Pro, but Huawei still wants Google…

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra may get a new color soon, adding life to the boring brick

March 31, 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra brings a ton to the table, but for an enthusiast phone, its design is rather boring. To give the look some new life, Samsung is apparently adding a new color variant in the not-too-distant future, but we just don’t know which one the Galaxy S20 Ultra will get. As we recently discussed in our full review of the device, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra is just…