Android 11 is still in its early days, but behind the scenes, there are potentially some big changes on the way. Now, we’ve been able to flip the switch on a new design for media controls in Android 11 which moves them out of the notification tray.
For years now, Android has left the media controls in the notification tray. For quick controls over what’s playing on your device, this has always…
The 5G hype continues, with a new report claiming that the faster mobile data service will transform live experiences like music concerts…
The report commissioned by concert venue O2 says that 5G-enabled services have the potential to shorten or eliminate queues for…
HTC teases Vive Proton ‘display headset’ concept for 5G smartphones
February 20, 2020
Now that its Vive and Vive Cosmos families have been firmly established as PC-tethered virtual reality headsets, HTC is tentatively looking towards a future where its hardware is used with 5G cellular devices, and considerably less bulky than its current goggles. That…
Medal.tv launches data platform for PC and Android apps
February 20, 2020
Medal.tv announced today that it is launching Medal Trends, an analytics platform that collects data from its PC and Android apps.
Medal.tv records and shares short clips from people’s games, making it easier to show off highlights and other moments. Medal Trends will use player behavior to collect data, which can give an idea of which games are the most popular among its users. And since…
Overnight, Samsung users around the globe noticed a strange “1” notification on their devices that seemingly had no cause. However, there’s nothing to worry about, it was just a mistake on Samsung’s end.
Reports from users over the past 12 hours show that quite a…
You might not be aware that your Bluetooth headphones support an array of codecs for streaming wireless audio. With the Android 11 Developer Preview, it’s now slightly easier to see just which codecs your Bluetooth headphones support right on your device.
The new feature…
The Sony Xperia L4 is a budget phone w/ 21:9 notched display, triple camera, and Android Pie
February 20, 2020
Sony has officially launched the budget-friendly Xperia L4 which might actually be an interesting entry into the affordable Android smartphone space.
Unlike the Xperia 1 and 5, the L4 is aimed more towards the low-end with pretty modest specifications. The 6.2-inch device comes with a 720 by 1680 resolution display. Sony is sticking to its guns with the 21:9 aspect ratio display though on this…
Cybersecurity company Wandera found that some 23 iOS file-conversion apps used by three million people fail to use encryption, potentially putting the documents at risk.
All the apps in question were created by a single developer, Cometdocs, but Wandera says that the…
Despite its unique modular design, HTC’s $699 Vive Cosmos VR headset had a rocky rollout last year, in equal parts because of its premium price and various software issues, including tracking problems. Thankfully, HTC isn’t giving up on the concept — instead, it’s…
Bloomberg: Apple considers allowing iPhone users to set third-party web browsers and email apps as defaults, native Spotify on HomePod
February 20, 2020
Apple is said to be discussing adding the ability for users to set third-party apps as defaults, overriding the built-in preference for Apple’s Safari and Mail. The news comes as Apple faces increasing scrutiny over how it operates the App Store whilst giving preferential treatment to its own apps and services.
In addition, Bloomberg says that Apple is considering opening up the HomePod to…
