Samsung has really upped its game recently, pushing updates in good time and has even managed to beat Google Pixel to the February 2020 security patch, as it is now rolling out for the Galaxy Note 9 and Note 10 right now.
Considering that Google hasn’t even released the patch notes, it’s impressive that we’re seeing a couple of the most popular Samsung Galaxy devices get any…
Android Auto gains ability to silence notifications when driving
January 31, 2020
For a version of the OS that is supposed to minimize distractions, the fact that Android Auto is now only just adding the option to silence notifications seems a bit odd.
When connected to your phone, Android Auto wouldn’t alert you to every single notification, but…
You can now reserve your spot to pay for a Samsung Galaxy S20
January 30, 2020
Samsung has opened up reservations for its next flagship phones, expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra, that the company will unveil at an upcoming event on February 11th.
But this isn’t a pre-order. It’s more like taking a ticket while you’re…
Samsung Galaxy S20 reservations go live w/ March 6 release date
January 30, 2020
We’re getting close to Samsung’s launch event for the Galaxy S20 series, and today, Samsung has confirmed the release date. At the same time, the company has also opened up reservations for the device.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 will be announced on February 11, but apparently, it won’t be available for a few weeks after that. As confirmed by , the current estimated shipping date for the S20…
OnePlus has been evading wireless charging for years now but with the OnePlus 8, it looks like the company is set to adopt the technology. To add fuel to the fire, it was recently discovered that OnePlus has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, pretty much guaranteeing…
Google Chrome for iOS to disable Payment Requests in March
January 30, 2020
When making a purchase on the web, one of the ways you can provide credit card details is through your browser’s built-in Payment Request API. However, due to mounting security and user experience challenges, Google is disabling the Payment Request API on Chrome for…
Last December, Google brought Android 10 to Android TV and announced a “developer-focused streaming media device” for app testing. ADT-3 with Android TV is now available to buy from an OEM partner.
Sold by Askey, the ADT-3 Developer Kit costs $79.00. The store description notes how this is intended for “software developers to validate their applications on the latest version of the OS.”…
Huawei has been in a really tough situation for months now after a US ban cut off the company’s access to Google apps. In a recent interview, a Huawei representative made the bold claim that even if the government ban lifts, Huawei wouldn’t get back on board with Google…
Samsung’s delayed Galaxy Book S will arrive on February 13th
January 30, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Book S laptop that runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx processor is now available for preorder at Samsung.com starting at $999.99, and it will start shipping on February 13th. Samsung is giving out $100 gift cards toward Samsung PCs, tablets, and…
Early iPhone hit SpellTower gets reimagined a decade later
January 30, 2020
In 2011, designer Zach Gage decided to try something different: make a game in a genre he hated. The result was SpellTower, a mashup of word games and puzzlers, which went on to become one of his most popular titles to date, with more than 1 million downloads. Its approachable nature reached a varied audience, including everyone from traditional gamers battling for a high score to grandparents who…
