Apple’s Emergency SOS feature is again being credited with helping an iPhone user reach emergency services during a dire situation. reports that a Virginia Beach woman used the Emergency SOS feature on her iPhone to reach emergency services when a man attempted to sexually assault her.
The event transpired at around 2 a.m. on Sunday morning at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The woman, who…
WhatsApp dropping support for older iOS versions in February
December 30, 2019
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has announced that it is dropping support for older versions of iOS starting in the coming months. According to a new support document, WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 8 and older on February 1, 2020.
Up until now, users running WhatsApp on a…
Chrome for Android tests new UI for tab groups, designed for Duet
December 30, 2019
Earlier this year, Google Chrome officially launched tab groups on Android, confirming the change from the classic tab switcher to the new grid-based design. Google’s next step for their mobile browser is to integrate Tab Groups into Chrome for Android’s recent…
WhatsApp ends support for devices running older Android builds
December 30, 2019
While WhatsApp remains almost ubiquitous across an array of hardware and software, support has now been ended for devices running older Android builds.
WhatsApp confirmed via a post on its dedicated support site that the messaging platform will now only run on Android devices running Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or higher. Should you still be running a criminally outdated device, you’ll…
WhatsApp runs on a huge range of operating systems, but even the ubiquitous messaging app doesn’t think it’s worth supporting Windows Phone any more. The company has announced it is ending support for older versions of Android and iOS as well as the rarely-used…
2020 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for first time
December 30, 2019
Some 2020 and 2021 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for the first time, according to Korean analysts.
The report says that BOE’s negotiations with Apple have been successful, and that it will supply more OLED panels than LG by 2021 …
reports that Samsung will…
An alleged user manual for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has leaked, which drops major hints about key design changes and potential upcoming device features.
The guys over at obtained what appears to be a Portuguese version of a user manual for the Galaxy S10 Lite. This manual confirms a number of the features and functions of the rumored device, including the central punch-hole notch, the…
The best tripod for iPhones and other smartphones
December 29, 2019
By Erin Lodi and Signe Brewster
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to tripods for iPhones and other…
Apple touts iPhone 11 ‘Slofie’ feature in new collection of videos
December 29, 2019
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This week’s top stories: iPhone 12 case design, 2020 iPad Pro leak, Apple Maps, more
December 29, 2019
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