Speedometer is a browser benchmark that measures responsiveness by simulating user interactions on demo web applications. Introduced by Apple’s WebKit team, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are now partnering on the development of Speedometer 3.
Speedometer 2.1 is the latest stable release, with 1.0 released in 2014 and a major update (2.0) in 2018. It tries to “capture real-world Web as…
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 feedback survey now live for Pixel
December 16, 2022
Google released Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1 on Monday with more than a few changes to the end-user experience, and Pixel owners can now leave feedback.
Enabled: Android 13 QPR2 preps desktop mode, new Back gesture, separate ringtone volume, and more
As always, these feedback…
Google Photos introduced the ability to share its story-based Memories on Android in September, and the feature is now available for iOS, along with new collage styles for the New Year.
The ability to share Memories in their entirety was a “number one requested…
Hands-on: Oppo Find N2 is a masterclass in foldables – it’s a shame it won’t go global
December 16, 2022
Foldable smartphones aren’t exactly “new” anymore, but there are still only a few options and a lot of room for improvement. Today Oppo announced the Find N2 series, which builds on the company’s first foldable and is perhaps one of the most polished foldable smartphones released to date.
The Oppo Find N2 is, on paper, not all that different from the original Find N which launched almost…
Google Stadia players will be able to port their progress in Hitman games to other platforms
December 16, 2022
When Google Stadia shuts down on January 18, players will also lose their save data if they haven’t backed it up already. While some games can use Stadia save files on other platforms such as PC, others have required developer support to port over. This week, we’re…
Nothing Phone (1) is first non-Pixel with Google’s Personal Safety app, no crash detection
December 16, 2022
As part of its beta update to Android 13, the Nothing Phone (1) has become the first non-Pixel Android device with Google’s suite of Personal Safety tools.
Earlier today, Carl Pei’s Nothing launched an open beta test of the upcoming update to Android 13 for the Phone…
Spotify rolls out support for the Android 13 media player [U]
December 16, 2022
Third-party apps have been rather slow to support the Android 13 media player, with Spotify just starting to do so.
Update 12/15: Version 8.7.92.521 of Spotify is finally rolling out to the stable channel with support for the Android 13 media player. It comes as Android 13 QPR2 in March will apply a lava lamp effect to make the controller even more themed.
Original 12/5: It starts with a…
Apple releases first iOS 16.3 public beta, here’s everything new
December 16, 2022
Following the release of the first iOS 16.3 beta to developers on Wednesday, Apple today made the update available to users registered in the Apple Beta Software Program. Read on as we detail what’s new in iOS 16.3 Public Beta 1.
What’s new in the iOS 16.3 Public Beta…
Belkin releases new iPhone Continuity Camera MagSafe mount for external displays and iMac
December 16, 2022
Alongside the release of macOS Ventura in October, Belkin released an iPhone Continuity Camera mount for MacBook models. At the time, the company teased another Continuity Camera mount that would be compatible with external displays like the Studio Display.
Starting this…
How to customize your iPhone 14 Pro always-on display in iOS 16.2
December 16, 2022
Apple introduced its first smartphone with an always-on display with the iPhone 14 Pro. Now with iOS 16.2, users get flexibility with the feature to make it more subtle. Here’s how to customize iPhone always-on display.
While the iPhone 14 Pro gaining an always-on display has been welcome overall, some have felt it’s a bit much with colored wallpapers plus notifications.
With iOS 16.2, Apple…
