Google today launched Chrome 78 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. The release includes the CSS Properties and Values API, Native File System API, new Origin Trials, and dark mode improvements on Android and iOS. You can update to the latest version now using Chrome’s built-in updater or download it directly from google.com/chrome.
With over 1 billion users, Chrome is both a browser and…
Twitter’s ‘Lights Out’ dark mode rolling out on Android, here’s how to manually enable
October 22, 2019
Since the unveiling of Android 10, dark mode has been one of the most hotly requested features for almost every app. As of today, Twitter is finally rolling out their AMOLED-black “Lights Out” dark mode on Android, but you might need a trick to enable it.
On most…
Banks around the world are removing support for the Galaxy S10 and Note10 from their apps
October 22, 2019
UK bank Nationwide Building Society has disabled the fingerprint login option in its app for owners of Samsung Galaxy S10 phones. Another, NatWest, has completely removed support for S10 phones.
This is in response to a vulnerability in the ultrasonic fingerprint reader used…
LG has been experimenting with some quirky ideas for smartphones lately, and today its latest device is getting a release date in the United States. Starting November 1st you’ll be able to get the LG G8X ThinQ for $699.
The LG G8X ThinQ is a slightly upgraded version of the device that launched earlier this year. Just like that device, it has a Snapdragon 855 and useful features like a Google…
CalDigit launches Tuff nano portable USB-C SSD as Satechi debuts Bluetooth Extended Keypad for Mac and iPad
October 22, 2019
CalDigit has released its Tuff nano portable USB-C SSD today that offers IP67 dust and water resistance, up to 10Gbps speeds over USB 3.2 Gen 2, and more. In other news, Satechi has released a new wireless numpad for Mac and iPad that recharges over USB-C called the…
Samsung Display ships more OLED panels for iPhones than expected
October 22, 2019
Despite a strained relationship between Apple and Samsung Display, the South Korean manufacturer continues to be the leading supplier of OLED panels for iPhones. In fact, it has been going so well that it will ship a higher number than expected. Depending on the volumes in…
Reviewing the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is one of the hardest I’ve ever had to write or produce — with the reasons being quite glaringly obvious.
The victim of circumstances far out of its control, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a flagship that has no real home outside of China because of software access. For the skeptics, that isn’t a big deal but for the mobile industry at large, we could easily mourn…
Apple now sells iPhone XR units made in India
October 22, 2019
Apple has started selling the iPhone XR that are made in India – assembled by Foxconns facility in Chennai. Thats a bit behind schedule as early indications pointed to an August launch. Better late then never, though.
The phones MSRP was originally INR 77,000…
Fender is out with a new app today that lets users learn the chords to their favorite music. Better yet for Apple users, Fender Songs integrates with Apple Music to offer scrolling chords and lyrics in real-time.
Fender shared details about its new app in a press…
The brand new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have now gained the ability to view HDR video within the YouTube iOS app.
Spotted initially by , it’s worth noting that YouTube has already supported HDR video on certain iOS devices for a little while now — including the iPhone 8, 8+, X and XS family.
Of course, there is no HDR support for the smaller iPhone 11 though, mainly due to the…
