Third-party apps have been rather slow to support the Android 13 media player, with Spotify just starting to do so.
It starts with a rounded square pause and circular play button at the right that smoothly animates between each state. The bottom row sees the timeline scriber flanked by last and next song, while Spotify has chosen shuffle and heart as its two additional actions. (This is similar…
Fortnite is still a massive hit for gamers, and one of the most impressive things about it is that players can enjoy the same story and gameplay across consoles, PCs, and their smartphones. Fortnite Chapter 4 launched over the weekend as the latest evolution to the story…
Apple Q1 2023 revenue will be badly hit, as iPhone production a month away from normal
December 5, 2022
Apple Q1 2023 revenue seems certain to be badly hit following disruption to iPhone 14 production, with a Foxconn source today saying that production is not expected to return to normal levels until late December, or early January.
The company says that the COVID-19 outbreak…
Best iPhone 14 cases available for purchase
December 5, 2022
Our annual collection of the best iPhone 14 cases has arrived and has now been updated with new designs, brands, and more. You’ll find all of the best iPhone 14 cases available anywhere from wallet models and eco-conscious treatments to protective sheaths, logo-free clear options, artistic designs, handcrafted wooden covers, and more. Apple’s official silicone, leather, and clear MagSafe…
Google apps with animated Android splash screens [Gallery]
December 4, 2022
Every application open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience,” and the experience can be further enhanced by an animated icon on the splash screen as seen with Google’s apps.
Update 12/4/22…
As the Google Home ramps up preview testing for its big redesign, Google is making more tweaks to the UI, but also apparently breaking existing Assistant routines for some users.
Over the past several days, the Google Home app has rolled out a new interface for adding…
Google focusing Duplex on voice calls, shuts down web version that changed passwords, more
December 4, 2022
“Duplex” is Google’s umbrella term for technologies that can handle tedious, multi-step tasks on your behalf. The phone version was the most well-known application of this technology, and Google is now shutting down Duplex on the Web.
Google Duplex was famously announced at I/O 2018 with the ability to make restaurant reservations on your behalf. Mimicking a human when it placed calls…
Judge dismisses indictment against Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou
December 3, 2022
More than four years after her arrest, the drawn-out legal saga of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou came to a formal end this week. On Friday, US District Judge Ann Donnelly dismissed an indictment against Meng, according to Reuters. On behalf of the US, Canadian…
Google Stadia hardware refunds are already rolling out to many
December 3, 2022
Earlier this week Google widely confirmed that refunds for Stadia hardware would be available within the next two weeks, and just a couple of days later refunds are already starting to arrive.
Over the past several hours, we’ve had multiple refunds arrive across our own…
Android TV 13 launches today, but not for any of your devices
December 3, 2022
After months in preview, Google has finally launched Android 13 for Android TV OS. It won’t be available on any devices you have for a while, but here’s what it brings to the table.
Android TV 13, like many of the other previous platform updates for the big screen, is relatively minor in terms of end-user impact. In its announcement of the update, Google highlights a few key features.
One of…
