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, but it was having issues on Android at first.
Fortnite Chapter 4 brings players into a “new realm” with updates including…
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…
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: In the past year or so, not too many Google apps have picked up animated splash screens on Android 12+. The biggest recent…
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…
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 authorities arrested Meng in 2018 for allegedly violating American sanctions against Iran. Meng, who is also the daughter of…
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…
Google Messages starts rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for group chats in beta
December 3, 2022
Starting today, Google is rolling out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in group chats for Messages users enrolled in the beta program.
RCS conversations between two people picked up E2EE in June of 2021, and Google said it was coming to group chats at I/O 2022. In October, the company said initial availability of the security feature was still on track for this year and that it would continue…
