Google has disclosed several security flaws for phones that have Mali GPUs, such as those with Exynos SoCs. The company’s Project Zero team says it flagged the problems to ARM (which designs the GPUs) back in the summer. ARM resolved the issues on its end in July and August. However, smartphone manufacturers including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Google itself hadn’t deployed patches to…
Brazilian regulator seizes iPhones from retail stores as Apple fails to comply with charger requirement
November 24, 2022
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice ordered in September the suspension of iPhone sales in the country after concluding that Apple harms consumers by not offering the power adapter included with the device. Even after million-dollar fines, Apple still fails to comply with the…
Chromecast with Google TV gets bundled with a Stranger Things toy this Black Friday
November 24, 2022
Cheap streaming dongles are found everywhere — often in bins near checkout lines — during the holiday shopping season. In what I can only assume is an attempt to stand out, you can now buy a bundle that includes the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and a Stranger Things…
Sketchy rumor claims Apple planned to release a $49 Apple Pencil alongside the iPhone 14, but scrapped it at the last minute
November 24, 2022
A sketchy new rumor says that Apple had originally planned a new version of the Apple Pencil for release this year. According to a post on Weibo, Apple scrapped plans for a new $50 version of the Apple Pencil at the last minute, despite the fact that it had already entered mass production.
This version of the Apple Pencil allegedly featured iPhone compatibility and also would have solved one of…
Android 13 now arriving on Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3; expands to Fold 4 and Flip 4 in US
November 24, 2022
The rollout of Android 13 has been pretty quick on Samsung’s part, and it’s now hitting even more devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 are now getting Android 13 while the Fold 4 and Flip 4 see wider availability.
Samsung first launched Android 13 on the Galaxy Z Fold…
Google Messages tests letting you react with any emoji
November 24, 2022
After testing new delivered/read indicators and a photo picker redesign, Google Messages is beginning to roll out full emoji reactions for some users.
For some time now, long-pressing on an RCS chat has let you react with one of seven emoji: thumbs up/down, Smiling Face with…
Gift Guide: Google smart home essentials to automate your holidays
November 24, 2022
There is more to your home than meets the eye. Some of your regular old appliances and non-smart technology can tap into the power of the Google Assistant, and we have the perfect gifts to turn friends, relatives, or your own home into a certified Google smart home.
Of course, the holidays are a stressful period that can be made more stressful if you aren’t the most organized or have to worry…
These are the best Android tablets you can buy today [November 2022]
November 24, 2022
Android tablets are going through a renaissance of sorts, with renewed interest on a software level and from hardware makers. If you’re looking to pick up a tablet this holiday season, these are the best Android tablets to choose from.
The best Android tablets – November…
CarPlay features that are actually available in iOS 16
November 24, 2022
Apple showed off the next generation of CarPlay during WWDC 2022, and wow does it look stunning. The complete CarPlay takeover of the infotainment display, dash controls, and more tease us with Apple Car vibes.
While Project Titan remains an R&D project, Apple says the…
The first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone is now official. The terribly named Vivo X90 Pro+ has been unveiled in China alongside the X90 Pro and X90.
A live-streamed keynote on Weibo showcased the trio of new handsets, the pick of the bunch being the Vivo X90 Pro+. However, all three X90 devices share some of the same design traits. Firstly, all come with a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED…
