This week marks the somewhat overdue start of the 2022 World Cup. This guide will direct you to the best streaming service you can use to watch the World Cup on your Android, Google TV, or ChromeOS device.
This year, the World Cup is being held in Qatar, making it the first worldwide soccer event to be held in the Arabian Peninsula. Games started on Sunday, November 20, with the host nation…
Android 13 fixes Android Auto call issues on Pixel phones; Google still investigating Pixel 7 issues
November 21, 2022
If you’ve been having issues between Android Auto and Pixel phones, Google might have some good news for you. In an update to its known issues thread, Google says that the Android 13 update on Pixel phones should fix some calling issues when using Android Auto.
For…
iPhone 15 design to feature titanium case, may have iPhone 5C-style rounded back – leaker
November 21, 2022
A leaker with a decent track record has reported that the iPhone 15 design will feature a titanium casing, and may have a rounded back, rather than the squared edge of the current models.
This might give next year’s iPhone lineup a similar profile to the iPhone 5C, where…
iOS privacy concerns deepen as Apple’s promises on analytics anonymity appear to be false
November 21, 2022
iOS privacy concerns were raised last week when security researchers appeared to demonstrate that iPhones send the same analytics data to Apple whether you grant or decline permission.
The same researchers have now demonstrated that Apple can – despite assurances to the contrary – link this data back to individual users, as the same ID is used as that for iCloud accounts …
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Over the last two months, we’ve seen a few reports that show iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max as the fastest 5G smartphones. Now Ookla is back with its latest report that solidifies Apple’s spot as the maker of the fastest 5G devices in the US, UK, and more.
The Speedtest…
LG Display unveils thin speakers that can be hidden in car interiors
November 21, 2022
Following its stretchy LCD panels, LG Display’s latest gadget is a super-thin speaker designed to be installed in car interiors while remaining “invisible.” The Thin Actuator Sound Solution was developed with a “global audio company” (LG…
If Samsung’s foldable smartphones have caught your eye, perhaps for yourself or as a gift for someone else, now might be the right time to take the plunge. The 256GB model of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has dropped to $760 at Amazon, which is an all-time low. That’s a considerable $300 (or 28 percent) off the regular price. What’s more, this variant is currently cheaper than the 128GB…
Blue Yeti mics are up to 35 percent off for Black Friday
November 21, 2022
Now is the time to splurge on a gift for a rookie podcaster or game streamer. Amazon is running a sale on many Blue microphones for Black Friday, with up to 35 percent off Yeti models. The Blue Yeti Nano is down to $70 (normally $100), while the regular Yeti has dipped to…
Tile has discounted a handful of its popular Bluetooth item trackers ahead of Black Friday. The deals include the latest Tile Mate tracker down to $18, which is about $7 off its usual going rate and tied for the lowest price we’ve seen. The diminutive Tile Sticker is…
In addition to introducing a handful of Messages features, Google is rolling out new icons for the SMS/RCS app, as well as Phone and Contacts.
Update 11/20: As with the mobile version, the Phone app was updated last on Wear OS. The update rolled out over the weekend and completes the new icon trio on watches nearly a month after Contacts and Messages.
Contacts: 1.16.0.483846653-wear
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