MobileNews

Android Auto bug breaks rotary controls on Google Maps for vehicles without a touchscreen

November 17, 2022
Android Auto is currently beta testing its next generation, but some users without the update are seeing an issue as an Android Auto bug has broken non-touchscreen rotary controls, specifically with Google Maps. Controls in Android Auto are mostly geared toward touchscreens, but the platform also supports vehicles that lack support for a touchscreen. Vehicles from Mazda and BMW, for example, often…
Read more
MobileNews

5 important iPhone security features you should know about

November 17, 2022
While iOS 16 fronts a snazzy redesigned lock screen, underneath, the latest operating system hosts a slew of new security and privacy features built to help protect you and your data. Here are five new features to better secure your iPhone from hackers and give you greater peace of mind. Rapid security response iOS, as well as macOS and iPadOS, now allow for automatic “rapid security…
Read more
MobileNews

Apple tests ‘Rapid Security Response’ update on iOS 16.2 beta

November 17, 2022
Update: We can confirm that this is indeed a test and not an actual security fix. Apple has released a software update to iOS 16.2 beta 3 and iPadOS 16.2 beta 3 today that claims to include an important security fix. Details of the problem are not currently available, but the update is marked clearly as a security-specific fix. It’s also possible that there is no actual security fix. The update…
Read more
MobileNews

The Backbone One mobile gamepad now works with Android phones

November 17, 2022
The wait is over. One of the best mobile gamepads you can buy is finally available to use with Android phones. Starting today, you can order the Backbone One for Android from the company’s website and select retailers. At $100, it’s in the same price range as options…
MobileNews

Lenovo Tab Extreme appears in early Google Play Console listing w/ MediaTek Dimensity 9000

November 16, 2022
Although no official confirmation has come forth, the Lenovo Tab Extreme has been unearthed with an early listing on the Google Play Console. The Google Play Developer Console is a platform that Google provides to developers to monitor app performance and more. Often, devices can pop up shortly before being unveiled, giving us an insight into the specifications of new releases and what they’ll…
Read more