Google previewed that a number of new features are coming to Messages last month, but one that didn’t get highlighted is a new photo picker that’s starting to appear for some users.
The current picker launched from the left of the text field shows a live camera with a shortcut to open your device’s “Gallery” next to it and the last image in your camera roll below that. Swiping left…
COVID-19 restrictions at Foxconn’s primary iPhone 14 factory in Zhengzhou, China means shipments will be lower than anticipated, Apple said in a short press release. That means in turn that customers who’ve ordered one will experience “longer wait times to…
Apple warns iPhone 14 Pro availability is limited as COVID-19 restrictions close supply chain factories in China
November 7, 2022
Apple today released a statement warning investors and customers that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max availability is very constrained following recent factory closures due to recent COVID-19 restrictions in the region.
This means Apple is likely lowering shipment…
Google Home Essentials: Yeedi Mop Station Pro makes a case for focusing on doing one job well
November 6, 2022
Robot vacuums are incredibly common nowadays, and often times they now include the ability to also mop your floor. But these combined cleaners often end up doing one job well, or both jobs somewhat poorly. Lately, I’ve been using the Vac 2 Pro and Mop Station Pro from Yeedi, which are two devices that really set their sights on doing one job well, and the latter is one that really opened my eyes…
Twitter for iOS updated with new $8/month Twitter Blue subscription for verification
November 6, 2022
Update: Twitter says that it is continuing to test these new features and not everyone will have access for now.
Twitter is officially rolling out its new Twitter Blue subscription service, which offers “blue check” verification to everyone for $8/month. The new…
Twitter starts testing paid account verification on iOS
November 6, 2022
Twitter has begun rolling out support for the new, more expensive version of its Blue subscription. As of Saturday, the company’s iOS app now reflects the fact users can soon pay $8 per month to obtain a verified account. The changelog notes people who sign up for Twitter…
Sharing photos with others goes beyond sending them in messaging apps like Telegram. Google Photos Shared Albums do a great job of housing your favorite photos with friends and family – Google Photos can even add pictures of people automatically. Here’s how it works.
How Shared Albums work
Shared photo albums have been a familiar concept for years now, and in those years the feature has mostly…
Fitbit ‘by Google’ previews what’s next from TV & smart home availability to affordability
November 5, 2022
Just over three years ago, Google announced it was acquiring Fitbit and a blog post from the brand today previewed what’s coming next.
With the Sense 2 and Versa 4 launch, product packaging and advertising picked up a “by Google” label. The company says its mission…
Google’s new Nest Cams still require a full reset if you change Wi-Fi networks – the old ones didn’t
November 5, 2022
The Nest brand has long been known for providing easy to use hardware and software for building out a smarter home. But that’s a reputation that Google’s takeover and reboot of the brand has somewhat tarnished, and one area that’s easily felt is when comparing feature…
Belkin is out with its latest iPhone accessory today, the Boost Up Charge Pro Wireless Car Charger with MagSafe. Belkin touts this is the first car vent mount charger for iPhone on the market to deliver official MagSafe 15W fast wireless charging.
Belkin launched the new MagSafe iPhone charging mount exclusively at Apple’s online store in the US today.
“With the Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO…
