The next-gen iPhone 15 Pro models may swap its physical volume and power buttons for solid state versions that use haptic feedback, analyst Min-Chi Kuo wrote in a tweet spotted by MacRumors. The design would be similar to the non-physical home button on the iPhone 7, which used a Taptic Engine to simulate a button press with vibrations. It could also resemble Mac trackpads, which don’t move…
Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 8: Can Google match the gold standard smartwatch? [Video]
October 28, 2022
It’s hard to disagree with the common sentiment that Apple’s smartwatch lineup is the top dog when we discuss wearables. Incompatibility with Android and a resurgent Wear OS headed by the Pixel Watch begs the question of just how far Google’s latest gadget stacks up…
It’s taken well over a year, but Google’s new Nest cameras finally have a Google Home web app. The experience is still rolling out, but here’s a quick look at what you can expect.
When will I get the Google Home web app?
Google says the Home app for web browsers is…
Google giving some Nest Wifi owners a 30% Nest Wifi Pro discount
October 28, 2022
The Nest Wifi Pro officially launches today, and Google is giving some Nest Wifi owners a 30% discount to encourage upgrades.
If you received a “Meet the new Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E” email from “Google Wifi” this morning, scroll down below the main image. There should be a “Save 30% when you upgrade from Nest Wifi to Nest Wifi Pro” promotion:
Activate your offer below to get…
Google ‘perfectly comfortable’ with Tensor not winning benchmarks and vertical integration benefiting Pixel
October 28, 2022
Tensor G2 is this week’s topic on the Made by Google Podcast, and the fourth episode provides an overview of the Pixel’s approach to chips, as well as benchmarks.
Google on why the Nest Wifi Pro is glossy & how it choose Pixel 7’s Lemongrass and Hazel
Monika…
Google One for Android gets slick homescreen redesign
October 28, 2022
We’ve been waiting for a tablet redesign of Google One since I/O in May, but until then the Android app is getting a new homescreen that lets you see more details about your subscription at a glance.
The last major update to Google One for Android was just over a year…
Apple says United Airlines has saved passengers from 13M minutes in delays with iPhones and iPads
October 28, 2022
Apple has published a new “Success Story” on its Apple at Work website, touting a partnership with United Airlines. Apple says that United Airlines deployed iPhones and iPads to all of its 85,000 employees, making them “fully mobile and empowered to be their most effective.” There are some pretty cool statistics on how this partnership has helped employees, passengers, and more…
Apple…
Apple’s Continuity Camera feature has landed with macOS Ventura and iOS 16 that lets you use your great iPhone camera as your Mac’s webcam. However, that also means you need to find a good way to mount your iPhone at the right height and angle.
Apple showed off an…
Apple releases first iOS 16.2 public beta with Freeform, Home app improvements, more
October 28, 2022
Following the release to developers earlier this week, Apple has now released the first public beta of iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 to testers. The company is also rolling out the first public betas of watchOS 9.2, macOS 13.1, and tvOS 16.2 as well. Here’s what’s…
Following the release of iOS 16.1 earlier this week, Apple is now releasing iOS 15.7.1 to the public. The update, which comes for users who don’t want to install iOS 16 yet or who have an older device, brings recommended security enhancements for iPhone and iPad users.
The official release notes for the update don’t mention any new features beyond the security enhancements. After all, those…
