Google’s new Pixel 7 series brings back support for face unlock, but it comes with a slight compromise as it only works for unlocking the phone, not opening secure apps. But that hiccup is also leading to Google Pay transactions being declined when using the Pixel 7 unexpectedly.
Face unlock on the Pixel 7 works pretty well, but Google hasn’t been particularly shy about explaining that it…
Here’s why Google Fit doesn’t work with Fossil’s Wear OS 3 update, wonky on Pixel Watch
October 17, 2022
Wear OS 3 is finally heading to users, as the platform’s reboot is now rolling out to Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches. Unfortunately, the update also removes Google Fit from Fossil’s smartwatches.
Google first unveiled Wear OS 3 in mid-2021, but it’s taken well over a year…
Plans by Apple to buy up to 40% of iPhone flash memory chips from Chinese company YMTC have reportedly been abandoned after the US government imposed export controls on the chipmaker.
It’s reported that the Cupertino company had a two-step plan for purchasing memory chips…
Sealed OG iPhone auction; $42k Apple-1 manual actually a replica [New iPhone record at $39k]
October 17, 2022
This past summer we saw an auction of rare Apple hardware including Steve Jobs’ prototype Apple-1 sell for $700k and an unopened original iPhone command $35,000. Now in a new auction that’s currently running, another sealed original iPhone is expected to go for 50 times the original price or beyond.
And in a wild auction story, a rare Apple-1 manual that was sold for $42,000 was recently…
Android 12 update rolling out to 4K Chromecast with Google TV
October 17, 2022
After launching on the cheaper HD model earlier this month, Android 12 is now rolling out to the Chromecast with Google TV 4K released in 2020.
The update — build number STTE.220621.019.A2.9082754 — comes in at 722MB and “upgrades Android TV OS from 10 to 12.” It…
Over the last several years, Apple has increasingly focused on its iPhone trade-in program. By offering lucrative trade-in details, often in partnership with carriers, Apple can entice iPhone users to upgrade every year. This trade-in program, however, has caused users a…
OnePlus 9RT gets Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta
October 16, 2022
OnePlus has released the Android 13-based OxygenOS 13 Open Beta update for the OnePlus 9RT, which was launched last October with Android 11-based ColorOS 12. It is currently seeding in India and brings the Aquamorphic Design to the 9RT in addition to some optimizations, improvements, and new features.
If you are interested in giving it a try, make sure your 9RT is running the latest OxygenOS 12…
Google has restocked nearly every Pixel Watch band [U]
October 16, 2022
The Pixel Watch uses a proprietary system for its bands which requires you to purchase bands from Google or its partners, at least for now. But on launch day, many Pixel Watch bands are delayed heavily or out of stock.
Google launched the Pixel Watch with around 20 different…
Best iPhone 14 cases available for purchase [Updated: Metal and leather, wallets, more]
October 16, 2022
Our annual collection of the best iPhone 14 cases has arrived and has now been updated with new options, designs, and brands. You’ll find all of the best iPhone 14 cases out there from wallet covers and eco-friendly treatments to protective sheaths, branding-free clear…
YouTube rolls out iPhone homescreen widget that immediately opens subscriptions, search
October 16, 2022
YouTube is Google’s latest app to add iPhone and iPad homescreen widgets with one of them in particular providing very convenient shortcuts.
“Quick Actions” measures 4×2 and is billed as “the fastest way to search and browse YouTube.” There’s a “Search YouTube” field up top that immediately launches that UI with the keyboard open, while the microphone icon brings up voice…
