Google Maps reviews can sometimes earn you perks, and currently, some Local Guides are being offered Google Fi service free of charge.
A Google Maps Local Guide is someone who leaves reviews, photos, and further help curate the vast list of places and businesses listed on Google Maps using their own knowledge of the local area. It’s free to become a Local Guide, and it often results in some free…
Leaked Pixel 7 ads reveal what features Google is highlighting, like 7 Pro ‘Macro Focus’ [Video]
October 3, 2022
Google ads for the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro leaked today that reveal the tentpole features the company will be promoting this year.
Shared by SnoopyTech on Twitter, the Pixel 7 Pro ad starts by highlighting “Macro Focus” to “see tiny details” in photos. A flower shot…
Pixel Watch ad leaks ‘Help by Google’ & ‘Health by Fitbit’ tagline, metal bands coming later
October 3, 2022
In addition to the 7 and 7 Pro, an ad for the Pixel Watch leaked today with a look at what features Google is planning to focus on with its inaugural Wear OS 3 wearable.
Shared by SnoopyTech on Twitter, it starts with a side view that provides a good look at how thick the…
Best iPhone 14 cases available for purchase [Updated: Fabric-wrapped, new designs, more]
October 2, 2022
Our yearly roundup of the best iPhone 14 cases is here with new updates waiting for you below. With pre-order dates set on Apple’s latest releases, it’s time to dive into some of the best iPhone 14 cases out there from wallet covers and eco-friendly leather to protective sheaths, branding-free clear options, creative designs, natural wood, and more. The official Apple silicone, leather, and…
Face ID replaced Touch ID on the iPhone starting with the iPhone X in 2017. Since then, there have been scattered rumors about Apple potentially adding Touch ID back to the iPhone, but nothing has actually come to fruition.
Now, a new report from Bloomberg says that while…
Twitter gives its DMs on the Android app a more modern look
October 2, 2022
Twitter has started rolling out some changes for its Android app that gives people sliding into DMs a more visually appealing interface. The social network’s Android app has remained largely the same over the years, but this update, while pretty minor, was meant to…
As promised, Xiaomi today unveiled the Redmi Note 11R as the latest addition to its ever-growing Note 11 series.
However, as expected, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R isn’t an entirely new smartphone. It’s a version of the global Poco M4 5G (the Indian model has better cameras) with up to 8GB RAM and higher base storage. The Poco M4 5G comes in 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB memory options, whereas…
We now know what the Google Photos watch face we spotted last month looks like, with Play Store listings today also showing off more of Google Home and Personal Safety for the Pixel Watch.
Given the popularity of watch faces that show family and friends, it’s not…
A year after introducing the “teacup version,” Google Japan is back with a new physical form factor for Android’s default keyboard app: the Gboard bar.
This “Gboard bar” arranges keys in a straight line “so you don’t have to look around.” This is said to be…
With Android 13, Google began work on a predictive back gesture to “let users preview the destination or other result of a back gesture before fully completing it,” and you can now preview it with the Phone app on Pixel.
Original 9/28: You first need to enable Developer options (Settings > About phone > tap “Build number” — located at the bottom — seven times). Once done, use…
