iOS 16 has been available for just about two weeks, and users are continuing to complain that the update has destroyed their iPhone’s battery life. While a temporary hit to battery life is normal after a software update, something different seems to be going on this time around, with iPhone users still complaining two weeks later…
iOS 16 battery life
When you update your iPhone to a new…
Android Auto’s ‘Coolwalk’ redesign gives music apps like Spotify a useful dual-page widget
September 25, 2022
Google’s Android Auto has a redesign incoming, and a new behind-the-scenes change of that forthcoming interface shows off a handy widget that “Coolwalk” will provide to Spotify, and probably other music apps too.
As spotted on Reddit, recent updates to Android Auto and…
iPhone 14 charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone
September 24, 2022
Is your iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro charging slower than your old phone did? The best way to fast charge is with a Lightning to USB-C cable and a 30 watt charger, either from Apple or a cheaper third-party option like Anker. Here’s everything you need to know about fast…
Wear OS watches regain double-click shortcut for Google Wallet
September 24, 2022
When Google Wallet replaced Google Pay on Wear OS, some watches lost the ability to hit a predefined button twice to initiate tap-to-pay. Google has now fixed this issue and brought back the shortcut.
Fossil Gen 5 – but not Gen 6 – and TicWatch devices let you quickly launch Google Pay by double-clicking. The Google Wallet update in July broke that ability – nothing would happen after…
The US Google Store is running a rather notable trade-in promotion for the Pixel 6a that significantly increases the trade-in value of older Pixel, as well as iPhone and Samsung, devices.
Update 9/24: This trade-in ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT with less than two weeks until…
What to expect from Google’s hardware event: Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Nest [Video]
September 24, 2022
We’re just a few short days away from Google’s hardware event on October 6, which is set to bring the Pixel 7 phones and quite a bit more. From the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro to all the latest Nest smart home gear, here’s everything we’re expecting Google to…
Google’s newest TV companion is the Chromecast HD. Both it and the Chromecast of 2020 look identical and share a lot of the same features, so what are the main differences? Let’s find out.
First off, it’s worth noting that there are different versions of Chromecast beyond the HD and 4K versions with Google TV. Prior to those devices, there was the Legacy Chromecast line, which didn’t…
Google’s presence sensing detects whether somebody is home using your phone’s location, Nest smart home devices, and now Nest Hubs and speakers.
Previously, presence sensing could better detect activity in your home if you had a Nest Thermostat (using the occupancy…
Google replacing ‘some’ Nest Thermostat Heat Links in Europe ‘at no cost’ and out of warranty
September 24, 2022
Google Nest announced today that it’s replacing “some 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Heat Links in the UK and other European countries” following the discovery of an issue.
Heat Links are specific to Europe and come in the box to connect a Nest Thermostat to the…
Samsung has been rolling out Android 13 in beta to some devices over the past month, but it seems the company has plans to launch the update for all users by the end of the year on these select devices.
So far, Samsung has made Android 13 available in beta to the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy S21 series, both in the US and other countries around the world. Most recently, the Galaxy S22 picked…
