The Android 13 QPR1 Beta has been relatively stable, but some Pixel owners have now noticed that the “Trust places” Smart Lock option has disappeared for them.
For those affected, heading to Settings > Security (which has not been combined with Privacy yet) > More security settings > Smart Lock reveals that “Trusted places” is missing, with just “On-body detection” and “Trusted…
Samsung September 2022 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
September 27, 2022
Samsung has gained a reputation as one of the better Android device makers in terms of releasing updates in a timely manner. The latest Android security update for September 2022 has begun rolling out to these Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets.
Samsung September 2022…
Here’s everything new in Google TV 12 on the Chromecast [Gallery]
September 27, 2022
Chromecast with Google TV is finally set to get an Android 12 update, and the new Chromecast (HD) gives us an early look at what the platform will bring to Google’s big-screen experience. Here’s everything new in Android 12 for Google TV on Chromecast.
Table of…
Samsung expands Android 13 beta to last year’s affordable Galaxy A52
September 27, 2022
Android 13 hit Pixel phones in August and has since rolled out to some devices from OnePlus and Oppo, as well as Samsung devices through a beta program. Now, Samsung is bringing Android 13, in beta, to the Galaxy A52 in its first expansion past flagships.
Samsung traditionally opens up the Android 13 beta to its current Galaxy S flagships before anything else, which held true this year. The Galaxy…
Google Wallet on your smartwatch: Which watches have tap-to-pay?
September 27, 2022
One of the biggest draws to owning a smartwatch is the ability to make touchless payments anywhere that allows it. So what Wear OS watches utilize Google Wallet and touchless payments? Here’s our up-to-date list of smartwatches that can use Google Wallet.
Google Wallet…
YouTube Music rolls out Material You tweaks on Android and iOS [U]
September 27, 2022
Earlier this year, YouTube Music redesigned its playlist and album views for tablets, but now it looks to be opting for a different interface on phones as part of a series of tweaks that add Material You buttons across the Android app.
Update 9/26: As of Monday, the Material…
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Query optimization isn’t necessarily new. Cost governance in the cloud to identify and control expenses for queries isn’t new, either. What is new, however, is Bluesky, a cloud-based workload optimization vendor, focused on Snowflake, that launched earlier this month to…
Apple publishes new design guidelines for Live Activities on the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island
September 27, 2022
iOS 16.1 is currently available in beta testing and includes support for the Live Activities API, which allows developers to add real-time notifications to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. As iOS 16.1 nears a public release sometime this fall, Apple has now published its…
Safety Check for iPhone: How to immediately stop sharing location and more in iOS 16
September 27, 2022
One of the important new features in iOS 16 is Safety Check. Designed as a tool for those at risk for domestic abuse or similar situations, Safety Check for iPhone lets users immediately revoke location access others have – including apps – and also walks through a…
Using custom app icons has become more seamless with iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island
September 27, 2022
Apple has never officially let users change iOS app icons. However, thanks to the Shortcuts app, anyone can create a home screen shortcut with a custom icon that opens a specific app. This process comes with the downside of showing a huge banner every time the user taps the icon, but iPhone 14 Pro and Dynamic Island makes using custom app icons much more seamless.
Custom app icons on iPhone 14…
