Google is a big player in the codec space with AV1, and is now setting its sights on alternative audio and video formats that could replace Dolby Atmos and Vision.
According to Protocol today, Google is “looking to introduce two new media formats to offer HDR video and 3D audio under a new consumer-recognizable brand without the licensing fees hardware manufacturers currently have to pay…
Surface Duo 2 isn’t dead just yet – Microsoft plans to ‘innovate’ on the form factor
September 22, 2022
While Samsung’s foldables have been growing in popularity, Microsoft has also been working on its dual-screen Surface Duo series. But in recent weeks, the Surface Duo 2 has been unavailable for purchase, signaling to some that Microsoft may have discontinued the product.
Google Photos preps Wear OS watch face support, likely for Pixel Watch
September 22, 2022
Watch faces that let people set pictures of their family and friends are quite popular. Ahead of the Pixel Watch, Google Photos is readying support for such an integration.
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Decreasing ad revenue, iOS 14.5 make case for programmatic SEO
September 22, 2022
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Apple’s 2021 privacy changes altered the marketing landscape. iOS 14.5, released in 2021, was initially expected to go (relatively) unnoticed by consumers. Experts predicted a heavy-but-manageable 50% drop in app tracking. However, upwards of 90% of users ended up declining…
A day after seeding iOS 16.1 beta 2, Apple is now releasing the public beta for users to try it out. This software brings awaited features first announced during the WWDC 2022 keynote, alongside new tweaks that Apple has been working on. Read on as we roundup everything new…
Courant MAG:2 brings unique sculptural design to MagSafe-compatible iPhone and AirPods charger
September 22, 2022
Luxury Apple accessory maker Courant is out with its newest charger. The MAG:2 features MagSafe compatibility with a minimalist sculptural metal and leather or metal and cloth design. If you’re looking for something that stands out, here’s what you get with…
ZAGG launches $250 coverage for iPhone 14 display repair with XTR2 screen protector
September 22, 2022
ZAGG has launched its new InvisibleShield Glass XTR2 screen protector for the iPhone 14 lineup. Along with its XTR2’s advanced anti-reflective finish and 10% increase in strength over its predecessor comes a valuable option to get up to $250 in screen repair reimbursement.
ZAGG announced the new Glass XTR2 screen protectors for the iPhone 14 with its Screen Repair Guarantee Plan today in a press…
Unsend email with iPhone: How to fix misfires in Mail on iOS 16
September 22, 2022
The Mail app gets multiple handy upgrades with iOS 16. One of the new features is the ability to stop email from being delivered after hitting the send button. Read along for a hands-on look at how it works to unsend email with iPhone on iOS 16.
Apple’s Mail app has…
Poll: Is your iPhone battery life worse after the iOS 16 update?
September 22, 2022
iOS 16 has been available for over a week now, and the update introduces multiple new features for iPhone users, including the redesigned lock screen. But, while some users are having fun with the update, others have been complaining about battery life getting worse with iOS…
After a series of Open Betas, the stable OxygenOS 13 update based upon Android 13 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Another divisive update, OxygenOS 13 bears an uncanny resemblance to ColorOS 13 often found on Oppo devices. The rollout was confirmed in a dedicated announcement post on the official OnePlus Forums alongside a substantial changelog. What’s interesting is that this…
