Google debuted the ability to have themed icons on the homescreen in Android 12, designed to help go all-in on Material You theming. Now, in Android 13, third-party apps can get in on the fun of themed icons; here’s an ongoing list of apps that support the functionality.
Themed icons are designed to create a uniform look for homescreen icons that match the system theme. Available in Android 12…
When will my Galaxy Watch 4 or 5 get an update? Here’s how to check and Samsung’s schedule
September 6, 2022
With Samsung’s regular One UI Watch updates, there’s often a good chance one is waiting to be installed. In the event that’s the case, this guide will show you how to check for software updates on your Galaxy Watch 4 or 5.
Why just the Watch 4 and 5?
When the Galaxy…
Hands-on: CardPointers maximizes your credit card rewards with iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps
September 6, 2022
Over the last year, I’ve jumped deep into the world of credit card rewards, maximizing redemption values, collection points and cash back, and taking advantage of lucrative welcome bonuses. One of the apps that I’ve used to learn more about all of this is CardPointers…
Chrome Custom Tabs are now more explicitly labeled on Android
September 6, 2022
In an ideal world, all Android apps would use Custom Tabs over in-app browsers (WebViews). Google is now making it more apparent when you’re “running” a Chrome Custom Tab (CCT).
With Chrome 104 or earlier, you’d see “Powered by Chrome” at the bottom of the three-dot overflow menu. Version 105 of the Google browser is rolling out new “Running in Chrome” text for Custom Tabs…
Android 12L starts rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
September 6, 2022
Over the past week, Samsung has finally launched Android 12L for its foldables and tablets, several months after the update was first launched by Google. Now, the Galaxy Tab S7 is getting its first taste of Android 12L.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ were first released in…
EU lawmakers push for all Android phones to to copy the Pixel 6’s five years of updates
September 5, 2022
While the Android ecosystem as a whole has been getting better about long-term support and the speed of updates, EU lawmakers are now pushing for a set standard for Android updates that just so happens to mirror what Google offers on the Pixel 6.
A draft regulation currently…
Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 pick up new watch faces as Tizen updates continue
September 5, 2022
True to its word, Samsung isn’t giving up on the Galaxy Watch 3 or Active 2. The company is bringing some new Galaxy Watch 5 features in a new Tizen software update for the Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2.
This week, Samsung announced a few big changes to several devices. Those changes include the anticipated Android 12L update for the company’s older foldables, including the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z…
Silicon and leather iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro cases revealed ahead of Apple event
September 5, 2022
This Wednesday, Apple will unveil four new iPhone 14 models during its “Far Out” event. The iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max have been rumored for months, and as we approach their announcement, we have been able to gather more pieces of information about…
iPhone 14 Pro will have one of the most important upgrades in the camera department in ages. While 9to5Mac has extensively reported on the features this next generation of iPhones will have, it’s interesting to see how the smartphone will compare to the previous…
Samsung officially launches Android 12L for foldables, Wear OS 3.5 for Galaxy Watch 4
September 5, 2022
Two big updates are headed out to Galaxy devices starting this week, as Samsung has just announced Android 12L for its older foldable smartphones, as well as Wear OS 3.5 for the Galaxy Watch 4 series.
Rolling out starting today, Android 12L is heading to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. The update arrives as a part of One UI 4.1.1, the software version that runs out of the box on the…
