An update to the new, merged Google Meet app last week brought back the blue Duo icon as some people were confused by the transition, which is now continuing with a new account switcher and other changes.
Besides the reintroduced icon, version 173 of Google Meet (previously the Duo app) is rolling out account switching. Meet (original) has long offered that capability in the top-right corner…
Samsung mocks iPhone 14 launch in new ad, touting Galaxy Z Flip 4 and S22 Ultra ‘innovation’
September 2, 2022
Apple is set to announce the iPhone 14 lineup next week, and Samsung is already taking shots at the device with a new ad that touts the innovation on Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy S22 Ultra “isn’t coming soon to an iPhone near you.”
In its new “Buckle Up” ad…
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 will get Android 12L soon; Samsung touts Flip 4/Fold 4 success in Europe
September 2, 2022
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 have been for sale for about a week, and they already seem to be a hit, with Samsung claiming sales have doubled in Europe. Plus, Samsung has good news for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 owners…
Samsung’s chief marketing officer for…
Apple Arcadelaunched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on Apple Arcade games.
New for 9/2:Tom Hanks makes his debut as trivia game narrator with “Hanx101 Trivia.” Though the name is confusing, the new Apple Arcade release isn’t just about Hanks but covers everything from…
I never used to upgrade my iPhone every year, but have done so for the last three: the iPhone 11, 12, and 13. I’m fully expecting the iPhone 14 camera improvements to see this trend continue.
A new look never hurts, and this year the Pro models will be getting this in the…
Good TVs are always in high demand, so finding deals can be a fruitless quest. If you’re on the lookout for one, Amazon is running a one-day sale right now on LG, Samsung and Sony sets, including OLED and other desirable models at all-time low prices. For instance…
Android 14 will support satellite connectivity and partners
September 2, 2022
Last week, SpaceX and T-Mobile announced that it would bring direct satellite connectivity to smartphones, and Google said today the next version of Android (14) will “support our partners in enabling all of this.”
This development comes from Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google’s Senior Vice President of Platforms & Ecosystems, this morning, who recounted how it “was a stretch to get 3G +…
Android TV gets a new competitor as ‘TiVo OS’ aims for smart TVs [U]
September 2, 2022
TiVo is a name best known for its DVR back in the early 2000s, but in recent years, the company has moved on to streaming with the TiVo Stream 4K based on Google’s Android TV platform, which hit the market in 2020. Now, though, TiVo has revealed plans to move into proper…
Oppo will stop including its super-fast chargers in the box with some future smartphones
September 2, 2022
It’s been a trend for the past couple of years for smartphones to ship without a charging brick, only a cable. But Oppo stood opposed to that move, instead still including a charging brick – and a super-fast one at that – with its phones. But it seems that’s soon to…
Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are built for ANC and have Google Fast Pair
September 2, 2022
It’s no secret that Jabra has produced some excellent pairs of earbuds in the past, gaining some high praise. Today, Jabra plans to continue that effort with the new Jabra Elite 5. Focused on Hybrid ANC, these new buds have the potential to be the leaders in ANC.
ANC is sort of a mixed bag for a lot of audio equipment manufacturers. The technology is still relatively new, and many products that…
