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Google rolling out GPS fix for Pixel 6/Pro and 6a, August update coming [U: More builds]

August 9, 2022

This month’s odd Pixel update situation continues, with Google announcing a small update this morning for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a to address one issue. Original 8/4: Google’s three latest phones today are getting a “Fix for GPS location failure under certain conditions.” For the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, this is still just the July security patch, while the 6a is still on the June patch level…

Comment: Chromebooks need better Google app integration, and one-click Calendar is a start

August 9, 2022

There was a little bit of truth when people – especially in the early days of mobile – said that the iPhone was the best place to use Google apps. That’s definitely not the case today on Android phones, but I think a part of that argument rings true when comparing…

iPhone display list: Size, resolution, ppi, brightness for every model

August 9, 2022

Curious what display Apple has put in its iPhones over the years or the specs your current iPhone display has? Follow along for a look at the complete iPhone display list for the size, resolution, pixels per inch (ppi), brightness, and more that’s found on the screen of…

When will Apple announce the iPhone 14 event? Here’s what the data suggests

August 9, 2022

It’s early August, and that can only mean one thing: iPhone 14 event date predictions! Guessing when Apple will announce the new iPhone isn’t all that challenging — pandemics and global supply constraints withstanding. Based on a decade of dates and current conditions, here is our best guess and how we decided. iPhone event announcement days Based on over a decade of iPhone event date…

iOS 16 beta 5 now available to developers ahead of September launch

August 9, 2022

iOS 16 beta 5 and iPadOS 16 beta 5 are now rolling out to developers, two weeks after the fourth beta was released. The last iOS 16 brings a number of changes, including updates to the Lock Screen, new wallpaper options, and more. iOS 16 beta 5 will continue refining these…

iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds the battery percentage to the status bar

August 9, 2022

The battery percentage has finally been added back to the status bar with today’s release of iOS 16 beta 5. This addresses one of the most common iOS requests since Apple removed the icon with the release of the iPhone X. iPhone battery percentage is back In iOS 16…

iOS 16 beta 5 adds ‘Copy and Delete’ option for sharing screenshots without clutter

August 9, 2022

In addition to the new battery percentage icon in the status bar, iOS 16 beta 5 includes another useful new feature. Now, when you take a screenshot in iOS 16, you’ll see a handy new option to “Copy and Delete” that screenshot… This new “Copy and Delete” option appears when you take a screenshot, tap on the preview in the lower-left corner, then tap on “Done.” Previously, this…

Find My has a new sound alert with iOS 16 beta 5, here’s how it sounds

August 9, 2022

Apple on Monday released iOS 16 beta 5 to developers. As we’re only a month away from the official release of iOS 16 to the public, today’s beta comes with only a few minor changes – although some of them are quite interesting. One of these changes is a new sound alert…

HBO Max for iPhone and iPad rebuilt with SharePlay, stability updates, more

August 9, 2022

The HBO Max app for iPhone and iPad has received a major update this week with SharePlay support, reliability improvements, and more. WarnerMedia says that this completes its goal of bringing all HBO Max apps to a “new, more performant tech stack.” When it first…

OtterBox now offers $150 for broken iPhone screens when using these screen protectors

August 9, 2022

OtterBox is stepping up the benefits it offers with its screen protectors today. Going beyond the lifetime warranty of replacing broken iPhone screen protectors and cases, the company will now additionally cover up to $150 for replacing your iPhone screen if it breaks while using Amplify or Alpha OtterBox screen protectors. The updated OtterBox Protection Program launched today with the valuable…