We’re a couple of months out from Apple officially rolling out the next major versions of its various operating systems. However, you can try out iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura and tvOS 16 right now. Apple has released a public beta, a few weeks after it offered up the first developer betas. To access them, you’ll need to sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program and…
If you’ve noticed Android Auto not working properly and showing a black screen in its wireless form over the past few days, you’re not alone. The latest update seems to be causing issues for some.
A handful of reports have popped up on Google’s support forums in the…
Over the past few days, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 owners have been seeing the Galaxy Wearable app crashing, refusing to launch, and in any case just not working. But luckily, there seems to be a fix.
The most recent update to the Galaxy Wearable app, Samsung’s companion app…
Foldable smartphones still feel futuristic despite having carved out a slice of the market, but they’re not the only new form factor out there. Like some other brands, LG had a rolling screen in development that was supposed to release as the “LG Rollable” before the company shuttered its mobile division, and now we’re finally getting a look at the device in action.
In early 2021, LG…
In recent years, Samsung has become well known for updating their wide lineup of Android devices — from budget phones to luxury foldables — to the latest security update in a timely manner. Here’s every phone and tablet that Samsung has updated with the July 2022…
How to stop automatic app updates on Android
July 12, 2022
By default, automatic app updates on Android are turned on. This means that during certain times, the apps you get from the Google Play Store will be updated on their own, with no manual activation. But what if you want to turn that off? Here’s how to stop automatic app…
Google continues phasing out the original Chromecast by effectively killing its YouTube app
July 12, 2022
The arrival of the Chromecast with Google TV two years ago made it clear that older Chromecast devices are on their way out. But now – as if to put the final nail in the coffin – older Chromecasts no longer support watching YouTube videos while signed in.
YouTube can no longer be signed in on Chromecasts.
Late last year, Google revamped the experience of using YouTube on a Chromecast – the…
At the start of last month, Google announced that Duo is becoming Meet and adding all of its features over the coming months. Google Duo’s Meet merger is now beginning to roll out on Android.
After updating to the latest version…
YouTube announced last June that Picture-in-Picture (PiP) was coming to its iPhone and iPad apps, and wide availability is now just a few days away for Premium subscribers globally and free users in the United States.
How to use it: Simply select a YouTube video to watch…
Google Play Store rolling out Material You buttons
July 12, 2022
As we first enabled in March, the Google Play Store is getting more Material You tweaks in the form of new buttons.
The initial Material You update in October just updated the homescreen with a new search field, bottom bar, and Dynamic Color for those two key elements. Users are now starting to see pill-shaped buttons throughout the application. This new look replaces Material Design 2…
