As previewed last month, Google Chat on iOS will let you set which contacts can reach you in Focus mode. This applies to the dedicated Chat app and the integrated experience available in Gmail.
You can now specify which Google Chat and Gmail contacts you still want notifications from when your iOS device is in Focus mode. This is useful in situations where you need to limit screen time, but…
As the number of cases of COVID has been increasing in China, the local government is once again enforcing lockdowns in the country. This time, a new lockdown in the city of Zhengzhou puts the operations of the main iPhone plant at risk.
As reported by Bloomberg, Chinese…
Continuing the stellar efforts in recent months, Samsung is now rolling out the April 2022 security update to selected Galaxy devices. Here’s every device that has been updated so far.
Samsung April 2022 security update – what’s new
We’ve seen Samsung really up the…
OnePlus cranks up hype machine for OnePlus 10R, confirms Dimensity 8100 ‘MAX’ chip [U]
April 15, 2022
OnePlus has some impressive marketing tactics, and this week the company is putting that muscle behind its next launch. Today, OnePlus has confirmed the “OnePlus 10R” and “OnePlus Ace” are coming, and with charging speeds up to 150W.
The OnePlus 10R is set to be a part of the new OnePlus event later this month, with the smartphone focusing on the Indian market with a few key changes and…
Samsung will sell refurbished Galaxy S21 series for up to $200 off, pre-orders get $100 credit
April 15, 2022
Buying a slightly older phone is a good way to save some money, but if you’re not comfortable buying from a private seller, Samsung is now selling refurbished versions of the Galaxy S21 lineup with solid discounts.
Starting today, Samsung is opening pre-orders for…
How to use wireless Android Auto
April 15, 2022
Our phones have the ability to make a commute or road trip better with free navigation and access to music and more, and systems like Android Auto make all of that safer and less distracting. While Android Auto is convenient in any form, it’s best when wireless. Here’s…
Spotify update is causing playback and notification issues for some on Android [U: Fixed]
April 15, 2022
A recent update to the Spotify app for Android has been causing issues, with playback being interrupted or the notification-based controls disappearing.
Update: Spotify has now resolved this issue.
Across Spotify’s own community forum and posts on Reddit, in the last few days, Android owners have been reporting issues with the latest update to the app. According to the reports, and first-hand…
Apple’s supply chain is being badly hit by COVID-19 lockdowns in China, with the situation getting worse, say analysts. It follows Apple production being halted at three key suppliers, affecting iPhone, iPad, and Mac assembly. This has already seen shipping dates slip…
Google wants to turn its King Cross HQ into a destination for tourists, community projects, and more
April 15, 2022
Google has shared details on how it wants to make it’s upcoming London Kings Cross headquarters into a destination for shopping, tourists, and growing brands.
Since details emerged back in 2013 that Google was set to build a new London headquarters right next to Kings…
HBO Max admits terrible launch experience, says revamped Android TV app cuts load time by 50%
April 15, 2022
HBO Max launched amid the pandemic with a great library and the perk of same-day theatrical releases for a while, but it was notorious for slow performance and bugs. Now, as its revamped app has been made available on Android TV, Apple TV, and elsewhere, HBO Max is owning up to that rough start.
In a conversation with the folks over at Protocol, HBO Max’s head of Product Experience, Sarah Lyons…
