As part of the Android 12 QPR3 Beta which previews the June Feature Drop, Google has included a fix for the major Dirty Pipe exploit affecting Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Last month, security researchers shared details of an exploit — dubbed “Dirty Pipe” — that would allow an attacker to gain full control of a Linux-based device, including Chromebooks and Android phones. Fortunately, the list…
Google working to fix broken cameras on some Chromebooks following recent Chrome OS updates
April 8, 2022
Chrome OS updates come often and are a breeze to install, but like with anything else, there’s always the potential for things to go a little bit wrong. With some recent Chrome OS updates, it seems as though some Chromebook owners have noticed their onboard cameras have…
Essential’s never-released smart speaker surfaces running Android on its circular display
April 8, 2022
The now-defunct Essential only ever released its PH-1 smartphone, a device I personally loved. But before that, the company had promised to release “Essential Home,” a unique smart speaker that unfortunately never made it to market. Now, though, a prototype has popped up…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 reportedly stick with fingerprint sensor in power key
April 8, 2022
We’re still a few months out from the debut of Samsung’s next generation of foldables, but information is slowly coming out regarding the new devices. Today, a new report claims that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 will both ship with the same side-mounted fingerprint sensor as past generations.
Business Korea reports that Samsung will not be using in-display fingerprint sensors on the Galaxy Z…
Following last week’s preview of what new Meet features are coming soon, Google today introduced two usability tweaks. Google Meet can automatically exit a call when nobody else is around, while host management controls are getting centralized.
Host (and co-host)…
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…
Google Lens ‘multisearch’ lets you ask questions about photos, now in beta on Android and iOS
April 7, 2022
One of the most interesting announcements at Google’s Search-focused keynote in September was a big upgrade to Lens that lets you take a photo and ask questions about it. “Multisearch” in Google Lens is now available to beta test on Android and iOS.
Multisearch is Google’s “entirely new way to search” that aims to address how you sometimes don’t “have all the words to describe…
High refresh rate displays have been one of the best upgrades to our smartphones over the past few years, and OnePlus was actually one of the first to adopt the technology. However, it appears some apps just can’t use the full refresh rate on OnePlus phones, and the…
The vast quality of many Android games and the growing library of cloud-based gaming services such as Stadia and GeForce Now means that you might feel the need to gain an advantage over online rivals or just improve your overall experience. Luckily, tons of Android games…
Five reasons to love the new iPhone SE 3
April 7, 2022
Apple unveiled the iPhone SE 3 last month during its “Peek Performance” event. While analysts had high hopes about this low-entry iPhone, some of them are already reiterating how well this phone will sell in their newest analyses. That said, if you’re interested in the iPhone SE 3, here are five reasons to love Apple’s most affordable smartphone.
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