The Android 12 update already hit the Sony Xperia 5 III and Xperia 1 III and now the company is shifting its focus to its mid-range phones. Its most recent Instagram post suggests that the latest Google OS will hit the Xperia 10 II and 10 III “very soon”.
Earlier this month Sony pushed a stable Android 12 update to its Xperia 5 II flagship from 2020, so we might see it arrive for the…
Apple today is rolling out iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 for compatible models. This update includes several minor changes, along with a major update to Face ID.
With iOS 15.4, Face ID on compatible iPhone models can now be configured to work while wearing face masks. This…
Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 12 and 12 Pro
March 16, 2022
Today Apple’s official Certified Refurbished store has added iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, which are up for grabs if you’re interested in the company’s previous-gen devices and want to save some money.
To recap – products you buy from…
Google details ‘Immersive Stream for Games,’ Stadia’s B2B offering for other gaming companies
March 16, 2022
Google is officially unveiling “Immersive Stream for Games,” the service to let companies offer Stadia-powered game streaming directly to their customers.
Since its launch, Stadia has offered some of the best game streaming capabilities on the market, with limited latency, high consistency, and competition-leading features like 4K, HDR, surround sound, and vibration. While Stadia will surely…
Samsung has been making progress with its foldable phones over the past couple of generations, but it still faces issues with durability among other things. According to a new report, Samsung will debut a stronger version of its ultra-thin glass on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Google casually announces Steam for Chrome OS is coming in alpha for select Chromebooks
March 16, 2022
The long-awaited availability of Steam on Chromebooks was just more or less announced (in alpha) at the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit. That said, Google is light on availability details for the moment.
Google specifically said that the “Steam Alpha just…
Google Domains is now out of beta after seven years and is offering a 20% registration discount
March 16, 2022
Google’s domain registration service entered public beta in January of 2015. It’s now exiting beta into general availability in 26 countries, and Google Domains is marking the occasion with a discount.
Google Domains, which has a nifty icon consisting of a dot and slash, says it has millions of active registrations and aims to be the “easiest place to find, buy and manage a domain.”…
Google TV showcases the watchlist of Chloé Zhao, director of Nomadland and Eternals [Video]
March 16, 2022
Google TV’s homescreen is all about recommending content, and part of that has included showcasing selections from actors and celebrities. Rolling out now, Google TV is showcasing the watchlist of award-winning director Chloé Zhao.
Chromecast, TCL, and Sony Bravia…
Google Home rolling out redesigned device grid for fast volume, brightness adjustments
March 16, 2022
The Google Home app is getting a rather sizable redesign of the device grid that makes it faster to control smart gadgets right from the main tab. This is more or less similar to the Device controls page on Android 11+.
According to the release notes for version 2.49, an…
As previewed in February, Google Docs on the web is getting a rather nifty template for drafting emails that features Gmail integration. This is part of Google’s @-menu and Smart Canvas push.
Entering @email in docs.google.com (or selecting “Email draft” below “Meeting notes”) will load a template complete with To, Cc, Bcc, and Subject lines. It can also be accessed via Insert >…