At this point, Google’s biggest Android apps have been updated with Material You. Redesigns are widely rolled out, but widget availability varies depending on whether you have a Pixel or Samsung device running Android 12. The following is our running tally of which Google app Material You widgets are available where.
Widgets available on all Android 12 devices
The vast majority of Google’s…
40+ iOS 15.4 changes and features – hands-on with everything new for iPhone and iPad [Video]
March 16, 2022
Apple yesterday shipped the final public versions of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4. The releases include many iOS 15.4 changes and features, along with several noteworthy updates. Included is the ability to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask, support for Universal Control on…
Xbox Cloud Gaming for iPhone and iPad becomes ‘smoother and more responsive’ in latest update
March 16, 2022
Microsoft has announced that its Xbox Cloud Gaming service (formerly xCloud) has received a valuable update for a smoother experience for all supported iPhones and iPads. Backing up the claim, Microsoft is hearing praise from iOS users on the new changes.
As a refresher…
iOS 15.4 is now available, here’s why you should update
March 16, 2022
Apple has officially released iOS 15.4 to the general public. This update comes a few weeks after the company introduced iOS 15.3, a small upgrade compared to iOS 15.2, which brought SharePlay compatibility. Here’s everything new with iOS 15.4 that should make you update your iPhone now.
New emoji
Why even bother updating to a new operating system if it doesn’t have new emoji? Luckily, iOS…
One of the subtle changes Apple has included with watchOS 8.5 is the ability to restore the wearable’s firmware without having to send it in for repair. Here’s how it works to restore Apple Watch with iPhone.
In a new support document that arrived alongside the release…
After launching first in China at the end of 2021, the Xiaomi 12 series has now been officially unveiled for global markets.
Thanks to that early launch we know almost all of the core specifications and design quirks. To refresh, the Xiaomi 12 series consists of three…
Xiaomi’s impressive sales records in recent years have been built upon the back of successful flagship-level devices such as the 12 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra — but which is the better device?
We’ve seen a surge in the sales of all guises of the “Mi” series lineup over the past two years. While the lineup is no longer tagged “Mi,” it continues to live on with solid phones at various price…
One UI 4.1 update now rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 w/ features from Galaxy S22
March 15, 2022
One UI 4.1 debuted with the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra with some new features but no big updates to Samsung’s skin on top of Android as a whole. Now, those new camera, editing, and Google Duo features are expanding to Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip owners with One UI 4.1…
Geekbench removes four years of Samsung Galaxy benchmarks following GOS ‘throttling’ debacle [U]
March 15, 2022
Benchmarks are never fully indicative of how a device will actually perform in real life, but they can provide some useful points of comparison between closely matched devices. Geekbench, one of the best benchmarking apps available across platforms, has just announced that…
iPhone 13 production starting in India in April after Foxconn plant placed on probation
March 15, 2022
iPhone 13 production is expected to start in April at Foxconn’s plant in Chennai, India. This was originally scheduled to happen in January, but it was delayed after Apple placed the facility on probation following worker complaints about the conditions there.
It’s just one of a number of issues Apple has faced as it continues efforts to reduce its dependence on China …
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