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How to reboot/restart your Google Pixel

February 23, 2022

No OS is absolutely perfect, and if you’ve spent anytime at all on a smartphone, you’ll know that sometimes you just need to reboot your device. This guide will take you through why you might want to reboot, and how to restart the Google Pixel on Android 12. Table of contents Why should you consider restarting your Google Pixel? Performaing a software-based reboot Performing a hard…

Some Galaxy S21 FE owners report issues with laggy refresh rate

February 23, 2022

The Galaxy S21 FE still sits in a bit of a weird spot given its retail pricing, but it’s a solid phone all around as we concluded in our review last month. However, some Galaxy S21 FE buyers have found since the phone’s launch that the display has a tendency to struggle…

Google Chat set to replace classic Hangouts for Workspace users next month

February 23, 2022

Google was originally supposed to start the migration away from classic Hangouts to Chat in October 2019 for Workspace (previously G Suite) users. That switch was delayed, and the multi-stage plan did not start until June 2020. The final phase is now set for late…

Here’s how iPhone 13 battery life compares to iPhone 12 and 11

February 23, 2022

Battery life gets a solid improvement with the iPhone 13 lineup. Follow along below for a detailed look at how iPhone 13 battery life compares to iPhone 12 and 11. The four iPhone 13 models feature the same iPhone 12 design with flat sides. But with the iPhone 12 devices having a thickness of 0.29 inches (7.4 mm), the iPhone 13 lineup is just a touch thicker at 0.30 inches (7.65 mm). That…

Reels are now available globally in every part of Facebook for iOS

February 23, 2022

Facebook is making Reels available to all users globally. Not only that, but Meta is making sure that the feature is visible literally anywhere on its main Facebook app. “Watching video is half of time spent on Facebook and Instagram, and Reels is our fastest growing…

Apple releases iOS 15.4 beta 4 and more to developers and public beta users

February 23, 2022

One week after releasing the third beta to developers, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.4 beta 4 to developers and public beta testers. The company also has a new beta of iPadOS 15.4. Head below for the full details on these latest releases from Apple. iOS 15.4 beta 4…

iOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessories

February 23, 2022

Apple on Tuesday released the fourth beta of iOS 15.4 to developers, which comes ahead of the rumored special event early next month. As promised by the company, today’s beta adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTags and other Find My accessories. Following multiple privacy concerns mostly related to AirTag, as some people have been using the accessory to stalking and tracking others without…

iOS 15.4 adds new Siri voice for American users, here’s how it sounds

February 23, 2022

After Siri got two new voices for American users with iOS 14.5, Apple today is bringing another option to its personal assistant with iOS 15.4 beta 4. Although the company didn’t explain why Siri is getting this new voice or whether Apple will add more in the future…

Consumers earned over $3 billion from smartphone trade-ins last year with iPhone twice Android’s worth

February 23, 2022

Assurant released its 2021 Annual Trade-in and Upgrade Industry Trends report, and the results are intriguing. Through smartphone trade-in and upgrade programs, consumers earned over $3 billion in 2021. This amount is up by nearly $1 billion from 2020. Key findings from…

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S8 pricing for India

February 22, 2022

Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 pricing for India last week and we thought we might see the prices for the new Tab S8 slates at the same event, but no – the company kept that information under wraps until now. The three tablets will go on pre-order tomorrow, February 22, open sales will begin on March 10 (over two weeks from now). Those who pre-order during that time on Samsung.com and…