Simplified reading for apps and websites has become more and more popular, as it offers a simple reading experience free of extra elements like ads and formatting, depending on where you’re finding your content. Android’s latest feature simplifies any website page and presents it in a focused manner. Here’s how to use Android’s Reading Mode.
Reading mode in Android is an interesting…
Google: Turn off VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling due to severe Exynos modem vulnerabilities on Pixel 6, more
March 17, 2023
Google’s Project Zero team discovered severe 0-day vulnerabilities with the Samsung Exynos modems used on the Pixel 6 and 7, Samsung phones and wearables, and other devices that warrant disabling VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling until patched.
Exynos modem vulnerabilities
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Announced in January at CES 2023, HP has today opened sales of the Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, which packs a punch with its spec sheet.
The is a machine HP has designed for freelance workers who use ChromeOS – there’s also a Windows-powered version of the same hardware…
The Oppo Find X6 series and the company’s next tablet are right around the corner, and now there’s a confirmed launch date.
With teasers posted to its official website, Oppo has confirmed a March 21 launch date for the Oppo Find X6 Pro and Oppo Pad 2. The launch date was confirmed for China, with no mention on international websites. That backs up the rumor that Find X6 Pro might be…
It has been a long wait for the newest top-shelf Sony wireless earbuds to finally make their way to the public eye. The latest leaks showcase newly designed Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds that we can only assume pack some of the high-end audio we’ve come to expect from the WF…
Google’s Travel website to stop creating trip summaries
March 16, 2023
From 2016–2019, the Google Trips app made for a great little utility that grouped together travel details and stored everything offline. Some of that functionality lived on in google.com/travel after the Android and iOS client was deprecated, but trip summaries are now…
Google has discontinued the Glass Enterprise Edition
March 16, 2023
Google has announced today that it will no longer be selling its Glass Enterprise Edition 2 headsets, with support set to be discontinued later this year.
After the commercial failure of its original Google Glass headsets, the company segued the AR product into a solution for businesses and industrial customers, intended to allow workers to stay connected in a hands-free way. This lineup, dubbed…
After years of demand, Minecraft is finally coming to Chromebooks with the “Bedrock Edition” available in early access starting today, but you’ll need to fork over a bit more to get access.
Launching today on limited Chromebook models, Minecraft “Bedrock Edition”…
After testing in October, Google Messages looks to be widely rolling out a redesign of read receipts with icons replacing words (sent, delivered, and read).
Update 3/15: Google has updated its support documentation to explain the new Messages Read Receipt icons:
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Bloatware has plagued Android phones for years, but it’s certainly an issue that’s gotten better over time. But in India, major action may soon be taken, as a reported plan by the country takes aim at Android bloatware, ensuring safe updates, and more.
Reported by Reuters, India is apparently planning new rules and regulations for smartphone makers within the country that are aimed at…
