After a great start to the new year update schedule, Samsung has started rolling out the February 2022 security update to selected Galaxy devices from January 28. Here’s every device that has been updated so far.
Samsung February 2022 security update – what’s new
It’s actually not yet clear just what issues Samsung has addressed in the February update at this stage, but we do expect to…
The Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are now official with the device duo touting some impressive color-changing finishes and impressive internal specifications.
We’ve seen the affordable smartphone space shift and evolve over the past few years as OEMs compete for this…
Google announces Privacy Sandbox on Android to balance ads in apps with better user data protections
February 16, 2022
As work on the web version continues, Google announced today that it’s bringing Privacy Sandbox to Android.
Relevant digital advertising is responsible for free applications, which make up 90% of the Play Store. Advertisers have to be able measure the performance of…
Uber for iOS now details your star rating as a passenger
February 16, 2022
Uber today announced it’s making an important change on its app, as passengers can finally see their star rating in detail.
According to a blog post, all Uber users – at least in the US – can access a breakdown of their average rating in the Uber app’s new Privacy Center. In this section, it’s possible to see how many drivers gave you a 5-star rating, how many handed out a single…
One of the biggest antitrust issues facing Apple has been around its monopoly on the iOS app market. One proposed solution has been to allow competing app stores, while another has been for Apple to allow sideloading of iOS apps in exactly the same way it does on Macs.
Apple…
Blocking cross-app tracking may be possible on Android phones, following iPhone example
February 16, 2022
Google has announced plans for blocking cross-app tracking on Android phones, following Apple’s lead on iPhones, claims a new report today.
However, there are a number of problems with the report, suggesting it may be a case of ‘The headline giveth, and the small print…
After delaying the public beta of Pokémon TCG Live last November, the Pokémon Company International just announced the game will be available for Canadian players next week.
According to a press release, Canadians will be able to preview Pokémon TCG Live during the limited beta for iOS and macOS devices, as well as those playing on Android or Windows PC platforms before the online game…
Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro finally launch in India
February 16, 2022
The Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro unveiled last August have finally debuted in India, joining the ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate already available in the country.
The ROG Phone 5s comes in Phantom Black and Storm White colors and has two memory options –…
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G gets Bluetooth certified
February 16, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G we’ve been hearing about since last December has moved a step closer to launch as it has bagged Bluetooth certification.
The Galaxy M33 5G that’s Bluetooth certified sports model designation SM-M336B_DS, where DS represents dual-SIM…
Oppo confirms collaboration with Hasselblad on Find X5 series
February 16, 2022
Oppo officially announced it will collaborate with iconic Swedish photography brand Hasselblad on the imaging system of the upcoming Find X5 series. This comes as no surprise given the myriad of Find X5 Pro leaks which showed out the Hasselblad logo. It remains to be seen if the collaboration will be limited to color calibration and camera interface design like on last year’s OnePlus 9 Pro or if…
