When iOS 15 was unveiled at WWDC 2021, Apple touted a wide-range of new features for iPhone and iPad users. Ranging from SharePlay to Universal Control to Legacy Contacts and more, some of these features ended up being delayed by several months. With Universal Control now available in beta testing however, there is one iOS 15 feature that we’re still waiting on Apple to release…
Digital IDs…
Google Play lists games ‘optimized for Pixel 6’ with Android 12 Game Dashboard/Modes [U]
January 30, 2022
Android 12 introduces a Game Dashboard that’s currently exclusive to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Besides providing useful tools, Google is encouraging developers to take advantage of Game Mode API. Google Play is now listing games that are “optimized for Pixel 6.”
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Here’s why the world’s second-ever USB-C iPhone sold for over $80k less than the first
January 30, 2022
Last fall we saw engineer Ken Pillonel replace an iPhone X’s Lightning connector with a functioning USB-C port and ended up selling it for almost six figures. Inspired by Pillonel, Gernot Jöbstl successfully created the second USB-C iPhone, this time with waterproofing…
We’ve come across multiple reports about the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup’s charging speeds since last year, with some saying the S22 phones will stick to 25W charging, while others claimed the S22 series will mark the return of 45W speed to the Galaxy S flagships. China’s 3C even certified the S22 (SM-S9010), S22+ (SM-S9060), and S22 Ultra (SM-S9080) with 25W charging, but…
Honor is bringing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship to the MWC
January 29, 2022
Honor plans to attend the Mobile World Congress where it will announce the global launch of a Magic phone – the Honor Magic V, perhaps? The company’s first foldable is one of the more interesting devices to be unveiled recently.
Qualcomm’s Weibo account chimed in to…
Apple has released iOS 15.4 beta 1 to developers and public beta users. With this version, the company is finally testing the ability to use Face ID with a mask. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming feature.
Just after you update your iPhone to iOS…
OnePlus 10 Pro gets an early hands-on in the US, showing off the new cameras and more
January 29, 2022
The merging of OnePlus into Oppo has resulted in a weird launch schedule for the OnePlus 10 Pro. The phone is already available in China, but has no firm launch date in the United States and other regions. However, a new hands-on video offers a US perspective on the OnePlus 10 Pro, its hardware, and its new cameras.
Marques Brownlee, courtesy of dbrand, has been able to spend some time with the…
Galaxy S22 rumors: Everything you need to know about the reimagined smartphone series [Video]
January 29, 2022
Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup is right around the corner with the confirmation of Unpacked 2022. To prepare, here is every snippet, tidbit, detail, and rumor about the upcoming Galaxy S22 series.
We’ve seen a number of leaks that might pique the interest…
Lenovo releases Android 12L Beta 2 for the Tab P12 Pro
January 29, 2022
Just over two weeks after the release for Pixel phones, Android 12L Beta 2 is now available on the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro.
An upgrade from Developer Preview 1, Android 12L Beta 2 is paired with the 2021-12-01 security patch. Like before, Lenovo offers the “SW flashing…
How to take a screenshot on Android phones
January 29, 2022
There are countless reasons to take a screenshot. You might want to save something from social media, help someone with an app remotely, or circle things on your screen. Bottom line? Taking a screenshot is a basic function you should know how to perform! Read on to learn how to take a screenshot on Android devices, such as the Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and OnePlus.
How to take a screenshot on Pixel…
