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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are not yet ‘fully certified’ to use Verizon’s faster C-Band 5G

January 20, 2022

C-Band 5G is the next step in bringing 5G to the masses, and it has the potential of really delivering on the speed promises that carriers have touted for years. However, Pixel 6 owners will have to wait a bit longer to access C-Band 5G from Verizon. C-Band 5G exists in a middle-ground between the sub6 networks used for nationwide 5G networks and mmWave technology, which is known for its…

Nvidia working with Google and Plex to fix its Android TV 11 update on Shield TV

January 20, 2022

The Shield TV just got its Android TV 11 update last week, but in the time since many Shield TV owners have come out in frustration regarding various bugs surrounding the update. Now, Nvidia has confirmed it’s working with Google and Plex to patch these problems. One of…

Here’s what C-Band 5G is, and what Android phones can use it

January 20, 2022

Verizon and AT&T are starting to rollout out C-Band 5G coverage for their users in the US, bringing a whole new set of frequencies into the 5G game. So what is C-Band 5G and what Android phones are eligible for it? Table of contents What is C-Band 5G? What carriers…

Google’s updated Calculator web app will work on almost any device, not just Chrome OS

January 20, 2022

Google has rebuilt Chrome OS’s built-in Calculator app, making it available for all devices, not just Chromebooks. For years now, Chromebook owners have been able to use Google’s free calculator app. It’s built with Web technology but is a native app, pre-installed with Chrome OS. The app starts off with a simple layout for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and can be…

Latest Oculus Quest 2 update adds the ability to send web links to VR from Android devices

January 20, 2022

The Oculus Quest 2 is one of the most affordable, and frankly, one of the best ways to experience VR, and it has a ton of games and features to boot. Now, with the latest Oculus Quest 2 update, owners can send links from their Android device to the headset to view them in…

Google shows off Play Games app for Windows PCs & lists spec requirements [Gallery]

January 20, 2022

As part of the beta, Google today fully previewed the UI of its Play Games for Windows PC app. It also shared the specs needed to run Android games on your laptop and desktop. Google Play Games shares more than a few similarities with Stadia’s Progressive Web App (PWA)…

Google Play Games brings Android games to PC, available now in select areas

January 20, 2022

Android games are now officially available on PCs, with Google launching the new Play Games app for Windows in beta, bringing a collection of games, starting with gamers in select areas. In recent years, Google has been putting effort into making the tech in your life work better together, particularly by syncing your information between devices. One particularly ambitious effort is that of…

Apple confirms it is ramping up efforts to get more iOS 14 users to update to iOS 15 [U]

January 20, 2022

Update: Apple reached out and pointed out a support page from September 2021 saying the company intended to offer “important security updates” for iOS and iPadOS 14 users for “a period of time.” Last week, 9to5Mac reported that Apple wasn’t letting users stay on…

Apple faces multiple iPhone patent infringement lawsuits as Ericsson licenses expire

January 19, 2022

Ericsson has filed multiple iPhone patent infringement claims against Apple in two separate US lawsuits. In all, the company claims that Apple has infringed 12 patents, including ones relating to 5G. It’s believed that Ericsson is seeking an import ban on iPhones over the…

Apple says Android phones worth less when traded in for iPhone

January 19, 2022

Apple has been pushing hard for users to upgrade to the iPhone 13 line, but the company doesn’t think Android phones are worth a big value, even when trading in for a new iPhone. As spotted by MacRumors, Apple has changed the estimated trade-in value for users that want to turn in their Android phones for a brand-new iPhone. Previously, you could get up to a $545 discount at Apple Store, and now…