While Google’s Wear OS 3 weather experience is quite nice, the Android “app” is a bit more barebones and getting long in the tooth. Google Weather is now seeing a dark theme, but this might be an accident.
A month before rolling out widgets on Pixel phones, Weather finally got a Google Material Theme redesign. This was long overdue but came as everything else was getting updated to…
9to5Google Log Out: Does Fitbit still make a smartwatch?
February 22, 2023
What separates a smartwatch from a fitness tracker? To me, it’s the ability to see notifications from your phone, replying to messages, taking calls, music controls or even on-wrist playback, and third-party apps.
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Vodafone will adopt Google’s RCS in new deal that also puts Pixel in retail stores and more
February 22, 2023
Google has struck a deal with Vodafone, a major telecommunications company in Europe, which will expand the footprint of Pixel and Android TV and will update RCS for customers across the continent.
Vodafone is a major carrier and ISP across Europe and also operates in…
Apple stops signing iOS 16.3 after patching multiple security exploits with iOS 16.3.1
February 22, 2023
Following the release of iOS 16.3.1 last week, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 16.3 and iPadOS 16.3. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS.
Apple no longer signing iOS 16.3
iOS 16.3.1 was released to all users on February 13. While the update didn’t add any new features, it…
Samsung February 2023 update rolling out for these Galaxy devices
February 21, 2023
Even though Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S23 series, the Korean company has not forgotten about its predecessors. A growing number of Samsung Galaxy devices are getting the February 2023 Android security update – here’s the full list.
Samsung February 2023…
After a soft launch last week, Carl Pei’s Nothing is today officially launching Android 13 for the Nothing Phone (1).
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YouTube TV working to fix crashing issue on Apple TV as redesign rolls out more widely
February 21, 2023
YouTube TV launched a UI redesign earlier this year for all platforms, but Apple TV users were left out due to some issues. Now, YouTube TV appears to be restarting the rollout while also working to fix an ongoing crashing issue.
The latest look for YouTube TV focuses on two areas of the live TV streaming service. The first is the Library tab, which now shows personalized recommendations for TV…
Vivo X Fold 2 tipped to be the first foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, bigger battery too
February 21, 2023
The foldable market is heating up in 2023, and as new options debut, it’s supposedly Vivo who will be first to launch a foldable with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in its X Fold 2.
The first Vivo X Fold debuted last April with a strong offer across the board. It had a huge 8.3-inch…
Horror filmmaker Blumhouse expands into games
February 21, 2023
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Horror filmmaker Blumhouse has launched a new subsidiary to produce and publish video games. Blumhouse Games will be headed by president Zach Wood and CFO Don…
9to5Mac last week revealed the first CAD renders for the iPhone 15 Pro, which corroborated many of the rumors about the next generation of Apple’s smartphone. Following our report, a photo showing the allegedly iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium frame has surfaced on the web. Now we want to know whether you would prefer the next iPhone with a stainless steel or titanium frame.
Titanium vs.