In addition to new features for the regular Auto experience, Google is announcing several Android Automotive features at CES 2022, including a YouTube app.
Android Automotive is built right into a car instead of requiring a connected phone. Google Maps has been optimized for electric vehicle charging and routing, and there’s the Play Store to download apps from other developers.
The latest…
Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series is on its way, and leaks keep piling up to show off the hardware and design. One recent report pointed towards the base model Galaxy S22 being one of Samsung’s smallest flagships in years. In a new video, we get a look at just how the Galaxy…
Google fixes Chromecast controls for most apps on Android 12 with January Pixel update
January 6, 2022
The January 2022 update for Pixel phones fixes Android 12’s inability to use your phone’s volume rocker to adjust Chromecast volume, at least for most apps.
With the release of Android 12, Pixel phones lost their ability to adjust the volume of an active Chromecast…
Poll: Which design should Apple have used for its Battery Pack accessory for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13?
January 6, 2022
The MagSafe Battery Pack was one of Apple’s most controversial products of 2021. Launched for the iPhone 12 and naturally expanded to the iPhone 13 line, it received mixed reviews about its design and usability. Apart from that, today we discovered a prototype of this product that had a glossy finish. If you could choose, which design should Apple have used for its MagSafe Battery Pack…
This 3-in-1 MagSafe VESA mount offers floating charging for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch
January 6, 2022
LINE, the company behind the MacBook Pro battery/storage/I/O companion LINEDOCK (full review) is revealing some unique new products at CES today. LINESTAND is a fresh take on a multidevice MagSafe charger that offers a floating experience via VESA mount and LINECLOUD is…
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which should you buy in 2022?
January 6, 2022
If you’re looking to buy a new iPhone in 2022, you have multiple options from which to choose. As has become the norm, the lineup is split into the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. On the surface, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are very similar phones. They both feature a…
Developer ports Android 12 to the Samsung Galaxy S2
January 5, 2022
It’s not often we talk about two devices over the age of 10 in one week, but after seeing an Android 12 ROM arrive for the Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S2 is now joining the party.
Despite being almost 12 years old at this stage and with hardware that is comparable to many 2021/2022 smartwatches at this point in time, developer rINanDO has managed to port LineageOS 19.0 — which is based upon…
Microsoft Surface Duo’s Android 11 update is right around the corner, Android 12L next [U]
January 5, 2022
Microsoft’s Surface Duo debuted in 2020 as a unique take on a dual-screen device, but it launched with plenty of software issues that prevented it from being a success. Making matters worse, Microsoft just went an entire year without bringing Android 11 to the Surface Duo…
After a busy 2021, WhatsApp is now readying its first big feature for 2022. The app is set to add your contacts’ profile photos in notifications whenever someone sends you a message.
As spotted by WABetaInfo, this feature is starting to roll out for iOS beta testers of…
OnePlus 10 Pro specs include Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz LTPO display, 80W charging, more
January 5, 2022
In typical OnePlus fashion, the brand that “Never Settles” is teasing its upcoming flagship with a list of specs confirming much of what we expected from the OnePlus 10 series.
Due to a staggered launch across the globe, China will see the OnePlus 10 Pro first, and given the spec sheet, it looks to continue the legacy of previous flagship devices. For starters, the device will measure in at…
