A simple technology that enables 911 livestreaming is proving invaluable in letting emergency services see for themselves the nature of an emergency when someone calls them …
When you use your smartphone to make an emergency call, operators can text you a link. When you tap on that, you will grant access to your phone’s cameras, so that they can see the emergency situation for…
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE costs $699 w/ last year’s specs, launches with Android 12 next week
January 4, 2022
2020’s Galaxy S20 FE proved to be a hit, so a sequel was never a surprise. Now, after months of rumors, leaks, and apparent delays, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has finally arrived with the same specs as last year’s flagships, just at a slightly lower cost.
The Samsung…
At CES 2022, Acer is showing off a trio of affordable Chromebooks that will be released in the coming months, including the MediaTek-powered Acer Chromebook Spin 513.
In recent years, Acer has been responsible for some of our favorite Chromebooks, especially their flagship…
Samsung will reveal its next Exynos chip and AMD GPU on January 11, just in time for Galaxy S22
January 4, 2022
While Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chip often gets all of the glory, Samsung produces its own Exynos line of processors that are often used in regions outside of the US. The next Exynos chip is an exciting one as it’s set to debut a new GPU made in collaboration with AMD, and now Samsung has set a reveal date for that chip which is likely destined for the Galaxy S22.
In a tweet just before…
Google Photos seemingly removes the option to separate video backup over cellular from photo
January 4, 2022
For the longest time, Google Photos has allowed users to control whether videos can automatically upload over cellular. A recent Google Photos for Android update quietly removed that particular video backup setting and replaced it with a “daily limit” that was first…
Earlier than ever before, OnePlus is announcing its next flagship. This is the OnePlus 10 Pro, a phone you won’t be able to buy outside of China for some time.
Following numerous leaks in recent months, OnePlus is today offering a first official look at the OnePlus 10…
Where is 5G available in the US for iPhone?
January 4, 2022
US carriers started rolling out 5G coverage a couple of years ago and the work still continues to make the latest cellular standard available to more customers. Follow along below for a few easy ways to answer the question, where is 5G available for iPhone in the US?
Apple introduced support for 5G with its iPhone 12 lineup in 2020 and expanded on that with the iPhone 13. And of course, there is…
A security researcher has exposed a vulnerability in Apple’s HomeKit platform that could lead to your iPhone (or anyone else with access to your Apple Home setup) becoming unusable. The bug was reported by security researcher Trevor Spiniolas, who detailed in a blog post…
The “new year, new you” adage might be a cliche at this point, but for better or worse, it’s many people’s mindset when we start a new year. We’ve already rounded up some of the best applications to help you stick to your new year’s resolutions, but what about…
Developer brings Android 12 to the ancient Samsung Galaxy S3
January 3, 2022
We laud the efforts made by OEMs to keep devices updated for up to three or four years, but praise must be lavished upon a developer who has managed to boot Android 12 to the 10-year old Samsung Galaxy S3.
Despite effectively being obsolete at this stage, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is still being tinkered with almost 10 years since it first hit store shelves. Developer html6405 has managed to boot…
