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Fast Pair is coming to Google TV, Android TV, and Matter-compatible smart home products

January 6, 2022

Google’s Fast Pair system allows Android users to easily connect their headphones to smartphones and tablets, and going into 2022 it’s expanding. Fast Pair is coming to Google TV and Android TV OS devices. Google today revealed Fast Pair is coming to Google TV and Android TV. This will be supported with headphones already supported by Fast Pair, such as Google’s Pixel Buds or Jabra’s…

Google is bringing Nearby Share and Fast Pair to Windows PCs

January 6, 2022

While Chrome OS is Google’s “desktop” platform for laptops and other computers, many Android users turn to Windows for a more powerful operating system. Google is now fully embracing that trend, with plans to bring Nearby Share and Fast Pair to Windows PCs. Coming…

Chromecast built-in coming to Bose as Google works on headphone auto-switching, spatial audio

January 6, 2022

At CES 2022, Google is making a handful of audio-related announcements across Chromecast and Bluetooth headphones, including auto-switching on Android and Chromebooks. In the “next few months,” according to Google, Bose smart speakers and soundbars will get Chromecast…

Android Automotive is getting a YouTube app and more control over cars

January 6, 2022

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…

Alleged Galaxy S22 series dummy units offer a better look at the smaller size

January 6, 2022

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…