Android TV 11 hasn’t rolled out to many devices, but it really looks like Nvidia is about to push the update to its Shield TV lineup. After two other leaks in recent memory, Nvidia briefly posted the recovery images for the Shield’s Android TV 11 update this week.
Spotted by Redditors and the folks over at XDA, Nvidia’s download center briefly posted the recovery images for Android TV…
How to make your large iPhone more comfortable to use one handed
December 16, 2021
I’ve been increasingly frustrated with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. It had been a while since I used a phone this size, but when the new phones were released in September I figured I’d just go all out. I loved it at first, but carrying around a phone this big has started to irk…
How to use focus modes to put a heart, smiley face, fire symbol, and more in your iPhone’s status bar
December 16, 2021
There’s a new iPhone customization trend where users are using Apple’s new focus modes to put an icon of their choice in their status bar. One of the core features of focus is the ability to set a specific icon for identifying when you have a particular mode enabled.
Sony Xperia 1 III review: The only true enthusiast Android flagship of 2021 [Video]
December 16, 2021
Sony’s small but precise smartphone lineup seemingly slips under the radar, which is a shame as the Xperia 1 III is an incredible feat in many ways.
While many smartphone OEMs rush to follow trends set by the biggest players in the industry, Sony bucks those same trends, and the results can often provide a very “different” experience in a sea of similar smartphones.
Considering the…
These are Google’s likely ‘Pixel Watch’ watchfaces, complete w/ Fitbit integration [Video]
December 16, 2021
The latest version of the Wear OS 3 emulator in Android Studio has offered a preview of what appear to be watchfaces for Google’s long-rumored “Pixel Watch.”
Back in May, at Google I/O 2021, the company launched an emulator for the newly announced Wear OS 3. While…
Just yesterday, Google said it was shutting down its “Museletter” experiment for turning Google Docs into paid newsletters. Area 120 is now back with “Qaya” for easily creating web storefronts.
The Area 120 incubator, now housed under Google Labs, wants to make it…
Adobe Lightroom adds better support for RAW photos from Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, more
December 16, 2021
One of the biggest reasons so many people love the shots taken by Google’s Pixel smartphones is how the shots are pretty much ready for sharing straight out of the camera. However, a special RAW mode opens up shots to more extensive editing, and this week Adobe has made it easier to edit shots from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in Lightroom and Photoshop, along with Samsung’s flagship.
On a…
Google Fi’s year-end gift for subscribers is a $10 Play Store credit
December 16, 2021
Since its inception, Google has given Fi members a holiday gift. For 2021, the “year-end gift” is simply $10 in Google Play credit that can be redeemed from the Fi app.
To receive, open the Fi companion app or website where you’ll see the “A year-end gift for…
Photos are meant for sharing with others, especially if that photo includes a lot of family members. Follow along to learn how to share your family photos on your Android device with anyone.
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What is Google Photos on Android?
Sharing Android photos with…
Another little tidbit in iOS 15.2 is that Apple has finally added the ability to erase and reset a locked iPhone or iPad, without first needing to connect it to a PC or Mac. This new feature is thanks to a new capability when the iOS device is in Security Lockout mode, after too many failed passcode attempts.
Of course, when an iPhone is unlocked, resetting it to factory stock software is…
