If you put off shopping or just want to find a good last-minute gift for someone in your life who has an Android phone or loves Google products, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best gifts you can get for an Android user that are shipped quickly or can be purchased locally for under $100.
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Truly wireless earbuds have taken the world by storm for good reason…
The LG Wing was the brand’s last major smartphone release before shutting down earlier this year, and was certainly one out of left field with its wacky take on dual displays. Today, LG has started rolling out Android 11 to the Wing in what is probably one of its last…
Developer demonstrates how good HomeKit could be with iPhone’s U1 chip precision [Video]
December 13, 2021
In April, I wrote a comment piece about what Apple products should gain the U1 chip. Unfortunately, Apple didn’t agree this year and the only new hardware that got its Ultra Wide Band chip was the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7.
Even though Apple is holding down…
Adding holiday cheer to your iPhone home screen with widgets
December 13, 2021
Widgetsmith is one of the best apps you can add to your iOS home screen to customize every aspect of it. One of my favorite aspects of it is setting up time-based widgets to automatically rotate during the day. I have one on my home screen that has the weather until 7 a.m., then my calendar until 5 p.m., and then switches a family photo that overlays the weather. If you want to customize your home…
Google TV app remote gets a redesign on Android w/ new device picker
December 13, 2021
A very long overdue update to the phone-based remote for Android TV and Google TV devices was finally released in the past few months, and Google is already revamping the new app with an updated design.
The Google TV app’s remote on Android devices launched with support…
Alleged Galaxy S22 wallpapers leak with updated aurora theme
December 13, 2021
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is expected to arrive sometime in the next two or three months, and we’ve so far seen everything from spec leaks to 3D renders. Today, a handful of alleged wallpapers from the Galaxy S22 series have made their way online.
Material IT today…
iPhone charging slowly? How to fast charge your iPhone 13
December 13, 2021
If your shiny new iPhone 13 seems like it is charging slowly, there’s most likely a simple reason. The old 5-watt iPhone chargers will work with your new phone, but can only charge at a lower power throughput. However, a newer 20-watt charger and USB-C Lightning cable can charge your iPhone at full speed. So if you have upgraded from an older iPhone, the chances are your power brick is outdated.
The Best MIDI keyboards for Mac, iPhone, and iPad 2021 Edition
December 13, 2021
Welcome to the 2021 edition of the best MIDI keyboards for Mac (and iPhone/iPad). This is a great time of year to take stock of what’s out there ahead of the holidays, including both brand new options released in 2021 and some mainstays that have rightfully earned another…
This app brings HomeKit widgets right to your iOS home screen
December 11, 2021
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been testing Home Widget for HomeKit, and it’s become an app that I’ve started to use daily. If you want quick access to all your HomeKit accessories without needing to launch the app or go to control center, keep reading to learn…
Sony planned to bring PlayStation Now to the iPhone, shows papers from Epic v. Apple case
December 11, 2021
A couple of days ago, a report showed that Microsoft tried to negotiate with Apple to release Xbox-exclusive games on the App Store. Now a new story reveals that the Redmond company wasn’t the only one trying to do so as Sony was also planning to bring PlayStation Now to mobile phones.
As reported by the Verge, a confidential document from the Epic v. Apple trial shows that Apple had insider…
