Samsung’s rollout of Android 12 is back on full steam ahead, with the rollout resuming and even expanding to more regions for the company’s newest foldables. Alongside the latest devices, though, last year’s crop of Samsung smartphones is also now getting Android 12 including the Galaxy S20 series, Note 20, and Galaxy Z Fold 2.
As spotted by SamMobile, Samsung has started rolling out the…
Xiaomi 12 series debuts with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120W fast charging, launches on Android 11
December 28, 2021
The next generation of Android flagships are on their way, and the Xiaomi 12 series has debuted to lead the way. Here’s what the Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, and 12X bring to the table.
As mentioned, the Xiaomi 12 series consists of three different devices, the 12, 12x, and 12…
Leaker corroborates Apple’s plan to remove iPhone’s SIM card tray
December 28, 2021
Just a few years after letting users set up an eSIM with the iPhone XS line, Apple is rumored to remove the iPhone’s SIM card and only use the eSIM technology. Last week, a sketchy rumor from Brazilian site BlogDoiPhone said the iPhone 15 Pro was slated to be the only…
Best iPhone accessories: Our favorite MagSafe products for new iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 owners
December 28, 2021
With last year’s introduction of the iPhone 12, Apple also introduced a new MagSafe ecosystem of iPhone accessories for the first time. Head below as we round up some of the best MagSafe accessories (if you were lucky enough to unwrap an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 this holiday season)…
Best iPhone accessories for new buyers
MagSafe accessories are compatible with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Samsung had a hit in its Galaxy Z Flip 3, with a reasonable price and better durability than previous foldables. Motorola, though, long offered a foldable in the same form factor that usually fell well behind Samsung’s option. It seems the brand isn’t done just yet…
Just like last year, we’ve put together an end-of-year recap of all the major features that Google Assistant and Google Home launched in 2021.
Google Assistant on mobile
Visually, the new Google Assistant (NGA), which remains limited to the Pixel 4 and newer devices…
iPhone 13 users still waiting for Apple to address lack of noise cancellation for phone calls
December 27, 2021
Up through the iPhone 12, Apple users could turn on or off a noise-canceling feature for phone calls through the Accessibility settings. For an unknown reason, this feature was never available for iPhone 13 users, and they have been waiting for months for Apple to address this issue.
A few days ago, a Reddit user posted a complaint that the iPhone 13 lacks “a front mic that is used for noise…
The best Bitcoin and cryptocurrency apps for iPhone
December 27, 2021
Bitcoin isn’t a new phenomenon (it was actually released in its most primitive form way back in 2009), but it might be new to you! Thankfully, while the Bitcoin waters may be confusing and difficult to wade through, there are lots of great Bitcoin apps for your iPhone to…
WhatsApp for iOS just released a new update for public beta testers. With that, WABetaInfo has been able to discover more about the upcoming Community feature. The publication also shared more functions coming to the app.
The Community feature was first previewed by…
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 rolls out for OnePlus 8/8 Pro w/ December patch, Google Assistant issues, more
December 27, 2021
OxygenOS 11.0.10.10 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro without Android 12 but with a host of fixes for the former flagship duo alongside the December 2021 security patch.
While owners await the full, stable release of Android 12 with OxygenOS 12 on their OnePlus 8 series devices, the Chinese firm has pushed a new update that resolves a few lingering problems affecting Android 11 on…
