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Android 12 update for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 seem to be riddled w/ issues for some users

December 9, 2021

Samsung is moving along quickly with its Android 12 update, with the company’s new foldables being updated now in some regions. However, some serious issues with some of those devices may lead Samsung to pause the Android 12 rollout for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3. As it stands today, Samsung is rolling out the Android 12 update for its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 primarily in South Korea. Some…

Android 12L Beta 1 hands-on: Top new features [Video]

December 9, 2021

Right off the back of a massive bug fixing OTA update for Android 12, Google has unleashed the next release — Android 12L Beta 1. If you have no clue what the heck the Android 12L Beta is all about, allow me to enlighten you with the abridged version. This mid-cycle…

Google confirms ‘limited’ Android bug that prevents emergency calling w/ Microsoft Teams installed, fix coming

December 9, 2021

Last week, a user reported that their Pixel 3 was not able to dial 911 (emergency services in the US). Google has confirmed that there is an emergency calling bug with Android under a “limited set of circumstances” and that there is a fix. The Reddit user in question…

Kuo: AirPods Pro 2 and three new Apple Watch models expected fall 2022, larger display iPhone SE in 2023

December 8, 2021

In addition to augmented reality, Ming-Chi Kuo also referred to several other products in his report published today. The reliable Apple analyst expects three new Apple Watch models to debut next year, including the Apple Watch Series 8, a new Apple Watch SE and the previously-rumored rugged sports version. A significant upgrade to AirPods Pro will also release in late 2022, featuring a…

iOS 15.2 shows a service history of repaired parts in your iPhone

December 8, 2021

With iOS 15.2, Apple is giving iPhone owners even more information about repaired parts in their devices. In Settings -> General -> About, there is a new section describing the Parts and Service History of the current device, including whether they are identified as…

Google’s Year in Search 2021 recap is about healing [Video]

December 8, 2021

While YouTube Rewind has been retired, Google still has its Year in Search recap, and the 2021 edition is focused on the theme of healing. This short video is compiled from Google Trends data and aims to capture worldwide sentiment as expressed via Search queries. We see…

Google Photos begins surfacing ‘Best of 2021’ Memories collections

December 8, 2021

Google Photos has begun surfacing what it believes are your finest photos as part of the “Best of 2021” Memories collection. The AI-generated Memories collections leveled up earlier this year, with further tailored personalization, which effectively means that you could see completely custom daily, weekly, and even monthly photo stories at the top of the app. However, there are a few…

Roku and Google reach last-minute ‘multi-year’ deal to keep YouTube app, bring back YouTube TV

December 8, 2021

Drama has been ongoing between Roku and Google nearly all of this year over the use of YouTube and YouTube TV on the biggest streaming platform in the United States. Today, Roku and Google have finally settled on a deal to keep the app available to Roku owners. Confirmed…

Nvidia Shield TV’s Android 11 upgrade looks to be imminent, keeps the 2015 models alive

December 8, 2021

Many Android TV devices don’t often get major upgrades, and the ones that do usually only get that level of support for a couple of years or so. Nvidia, however, is the exception to the rule with its Shield TV still being supported to this day, and it seems even the…

You can now preview widgets when customizing Android 12’s homescreen with Dynamic Color

December 8, 2021

Yesterday’s December patch introduced a slew of fixes that add polish to key Android 12 experiences like homescreen widgets. One such change addresses how Material You customization was largely incomplete due to the absence of widgets. Dynamic Color adapts your device to the current background, and the “Wallpaper & style” UI was revamped to let users easily preview their homescreen.