Privacy is a very big concern among many consumers these days, and for a multitude of great reasons. Android 12 tried to address a couple of those issues, helping users to feel a little safer when using their devices. That’s why one feature implemented was an option to block camera and mic access built directly into the Quick Settings. Here’s how you can set it up and use it.
What are Quick…
I’ve been an avid fan of foldables since I first laid my hands on one, and three months into using Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3, there’s one piece of the experience I keep coming back to. For me, the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s S Pen support has been handier as of late, but I’m…
In a recent video discussing the history of Google’s phones – well worth a watch! – YouTuber MKBHD shared a tidbit about the development of the Google Pixel 5. However, we’re skeptical of the claim that Google switched the Pixel 5 from a Tensor chip to a Snapdragon…
Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ takes place in the universe where everyone bought a Google Pixel [Gallery]
November 25, 2021
It was established in Avengers: Endgame that Hawkeye, a.k.a. Clint Barton, has a Pixel 3. As revealed in the trailer last month, that usage continues in Hawkeye, with the Disney+ show seeing the main characters use a Google Pixel.
Barton uses a Just Black Pixel 3, but the UI is custom and does not look like Android whatsoever. That was demonstrated when the Avenger was searching on Google, with…
These stunning iPhone 13 wallpapers show the inside of your iPhone with incredible detail
November 25, 2021
If you’re looking for a slick new wallpaper to rock on your iPhone, The Basic Apple Guy is out with a new collection of schematic wallpapers that are gorgeous. These wallpapers are designed to show the “intricate interior network of tightly integrated components”…
Apple today shared its highly-anticipated annual holiday ad for 2021. This year, the video was shot entirely using an iPhone 13 Pro. Entitled “Saving Simon,” the video comes in at 3-minutes long. Check it out below.
Apple says that the video was directed by the…
A bizarre bug in the Twitter app for iOS has emerged over the last several days. According to a number of complaints from users, the Twitter app is unexpectedly repeatedly logging people out of their accounts. The bug apparently primarily affects iOS 15 users, and Twitter has confirmed that it is investigating.
In an update shared today, Twitter’s Support team confirmed that it is…
Apple is continuing to enhance the music recognition service Shazam, which it originally acquired back in 2018. In a new update today, Shazam for iOS should now be able to recognize even more songs…
According to the release notes for today’s update to Shazam, the…
Oppo Reno7 series confirmed to feature Sony IMX709 sensor
November 24, 2021
Oppo today confirmed that the Reno7 series arriving on November 25 in China will be the world’s first to feature Sony’s IMX709 sensor in the selfie camera, advertised to have a 60% increase in light sensitivity and 35% noise reduction compared to the selfie unit…
Android 11 adoption reaches 24.2%, still behind Android 10
November 24, 2021
Even though Google does not report on monthly adoption rates of Android anymore, its Android Studio does show the number of Android devices that access the Play Store during a seven-day period alongside their corresponding OS version.
Android adoption rates (via: 9to5Google)
Based on this data, Android 10 is currently running on 26.5% of devices which is the most of any Android version. Last…
