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The hit PC/console game Rocket League has made its way to mobile phones this week in the form of the simplified “Sideswipe,” but it seems not everyone can enjoy it equally. Just hours after the game’s launch, it’s become clear that Rocket League Sideswipe is encountering issues on Google’s Pixel 6 series and Android 12 in general. Launched worldwide just yesterday, Rocket League…

The custom ROM scene isn’t as strong as it once was, but one name that has stuck around is Paranoid Android. Now, the team of developers behind the project has announced Paranoid Android’s take on Android 12 will be called “Sapphire” and launches today. Announced in a brief blog post, Paranoid Android “Sapphire” is based on Android 12 and brings with it the custom ROM’s additional…

Based on supply chain data of smartphone production levels, a market intelligence company is predicting iPhone market share for Q4 2021 will hit 23.1%. That would be up from 15.9% last quarter, and enough to convincingly take the No. 1 slot from Samsung. Apple is expected to benefit from both strong holiday quarter demand, and better supply chain management than its competitors – factors also…

The latest UK-only Google Doodle is helping Scots celebrate St. Andrew’s Day for 2021 by highlighting some of the most prominent cultural icons of Scottish heritage. For those unaware, St. Andrew’s Day is the official national day of Scotland — not to be confused with England, Northern Ireland, or Wales, which together make up the United Kingdom. Google enlisted the help of Glasgow-based…