Wireless standards continue to evolve, and while the iPhone 13 supports Wi-Fi 6, Apple is expected to adopt the more advanced Wi-Fi 6e tech in the iPhone 14. However, a new Ming-Chi Kuo report says that the company may find key components in short supply.
We previously outlined the key benefit of Wi-Fi 6e over the plain Wi-Fi 6 version …
The executive summary is that there are certain radio…
Apple launches ‘Self Service Repair,’ allowing you to do your own iPhone screen repairs and more
November 17, 2021
Apple has a big announcement for the repair industry today. The new “Self Service Repair” program will allow customers to complete their own repairs on their devices, including common repairs such as battery replacements, iPhone screen replacements, and more.
Through…
Google is no stranger to UI tests and tweaks, and it seems as though the “last updated” section on app Play Store listings isn’t safe from such tinkering.
According to reports over on Reddit first spotted by the team over at AndroidPolice, Google is testing the…
Samsung confirms more devices for Android 12 update, roadmap for when to expect rollouts [U]
November 17, 2021
Android 12 is still a very new version of the platform, but Samsung is launching the update for its Galaxy devices less than a month after Google’s own Pixel phones. More devices will be updated over the coming months, and Samsung has confirmed a preliminary list of devices that will be updated.
This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts begin.
Table of…
Google nets Giannis Antetokounmpo as ‘new face’ of the Pixel 6
November 17, 2021
The Pixel 6 has seen more advertising than any past Google device, and the marketing campaign is continuing with Giannis Antetokounmpo becoming the “new face” of the NBA’s “Official Fan Phone.”
Just before the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro unveil in October, Google and NBA…
Apple releases iOS 15.2 beta 3 and more to developers
November 17, 2021
All aboard the beta train. Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.2 beta 3 to registered developers, bringing new features and continued refinements. Today’s update to beta 3 comes just one week after the release of beta 2 to developers and public beta users. Head below for the…
What’s new in iOS 15.2 beta 3? Macro mode tweaks, Apple Arcade, more
November 17, 2021
Update: Now available to public beta testers as well.
iOS 15.2 beta 3 is now available to developers, and the update continues to bring new refinements and features to iPhone users. Today’s new release includes more tweaks to the Macro feature on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, new promotions for Apple Arcade, and more.
Reminders updates
According to Apple’s release notes for iOS 15.2…
Available starting today, Google Maps is rolling out support for grocery pickup to over 2,000 stores across 30 US states.
The ability to set up grocery pickup within the Google Maps app first launched in March of this year following the increase in the use of grocery…
One of the best features of the new Assistant is Continued Conversation, where your Pixel’s microphone briefly stays open after a response has been given to allow follow-ups. For the past week or so, Continued Conversation on all Google phones, including the Pixel 6, has…
Jackbox Party Pack 8 is now available for Google Stadia
November 17, 2021
Jackbox has just expanded onto its first cloud platform, Google Stadia, starting with its newest addition, Jackbox Party Pack 8.
If you’ve not played a Jackbox Party Pack before, it traditionally involves getting together with friends, sitting around a TV, and playing mini-games using your phone as a controller. Sometimes you’ll need to write in answers, draw a fun picture, answer a game…
