One way of making the endless torrent of personal and work video calls more palatable is by setting unique backgrounds. Google Meet on the web is introducing new “immersive backgrounds” that attempt to give your surroundings some life.
This is done through the use of subtle animations like falling rain or snow, and changes in lighting. There are five in total: Condo (morning or night) and…
Apple Music app arrives on LG smart TVs
November 17, 2021
A little over a year ago, the Apple Music app made its debut on Samsung smart TVs. It appears the exclusivity period is up as today the Apple Music app is also rolling out to the LG smart TV App Store.
This means Apple Music subscribers ($9.99/mo) can now stream their entire…
The Waterfield Latigo leather iPhone holster is a mostly improved version of the American company’s previous Ranger model, which I tested earlier in the year. Designed for each of the iPhone 13 models, it’s also compatible with the iPhone 12 lineup.
It’s not something…
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…
