Samsung’s update policies are some of the best available on Android outside of Google’s latest Pixels, but as with any device, it comes to an end eventually. This week, Samsung dropped several of its Galaxy A devices including the Galaxy A50s down to biannual update status, the last step before they’re dropped entirely.
An update to Samsung’s “Work Scope” page for Android updates…
Google introduced a neat and useful concept to Android 11 with a power menu that integrated smart home controls from Google Assistant and cards from Google Pay. However, that functionality was stripped entirely from Android 12, much to the chagrin of fans. Thankfully, Tasker…
Microsoft SwiftKey can now share your copy/paste clipboard across Android and Windows
November 2, 2021
The ability to share your copy/paste clipboard between your phone and computer is a neat trick, but one that’s not always been very easy on Android devices. In its latest update, Microsoft has just granted the ability to sync your clipboard across Windows and Android…
After making its debut on vehicles including the Polestar 2 over the past year, Google’s Android Automotive platform is set for major expansions over the next two years, and LG is now showing off its take on the platform.
LG’s “IVI” infotainment experience is powered by Android Automotive, and as the company announced this week, will make its debut in future electric vehicles from…
Apple currently offers an iPhone as a loaner device to customers when they take their phone in for a repair at an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Providers. While the current loaner model is an iPhone 8, the company is about to upgrade its loaner program with the…
Apple has been largely affected by global chip shortages just like several other companies, and this has resulted in products like the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 having really low supplies around the world. Now Apple is reportedly cutting iPad production to…
Calling on Assistant Smart Displays, speakers will soon be limited to your Google Contacts
November 2, 2021
Google Home devices have long let users place phone calls with just their voice. An upcoming Assistant change will restrict that calling capability to numbers saved in your Google Contacts.
Over the past day, the feed tab of the Google Home app has started displaying an “Important change to calling” card that links to a support article. This is referring to the capability that allows you…
WhatsApp for iOS improving PiP reproduction of Instagram, YouTube videos in new beta
November 2, 2021
WhatsApp for iOS is rolling out a new beta version of its app. With this update, users can get a new interface to watch videos from Instagram, YouTube, and other sites within the app.
As reported by the always-reliable WABetaInfo, version 2.21.220.15 of the app brings a…
Two years after its launch, Nintendo has officially shut down the Dr. Mario World game for iOS devices. This is another game that the Japanese company discontinued after just a few years.
Dr. Mario World shutting down wasn’t a surprise for its small user base, as the…
iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Which should you buy?
November 2, 2021
The all-new iPhone 13 lineup is officially here. As has become the norm, the lineup is split into the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. On the surface, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are very similar phones. They both feature a 6.1-inch display and the A15 Bionic processor inside, but look closer and you’ll notice some key differences.
If you’re trying to make a buying decision between the iPhone…
