After leaving its lineup stagnant for years, Google finally brought new Nest products to the market this year in the form of new cameras and an updated doorbell. However, Google is also in the process of moving Nest owners from one app to another, and in the meantime, owners with both generations of products are left in a place where everything is confusing and frustrating.
Google is killing the…
Here’s what the November security patch fixes on the Pixel 6/Pro, other Android 12 Google phones
November 2, 2021
The November security patch is rolling out now to all supported Pixel phones – the 3/XL is currently dropped – as the first update to Android 12. Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners received the November update last week, but Google is only today detailing what’s included.
Most…
Galaxy Z Flip 3 inspires custom jeans w/ dedicated phone pocket, just like Google’s Pixel jeans
November 2, 2021
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a form factor that excels in letting you keep a big phone in the smallest possible pocket. To celebrate that fact, Samsung is collaborating on a custom pair of jeans specifically for the Flip. Sounds familiar.
Developed in collaboration with…
The saga of the Galaxy S21 FE has seen the device delayed and even rumored to be canceled entirely, but now, a debut early next year appears to finally have been settled upon. According to a new report, the Galaxy S21 FE may arrive at CES 2022.
SamMobile reports that sources familiar with the matter claim that Samsung will release the Galaxy S21 FE at CES 2022 during the first week of January.
Google One users in 4 countries can get a free 2nd-gen Nest Hub by upgrading to 2TB annual plan
November 2, 2021
In the past, Google has offered free Assistant speakers to existing subscribers and prospective members of its subscription storage service. The latest Google One promo involves upgrading to a 2TB annual plan for a free Nest Hub (2nd-gen).
Those eligible are receiving…
Google Photos widget now lets you set different Material You shapes [U: Rolling out]
November 2, 2021
The Google Photos “Your memories” widget introduced in August is set to get a Material You upgrade that will let you customize the shape, just like in the Pixel 6 promo videos.
Update 11/1, 4:12 p.m. PT: Google last week confirmed the capability, and it’s beginning…
Xiaomi 12 spotted in the wild
November 1, 2021
As per tradition, the Xiaomi 12 should arrive at the beginning of next year, but that’s still not confirmed and judging by the leaks for the past couple of weeks, the handset might arrive earlier than usual. In fact, the latest live images of the Xiaomi 12 suggest an imminent launch.
Alleged Xiaomi 12
The original images have been shared on Weibo showing the smartphone handled on the…
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE rumored to be announced during CES 2022
November 1, 2021
Samsung’s mythical Galaxy S21 FE should have been released by now, but a string of unfortunate events forced the company to delay the launch of one of the most anticipated Samsung devices. The wait might soon be over, according to sources related to
Rumor has it, the…
Oppo Reno7 series fully revealed ahead of launch
November 1, 2021
Oppo is readying its Reno7 series and contrary to popular belief, there won’t be a Reno7 Pro+ version, so instead, we will see a lower-end Reno7 SE. This leaves the Reno7 Pro on top of its series.
Anyway, the report suggests that the standard Reno7 and Reno7 Pro share…
If you go to Sony’s website you will see that it sells phones in two categories – Smartphones and Professional smartphones. And the company really means professional, not like those iPhone Pros or Redmi Pros where “Pro” just stands for “slightly better”.
The Sony Xperia Pro-I really is positioned as a professional tool, which is why it comes with a hair-raising price tag of…
