During the Alphabet Q3 2021 earnings call, Sundar Pichai was asked about augmented reality and the CEO shared some brief thoughts about what Google is working on in the AR area.
Compared to other companies, namely Facebook, Google has not talked about augmented reality hardware in any significant manner. Rather, its focus is solely on services and AR in the context of Android/mobile apps.
The…
Samsung promises Matter support for SmartThings hubs, Galaxy devices, TVs, and fridges
October 26, 2021
The Matter smart home train is picking up steam. Following Google’s commitment to the new standard at its developer conference last week and Apple’s addition of Matter support in iOS 15 at WWDC, Samsung is now following suit. The company announced a complete adoption of…
Another report points to unexciting iPhone SE 3 design; claims could be called SE Plus
October 26, 2021
While there has been one sketchy claim that the iPhone SE 3 will be based on the iPhone XR, all reliable sources are pointing to a much less interesting design update. A new report today reiterates that the 2022 iPhone SE will still have a 4.7-inch display, strongly…
OnePlus promises to deliver regular system updates for its wide array of smartphones for at least two years and in some cases longer for flagships, so let’s see how they’re handling the October 2021 security update.
OnePlus October 2021 security update — What’s new?
Google added the October security patch in two distinct versions. Firstly, there was an Android 11-based update that simply…
While Android 12 for Samsung devices look more likely with each passing week, the Korean firm is rolling on with its consistent monthly security patches. For November 2021, a select few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are already seeing the latest updates. Here’s the full…
Sony Xperia Pro-I has a sensor based on the company’s mirrorless cameras for $1,800 [U]
October 26, 2021
Sony is a name that’s rarely thought of in today’s mobile phone landscape, but the company continues to keep pushing along with new devices year after year. Following the launch of its super-expensive Sony Xperia Pro last year, the “Pro-I” has gone official with a…
The Palm brand was revived a couple of years ago with the tiny and somewhat delightful Palm Phone, but the brand’s latest return is much less exciting. The “Palm Buds Pro” have just been announced for $129 with ANC, but nothing all that exciting.
Available for pre-order now at a discounted $99, the Palm Buds Pro have a design that’s pretty similar to Apple’s AirPods Pro with silicone…
LG shut down its mobile business in January of this year, leaving its customers without a clear path forward. Now several months have gone by, and many are surely looking to upgrade their devices, LG is offering some customers a discount on the Google Pixel 5a over…
Android 12 introduces a new “Internet” menu that contains the options for both your Wi-Fi and mobile data, but strips away the simple toggles that the platform has offered for years now. If you don’t want that change, however, it’s relatively easy to bring back the…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 series confirmed to bring 120W charging
October 26, 2021
Xiaomi is bringing Redmi Note 11 phones on Thursday, October 28, and today the company confirmed another intriguing feature of the lineup. According to its official Weibo page, the Redmi Note 11 series will feature 120W fast charging, a first for the midrange lineup.
The confirmation comes two weeks after the noted tipster revealed the very same thing. Such charging speeds will be a massive…
