The Infinix Zero X series is due to be announced on September 13 but some of the key specs have already been revealed through three Google Play Console listings. We got an early glimpse of the three models in the lineup – the Zero X Neo, Zero X Pro and the vanilla Zero X.
The listings on Google Play Console
As per the listing, all three handsets will share the same SoC – the…
WhatsApp adds end-to-end encryption for Android cloud backups
September 11, 2021
After being hinted at and after testing in previous beta builds, WhatsApp has confirmed that end-to-end encryption for cloud backups is set to roll out soon.
Announced in a Facebook Engineering blog post, end-to-end encryption has been missing from cloud backups despite…
Alphabet Scoop 133: Android 12 check-in, latest on the Pixel 6, and living with the new Nest Cam/Doorbell
September 11, 2021
This week 9to5Google’s Abner Li, Ben Schoon, and Kyle Bradshaw discuss updates on Android 12, a new Pixel 6 ad, and thoughts after living with the new Nest Cam and Doorbell.
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Google Translate for Android prepares for Material You as its first major redesign in years [Gallery]
September 11, 2021
Ahead of Android 12’s launch later this year, our team has discovered that Google Translate has a Material You revamp in the works, it’s first major redesign in over five years — here’s an early look.
About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called…
Google Home Essentials: Roborock S7 is a near-perfect floor cleaner w/ a pricey auto-empty option
September 11, 2021
Robot vacuums are still very much a luxury, but they’ve come down in price considerably over the past several years to the point where, now, you can get something halfway decent for around $150. What’s more interesting to me, however, are the vacuums that are still a bit…
Hands-on: Here’s what does and doesn’t work with offline Siri in iOS 15
September 11, 2021
One of the subtle but valuable new features with iOS 15 is that Siri works even when offline for some commands. That means faster performance, but offline requests won’t work for everything. Let’s look at what does and doesn’t work with offline Siri in iOS 15.
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The iPhone 13 is set to be announced this upcoming week, so chances are you’re thinking about upgrading. But how do you make sure you get the most you can for your device in time to get the latest model? Here’s everything you need to know about trading in or selling your old iPhone ahead of next week’s event.
Tip 1: If you can, sell ASAP
The first thing you need to know is that trading in…
9to5Rewards: Win iPhone 12 + Baseus MagSafe Power Bank deal [Giveaway]
September 11, 2021
There’s still time to enter to win Apple’s purple iPhone 12 this month courtesy of Baseus. Head below to get a special deal on the company’s new 10,000 mAh MagSafe portable charger and power bank and enter the giveaway now.
Designed specifically for iPhone, the new…
What are your first impressions of the Google Pixel 5? [Poll]
September 11, 2021
This week, Pixel 5 shipments have been steadily arriving to those who preordered the phone in the US. We’ve already heard the opinions of numerous reviewers, but now that the Google Pixel 5 is out in the wild, we want to know what you think.
Four weeks after being…
iPhone 13 demand will see Apple take a third of all 5G shipments
September 10, 2021
The anticipated strength of iPhone 13 demand is likely to see Apple account for a full third of global 5G smartphone shipments in 2021, according to a new market intelligence report.
The forecast was made by Counterpoint, which says that demand for this year’s iPhone lineup will be high even without any surprise new features…
Counterpoint says Apple will be building on its iPhone 12…
