After several leaks and our own exclusive reporting, Google announced last month that it would debut its first self-designed smartphone chip in the Pixel 6 series later this year. Apparently, the company’s ambitions don’t stop there. Today, a new report claims that Google is also building chips for future Chromebooks.
Nikkei Asia reports that Google is developing its own chip design for…
As rumored, Microsoft announced today that it will be hosting a hardware event at the end of this month. Inviting people “to see what’s next,” the Surface Duo 2 will likely be introduced on September 22.
Microsoft’s invitation is currently quite sparse, but it will…
Google Weather redesign widely rolls out on Android [U]
September 10, 2021
After initial testing in May, Google today has widely rolled out a redesign of Android’s default Weather app. Part of Google Search, the experience was overdue for a modernization.
Update 9/9: As of today, the new Google Weather is widely available for all Android…
Epic Games seeks to restore Fortnite on iOS in South Korea
September 10, 2021
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Epic Games has asked Apple to restore its Fortnite developer account and re-release its Fortnite game on iOS in South Korea following the adoption of a new law in that country.
Apple banned Fortnite after Epic Games tested Apple’s policies last summer by posting a version of Fortnite that linked to Epic’s own…
Realme GT Neo2 lands at Geekbench with Snapdragon 870
September 10, 2021
Realme has already confirmed that the GT Neo2 is on its way and will launch soon, even though the original GT Neo is less than six months old. We’ve seen the GT Neo2 in two sets of leaked renders already, but what about specs?
Well, perhaps the most important one…
When will Apple release iOS 15 to the public?
September 10, 2021
Apple took the wraps off iOS 15 at WWDC in June with beta testing happening since then for developers and the public. With September right around the corner, the official release for the latest iPhone software is close and comes with an all-new Safari, Focus mode, Live Text…
What to expect from Apple’s September event: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and more
September 10, 2021
Now that we’re officially into the month of September, the launch of Apple’s fall products is closer than ever before. This year, we expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 13 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 7, while there are also new iPads and Macs on the horizon as well. Head below as we round up what to expect from Apple’s September 14 event.
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Apple September 14 event…
Review: OtterBox Folding Stand for MagSafe offers flexibility for home and travel for iPhone 12 and 13
September 10, 2021
We’ve seen a lot of MagSafe stands arrive over the course of the last year and OtterBox has thrown its hat in the ring with the Folding Stand for MagSafe. While there’s only so much room to innovate with an iPhone stand, OtterBox brings great flexibility which means you…
Chill out with these iPhone wallpapers inspired by the new Mindfulness app in watchOS 8
September 10, 2021
Next week Apple will likely release watchOS 8 to the public after its September event. One of the update’s core new features is the gorgeous Mindfulness app. The Mindfulness app in watchOS 8 has a psychedelic animation that’s intended to help you cool down when stressed.
After new law in Korea allows third-party payment systems in apps, Epic wants Apple to release Fortnite for iPhone again
September 10, 2021
Last August, Fortnite was famously pulled from the iOS App Store after Epic surreptitiously enabled a direct payment option for V-Bucks, circumventing Apple’s In-App Purchase system and the 30% cut. This kicked off a major protest against Apple’s ‘monopolistic’ App Store rules, which went to trial earlier this year.
Recently, a new law introduced in South Korea specifically outlaws payment…
