While smartphones are increasingly approaching feature phone pricing, the latter category still has a place. As such, “smart” feature phones exist, and many are powered by KaiOS, though Google Assistant in recent months lost the ability to make calls and send texts through voice commands.
Smart feature phones are defined by the presence of internet-powered apps, with Google offering…
So far, Gboard has received a Material You redesign that introduced rounded UI elements and support for Dynamic Color. The latest tweak to conform to Material You sees Gboard get circular key popups.
Without the “Popup on keypress” setting turned on, Google will…
The chip shortage and other issues have caused problems for Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE, leaving the release date mostly unclear. Now, some fresh leaks and rumors are offering just a bit of clarity into the situation.
In the past several days, the Galaxy S21 FE name has…
The new OnePlus Buds Pro deliver great sound and features, but they are quite a bit more expensive compared to the brand’s other offerings. According to a reliable source, a new pair of ANC-equipped OnePlus earbuds could be around the corner with a lower cost of entry.
Max Jambor says on Twitter that OnePlus is working on another pair of truly wireless earbuds that will carry a lower price tag…
The first generation of foldable smartphones was infamous for durability problems, with the original Galaxy Fold being pulled before launch and redesigned due to some severe problems. A few years later, though, Samsung has come a remarkable way, even offering water…
Google Calendar rolling out ‘Time Insights’ that show how much time you spend in meetings
August 31, 2021
To help employees better manage their day, Google Calendar is introducing new “Time Insights” that let paid Workspace users see “how [their] time is spent across meetings and collaborators.”
Announced for Calendar back in March, Google calls Time Insights a…
Hands-on: Google Maps for Wear OS 3 keeps it simple, leaves older hardware with a broken mess
August 31, 2021
The biggest update to Wear OS in years is out now, albeit with a heavy skin on Samsung’s new hardware. Still, it brings with it some app revamps, including a brand new Google Maps app for Wear OS. Here’s how the updated app works.
Bundled as a part of Wear OS 3, the updated Google Maps app mostly exists to play a huge game of catchup compared to the old one. That starts with something…
Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out prompt Android updates. Now, the company is…
The ongoing saga of chip shortages and delayed releases has become a major narrative for tech throughout 2020 and 2021. According to a new report, the Galaxy S21 FE will suffer yet again with production scheduled for next month, while the Galaxy S22 could begin production…
Microsoft just announced that Windows 11 is launching on October 5 after a couple of months in beta, but the significant platform update will come without one of its notable features. At launch, Windows 11 users won’t be able to download Android apps from the Microsoft Store.
The ability to run Android apps natively on Windows 11 is one of the update’s biggest new features, but it’s also…
