Ahead of new Pixel phones, the Android 13 October update is rolling out with nine fixes.
After just five fixes last month, this second update touts nine improvements across Audio, Connectivity, User Interface, and Wi-Fi.
The bulk of fixes this month are for the Android 13 UI, including widget compatibility issues and empty Quick Settings tiles. There’s also a resolution for no app icon…
Google is investigating why some Pixel phones can’t use Android Auto following Android 13 update
October 4, 2022
If Android 13 broke your ability to use Android Auto, it seems you’re not alone, but Google is looking into the problem.
In the latest update to its known issues thread for Android Auto, Google pointed to an issue where some Google Pixel owners say that the platform has…
How will OpenAI’s Whisper model impact AI applications?
October 4, 2022
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Last week, OpenAI released Whisper, an open-source deep learning model for speech recognition. OpenAI’s tests on Whisper show promising results in…
Gmail and Google News updates add iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets
October 4, 2022
Following Chrome and Google Drive last week, Google has rolled out the iOS 16 Lock Screen widget updates to Gmail and Google News.
Version 6.0.220918 of Gmail rolled out to the App Store today with the “New Unread Messages” Lock Screen widget to “keep up with new messages by seeing how many unread emails are currently in your inbox.” It’s available in three sizes:
1×1 circle: Unread…
Twitter rolling out ‘Edit’ button for Blue subscribers, but only if you live in these countries
October 4, 2022
Earlier this year, Twitter confirmed that it is finally working on the long-awaited “Edit” button. After a brief public demonstration of how this feature will work, Twitter is now rolling out the option to Twitter Blue subscribers to edit tweets – but only in select…
Adaptive Transparency isn’t actually coming to older AirPods despite iOS 16.1 beta setting
October 4, 2022
Last week, an odd story emerged on Reddit when original AirPods Pro users noticed that the latest iOS 16.1 beta had added Adaptive Transparency to the first-generation model. As we speculated at the time, this appears to be a bug and it seems like the next beta iOS 16.1 will…
Zillow now lets iOS users explore a neighborhood with Apple Maps’ Look Around feature
October 4, 2022
Zillow, a popular US real estate platform, announced on Monday an update to its iOS app that makes it even more integrated with Apple services. iPhone and iPad users now will be able to explore the surroundings of a neighborhood directly in Zillow’s app using Apple Maps’ Look Around feature.
Look Around is a feature in Apple Maps that lets users navigate through streets with 360-degree 3D…
One of the key features of iOS 16 is the new, customizable iPhone lock screen. It lets users create multiple sets with different wallpapers, font settings, and even widgets. However, despite having multiple customization options, the latest version of iPhone’s operating…
Georgia Senator introduces bill that would allow Hyundai, other automakers to qualify for EV tax credit
October 3, 2022
Georgia Senator Reverend Warnock introduced a new bill that would expand which electric vehicles qualify for a tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act. The Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act would give automakers like Hyundai a “grace period” to build…
BYD sold 161% more EVs in China than same time last year, entering new markets with growth momentum
October 3, 2022
Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) continues to stake its case for worldwide attention as it reports tremendous year-over-year EV sales growth for yet another consecutive month. When looking at the company’s growth since 2020 and its recent expansion into new markets outside of China, BYD should be on your radar as a contender to become a globally recognized EV brand.
BYD Auto is an…
