One week after releasing the second beta to developers, Apple is now rolling out iOS 15.4 beta 3 to developers. The company also has a new beta of iPadOS 15.4 as well as watchOS 8.5. Head below for the full details on these latest releases from Apple.
iOS 15.4 beta 3 now available
Today’s new release of iOS 15.4 beta 3 is available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings…
New data is out from Counterpoint Research providing their analysis on U.S. smartphone market shares in 2021. The data shows the market shares between leading smartphone brands such as Apple, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and others with iPhone defeating each brand in every…
iOS 15.4 is certainly a big update ,as it brings features like Face ID while wearing a mask and Universal Control, but it seems there’s more to come. Following the release of iOS 15.4 beta 3 to developers on Tuesday, some people have noticed that the system now prompts…
What is VO2 max and why should you set it up with Apple Watch?
February 16, 2022
One of the useful and somewhat buried health features on Apple Watch is VO2 max. The measurement can be estimated by Apple Watch when recording specific workouts but it isn’t enabled by default and actually goes by another name. Follow along for a look at how to use VO2 max with Apple Watch and iPhone including why it’s important, how to set it up, and how to view your VO2 max levels.
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YouTube testing of PiP for iOS app continues as desktop site trials more browsable comments list
February 16, 2022
Back in June, YouTube announced that it was beginning to roll out Picture-in-Picture (PiP) to the iOS app for Premium subscribers. That said, the Google video site has yet to make it widely available, though it just extended the opt-in testing period…
iPhone users benefit as new report details widespread cellular data speed boost thanks to 5G
February 16, 2022
As 5G spreads around the world, more people have access to faster, low-latency cellular data connections – and that includes iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users who benefit from the new technology. As reported by OpenSignal, average cellular data speeds have increased “almost…
New 77 mph Nerva Exe e-scooter is a fast (and heavy) entry to the electric maxi-scooter market
February 15, 2022
New electric scooters are quite common these days, but rarely do we get to see such large format electric scooters that border on electric maxi-scooter territory. Once in a blue moon though, we get to see what’s on the heftier side of the electric scooter spectrum. And that’s just what Spanish company Nerva is offering with the new Nerva Exe.
The Nerva Exe electric scooter isn’t your typical…
Will this metal recycling startup revolutionize the battery and clean energy sectors? [Update]
February 15, 2022
Most of the materials required for batteries and other clean energy technology are dirty to mine. They’re also mostly controlled by China. Can a recycling technology startup change that?
Electrek spoke with Megan O’Connor,cofounder and CEO of Nth Cycle, a Beverly…
Fisker opens reservations for second EV, the PEAR starting below $30k before taxes or incentives
February 15, 2022
As Fisker Inc. continues to work toward start of production of its flagship Ocean EV, it has begun taking reservations for its second model, the PEAR – a compact, five-passenger “urban EV.” With the opening of reservations, Fisker is also claiming the PEAR will start…
Study confirms what common sense has made clear for years: Hydrogen fuel cells cannot catch up to battery-electric vehicles
February 15, 2022
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature has confirmed what common sense has made clear for years: hydrogen fuel cell vehicles aren’t likely to catch up to battery-electric vehicles – even for commercial trucks.
The auto industry has been divided on solutions to remove emissions from their products.
Most have been betting on battery-electric vehicles(BEV), but a few…