Another little tidbit in iOS 15.2 is that Apple has finally added the ability to erase and reset a locked iPhone or iPad, without first needing to connect it to a PC or Mac. This new feature is thanks to a new capability when the iOS device is in Security Lockout mode, after too many failed passcode attempts.
Of course, when an iPhone is unlocked, resetting it to factory stock software is…
Oppo Find N battles the Fold 3 with better cameras and tiny form factor; will only be sold in China
December 15, 2021
Samsung has ruled the foldable space for over two years now, but slowly other competitors are emerging. Today, Oppo is showing off its first foldable that looks to be one of the most compelling to date. Here’s what you need to know about the Oppo Find N.
The Oppo Find N…
Chromecast with Google TV gains ‘Year in Search’ playlist w/ 2021’s trending films and TV shows
December 15, 2021
A week after the launch of its annual Year in Search recap video, Google is enhancing and furthering the yearly celebration with a prominent playlist on Chromecast with Google TV.
Available today, Chromecast with Google TV users should now see prominent “Year in…
Google One reaches 500 million downloads on Play Store
December 15, 2021
Google One has now surged beyond the 500 million-download milestone on the Play Store just a year after reaching the 100 million figure back in November 2020.
As spotted by Android Police, the Google One app now joins an exclusive club that includes various first-party titles, but it’s important to note that this figure is inflated as it comes pre-installed on many devices that have shipped…
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 goes official w/ 10.5-inch display, Android 11, arrives next month
December 15, 2021
Mid-range Android tablets aren’t particularly hard to find, but Samsung has some of the best when it comes to longer-term support. Today, Samsung is unveiling its Galaxy Tab A8, which features a 10.5-inch display.
The Galaxy Tab A8 fills the spot of an affordable tablet…
Google employees unvaccinated against COVID-19 will be put on leave starting next month
December 15, 2021
Google previously announced its policy of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, and now the company is preparing to put those who have not complied on unpaid leave in accordance with that policy.
CNBC reports that an internal memo shared by leadership at Google…
Google’s Pixel 6 series saw a slightly delayed December patch that arrived earlier this week, but it seems the update is causing trouble for users in Europe as more and more user reports link the update to network issues.
Since the December patch rolled out earlier this week, Pixel 6 owners across Europe from countries including Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, and more have reported…
Six current and former Tesla female employees have filed lawsuits against the company at the same time alleging that the automaker is “fostering a culture of sexual harassment.”
The firm Rudy, Exelrod, Zieff & Lowe LLP is representing the six women who filed the…
UK calls out Google and Apple for limiting competition, asks for better ways to move between iOS & Android, more
December 15, 2021
Both Google and Apple have been the target of several anti-trust suits and complaints in the past couple of years, and this week the UK is progressing further towards attempting to intervene with the two tech giants. A new report released today shows that the UK takes issue…
Google is making a straightforward tweak to the Calendar mobile apps so that the first-party account switcher now appears in the top-right corner.
For whatever reason, Google Calendar has historically never followed the Workspace/G Suite convention of always showing the current account you’re signed in to. That’s now changing:
We’ve added account profile pictures in the top corner of…
