OLED iPad rumors have been inconsistent to say the least, with commenters not even able to agree on whether Apple will make the switch, let alone when. But a new supply-chain report says that Apple display supplier LG is engaged in specific preparation for OLED iPad production.
At one time, it was reported that Apple was switching to OLED screens for the iPad Air 5, which is expected to launch at…
Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals
February 8, 2022
Apple has officially announced a new Tap to Pay feature for iPhone. This feature, coming later this year, will allow businesses to use their iPhones to “seamlessly and securely” accept Apple Pay payments with a simple tap. The feature will also work for contactless…
Stripe taking sign-ups for ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ beta program ahead of spring release
February 8, 2022
Apple turned the rumor of iPhones becoming mobile payment terminals into an official announcement today, and payment processor Stripe has more details.
For starters, Stripe suggests that Tap to Pay on iPhone will debut before summer:
Turn an iPhone into a contactless…
YouTube Music for Android gains convenient ‘Downloads’ app shortcut
February 8, 2022
YouTube Music annoyingly got rid of the handy “Offline Mixtape” app shortcut in July, but has now introduced “Downloads” as a more expansive replacement on Android.
Long-pressing the YouTube Music icon on Android reveals a new “Downloads” app shortcut. Appearing above “Search,” tapping starts shuffled play through all your downloads instead of just the “Offline Mixtape” auto…
A new study out of the UK has detailed the countries around the world where EVs are the cheapest and most expensive to purchase – in this particular case, a Tesla Model 3. While this particular data set pertains to one specific EV, it can offer a broader perspective on how…
Tesla was spotted working on a new Cybertruck prototype at Fremont factory. While it’s nice to see more footage of the highly-anticipated new electric pickup truck, the footage makes us a bit uncomfortable with how close the drones get to the prototype and Tesla…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 7, 2022
February 8, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
Samsung isn’t expected to launch a new smartwatch at its Unpacked event this week, but it hasn’t forgotten the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Starting February 9th, both smartwatches will support new health and fitness features like custom interval training…
We’re less than two days out from Samsung’s next Unpacked event. Ahead of the big show, leaked renders, pictures, and even a press release have revealed just about everything regarding the unannounced Galaxy Tab S8 lineup, which is the first to include a high-end…
Santa Monica High Wins Ocean Sciences Bowl Hosted by NASA’s JPL
February 8, 2022
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Santa Monica High Wins Ocean Sciences Bowl Hosted by NASA’s JPL
Now on a seven-year winning streak, the team heads to the national championship.
Santa Monica High School came out on top in the regional Ocean Sciences Bowl tournament, hosted virtually Feb. 5 by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The school has won the academic…
