The International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) has released a new version of its Photo Metadata standard that includes two new properties aimed at making photos more accessible to those with disabilities, such as the blind.
The IPTC says that web accessibility is extremely important in the current digital age, and as the number of images added online increases daily, the gap widens…
Palm’s latest product is a pair of TWS earbuds called Buds Pro
October 28, 2021
Over three years ago TCL resurrected the once prominent Palm brand with the Palm phone. Today the new Palm brand is bringing in a new addition to its portfolio in the form of wireless earbuds dubbed Palm Buds Pro. These offer in ear fit with silicone tips, ANC with three…
WhatsApp history can be transferred from an iPhone to any phone launching with Android 12
October 28, 2021
For a short while you’ve been able to transfer your WhatsApp history from an iPhone to a Samsung device, and now this capability is being extended to all Google Pixels too.
Not just that, however – Google is announcing that any phone launching with Android 12…
One UI 4 beta coming to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3
October 28, 2021
Shortly after giving us a detailed look at One UI 4 via official promo videos Samsung announced via its Members forum that it’s bringing One UI 4 open beta to its Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. Users of the two most recent Samsung foldables will soon be able to install the beta on their devices and test out all the new features it brings.
Samsung One UI 4 beta posters for Galaxy Z Fold3 and…
Huawei keeps expanding its wearable portfolio, with the latest addition being the Watch Fit Mini. It has a rectangular screen, but the body is slightly taller and narrower, as well as lighter than any other Watch Fit wearable so far.
The Mini variant has a smaller screen…
Oppo A54s launched with Helio G35, 5,000 mAh battery
October 28, 2021
Oppo introduced the A54 in March, followed it up with a 5G version, and now we get the A54s. The smartphone is listed on Oppo UK’s website and was briefly shown on Amazon Italy.
Oppo A54s (image: Oppo)
Oppo A54s packs a 6.52″ HD+ 60Hz LCD, with the notch…
Google only released Android 12 last week, and now it’s already announcing the next “feature drop” which it’s calling Android 12L. That L stands for Large screens, as the focus of this release will be all about better adapting the OS to tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices.
Android 12L will become available early next year, “in time for the next wave of Android…
Asus is recruiting Android 12 beta testers for Zenfone 8 Flip
October 28, 2021
Asus will begin rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Zenfone 8 Flip from December, but if you can’t wait, you have the option to get a taste of the latest version of Android by enrolling in the Zenfone 8 Flip’s Android 12 beta program.
Those…
A misguided tip spreading around social media urged people lost with no signal to change their voicemail to reach assistance. While well-meaning, this is not what you should be doing if you find yourself in need of help.
Last week, Halifax Search and Rescue posted a…
Google Translate, an Android app that has been long overdue for an overhaul, has gotten a Material You redesign this evening, but it may be exclusive to the Pixel 6.
Last month, our APK Insight team uncovered work being done on bringing Material You to Google Translate’s Android app, even offering an exclusive first look at the redesign in action. As of this evening, an update for Google…
