Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out prompt Android updates. Now, the company is rolling out the August 2021 security update to its Samsung Galaxy lineup. Here’s the full list.
Samsung August 2021 security…
A Google Play Console listing has hinted at a few of the core specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 FE including the chipset and RAM.
After a sizable launch for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3, attention will be turning toward the more “traditional” form…
YouTube’s outline-style icons arrive on Android TV player w/ updated resolution and framerate indicator
August 26, 2021
Introduced last year to the Android and iOS apps, YouTube’s updated outline-style icons are now available in the main player view on the Android TV version of the streaming platform.
A steady rollout of YouTube’s outline-style icons has occurred over the past few…
Samsung nabs top 3 position in smartwatch market as it switches over to Google’s Wear OS
August 26, 2021
The smartwatch market is dominated by Apple, but other players are constantly shifting the metrics. This year, Samsung has managed to join the top three in the smartwatch market with the likes of Apple and Huawei.
Counterpoint Research today published a report on the smartwatch market, finding that it has grown 27% since Q2 of 2020. In this report, it’s revealed that the Apple Watch user base…
Fake Apple Rep Stole 620,000 Photos in iCloud Phishing Scam
August 26, 2021
A California man has pled guilty to four felonies for impersonating an Apple representative and breaking into numerous iCloud accounts in order to steal over 620,000 photos and 9,000 videos.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hao Kuo Chi, 40, of La Puente, California…
Tamron has revealed that the previously-announced 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for Sony E-mount will be available this September for $699.
While the Sony E-mount version will be available in September, the Fujifilm X-mount version is still under development but is…
Quick Charge Podcast: August 25, 2021
August 26, 2021
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…
Elon Musk is now saying that Tesla is aiming for the wider public release of its Full Self-Driving Beta in about four weeks.
We are coming up on almost a year since Tesla started testing its Full Self-Driving Beta in its early access program with some customers.
The…
Google reiterates that Pixel 6 will have UWB as it works to expand support in Android 13
August 26, 2021
The Pixel 6 series is going to be the company’s most ambitious flagship to date, and it really seems like Google isn’t holding back when it comes to various specs. Following some previous rumbles earlier this year, Google has once again reiterated that the Pixel 6 series…
Tesla releases new version of its mobile app with UI refresh and tons of new features
August 26, 2021
Tesla is releasing today version 4 of its mobile app and it has a significant user interface refresh as well as a ton of new features.
The Tesla mobile app has been an important asset for the automaker.
Owners managed most of their ownership experience through the app.
It serves as a key to unlock Tesla vehicles, manage climate control, and much more.
In more recent years, the automaker has also…
