When Apple introduced MagSafe to the iPhone 12 series in late 2020, we didn’t expect it to take almost a year for similar magnetic tricks to arrive on Android. However, Realme is looking to one-up MagSafe with its own MagDart magnetic charger.
Although not officially announced, the team over at XDA Developers has managed to get hold of a video showcasing Realme MagDart charging in action…
Google’s Wear OS has always been known for its battery life, but in a negative sense rather than a positive one. The platform has been notorious for powering smartwatches that can only last about a day, but Wear OS 3 will seemingly change that. According to a new Galaxy…
Some Android Auto users have been missing the weather icon for months; Google working on it
August 2, 2021
Google’s big redesign to Android Auto a couple of years ago resulted in the removal of a quick weather icon. It was later restored, but some users mysteriously lost it again earlier this year.
It was in February of 2020 that Google brought back the weather icon in…
Gboard redesign with Material You theming, Google Sans comes to Android 12 [Update: Rolled out]
August 2, 2021
With Beta 3 earlier this week, Google’s upcoming design language is appearing in more places throughout the OS. Some Android 12 users are now seeing the Gboard Material You redesign live.
Update 8/2: The Gboard redesign with Material You theming and button tweaks (which is available for all theme options as seen in the third screenshot below) is now widely rolled out. If “Dynamic Color”…
Google’s canceled ‘Android for Feature Phones’ gets a detailed overview in new leak [Video]
August 2, 2021
It’s no secret that Google has been trying hard to better service emerging smartphone markets, with India being a major focus for the company. “Android for Feature Phones” was once an ambition Google was working towards, but it was scrapped before coming to market.
Tesla Autopilot brings car to a stop after drunk driver becomes unconscious at the wheel
August 2, 2021
A Tesla driver in Norway decided to get behind the wheel of his Model S while intoxicated and visibly fell asleep during the drive while Autopilot was activated.
The driver-assist system managed to safely bring the electric vehicle to a stop.
The incident happened in…
Google teases ‘preview’ of 2021’s new Pixel phones today
August 2, 2021
Made by Google this morning tweeted that it had a “preview to share on new Pixel phones.” Set for 9 a.m. PT, we highly expect that the company will preview its fall lineup, presumably starting with the Pixel 5a.
Google confirms ‘Pixel 6’ and ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ name w/ ‘Tensor’ chip, coming this fall
Google confirms camera revamp on Pixel 6 series, including 4x telephoto on…
WASHINGTON ― Senate Armed Services Chairman Jack Reed says the defense top line “will probably go up” to win Republican support on the path to a budget deal for fiscal 2022 ― and some other key Democrats on defense matters grudgingly say the same.
The comments…
After speaking with with a photo editor who manages images captured by photographers at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, DPReview can confirm the maximum resolution of files coming straight out of Canon EOS R3 cameras being used at the Olympics is 6000 x 4000 pixels, meaning…
Over the weekend, Nest Thermostat owners using the Nest app have reported that Energy History is missing. This widespread issue comes as that data remains available on the actual device and in Google Home.
This problem first emerged on Thursday with the Energy History view in the Nest app showing “No usage.” That happens to coincide with a particularly significant outage the same day that…
