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iOS 15 portrait video and audio effects can be enabled in third-party apps like Snapchat, not just FaceTime

June 8, 2021

As part of iOS 15, Apple announced a handful of new video and audio effects that help boost your camera and mic quality, especially for videoconferencing. Features include Portrait video (background blur) mode and voice isolation microphone adjustments. In the keynote, these features were presented as being available inside of FaceTime. It turns out that Apple has implemented these effects…

You can place multiple copies of the same app on your home screen with iOS 15

June 8, 2021

Here’s a funny one: iOS 15 lets you place multiple copies of the same app on Springboard. This means you can have the same app duplicated across your home screens, as many times as you want. Taken to the extreme like in the screenshot above, you can fill your entire iPhone…

iOS 15 brings back the popular dial picker from iOS 13 and earlier with a twist

June 8, 2021

Across the system, iOS 14 brought a new dial picker that was quite the departure from the tried and true version we had in the years before. Now with iOS 15, we’re excited to see Apple has brought back its popular dial picker but with a small twist for those who prefer…

Mophie’s new ‘Snap’ accessory lineup brings MagSafe compatibility to all iPhones

June 8, 2021

Mophie is out today with its innovation around the MagSafe ecosystem. While it of course works with the iPhone 12 lineup that officially includes MagSafe, the company has also launched a solution to bring the functionality to any iPhone. The Mophie Snap MagSafe lineup includes six sharp new products. The Mophie MagSafe compatible Snap series looks like it will be popular for a few reasons.

Google Photos starts rolling out advanced photo and video editors on iOS

June 8, 2021

After rolling out the features on Android in recent months, Google Photos on iOS is getting an editing overhaul this week. In October of last year, Google Photos debuted a completely redesigned photo editor for Android users, which includes AI suggestions, adjustments for…

tvOS 15 lets you sign in to apps using Face ID on your iPhone

June 8, 2021

tvOS 15 didn’t get a lot of stage time during yesterday’s WWDC 2021 keynote, with Apple only highlighting new features such as better HomePod mini integration. As highlighted by a new WWDC session, a new feature coming with tvOS 15 will make it easier for users to sign…

Samsung May 2021 security update is rolling out now to these Galaxy devices

June 8, 2021

The May 2021 security update or patch has started rolling out for a number of Samsung devices including the likes of the Galaxy S21 and more. As we’ve seen previously with older patches, the May security patch isn’t technically fully released yet even though Samsung has started its rollout to selected smartphones. Google follows a pattern of rolling out the update to its Pixel smartphones on…

June security patch for Google Pixel brings taste of Material You w/ grouped notification count

June 8, 2021

The June security patch for Pixel devices brought with it a Feature Drop but also a neat little taste of the upcoming Android 12 release and the Material You redesign with a grouped notification count icon. Although not mentioned as arriving as part of the wider June Pixel…

LineageOS 18.1 now supports OnePlus 9 Pro and Razer Phone 2

June 8, 2021

LineageOS 18.1 builds based upon Android 11 are now available for yet more devices including the OnePlus 9 Pro and Razer Phone 2. As far as custom ROMs go, LineageOS is arguably the most popular third-party ROM out there. It took a little while for the Android 11-based…

Google offering free Nest Power Connector to Thermostat owners with wiring issues

June 8, 2021

Google last month started to sell a $24.99 accessory for Thermostat owners with otherwise incompatible setups. Some are now being offered a free Nest Power Connector to resolve their issues. If something is wrong with your Nest Thermostat, Google will alert you on-device, through mobile app alerts, and over email. The latter communication starts with a “Your Nest thermostat needs more power”…