Apple today officially released the first public betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Even though the updates are now available in public beta form, however, does not mean that they are completely stable and ready for day-to-day use. There are some things to consider before updating to the public beta…
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Google and AT&T announced today that the carrier would be using the Messages app and Rich Communicate Services (RCS) on all Android phones in the US.
As reported by The Verge this morning, this follows T-Mobile back in March adopting RCS for a more “consistent…
Google is working to expand the footprint of Android in the car with a new native operating system, but it’s only in a few cars. One clever developer, though, has managed to port Android Automotive to a tablet.
Reddit user TomPratt (via XDA) posted a thread regarding…
Google has announced today that Google Pay is now capable of saving and displaying COVID-19 vaccination cards on Android, starting with select providers in the United States.
With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway around the world, it’s become critical in some places to not only get your vaccine — which you should absolutely do, if you haven’t already — but also be able to prove…
Google rolls out ‘more streamlined’ Discover feed on Android that removes article descriptions
July 1, 2021
Back in April, Google started rolling out a redesign of the Discover feed available to the left of most Android homescreens. After first going live for phones running Android 12, Google is now bringing the “more streamlined” Discover to older devices.
Discover articles…
Samsung is likely just a month or so away from debuting its next collection of smartwatches, and now, a collection of leaked images is showing off the alleged “Galaxy Watch 4 Classic,” complete with its rotating bezel.
Android Headlines obtained images of what it…
Energica has never had a power problem; the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer produces the high-performance racing electric motorcycles used in the MotoE racing series. But that hasn’t stopped the electric sportbike maker from innovating even further with a new, higher-powered electric motor.
This time the company didn’t go it alone though, instead partnering up with fellow Italian…
Google Phone tests better search for previously-called numbers that aren’t in your contacts
July 1, 2021
The Google Phone app pre-installed on Pixels and other devices is getting an upgrade to its built-in search to be better about surfacing a number you’ve recently called but isn’t saved to your contact list.
A test showing up for some users on the latest Google Phone…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The US government has awarded grants for electric and hydrogen buses to 49 projects in 46 states.
Connecticut boosts its electric vehicle rebates.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers…
Britain to end coal power a year early, in 2024
July 1, 2021
The deadline to phase out coal from Britain’s energy system has been brought forward by a whole year, to October 2024.
Britain drops coal for energy early
From October 1, 2024, Great Britain will no longer use coal to generate electricity, a year earlier than planned, Energy and Climate Change Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced today.
Britain wants to demonstrate emissions reduction…
