Over the past few weeks, Google has introduced standalone preference pages for various Assistant features. The latest sees Google Assistant settings for the Android “Lock screen.”
The new “Lock screen” menu is grouped under “Popular Settings,” like Voice Match, Languages, and Routines, before the full alphabetical list. On first launch, you get a splash screen about using Assistant…
Report: Galaxy S21 FE launch postponed until October
June 25, 2021
A new report out of Korea suggests that the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch has been postponed and may even see a limited global release.
The report comes from Korean outlet Fnnews and suggests that chipset shortages are behind this proposed Galaxy S21…
The latest WhatsApp beta builds for Android have added a couple of minor new features to the cross-platform messaging application including voice note waveforms and the ability to forward in-app sticker packs.
We’ll agree that neither new addition is particularly…
Google has trained Search to “detect when a topic is rapidly evolving” and will now display a “changing quickly” notice when a “range of sources hasn’t yet weighed in.” It comes as information around breaking or emerging news “may not be the most reliable.”
While Google Search will always be there with the most useful results we can provide, sometimes the reliable information…
Panasonic, Tesla’s main battery supplier, confirmed that it sold its entire stake in the electric automaker, and it claims that it won’t change its relationship.
Believe it or not, there was a time when Tesla had issues convincing battery suppliers to sell them…
Asus cancels tomorrow's Zenfone 8 event for India, ROG Flow X13 and Zephyrus reveals also delayed
June 25, 2021
Asus was planning on making several major reveals in India tomorrow, but those plans have been scuttled as much of the country goes into lockdown. The event was supposed to introduce the Zenfone 8 series and bring several gaming laptops.
This change in plans seems to affect…
Last month Apple unveiled its M1-powered 24” iMac which comes in a total of seven colors. The desktop features an all-new flat design with white display bezels and now John Prosser is reporting that Apple will bring a similar design to its MacBook line. We are treated to new renders which were created in collaboration with Ian Zelbo (@RedersbyIan) and depict a major redesign to Apple’s laptop…
Volvo has announced that its forthcoming XC90 electric SUV will reach consumers in 2022 with Lidar as a standard safety feature for all models. With the state-of-the-art Lidar sensors developed by Luminar, Volvo hopes to set a new standard in automobile safety. Volvo also…
Google Home app getting ‘updated Wi-Fi device view’ and last features from old Wifi app
June 25, 2021
In addition to a new Nest/Google Wifi update, the Google Home app is getting the last few remaining Wifi-related features from the old client that’s set to be deprecated.
Google Home 2.39 is widely rolling out today on Android and iOS with a trio of features from the…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 24, 2021
June 25, 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…
