During Apple’s special “Spring loaded” event this Tuesday, the company finally revealed that watchOS 7.4 will be available to all users “early next week.” The long-awaited update brings an important feature to users, which is the ability to unlock iPhone models with Face ID using the Apple Watch when wearing a mask.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, several iPhone users have been…
iOS 14.5 is coming next week for everyone, and Apple today released the RC build to developers and public beta users. While the beta versions have already brought several new features, the final release also enables a new option to answer calls using Siri while using…
iOS 14.5 is arriving to the public next week with a host of new features and changes and a major one is the new App Tracking Transparency. Today Apple has shared a reminder with developers to have ATT requirements met for apps by April 26.
Apple hasn’t officially…
Apple surprisingly announced a new iPhone model today — which is not exactly new. The iPhone 12 mini and regular iPhone 12 will now be available in a new purple color, and they come with a new wallpaper that matches the color.
Aside from the new color, there is nothing really new about this purple iPhone 12. Internally, they are the same iPhone 12 models that were introduced last year with A14…
As the “main” flagship for Xiaomi in 2021, at least on paper, the Mi 11 Ultra really doesn’t disappoint. No smartphone is used on paper though and how it stacks up is far more nuanced.
The standard Xiaomi Mi 11 fell just short of the best in the business but with…
San Diego-based Juiced Bikes has just officially launched its new electric moped, the Juiced Scorpion X, designed to replace the original Juiced Scorpion and provide several key upgrades.
The new model was first unveiled last week, showing off several new improvements to…
Mercedes-Benz teases new EQT electric minivan
April 21, 2021
Mercedes-Benz is teasing the EQT, an electric minivan to be unveiled by American pro skateboarder Tony Hawk next month.
The van passenger van segment is not on the top of the list of markets to electrify.
Daimler is actually one of the early movers in the space with the EQV electric van, but that’s quite expensive. Now they are announcing a new entry, the Mercedes-Benz EQT, that should be an…
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
The Long Island Rail Road will analyze its trains to see whether they can run on batteries alone.
Why US homeowners install – or don’t install – solar panels.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to…
Toyota to review its lobbying against climate and electric cars after pressure from investors
April 21, 2021
Toyota says that it is reevaluating its anti-climate lobbying practices as it promotes carbon neutrality goals after receiving pressure from investors.
We have often discussed how Toyota has been a laggard when it comes to all-electric vehicles as the Japanese automaker…
Google wants to make US health insurance ads more trustworthy with new certification program
April 21, 2021
Building on existing ad policies, Google today announced a new certification program for health insurance advertisers in the United States.
Moving forward, Google will only allow ads from government exchanges, first-party providers, and licensed third-party brokers. This covers individual health insurance coverage, short-term coverage, and Medicare. Advertisers will be required to provide…
