Tesla (TSLA) has recently introduced plans to produce its own battery cells called ‘4680’, but now we learn that Panasonic will also be producing the new cell for them, according to a new report.
While Tesla has been working on its own battery cell chemstry for years, it has always worked with experienced battery cell manufacturers to produce them while it focused on battery module and pack…
Best cameras over $2500
December 28, 2020
If you’re a serious enthusiast or working pro, the very best digital cameras on the market will cost you at least $2500. That’s a lot of money, but generally speaking these cameras offer the highest resolution, the best build quality and the most advanced video…
Xiaomi CEO confirms Mi 11 retail box will not come with a charger
December 27, 2020
A few years ago, when Apple ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack, some Android phone makers were quick to mock the Cupertino-based tech giant’s decision, only to follow suit later on. Well, history is repeating itself.
Apple launched the iPhone 12 lineup in October and…
Huawei's HarmonyOS 2.0 beta is based on Android's framework
December 27, 2020
Huawei released the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta version of the software for select devices earlier this month and one developer decided to dig a little deeper to see what Huawei’s new OS is all about. And as it turns out, it’s still pretty much Android-y.
First, he made a simple “Hello world” app for the much older Android 4.4 KitKat environment and this triggered a very similar…
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ specs detailed in a massive leak
December 27, 2020
Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra were detailed last week, and now the S21 and S21+ have also got the same treatment, leaving little to the imagination.
The S21 and S21+ will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC in the US and have an Exynos 2100 chipset at the…
Huawei's first Kirin-powered laptop's specs leak
December 27, 2020
A while back we heard that Huawei is working on several PCs powered by its own silicon – desktop PCs and laptops. With the company already confirming its desktop PC powered by its own HiSilicon ARM chip, we now more details about the notebook too, albeit from a leak…
Home screen widgets are one of the best and easiest ways to customize your new iPhone’s home screen. You can add widgets for Apple applications, as well as third-party apps. Here are some of our favorite third-party apps that offer home screen widgets.
We’ll be updating this post throughout the next few weeks with new apps and features. If you’re a developer with an app to share, get in…
How to customize your new iPhone’s home screen with Smart Stacks and Siri Suggestions
December 27, 2020
Widgets have proven to be the most popular iOS 14 feature, allowing users to give their home screens an added layer of personalization. iOS 14 includes two built-in widget options that aim to use Siri intelligence to help further personalize your iPhone home screen widgets.
Quick Charge Podcast: December 26, 2020
December 27, 2020
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…
Apple isn’t the only major brand removing the charger from the box of its latest flagship phone. As noticed on Reddit, Xiaomi has announced that its upcoming Mi 11 phone won’t include a charger. The rationale is familiar. Many people already have old chargers on hand, and this answers demands for a “more environmentally friendly” device with less waste and smaller packaging.
Xiaomi said…