The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android contains strings of code that directly mention the rumored bundle of the company’s services, according to 9to5Google, and even the name “Apple One” is in there. “Subscription bundle” is also part of the new text, as are prompts about how customers can manage their Apple One subscription from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV.
These…
How to stop annoying robocalls on your iPhone or Android phone
September 10, 2020
Mobile spam calls have been a nuisance for years. I get between four and six robocalls daily, and a quick survey of friends shows that I’m not alone. Every waking day brings with it a new barrage.
Robocallers have upped their game by masking their spam with local…
A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X console
September 10, 2020
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console demands to stand upright, loud and proud. At least that’s my immediate impression after getting an early look at a nonfunctional Xbox Series X unit, supplied by Microsoft. It’s not as big as I expected from the Series X photos, but the…
Google unveils Android 11 (Go edition) with gesture navigation as Go now covers 2GB RAM devices
September 10, 2020
Following the wider launch on Tuesday, Google today is detailing Android 11 (Go edition). This variant of the mobile OS for entry-level smartphones was first introduced with Oreo and is available on 100 million devices worldwide.
The three tentpoles are similar to the full release, though smart home device control has been switched out for usability. Big displays are found on all types of phones…
Annapurna Interactive is releasing a PS4 box set with eight games
September 10, 2020
Annapurna Interactive hasn’t been around that long and it has already published many memorable games, including Outer Wilds, Donut County, What Remains of Edith Finch and Sayonara Wild Hearts (my favorite game of 2019). To celebrate its first five years as an indie…
Huawei FreeBuds Pro review: More than a hint of Apple flavor [Video]
September 10, 2020
In lieu of an IFA launch event, Huawei has held a slightly delayed annual Developers Conference and used that as the vehicle to launch some new products including the FreeBuds Pro, Watch GT 2 Pro, and some other notable hardware.
Every single manufacturer now has their own…
Android Go 11 squeezes more performance from modern budget phones
September 10, 2020
Now that Android 11 has dropped, Google has unveiled Android 11 Go Edition with the aim of speeding up entry-level smartphones. Many of the changes are designed to take advantage of improved features on modern budget devices like larger screens, dual cameras, more RAM and extra storage .
The OS now supports 2GB of RAM (up from 1.5GB before), giving users an additional 270MB of free space —…
Ninja has returned to Twitch on a multi-year exclusive deal
September 10, 2020
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is back on Twitch. He has signed a multi-year contract with the platform where he made his name, and his first stream under the deal starts at 3PM ET.
“I am excited to get back to streaming full-time and connecting with my loyal…
Galaxy Watch Active 2 gets some of the Galaxy Watch 3's best features
September 10, 2020
A little over a month after it revealed the Galaxy Watch 3, Samsung is bringing some of that wearable’s most compelling features to an older device. A Galaxy Watch Active 2 update is rolling out now, which adds features focused on health, communication and connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 just hit the market last month with some pretty great features, but also a fairly steep price tag. Now, a few of the Watch 3’s best software features are making their way over to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in an update.
Samsung has announced that a handful of software features are set to start rolling out to the Galaxy Watch Active 2. That starts with the improved…
