For three months in 2018, Google Duo offered built-in screen sharing on Android. After we spotted work on the feature again this June, Google today announced that the capability is coming back to Duo.
Like a previous release, the feature was introduced — during today’s Apple event — via @MadebyGoogle. A Pixel 4a is used to demo the straightforward capability, with Google positioning it as…
Twitch chat successfully barrel-rolled a ‘Flight Simulator’ plane
September 16, 2020
Somehow, the chaotic hivemind that is Twitch chat managed to takeoff, fly and land a plane in Microsoft’s Flight Simulator. The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner took off from Košice International Airport in Slovakia, flew for about an hour, performed a barrel roll and landed back…
Apple will release iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 on September 16th
September 16, 2020
Apple’s next major software upgrades for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV are almost ready. At today’s “Time Flies” event, the company announced that iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, along with the latest watchOS and tvOS updates, will start rolling out on Wednesday…
Android 11’s smart home controls are nowhere to be found in Samsung OneUI 3.0… so far
September 16, 2020
Perhaps the best feature in Android 11 is the arrival of smart home controls in the power menu. It’s something we love on Google’s Pixels, and it’s already in third-party skins such as OxygenOS 11. However, in Samsung’s first OneUI 3.0 beta, Android 11’s power menu controls are nowhere to be found.
We published a full hands-on with OneUI 3.0 earlier today, and it brings quite a few…
iOS 14 lands tomorrow, September 16th
September 16, 2020
You won’t have to wait much longer to get your hands on iOS 14 — that is, if you haven’t taken the plunge with the beta. Apple will roll it out on September 16th (i.e. tomorrow). It’ll be available on iPhone 6s and above.
The company opted to release iOS 14 before…
Google Meet hardware promises AI features starting at $2,700
September 16, 2020
Google today unveiled Google Meet Series One, meeting room hardware that brings its AI-powered video calling features to businesses. The Series One compute system and sound bar both include the company’s Coral Accelerator Module with Google Edge tensor processing units…
Apple no longer including USB power adaptor with Apple Watch, ahead of iPhone 12 debut
September 15, 2020
Apple today announced that it is removing the USB power adaptor from Apple Watch boxes going forward, citing environmental concerns. Next month, the company will announce the iPhone 12 … and is rumored to no longer be bundled with a power adapter nor wired EarPods.
The company’s announcement today for the Apple Watch will help customers get used to the idea of having no bundled accessories in…
Apple announces Fitness+, a workout class subscription service for Apple Watch and iPhone
September 15, 2020
Apple today announced a new fitness service, set to rival the likes of Peloton. Apple Fitness+ will integrate with the Apple Watch and the Fitness app on the iPhone. Fitness+ costs $9.99 per month, or $79.99 per year.
Users can watch fitness classes hosted by Apple, with…
During Apple’s “Time Flies” event, it shared a new Family Setup feature coming to iOS 14 on September 16th that will allow just one iPhone to both set up and manage several Apple Watch smartwatches in a family. Previously, each Apple Watch had to be tied to an iPhone…
Razer’s Opus noise-canceling headphones are discounted for Verge readers
September 15, 2020
Razer’s Opus wireless, over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation are 10 percent off their usual price. Normally $199.99, this brings them down to $180. It’s the first time we’re seeing these headphones discounted, and Verge readers can get this exclusive deal over at Razer by adding the Opus to your cart, then putting the offer code VOXOPUS10 in at checkout.
I reviewed the Opus…
