For a few months now, we’ve been slowly learning more about Google’s next streaming device, which will be powered by Android TV instead of being a simple Chromecast. Today, two new Google devices have shown up at the FCC, which we believe to be the first-party Android TV and its remote.
Before a device with wireless capabilities can go on sale in the United States, it needs to be specifically…
This week’s top stories: Wireless Android Auto on Android 11, Google Pixel 5 renders, more
August 24, 2020
In this week’s top stories: Wireless Android Auto coming to all Android 11 phones, new Google Pixel 5 renders leak, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is reviewed, and more.
As we continue to approach the launch of Android 11, which has already seen three beta releases…
AdMob is Google’s solution for mobile advertising through in-app ads. Google this week quietly released an AdMob for Android app — in early access — to keep track of stats while on the go.
The client is billed as letting you “keep AdMob at your fingertips.” It’s…
As Epic Games wages war on app stores, the company is especially villainizing Apple through advertising and videos. With its next season approaching and no way for Fortnite players on iPhone to get in on the fun, Epic Games has announced the “FreeFortnite Cup” with prizes including OnePlus 8 smartphones.
To “help” some iPhone/iPad users move to platforms where Fortnite is still supported…
Considering how janky the experience can be on some of the older Amazon Fire tablets, the lack of “real” support and general bargain basement experience, only the recent models have managed to get our seal of approval. However, if you own an older 2018 Fire HD 8…
OnePlus releases remix of its signature ringtone w/ YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider [Download]
August 24, 2020
For some strange reason, OnePlus has partnered with music YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider and had the influencer remix the classic OnePlus ringtone.
Of course, sponsored content is a big deal for brands and businesses in the internet era, but often we as users don’t get a…
One UI 2.5 begins rolling out to Samsung Galaxy S20 series
August 24, 2020
The highly anticipated One UI 2.5 update is now rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, having shipped pre-installed on the Galaxy Note 20 series.
We’re not sure if this was intentional, given that the Galaxy Note 20 series has officially gone on sale from today. However, it’s superb news for Galaxy S20 series fans and Samsung fans in general, as a wider rollout will likely follow for…
The world of affordable smartphones is about to get a new contender in the form of the LG K31, a very modest device that is aimed squarely at the low-end.
Measuring in at 5.78-inches, the LG K31 is a reasonably small smartphone compared to the average 2020 device. It comes…
Earlier this month, Google rolled out two big sleep-related features to all Android phones through the Clock app. On Android 11, Bedtime mode in Digital Wellbeing gains the ability to turn off the always-on display (AOD) at night.
Bedtime mode — which was previously…
It emerged on Tuesday that the next version of Android will force apps to use the built-in camera and ignore third-party defaults. This is part of Android 11’s focus on privacy, with Google specifically wanting to protect location data derived from the camera.
With this change, users are still able to download and use a third-party camera app by launching it directly from the…
