I really wanted to like the original Galaxy Buds. They’re some of the best-designed true wireless earbuds I tested last year. They’re tiny, which makes them comfortable (well, as much as earbuds can be), and they came with a wireless charging case at a time when that still wasn’t a standard feature. However, the audio quality was disappointing, call performance was subpar, and…
Peloton's iOS Chromecast support puts workouts on the big screen
February 22, 2020
Peloton users on iPhones and iPads can now play their workout videos on a bigger Chromecast-powered screen. The iOS application’s latest update adds Chromecast support for the platform, a feature which used to be available only for Android users.
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Microsoft’s Defender security software is coming to iOS and Android
February 22, 2020
Despite Apple and Google’s best efforts, malware and malicious apps are still a big concern on iOS and Android. So today, Microsoft announced that it’s bringing its Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to the mobile operating systems. In other words…
HTC's Project Proton is a preview of its next-gen VR headsets
February 22, 2020
While HTC is betting its VR future on the modular Vive Cosmos for now, it’s also been working on next-gen lightweight headsets, under the title “Project Proton,” that CEO Yves Maitre said will resemble “really, really close to normal glasses.” Well, judging by the renders we received, this is debatable, but these wearables certainly seem more compact than the current…
If you’ve recently received a mysterious notification on your Samsung Galaxy device, you’re not alone. The tech giant has blasted Galaxy phone users worldwide with a Find My Mobile push notification that simply says “1.” That’s it — just…
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock on Friday
February 22, 2020
Last week Samsung announced and almost immediately released its foldable Galaxy Z Flip, but only in “limited” quantities that dried up almost as soon as they appeared, unless you spot one in a store somewhere. Now Samsung says that tomorrow, on February 21st it…
HTC's expanded Vive Cosmos family may help lure more VR users
February 22, 2020
HTC’s Vive Cosmos is positioned as a high-end VR kit that’s easier to use, and we liked it, but one concern we had was its $699 price — a notable jump from Oculus’ $400 offerings, tethered or otherwise. The good news is that according to Engadget Chinese, the company plans to release a more affordable version dubbed Cosmos Play, along with the more advanced Cosmos Elite and…
Google’s upcoming efforts to improve mobile privacy will extend beyond the upgrades in Android 11. Starting August 3rd, the company will require approval for background location requests in all Play Store-bound Android apps. It’ll determine if the feature is…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lays out a welcome mat for dust and debris. But while the hinge gap is concerning, it is impressive that Samsung was able to fit so many components into a foldable design. iFixit‘s teardown reveals a stack of two minuscule motherboards and two…
Android 11 Developer Preview focuses on 5G and better privacy
February 22, 2020
After a brief tease, the first Android 11 Developer Preview is available for Pixel devices — and it’s clear Google is thinking about the future with this release. The test software is built with a few new technologies in mind, most notably 5G. New frameworks let app creators determine whether or not someone’s on an unlimited data plan or has 5G-level bandwidth, making it…
