Every year, popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee (better known as MKBHD) holds his own Smartphone Awards, in which he chooses the best smartphones in different categories. While last year the iPhone was awarded in three different categories, Apple’s smartphone lost the spotlight to its competitors at this year’s awards.
Just like last year, MKBHD has set multiple award categories for…
Samsung has updated these devices to Android 13
December 28, 2022
After launching on Pixel phones earlier this year, Android 13 is now headed to Samsung Galaxy devices en masse. Here’s what devices have already received their update, and which ones will get it over the coming months.
What’s new in Android 13 on Samsung devices?
Android…
Report: Google looked at buying Nuvia before Qualcomm acquisition
December 28, 2022
In purchasing Nuvia last year, Qualcomm gained significant CPU talent and the first products based on this technology are expected in 2023. Before Qualcomm made the winning $1.4 billion acquisition, Google and other tech companies were also interested in buying.
A report…
How to see which apps have access to your exact location on Android and how to disable them
December 28, 2022
Location tracking has become the norm for a majority of apps across Android devices. In each initial setup, we opt for location tracking because it’s the easiest option, though it can be a substantial privacy risk for some. Here’s how you can see what apps have location access and how to adjust those permissions – even disable them on Android.
When an app is installed – so long as it needs…
LG is done with making smartphones, but the company and its various sub-brands are still working on components for other smartphone makers. Ahead of CES 2023, LG Innotek has announced a new optical zoom module for smartphones that can shift between two points.
Launching at…
Fitbit removing Google sign-in support ahead of account transition
December 28, 2022
Starting in 2023, Fitbit will require a Google Account to use new devices and features. As part of transitioning to a single account system, Fitbit.com is losing support for Google sign-in.
At the moment, Fitbit.com lets you sign-in with a username and password (aka Fitbit…
Top iPhone 14 Pro features to check out and customize
December 28, 2022
Just get a new iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max? Read on for a look at some of the best features to test out and customize on your new device including the always-on display, enabling the full 48MP camera, Dynamic Island, and more.
If you were able to get an iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max for the holidays, consider yourself lucky as the device has seen low availability.
The Pro models set themselves apart from the…
We recently wrote about the first jailbreak tool available for iOS 16, which lets users read and modify internal system files, opening up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to customizations. However, a developer managed to use an exploit found in iOS 16 to…
Where to spend your Google Play Gift cards
December 27, 2022
Google Play Gift cards can be incredibly useful in a variety of ways. Beyond the Google Play Store, you can also use that credit towards media content. This guide will take you through redemption and where to spend that sweet, sweet Google Play credit.
How to redeem your…
Samsung has One UI 5.1 in the works for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S22 based on Android 13
December 27, 2022
The Galaxy S23 series is barely a month away from launch, and it sounds like the device will come with a new software version – One UI 5.1.
The folks over at SamMobile highlighted a new firmware version in testing for the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra carrying the version number S90xEXXU2CVL7. This new version, to be known as One UI 5.1, is the first major update for Samsung on top of…
