One of the biggest problems that Google’s Pixel 6 series suffered from over time was an unreliable modem. Compared to other Android devices, the Samsung modem used with Google Tensor just wasn’t up to the task. How does Google Tensor G2 compare in the modem department? We put the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 head to head to see how they compare with signal strength and speed to find out.
The Pixel 6…
YouTube for Android rolling out Material You homescreen widgets [U]
December 10, 2022
Following iOS last month, YouTube for Android now offers homescreen widgets that provide quick access to search and core parts of the app.
Update 12/9: After officially being announced last week, YouTube’s new Android widgets are now live with some tweaks. Namely, the…
VentureBeat Lab to launch in-depth AI article series with insights from Microsoft and Nvidia
December 10, 2022
We’re excited to share that Microsoft and Nvidia are collaborating with VB Lab to launch an in-depth series of articles and branded stories centered on the state of enterprise AI. The nine-part series, along with two VentureBeat Special Issues, will deliver new industry…
iOS 16 adoption hits 69% thanks to nice features, here’s how that compares to Android
December 10, 2022
iOS 16 adoption continues to grow as Apple sells more iPhone 14 units and resolves some of the early software bugs. According to the latest data from Mixpanel, iOS 16 is now installed on 68.95% of iPhones three months after release, a number that outpaces Android adoption of the latest software.
iOS 16 adoption numbers impress
Mixpanel is a third-party analytics company that bases its iOS…
Uber and Uber Eats now rolling out Live Activities for the Lock Screen and iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island
December 10, 2022
Support for Live Activities in iOS 16 has been slowly expanding since the feature was launched as part of iOS 16.1. Now, Uber is starting to roll out Live Activities support for Uber and Uber Eats. This allows users to easily track their rides and orders via the Lock Screen…
Apple’s MagSafe wallet has been a popular choice over the last few years, but there are a lot of other great iPhone wallets with varying advantages. Below I’ve rounded up the best iPhone wallets out there including my personal favorite that features a built-in stand…
TTArtisan adds Canon RF, Fujiflm X and Nikon Z mount versions of its $199 50mm F1.4 Tilt lens
December 9, 2022
TTArtisan has announced the release of its 50mm F1.4 manual lens for Canon RF, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z mount camera systems. Previously, this fast tilt lens was limited to Sony E-mount and L-mount cameras.
The new models keep the same optical design, consisting of seven elements in six groups, including two high-refractive index elements. The fully-manual lenses use a 12-blade aperture diaphragm…
Redmi K60 Gaming is not happening, Xiaomi VP confirms
December 9, 2022
The Xiaomi 13 is launching this Sunday, and one company VP revealed that it will be mightier than gaming phones. Lu Weibing, also known by his Western name William Lu, stated that in 2023 we won’t need dedicated devices for gaming on Android, and this trend is “doomed to…
Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ make their global debut
December 9, 2022
Three weeks after their debuts in China, the Realme 10 Pro and Realme 10 Pro+ are now official for the global market after a big launch event earlier today. Realme 10 Pro will start at $319 in its 8/128GB trim while Realme 10 Pro+ is priced at $379 for the same RAM and…
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has surfaced yet again, this time appearing on the Google Play Console. The Console confirmed some specs about the display, but more importantly, it details the chipset – the Exynos 1330.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G details on the Google Play Console
This chip (Samsung S5E8535) has two Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.4GHz and six A55 cores at 2.0GHz. For graphics, there…
