With the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro launching today, Google has published the Android 13 factory images for customers that have already received the phones.
There are three builds for each phone. The first two builds (009.A2 and .A5) — including the one labeled “JP carriers” — are what came out of the box. Meanwhile, .31 is the day one OTA update and presumably the “Global” build.
Pixel 7 Pro…
What’s new in Google Camera 8.7 on Pixel 7: Double-tap zoom, Lens shortcut removed, ‘Max’ Night Sight, and more
October 14, 2022
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are the first devices to run Google Camera 8.7 and there are a handful of functional and visual changes.
To presumably highlight the new zoom capabilities, opening Settings > Gestures reveals that “Double-tap action” is back with options…
As teased, Google Fiber announced today that it is launching 5 and 8 Gig service in early 2023. It continues a competitive ramp of activity and development from the Alphabet ISP in recent months.
Google Fiber will offer symmetrical upload and download speeds at 5 and 8…
Samsung officially reveals One UI 5 with Android 13, revamped lockscreen, privacy features
October 14, 2022
Android 13 is on its way to Galaxy devices – Samsung has just announced One UI 5 and shown off its final look for the first time.
What’s new in One UI 5?
Android 13 is a relatively minor update over Android 12, but Samsung is bringing a few of its own changes to the platform on top of Google’s.
As pictured above, one of the big new features in One UI 5 is a revamped lockscreen, which…
Google previewed a Play Store tablet, foldable, and large screen redesign at I/O in May, and the most important aspect of it is coming in 2023.
The navigation rail component of the revamp launched in late September and replaced a much wider drawer. This new element is…
NVIDIA GeForce NOW makes Chrome your new gaming home [Video]
October 14, 2022
Cloud gaming on is going from strength to strength with a growing library of games, the best graphics, and now even dedicated gaming Chromebooks from Google. Add in enhanced support from NVIDIA for the Chrome browser, and you have the most immersive experience possible…
Google is wrapping up the rollout of its iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets with Maps and Search for a total of six updated iPhone applications.
Version 6.40 of Google Maps introduces a pair of iOS 16 Lock Screen widgets. “Search” opens the app to the corresponding interface with your keyboard immediately ready for input. The 2×1 “Frequent Trips” could be powerful (depending on how often it…
Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000
October 14, 2022
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values.
Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone…
A new set of wallpapers from our friend Basic Apple Guy brings a touch of the Apple Watch to your iPhone. These wallpapers are inspired by the popular Braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch, with matching colors and even the popular woven pattern finish.
For now, these…
Sealed OG iPhone auction expects 50x launch price; $42k Apple-1 manual found to be a replica
October 14, 2022
This past summer we saw an auction of rare Apple hardware including Steve Jobs’ prototype Apple-1 sell for $700k and an unopened original iPhone command $35,000. Now in a new auction that’s currently running, another sealed original iPhone is expected to go for 50 times the original price or beyond.
And in a wild auction story, a rare Apple-1 manual that was sold for $42,000 was recently…
