iOS 15 launches this week and brings with it a lot of new features including Live Text, Focus modes, a new Weather app, FaceTime enhancements as well as more features like FaceTime screen sharing coming later this year. However, one of the more drastic changes is to Safari. Apple has dramatically redesigned the layout of Safari, as well as adding new features like Tab Groups. However, if you…
Not ready for iOS 15? Here’s how to stay on iOS 14 and still receive security updates
September 21, 2021
iOS 15 is finally here, and it brings multiple new features like Portrait Mode in FaceTime, Focus mode and redesigned notifications, improved Maps, Live Text, and more. However, some users may want to stay on iOS 14 for a bit longer before updating to iOS 15, and Apple now…
Galaxy Tab S7 update brings the handy ‘taskbar’ from the Galaxy Z Fold 3
September 21, 2021
Samsung is in the process of rolling out One UI 3.1.1 to its various smartphones and tablets, and it came with a bit of a surprise for the company’s current flagship tablet. Ported over from the latest foldable, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 now has a handy taskbar.
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Google’s upcoming flagship Android phones, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, have received approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States, moving them one step closer to launch.
In the US, like many other countries, smartphones — and really anything with wireless capabilities — must receive approval from the FCC before they can be sold. This approval process…
Roku’s latest update pulls inspiration from Google TV w/ new live TV guide, ‘save list’
September 21, 2021
Google TV is the company’s biggest push against the likes of Roku and others, and it arrived with some great competitive features. Now, Roku is pulling some inspiration from Google TV with the arrival of Roku OS 10.5’s new features including a “save list” and new…
Google’s iOS 15 app updates bring XL YouTube Music & Photos widgets, Focus mode support
September 21, 2021
With the launch of iOS 15 and iPad OS 15, Google announced a handful of app updates to support the latest platform features today. This includes new XL widgets, Focus mode, and Spotlight support.
On the homescreen, Google Photos and YouTube Music will be rolling out…
Latest Google billboards show how the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro designs, screens differ [U]
September 21, 2021
On Thursday, we got a look at the print campaign Google is running for its upcoming flagship. Additional Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro billboards highlight how the design — especially the screens — between the smaller and larger models diverge.
Original 9/18: The latest billboards from photographer David Urbanke show off the phones in almost every color — there’s no black Pixel 6 Pro. When…
T-Mobile CFO says Samsung devices are in ‘short supply,’ customers loved the Galaxy Note
September 21, 2021
The ongoing chip shortage has hurt countless companies, and Samsung hasn’t been shy when talking about feeling the effects, even saying it was a primary reason for skipping the Galaxy Note this year. Now, T-Mobile CFO Peter Osvaldik has put Samsung on blast over the short…
The most full-featured Gmail experience is still found on the web, but the mobile apps continue to pick up more and more capabilities. Gmail for Android is now gaining “improved search” through a set of filters.
Gmail search filters on Android work “independently…
Google app gains ‘Personal results’ setting for Search on Android
September 21, 2021
Google is continuing to add more settings to the Search app on Android with a new preference to control “Personal results.”
“Personal results,” complete with a sparkle icon, follows “Hide explicit results” at the start of this month. It opens an inline webpage where you can “Choose whether Search can show you personal results based on info in your Google Account.” This toggle…
