With the Pixel 4 and 2nd-gen Nest Hub, Soli finally launched after years for development. Google is now working with several partners on the Ripple open API standard to “accelerate the growth of applications for general purpose consumer radar.”
Experts from across the silicon, sensing, automotive, and electronics industries have come together to develop open and standardized API interfaces…
Android TV and Google TV have over 110 million monthly active devices, up 30 million since May
January 7, 2022
While Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV are often the first thing people think of when it comes to home entertainment platforms, Google’s Android TV OS is growing quickly. This week, Google has confirmed that Android TV and Google TV have over 110 million devices, among other…
Samsung has updated these devices to Android 12
January 7, 2022
Android 12 is still a very new version of the platform, but Samsung is launching the update for its Galaxy devices less than a month after Google’s own Pixel phones. More devices will be updated over the coming months, and Samsung has confirmed a preliminary list of…
Final US ITC ruling finds that Google infringed on Sonos patents, import ban not likely [U]
January 7, 2022
The US International Trade Commission today found that Google infringed on five Sonos patents relating to smart speakers and audio. This could lead to an import ban of Google speakers, phones, and Chromebooks that violate those patents.
Back in August, a preliminary ruling from an ITC judge found that Google infringed on five patents. The full Commission issued a final ruling today that…
Google details changes to Speaker Group controls & device set-up following Sonos ruling
January 7, 2022
Following the US ITC ruling in favor of Sonos, Google this afternoon announced a series of changes to how Speaker Groups and its Assistant devices work.
The first change applies when setting up and updating your Smart Display or speaker:
A small set of users will need to…
Rumors have suggested that Apple’s mini iPhone, which first came on the scene with 2020’s iPhone 12 mini, won’t be long for this world. Although Apple released the iPhone 13 mini last summer, it’s possible that its release is the last “mini” iPhone that we’ll…
Rumor: Apple testing multiple folding iPhone prototypes, but launch could be years away
January 7, 2022
After giving a tidbit early today about the upcoming iPhone 14 series, leaker Dylandkt has shared what he knows about Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone.
According to Dylan, who has built a strong reputation within the Apple community in 2021, Apple is “definitely working and testing multiple prototypes that contain foldable displays.” The leaker points out that are still “too many…
WhatsApp for iOS planning new notification feature for when someone mentions you in a group
January 7, 2022
WhatsApp for iOS is back with another beta update of its app that lets you know when someone mentions you in a group chat. See what’s changed.
According to WABetaInfo, with version 22.1.71 of WhatsApp, the app now differentiates notifications in a group chat. For…
Report: iPhone SE 3 to feature same iPhone 8-style design, but with 5G; redesign delayed to 2024
January 7, 2022
Apple is expected to introduce a new iPhone SE in 2022. While some rumors pointed out that it could feature an all-new design, similar to the iPhone XR/11, it looks like it will remain with the same iPhone 8 look for this year.
Reliable leaker Dylandkt, that only today…
Twitter on Thursday launched a new feature in its iOS app for a small group of users. With this option, it’s now possible to retweet someone’s post and add your own video reaction using your camera.
As demonstrated by the company, those who have the new feature enabled will find a third option when they tap the retweet button, which will now show “Quote Tweet with reaction.” The option…
