Apple introduced a privacy feature for iPad Pro last year that physically disconnects the microphone when compatible cases are closed. Apple will soon expand this privacy feature to work through software more iPad models that don’t support mic hardware disconnection.
Here’s how the already supported privacy feature works on 2020 iPad Pros:
iPad models beginning in 2020 also feature the…
iOS 14.5 adds over 200 new emoji to iPhone, including AirPods Max-inspired headphone design
February 17, 2021
Apple released iOS 14.5 beta 2 for developers today and one of the changes that will certainly get a lot of attention is over 200 new emoji. Follow along below for a look at everything coming with the latest iOS beta update.
Reported by Emojipedia, Apple has included 217…
What’s new in iOS 14.5 beta 2? Music app changes, new emoji, more
February 17, 2021
Apple has officially released the second beta of iOS 14.5 to developers, and it includes a handful of new changes and features compared to iOS 14.5 beta 1. There are changes to the Music app, new emoji, and more.
iOS 14.5 beta 2 is available to developers via an…
iOS 14.5 adds new Shortcuts actions for taking screenshots, changing orientation lock, more
February 17, 2021
iOS 14.5 beta has been surprising us with several new features, including new options to unlock the iPhone using the Apple Watch, changing the default music player for Siri, and more. With the release of iOS 14.5 beta 2 earlier today, Apple added new actions to the Shortcuts app for taking screenshots, changing orientation lock, and even changing cellular data mode.
With the “Take…
Apple will soon be able to repair iPhone 12’s rear glass without replacing the entire device
February 17, 2021
When an iPhone or other Apple device experiences hardware failures, Apple technicians perform an analysis of the device to determine whether it can be easily repaired or if the device must be entirely replaced. However, the company will soon be able to repair things like…
Tesla competitors growing in China: NIO, Xpeng, and more
February 17, 2021
Tesla continues to grow in market value and most recently, in crypto currency. Being No. 1 puts an “x” on the American automaker’s back, but it also helps fuel a healthy pool of Tesla competitors, especially in China. Below are several of the big names making extensive…
A glimpse inside Lucid Motors’ new factory in Arizona
February 17, 2021
Lucid Motors is making strides toward delivering its foremost electric sedan this spring. Its production lines are beginning to come to life. This is all taking place in Casa Grande, Arizona, a 590-acre footprint and home to Lucid Motors’ new production factory.
The Lucid AMP-1 (Advanced Manufacturing Plant) will house the production and assembly of the California-based automaker’s upcoming…
Giant oil tanker goes electric with massive 3.5 MWh battery pack
February 17, 2021
The project to build the first all-electric oil tanker is moving forward, and it is going to be equipped with a massive 3.5 MWh battery pack.
Oil tankers and cargo ships are some of the biggest and most polluting vehicles on the planet.
Some of the world’s largest cargo…
Hands-on with the unofficial Google Assistant desktop client [Video]
February 17, 2021
Thanks to an unofficial workaround you can now enjoy the — normally — fantastic Google Assistant on your desktop PC, Mac, or Linux machine.
As with many workarounds, it’s not as simple as installing an application or piece of software and then logging in to your…
Google bringing Material Design to the web in a significant way with WordPress plugin
February 17, 2021
Most people primarily experience Material Design in Android apps, while web adoption is mostly limited to Google’s first-party sites. A new Material Design for WordPress plugin, which Google currently calls an experiment, possibly opens up the look to many more pages and blogs.
This experimental plugin and theme lets you customize your site’s colors and icons to align with Material Design…
