LineageOS 17.1 support is now coming to a small selection of older hardware including the OnePlus 5/5T, the Fairphone 3, and the LTE variants of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e.
If you are happy to hang on to your device a little longer than average, installing a custom ROM might be a way to increase longevity even further — especially when the OEM ends “official” support. LineageOS 17.1 is…
As a way to control your Android device from your PC, the Microsoft Your Phone app is a really awesome added tool that Windows 10 users should be taking advantage of. And thanks to a recent update, those with selected Samsung Galaxy devices can now run multiple apps when…
OnePlus 8/Pro update causes full reset for some OxygenOS beta users, ‘fix’ available
November 9, 2020
Beta updates are the easiest way to be on the bleeding edge for new software, and OnePlus has a great beta program for its phones. However, a mistake with the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro has left some beta users with a completely reset phone following a beta update.
OxygenOS Open…
First announced in March, HMD Global is now bringing the Nokia 8.3 5G to the US. The phone is launching on Verizon as the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and will be available on November 12.
The name is quite a mouthful, with the last three elements — and the 5G logo on the back — more or less due to Verizon. This device supports Verizon’s Ultlra Wideband and low-band 5G network, which recently rolled…
It’s been quite some time since Google announced that the “Works with Nest” program would be shut down and replaced, but the effects are still being felt. Next week, Philips Hue is dropping support for Works with Nest.
As first reported by The Ambient and since also…
Tesla scares Roadster reservation holders by removing car from website, Musk says it’s a mistake
November 9, 2020
Tesla gave Roadster reservation holders, who placed up to $250,000 deposits on the car, a scare by “removing the electric supercar from its website.”
CEO Elon Musk says it’s just a mistake, but it’s actually still on the website — just not front and center…
Apple's iPhone 12 Studio lets you 'try' MagSafe accessory combos
November 9, 2020
Apple’s mobile accessory universe expanded considerably with the launch of the iPhone 12 line and MagSafe, and it’s accordingly ready to treat those add-ons more like fashion items. MacRumors notes that Apple has launched a (currently mobile-only) iPhone 12 Studio that lets you ‘try’ MagSafe accessory combos to see how good they’ll look with your preferred phone. If you’re wondering…
This week’s top stories: Apple Silicon event, HomePod mini and iPhone 12 pre-orders, iOS 14.2
November 9, 2020
In this week’s top stories: Apple announces Apple Silicon event for November 10, new AirPods 3 images, HomePod mini and more iPhone 12 pre-orders. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.
November 10 event
Apple this week officially announced its third event in as…
Tesla announced today that the Supercharger network has now reached a total of 20,000 stalls around the world.
Over the last few years, Tesla has made several grand promises about expanding the Supercharger network, but it has been falling short.
The delay appeared to be at…
Army Head Coach Monken: COVID Won't Shut Down Team
November 8, 2020
FILE – Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Even as Army head coach Jeff Monken disputes the COVID-19 reasoning for canceling Saturday’s rivalry football game with Air Force, his own team is having issues with the virus.
West Point officials…
