While the Pixel 5’s combination of aluminum and “bio-resin” should afford it far more durability than typical “glass sandwich” flagship phones, there’s still a chance of things breaking, like the screen or protective camera glass. Google is once again partnering with uBreakiFix to offer same-day repairs for the Pixel 5.
Earlier this week, the Pixel 5 began shipping to those who…
Long settings pages — no matter how necessary each option is — can be intimidating to users. The Google Play Store is now readying a new settings page that offers an alternate design on Android.
About APK Insight: In this ‘APK Insight’ post, we’ve decompiled the…
The Google Play Store is where most Android users get their apps and games, but every Samsung phone comes preloaded with the Galaxy Store. Now, that store is getting another redesign that focuses heavily on gaming.
Back in early 2019, Samsung gave its Store a fresh coat of…
Google lays out the privacy benefits of electronic ‘Mobile Driving Licenses’ on Android
October 31, 2020
Android 11 features an Identity Credential API that can be used for Mobile Driving Licenses. In a blog today, Google detailed the privacy-preserving aspects of this technology and how day-to-day interactions will work on a technical level.
To allow for virtual driver’s licenses (taking the US as an example), state governments (i.e. DMVs that issue licenses), relying parties (federal and…
The OxygenOS Open Beta 9 update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro with the October 2020 security patch in tow.
As far as updates go, this is modest at best. The patch basically contains a solo camera fix and the aforementioned latest security patch. Some…
The OnePlus 8T hasn’t been available for purchase for too long, but already we’ve seen two updates roll out. The latest being OxygenOS 11.0.2.3 which resolves a few minor issues that we have even seen on our own early units.
While the OnePlus 8T is a good smartphone…
One of the biggest complaints we had over the OnePlus Buds was not the audio experience but the lack of ability to access and apply updates without a OnePlus smartphone. That is set to change, thanks to the HeyMelody app, which will let you install OTA updates on non-OnePlus smartphones.
OnePlus had confirmed that an app would come eventually, but HeyMelody works with other BBK hardware from the…
A bit behind the unlocked release, Google’s latest smartphones are expanding to another major US carrier. AT&T has announced release dates for the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G on its network.
In a brief post this week, AT&T confirmed that both the Pixel 5 and 4a…
One of the most hotly anticipated games of 2020 has been Cyberpunk 2077, but several delays have pushed back the release. While the game is now set for launch in December, OnePlus is going ahead with a special edition version of its OnePlus 8T that ties into the Cyberpunk…
One of the big AAA games that hit Google Stadia this year was Square Enix’s Avengers. Now, as a part of the first “Stadia Sweepstakes,” Google is giving a copy of Marvel’s Avengers away for free.
On Twitter, Google is introducing what might be a weekly event, “Free Code Friday.” Those interested in entering can follow the @GoogleStadia Twitter account and tweet using the…
