Verizon’s new ad for the iPhone 12 is introducing another 5G logo, but this one — unlike AT&T’s 5G E one — actually means something. Now, if you’re an iPhone 12 owner and in one of the small but growing areas of Verizon’s network that supports its mmWave variety of 5G, you’ll see a new “5G UW” logo.
The UW stands for ultra-wideband, the type of radio technology that allows…
Apple TV app arrives on Sony’s Android TVs starting today
October 15, 2020
Apple TV+ has been around for nearly a year at this point and, back at the service’s launch, the Apple TV app was confirmed to be coming to Sony’s Android TV models. Following a false start earlier this year, that app is finally available starting today.
Sony is…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 14, 2020
October 15, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Following today’s event, Apple has just released the third iOS 14.2 beta developer. The update is now available to developers via an over-the-air update in the Settings app.
Update: iOS 14.2 beta 3 is also now rolling out to public beta users as well.
As usual, if the update does not immediately appear for download, keep checking as it sometimes takes a few minutes to roll out to all…
Alongside the new OnePlus 8T smartphone, the company has just announced its second pair of true wireless earbuds. At just $45.99, the OnePlus Buds Z are priced even more aggressively and are more affordable than the OnePlus Buds. And they also feature a different design —…
Apple’s leather iPhone 12 cases coming in Nov, power adapter not included with MagSafe charger
October 14, 2020
Apple announced that its MagSafe tech is back with the iPhone 12 lineup but there have been some lingering questions about some of the planned accessories. Let’s take a look at the new iPhone 12 leather cases and tidbits about the new MagSafe products.
The return of…
Following yesterday’s introduction of the iPhone 12, accessory makers such as Belkin and PopSockets have already committed to making new MagSafe accessories. Belkin is teasing a new wireless charging accessory and a new car mount, while PopSockets is planning new Grips that use magnetics.
The iPhone 12 includes a unique ring of magnets on the back that Apple is using for the revival of the…
Snapchat users can now create LiDAR Lenses for iPhone 12 Pro with Lens Studio update
October 14, 2020
As Apple introduced the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max with a LiDAR scanner, some developers are now taking advantage of new hardware to enhance their apps. Snapchat today announced a new version of Lens Studio that lets designers create special lenses to work with…
Apple revived one of its more beloved technologies, MagSafe, at its annual iPhone reveal on Tuesday, showing off a new line of smartphones with magnets built into the back for fast and sturdy connections to wireless chargers, snap-on cases, and other accessories.
While the…
OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, and other 2019 releases will get Android 11 by the end of the year
October 14, 2020
OnePlus just rolled out Android 11 and its new skin to the OnePlus 8 series, but the company hadn’t revealed a timeline for older devices. Now, we’re learning at least one. The OnePlus 7 Pro and other releases from last year will get Android 11 in December.
Speaking to Android Authority, OnePlus confirmed that Android 11 and the accompanying OxygenOS 11 will be arriving on 2019 devices…
