Alongside the first Android 11 Developer Preview, Google announced that it would review all Play Store apps requesting background location access. That policy is now live, with Google Play also introducing new requirements to make subscriptions more transparent. Applications that want access to your location when not in active use will have to first get approval from Google. The Play Store wants…

Plex has released a pair of new applications today through Plex Labs, which is its “playground for new apps.” The first new app today is a completely new version of Plexamp, alongside Plex Dash. Plex Labs originally released the first version of Plexamp over two years ago, but today brings a completely rebuilt version of the “highly opinionated” music player. Essentially, Plexamp is a…

LifeProof is out today with a new iPhone case series created from recycled ocean-based plastics like old fishing nets. comes in some neat colors with a unique textural design and is also the company’s slimmest case yet. LifeProof announced the for iPhone today in a press release along with a short behind the scenes video. As a brand, LifeProof is diving headfirst to reduce the amount of…

Battery life is one of the most important factors for smartphones these days. Apple doesn’t make it particularly easy to compare the lifetimes between iPhone models, so we’ve collated all the specs so you can break it down, and help with your buying decision. The latest entrant to this arena is the just-announced iPhone SE 2nd-generation. But how does the new iPhone SE battery life compare to…