Overnight, Samsung users around the globe noticed a strange “1” notification on their devices that seemingly had no cause. However, there’s nothing to worry about, it was just a mistake on Samsung’s end.
Reports from users over the past 12 hours show that quite a lot of people got this strange notification overnight, originating from the “Find my Mobile” app. This notification only…
You might not be aware that your Bluetooth headphones support an array of codecs for streaming wireless audio. With the Android 11 Developer Preview, it’s now slightly easier to see just which codecs your Bluetooth headphones support right on your device.
The new feature…
The Sony Xperia L4 is a budget phone w/ 21:9 notched display, triple camera, and Android Pie
February 20, 2020
Sony has officially launched the budget-friendly Xperia L4 which might actually be an interesting entry into the affordable Android smartphone space.
Unlike the Xperia 1 and 5, the L4 is aimed more towards the low-end with pretty modest specifications. The 6.2-inch device…
Cybersecurity company Wandera found that some 23 iOS file-conversion apps used by three million people fail to use encryption, potentially putting the documents at risk.
All the apps in question were created by a single developer, Cometdocs, but Wandera says that the discovery raises a broader security issue…
Cometdocs makes apps that convert documents between different file formats. For…
Despite its unique modular design, HTC’s $699 Vive Cosmos VR headset had a rocky rollout last year, in equal parts because of its premium price and various software issues, including tracking problems. Thankfully, HTC isn’t giving up on the concept — instead, it’s…
Fortnite’s second Season 2 expects you to die
February 20, 2020
Do I need to play the first Fortnite Season 2 to understand what’s happening in the second Season 2? Well, I can find out now that Epic Games has launched the newest update for its battle royale shooter.
Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 2 is available now with a secret agent…
Bloomberg: Apple considers allowing iPhone users to set third-party web browsers and email apps as defaults, native Spotify on HomePod
February 20, 2020
Apple is said to be discussing adding the ability for users to set third-party apps as defaults, overriding the built-in preference for Apple’s Safari and Mail. The news comes as Apple faces increasing scrutiny over how it operates the App Store whilst giving preferential treatment to its own apps and services.
In addition, Bloomberg says that Apple is considering opening up the HomePod to…
While civic leaders believe AI could help reinvent government services, they are also aware of citizens’ profound privacy concerns.
To navigate this challenge, the Finnish city of Espoo is conducting experiments that mix consultations, transparency, and limited use cases…
HomeCam 2.0 brings enhanced viewing of HomeKit cameras on iOS, Apple Watch, and Apple TV
February 20, 2020
Video in the HomeKit ecosystem has come a long way in recent years. As we finished up 2019, we started seeing a rollout of HomeKit Secure Video. As we head into 2020, we’re waiting on a new and a new HomeKit Secure Video only option from Eve. As someone who has of devices…
Android 11’s new ‘Gabeldorsche’ Bluetooth stack was given its name for a great reason
February 20, 2020
For those of us on the Android 11 Developer Preview, if you open the Developer Options page, you’ll find a new option amidst various Bluetooth settings offering to “Enable Gabeldorsche.” Of course, that leaves a burning question of “What’s Gabeldorche?”
Despite how commonly we use it, Bluetooth can still be an inconsistent technology, with some operating systems and devices handling it…
