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The Google Stadia controller prototypes

October 19, 2019

An exclusive look at how Google designed its Stadia game controller Stan Horaczek, Popular Science We’ve known for months that Google built its own controller for the upcoming Stadia game streaming service. But Popular Science recently got a behind-the-scenes look at the design process, including a glimpse of the “hundreds” of prototypes for the device. “We put out rigs…

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T get first Android 10 Open Beta, available now

October 19, 2019

OnePlus has proved one of the fastest OEMs to push updates to Android 10, and today it’s delivering the first beta for that update to its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. Launched just last year, it comes as no surprise that these smartphones are also being updated to…

Android TV’s redesigned Play Store rolls out over the ‘next few weeks’

October 19, 2019

Android TV started rolling out its new Play Store to users this week in a limited capacity, and we’ve now confirmed with Google a few details about the updated experience including when you’ll get it on your device. Google confirmed to that the new Play…

Xiaomi starts recruiting MIUI 11 Global Stable beta testers for eight smartphones

October 19, 2019

Xiaomi has started recruiting beta testers for the MIUI 11 Global Stable ROM in India which was announced three days ago. The Chinese phone maker is recruiting MIUI 11 Global Stable beta testers for eight smartphones: Redmi K20 (aka Mi 9T), Redmi K20 Pro (aka Mi 9T Pro), Poco F1, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi 7, Redmi Y3, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7S. Those interested can apply here…

Why free updates of macOS and iOS have been crucial to Apple’s enterprise growth

October 19, 2019

If you have become an Apple fan in the past decade or so, you are used to yearly operating system updates for . If you have been a Mac user longer than that, you remember actually for OS updates every 18 months or so. I know Halloween is coming up, so I’ll inform you of…

Twitch for iOS adds support for subscribing to streamers, but with an added cost

October 19, 2019

The Twitch app for iOS has added support for subscribing to streamers, but with a catch. What costs you $5 through the Twitch website and other platforms will cost you an extra $1 through the iOS app. As Twitch details in a blog post, you can now purchase “iOS Sub…

OnePlus 6 and 6T get Android 10 with an Open Beta update

October 19, 2019

Last week OnePlus confirmed that it will update the OnePlus 5 and 6 series with Android 10. Today, the company announced the rollout of Open Beta 1 which brings Android 10 to OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T. The Android 10-based Open Beta 1 update includes new UI design and location permissions for the OnePlus 6 and 6T. Additionally, it comes with full-screen gestures that allow inward swipes…

Google Voice now works with Hey Siri on iPhones and iPads

October 19, 2019

Not only does Google Voice still exist, but it’s also adding new features. The service lets you call and text internationally for what should be cheaper rates than what your carrier charges. And starting today, if you have an iPhone or iPad, using Google Voice just…

Samsung discontinues ‘Linux on DeX’ program, removing support w/ Android 10

October 18, 2019

Late last year, Samsung and Canonical partnered on an app that allowed select Galaxy phones to run a full Linux desktop on top of Android. Less than a year later, Samsung has announced that they’re discontinuing the Linux on DeX program, coinciding with the update to…

Fossil Gen 5 update makes it the first Wear OS watch to make calls w/ iPhone

October 18, 2019

Fossil’s Gen 5 smartwatch is the best Wear OS watch you can buy right now, and this week it’s getting a little bit better on iOS. An update for Fossil Gen 5 that’s rolling out right now lets the watch make phone calls if it’s connected to an iPhone. Wear OS smartwatches have had the ability to connect to iPhones for quite some time, but the experience has always lacked many of the features…