Right on time, the beta test for Microsoft’s augmented reality Minecraft game is ready for Android users to give it a try. Just like the beta iOS users have had access to, Minecraft Earth is still invite-only for registered testers and available in just five cities: Mexico City, London, Tokyo, Seattle and Stockholm. According to those who are already in, if you’re having trouble with…
Right on time, the beta test for Microsoft’s augmented reality Minecraft game is ready for Android users to give it a try. Just like the beta iOS users have had access to, Minecraft Earth is still invite-only for registered testers and available in just five cities…
According to a new report from Samsung’s home of South Korea, we might be closer to the actual availability in stores of the Galaxy Fold than you may think. So far the company has only officially confirmed that it’s going to release the Fold at some point in…
Google researchers detail malicious website exploits that targeted iPhone users for years
August 30, 2019
A new report from today details discoveries made by Google Project Zero researchers that “may be one of the largest attacks against iPhone users ever.” The basis of the attacks is a series of hacked websites, which were randomly distributing malware to iPhone users.
In a blog post, Project Zero’s Ian Beer explained that there was “no target discrimination” when it came to…
How to remove a broken headphone plug from your iPhone
August 29, 2019
Have a headphone plug break inside your phone? Follow along for several ways to remove a broken headphone plug from your iPhone or another smartphone.
If you have an iPhone SE or 6s or earlier, or another smartphone with a headphone port, it can be a tricky problem to…
Apple came out with an unexpected announcement that it will finally let independent repair shops fix iPhones that are out of warranty. It’s all part of the Independent Repair Provider Program and it basically provides parts, tools and training to shops that want to…
Epic posted a video today announcing that eight indie games are coming to the Epic Games Store, including beloved mobile games Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey as The Alto Collection. This will be the first time the Alto games, which we love for their beautiful art style and polished snowboarding gameplay, are available on PC.
Also announced:
You might remember that Ooblets, Wattam…
North has released frequent updates for its Focals smart glasses since launching earlier this year. The latest makes native Android notification actions available in addition to smart replies and voice dictation.
When messages come in on Focals, clicking the Loop D-pad…
The next Resident Evil game may not be a sequel or a remake — not a straightforward one, anyway. Capcom is teasing plans to unveil a new title, nicknamed Project Resistance, at 11AM Eastern on September 9th. The developer hasn’t said anything about what it will…
Smart TVs have been getting better over the past several years, and Google’s Android TV platform has become a more popular choice among TV makers. As adoption increases, though, it’s a good time to look at how Android TV ages on smart TVs and how Google should be setting standards for long-term updates and support.
The simple fact is that TVs are…
