Infotainment systems in cars were revolutionized with the debut of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Recently, Google debuted a complete redesign for Android Auto for the first time in its history, and I’ve been able to test it out in my own vehicle over the past several days. So far, I think Google’s new design has some big advantages, but I think it takes a couple of steps back from the…
While Android TV has seen a ton of new apps and growth as a platform overall, it’s still often neglected. Today, Hulu is getting around to updating its Android TV app with the new interface and Live TV capabilities that launched on other platforms nearly two years…
Google security researchers have found six critical flaws with iMessage that can compromise the user’s phone without him even interacting with the device. These vulnerabilities fall into the “interactionless” category. Luckily, five of them have been…
Until recently, infotainment systems were sort-of-useful at best or plagued with horrendous interfaces at their worst. The introduction of Android Auto and CarPlay got automakers to finally start thinking about how people use touchscreen devices. Google and Apple took what they knew about touchscreens, voice assistants and media, creating easy-to-use interfaces.
Automakers wised up and now most…
LG trademarks names for its rollable smartphone?
July 30, 2019
Remember that bizarre patent from LG about a smart pen with rollable display? Well, that might become a thing sooner than we thought. The Korean Intellectual Property Office has approved the trademark of LG Rolling and back in April, the Korean tech giant has also filed…
In a time when Huawei’s ability to sell new smartphones is hindered, one might think that sales would suffer as a result. However, in today’s reveal of H1 2019 financials, Huawei has revealed a considerable year-over-year gain in smartphone…
Competition is supposed to be good, right? It means a bigger selection and better prices, so it’s great for consumers. But when the Epic Store launched last December, gamers were pissed. Because it meant their digital games collection was now fragmented between even more services. Gamers like having their collection all in one place, and for most that means sticking with Steam. That…
Earlier this year, Google announced that Android Auto would be getting a complete redesign for the first time since its launch. Today, the company has confirmed that the rollout for the new Android Auto will be available to everyone “in the coming…
Shot on iPhone campaign captures 16 artists on tour including Florence + the Machine, FKA Twigs, more
July 30, 2019
Apple has launched its latest Shot on iPhone campaign that features 16 artists on tour. The behind the scenes look at some of today’s most popular artists includes new YouTube videos and billboard ads of Florence + the Machine, FKA Twigs, Kacey Musgraves, Skrillex, Travis…
The initial launch for the Honor 20 Pro wasn’t the most well-timed as it coincided with a US trade ban. If you didn’t already know, as Honor is a subsidiary of Huawei, the trade ban affected the affordable smartphone maker quite heavily too. Thanks to the easing of sanctions, we now have a new launch date for the Honor 20 Pro in the UK of August 1.
You may not have been aware but before…
