Android 11 made its official debut on Pixel smartphones earlier today, and following a couple of other partners, Oppo is also preparing its Android 11 beta releases. Tonight, the company is testing an official reveal for ColorOS 11 on September 14th.
Starting today, some Oppo users will be able to download the first ColorOS 11 beta builds. The company confirmed the limited rollout in a post…
Google Podcasts for Android adds Cast button to Now Playing screen
September 9, 2020
Back in March, Google Podcasts received a big visual revamp and launched on iOS. As part of that expansion, the team hosted an AMA and promised a handful of new features. Quick access to Cast from the Now Playing sheet is rolling out today in Google Podcasts for…
The LG Wing could have a surprisingly thin flip-around screen, as shown in new leaks
September 9, 2020
LG’s upcoming “Wing” smartphone is expected to be a dual-screen device with a swiveling mechanism, and the screen that flips around could be surprisingly thin, as shown in new leaks of the phone.
Take a look for yourself in this video — when this person, who appears…
Motorola’s latest leak shows how its budget smartphones are offering pretty decent value. The entry-level Moto G9 Plus (appearing in an Orange Slovakia listing, via Roland Quandt) has four rear cameras including a 64-megapixel main camera, along with a huge 5,000 mAh battery — all for €255, or about $300.
It also comes with a 6.81-inch 1080p display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage…
Earlier this year — but what feels like a century ago — Samsung debuted its Galaxy Buds+, a pair of truly wireless earbuds that refined a traditional design with new features and truly killer battery life. Just a few months later, the company has another new pair of…
Crowdfunded dongle brings wireless Android Auto to more cars
September 7, 2020
While wireless Android Auto will soon be easier to find on phones, it’s another matter for cars. The cable-free tech is still rare outside of a few brands like BMW. A crowdfunded project might change that, however. Developer Emil Borconi-Szdressy recently launched an…
LG confirms Wing is the name of its new smartphone
September 6, 2020
LG has confirmed its upcoming phone will be called Wing (the Wing?) and will be revealed at its announcement event on September 14th. The device is believed to have two screens in a swiveling form factor, with a recent teaser video showing what looks like a sliding mechanism that can rotate into a T shape.
In addition to its swiveling screens, reports about the Wing so far have indicated the…
Samsung's Galaxy Fit is 50 percent off at Best Buy
September 4, 2020
One of our favorite fitness trackers is even more affordable thanks to a deal at Best Buy. Samsung’s Galaxy Fit tracker is down to $50, which is 50 percent off its normal price and the lowest we’ve seen it. This sale comes on the heels of Samsung announcing the Galaxy…
Google Maps readying app-wide dark mode on Android [APK Insight]
September 4, 2020
Following the Home app last month, one of the last first-party apps that needs a dark mode is Google Maps. Fortunately, the latest version of the Android client finally reveals that work is underway.
About APK Insight: In this ‘APK Insight’ post, we’ve decompiled the…
Apple will roll out 'offer codes' for app subscriptions with iOS 14
September 3, 2020
Apple is making it much easier for developers to get new or win back old subscribers with discounts or free offers. The tech giant has announced that it’ll give developers access to a feature called Offer Codes, which it describes as “unique, alphanumeric codes that provide free or discounted prices for auto-renewable subscriptions.” Developers will be able to distribute the one-time codes…
