Pixel Buds owners exterminate bugs by shutting down features
With Google Pixel Buds users having some issues with their True Wireless Stereo ear buds, it turns out that the best way to get the device working again is to disable some features.
iPhone users finally getting the YouTube Music Now Playing redesign
It took Google nine months to bring the redesigned Now Playing UI to YouTube Music users on iOS.
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Samsung updates Galaxy Buds+ with a new feature, improvements
The most important change included in the Galaxy Buds+ update is the Auto Switching feature, which already made its way to two other Samsung earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Buds Live.
Samsung Galaxy A71 gets Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 (non-5G model)
The most recent Samsung device that's getting a taste of the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update is the Galaxy A71.
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Currently, B&H offers a $250 discount on the unlocked model, which means customers can grab the OnePlus 7T for just $350.
Apple corrects faulty assumption about Siri and the iOS 14.5 update
Despite what some iPhone users think, Siri is is not asking you to select a certain streaming music player in order to help you select a default app. Siri is actually trying to learn in iOS 14.5 which music player you'd prefer using depending on the genre of music being played.
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For the umpteenth time, T-Mobile is launching a sweet "free line" deal on March 5, this time exclusively catering to existing customers with two lines willing to pay for a third.
Netflix's newest rival starts streaming today
The Paramount+ streaming service launches today and there is a free one-month trial available to those who sign up for it before the end of March. Once that expires, service is available starting at $5.99 per month.
Nubia Red Magic 6 series breaks cover with Snapdragon 888, 165Hz screen, and 18GB RAM
The global variants will be announced on March 16.
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The first-gen Microsoft Surface Headphones might not be as great as Bose and Sony's industry-leading noise-cancelling products, but at $110.99, they really don't have to be.
Apple rumored to release first OLED iPad models in 2022
The first iPad with an OLED display will arrive in 2022, according to sources. Based on the information available now, it could be an upcoming iPad Pro (2022) generation.
Samsung's newest smartphone is rough, tough, and... outdated
The rugged new Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 doesn't look... very new, with thick screen bezels, a middling processor under the hood, and a small but user-removable battery.
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Apple's incredibly well-reviewed fourth-gen iPad Air, released just a few months ago, is on sale at a higher than ever discount with 256 gigs of internal storage space on Amazon.
Samsung will develop payment cards with fingerprint scanners with Mastercard
Samsung and Mastercard have partnered up to develop a fingerprint-authenticated payment card. Yes, we're talking about an actual, physical card with a built-in fingerprint scanner. This innovation will increase the security of contactless payments and give users another layer of safety - while looking pretty darn cool.
Qualcomm ups the perfect wireless audio ante with Snapdragon Sound
See how Snapdragon Sound will bring the best possible audio to your mobile device.
Apple's iOS 14 privacy-friendly update is helping Twitter out
Apple seems to be taking a step in the right direction with its next update to give us a little more peace of mind. Apple's iOS 14.5 (to be released in the very near future) is including a significant and commendable change in its privacy policy. As of the update's release, all apps will be required to ask for explicit permission before using IDFA (a unique identifier all iPhones and iPads have to allow device tracking) for advertising (or other) purposes.
Xiaomi appears to be on the verge of announcing an affordable flagship
Per a Geekbench listing, the Mi 10 5G will have Qualcomm's latest premium-tier chip under the hood.
GameOn for iOS: Amazon’s gameplay recording app released on the App Store
Now iOS gamers would probably feel intrigued by the release of GameOn for iOS devices. The application lets you capture gameplay footage of up to 5 minutes, edit it, add audiovisual commentaries, and share it on your profile where you can gather momentum by participating in communal challenges.
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Verizon will be happy it ordered 5G equipment from Samsung.
Twitter is testing a Shop button that will let you buy items more easily
Twitter is planning to introduce a new shopping feature similar to what other social media like Facebook and Instagram offer. According to social media consultant Matt Navarra's recent tweet, the social media giant is testing a new card designed to appear in tweets containing a shopping link. Key elements in the card include the item’s price and a huge, easy-to-tap “Shop” button.
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Employees to win class action lawsuit against Apple for wage theft
In California, 12,000 people came forth in a disturbing wage theft lawsuit which was initially launched in 2013 but got unceremoniously kicked under the rug. A year earlier in 2012, the California Supreme Court had ruled a state law requiring companies to pay all employees for time spent in security screenings. However, in light of more recent accusations, the case has been revived and this time, the employees may have earned favour with the courts.
Samsung introduces ISOCELL 2.0 for new killer cameras
Samsung just released an unlisted Youtube video announcing its implementation of new ISOCELL 2.0 technology on upcoming phones sporting its 0.7-micron-pixel camera sensors. These will allow the cameras to continue performing excellently despite the challenges brought by decreasing pixel sizes.
Xiaomi unveils four new Redmi Note 10 phones: AMOLED, fast-charging, 5G for the masses
Xiaomi is being very serious with its mid-range lineup in early 2021.
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Bargain hunters have (less than) 24 hours to snap up everything from the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max to the Apple Watch Series 3, 4, and 5 at a great price in refurbished condition.
Group Transcribe uses AI magic to take notes during a meeting
This app uses a multi-device approach to provide real-time, high-quality transcription and translation.
Fast Laughs feature brings Netflix giggles to your phone
The new feature is available now for Apple iPhone users in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia and you can access it through the iOS app’s navigation menu.
Google aims to bring an end to individual tracking for a privacy-first web browsing experience
A new post by Google announces the company is planning to put an end to individual tracking on the web with new privacy-friendly tech solutions: advanced tech for data aggregation and anonymization will protect the individual user without sacrificing advertisers and publishers.
Nintendo Switch Pro is coming with a 7-inch OLED and 4K capabilities
According to Bloomberg sources, Nintendo plans to launch a next-generation Switch this year, and it might be called the Switch Pro.
Apple's tool transfers photos and videos from Apple Photos to Google Photos
Apple has a new tool that allows iOS users to transfer their Apple photos files to Google Photos. The process takes three to seven days to complete the transferring process.
OnePlus Nord 2 to be announced in Q2 2021, no longer uses Qualcomm chipset
Following the success of the Nord N10 5G and N100, OnePlus plans to launch yet another Nord series phone. This time, however, the company will no longer use a Qualcomm chipset like it did until now but will include a MediaTek SoC.
Samsung's upcoming rugged smartphone looks robust, yet old
The Galaxy Xcover 5 looks solid enough on the outside, but kind of retro if we compare it with today's mid-range Android smartphones.
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T-Mobile has quite a deal on the Google Pixel 4a 5G, a mid-range 5G handset that is priced at $350 at T-Mobile. All T-Mobile subscribers, including pre-paid customers, are eligible to take advantage of this deal.
A 5G "Pro" version of this Apple device could be introduced at any time
Apple could be announcing the unveiling of a brand new 5g iPad mini tablet any day now. The iPad mini Pro is expected to sport a larger 8.5-inch-9-inch display and could feature in-display Touch ID.
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At a reduced starting price of $375, it's hard not to view the mid-range Lenovo Tab P11 Pro as a smarter buy than Apple's 2020-released iPad or iPad Air right now.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 Lite gets a bunch of additional key details leaked
Benchmarked with a middling processor and RAM count and expected to be released in June, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite is today getting several new details leaked.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is getting the same surprisingly early update as the Tab S6
Last year's mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is reportedly receiving an unexpectedly quick Android 11 promotion with fresh March 2021 security patches included.
Leaker shares an image of the new Apple Pencil, may arrive alongside the iPad Pro
The image also shows a larger tip component, which may be indicative of new functionality.
Samsung's quirky new phone will seemingly have a three-generations old high-end chip
The Galaxy A82. which will seemingly succeed the Galaxy A80, has been spotted on Geekbench.