Google Chrome is experimenting with a new feature that will automatically open webpages in desktop mode on Android tablets that have a large enough display. The feature will essentially eliminate the need to manually check the “Desktop site” option in the browser and offer users a more streamlined experience...
Sunday, February 28, 2021
OxygenOS Open Beta 7 rolls out for the OnePlus 8 series with February security patch, general bug fixes
OnePlus’ new OxygenOS 11 skin represented a change of direction in many ways for the company. From a UI perspective, they got rid of the close-to-stock Android look that was a signature feature of OxygenOS for so many years, and instead adopted a completely new look and design guidelines more in line...
YouTube’s TikTok-like Shorts feature is rolling out in beta in the United States
TikTok has caused a massive ripple in the social media space. It managed to popularize the concept of short videos, similarly to what Vine made several years ago, and made it global, with the Android...
New Moto-branded smartwatches are coming, but they’re not what you may think
Motorola has undergone several transitions to its smartphone lineup, which has inadvertently resulted in a more complicated branding and naming scheme (which is never good). But its smartwatch division has taken an interesting turn. The last time we saw a Motorola smartwatch, it was actually not made...
Latest unc0ver release can jailbreak the iPhone 12 series and iOS 14.3
Compared to Android users, where rooting is a straightforward process and unlocks a plethora of features for your device (and a very respectable degree of customization and functionality can be added to your phone even if you’re not rooted), iOS users really don’t have it that easy. The iOS ecosystem...
Would you like to see the Redmi K40 with Snapdragon 870 as the Poco F3?
Redmi’s flagship killer K series delivers fantastic value for money. The third-generation in the series, i.e., the Redmi K40 lineup, including the Redmi K40, K40 Pro, and the K40 Pro+, was unveiled earlier...
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Microsoft testing new Xbox Game Streaming Windows app and 1080p streaming for xCloud
Game streaming went from something that could only be imagined as a far-fetched futuristic concept to something that’s actually a thing and has even gained some steam among users (although some companies...
Twitter seems to be finally testing Spaces on Android
Clubhouse has earned a decent amount of popularity in the last few weeks because it helped popularize a fresh new concept: live “drop-in” audio chats where anyone can drop in and talk. Clubhouse, in particular,...
Everything you need to know about HDMI standards and connectors
The HDMI port has become the standard for audio-video I/O purposes. Short for High Definition Multimedia Interface, it was introduced in the early 2000s with the sole purpose of delivering an improved...
Friday, February 26, 2021
Verizon is rolling out the Android 11 update to the LG V60
Verizon has confirmed it’s rolling out Android 11 to the LG V60. The newest update, version V600VM20a, also includes the January 2021 security patch.
The update spotted by Droid-Life brings several...
Google Stadia reportedly failed to meet expectations by “hundreds of thousands”
It’s been a tough start to the year for Google Stadia. Earlier this month, Google confirmed plans to shut down Stadia’s internal game development division, one week after allegedly praising the studio for its progress. Now, two reports out today have shed light on what it was like on the inside, with...
Tasker’s latest beta lets you create a custom sleep tracker on Android
Google this week introduced a new Sleep API that will help developers build better sleep tracking apps. In response, the developer of Tasker wasted no time implementing the API into a new beta, allowing users to create a custom sleep tracker on Android.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Tasker is a...
Framework is a new startup that is working on an upgradable modular laptop
A new startup by the name of Framework is working on an interesting project that takes modular tech to a new level. The Framework Laptop is a concept lightweight machine that is going to be unlike any...
Save up to $100 on an M1 MacBook Pro, and more Mac deals today!
Looking for an M1 MacBook Pro, but scared away by the price point? I don’t blame you. Macs seem great, but they’re always really expensive, and when you can a high-end desktop PC for around the same price...
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 can multitask even better with the One UI 3.1 update
Samsung is bringing One UI 3.1 to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, introducing new features and improved multitasking. The update builds on features we saw introduced to the foldable earlier this year.
With One UI...
Google Recorder app can now backup and sync your audio recordings
After spotting evidence of automated backups coming to Google Recorder, an update to version 2.2 has made the feature official alongside a new web app. This new web portal will provide users with greater...
Want to become an app developer? Here are the best Android coding courses on sale today.
If you love playing with Android, you might have considered becoming a full-time app developer. This career offers six-figure salaries, and you don’t need a degree. Here are eight deals on top-rated...
EaseUS Data Recovers for Windows, MAC, iOS and Android
Nobody is immune to data loss events. There are many different situations that can lead to your files getting delete, corrupted, or lost. If this is a situation you’ve come across, there’s no need to...
Samsung is bringing Galaxy Watch 3 features to the original Galaxy Watch and Watch Active
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is Samsung’s latest smartwatch that comes with nifty features like ECG and blood pressure monitoring. While the Watch 3 is one of the best smartwatch options for Android users, the predecessors also still have plenty of life left in them. Samsung is now making the predecessors...
These are the best Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors you can get in February 2021!
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra elevated once again the bar of what a Samsung phone can do. It fixed many of the flaws that existed with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, its direct predecessor while following in its...