Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
After Apple confirmed that it had shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage feature for Android smartphones, it caught the attention of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. Her latest post revealed that she is against firms such as the Cupertino giant and others who wish to generate profits by taking out the competition. Senator Warren also states that green texts are less secure, unlike the end-to-end encrypted blue ones At the end of the post published on X, Warren says that ‘Chatting between different platforms should be easy and secure,’ and while we agree with that statement in general terms, we should point […]
Only recently, Beeper Mini’s iMessage feature for Android phones stopped working, with the assumption being that Apple was behind this move. Shortly after, Apple came up with a statement, confirming that the service has been shut down as the company is concerned about the safety and privacy of its users, which can also mean that it will prevent any future versions of Beeper Mini from working properly. Beeper Mini is not giving up, says a fix is coming soon to restore the iMessage feature on Android smartphones A statement was given to 9to5Mac from Apple, which stated that it blocked the […]
Samsung is still in the process of rolling out One UI 6.0 to supported devices, but new evidence suggests that the company has also started working on One UI 6.1. Compared to its predecessor, this one will be a small update but will have some significant changes that have not found their way into the older version. Samsung really wants you to be able to protect your phone's battery with even better battery protection in One UI 6.1 One of the features that was discovered today is in the form of a battery protection feature, which basically ensures that your […]
Aside from Meta AI, the company is also rolling out end-to-end encryption for personal messages as well as calls on Facebook Messenger and Facebook. This is a feature that the company promised a long, long time ago, and it is finally rolling out, which certainly is a good thing. Better late than never, as Facebook Messenger is finally getting universal end-to-end encryption Now, it is important to know that Facebook Messenger has had encryption since 2016, but it was a part of the "secret conversation" feature rather than being something that is enabled by default. However, that is now changing […]
Considering how we are heading towards the end of the year, this is the time for Chinese smartphone manufacturers to truly shine with their phones. The recently released OnePlus 12 is an impressive example. Now, we have another impressive device in the form of Realme GT5, bringing everything other phones have to offer as well as some throwback features that most of us have forgotten about. Realme GT5 Pro is an excellent smartphone that needs to be available in more markets Let's get the obvious out of the way. You can read the name and tell that the phone is […]
While late to the party, Google is finally rolling out the Repair Mode to all supported Pixel devices. For those who don't know, this works a lot like Maintenance Mode does on Galaxy phones, where all your data is stored away when you are getting your phone fixed and can only be accessed once you exit the mode. Repair Mode on Pixel devices will give you added peace of mind when you send in your device for repairs Now, the Repair Mode has been a part of the Pixel ecosystem for some time, but it is now finally rolling out […]
The time is finally here, as Google has just started rolling out the stable Android 14 QPR1 update to all supported Pixel devices, and of course, it comes with the Feature Drop that the company had promised, as well. The Pixel phones that are now receiving the update are 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. Android 14 QPR 1 brings a lot of impressive changes to all supported Pixel devices Once you are updated to the Android 14 QPR1, you will get a new feature on Pixel Fold, and the Tablet […]
The OnePlus 12 debuted yesterday and managed to become my favorite flagship that has come out recently. It actually feels that the company has finally started paying attention to what's important so it can deliver a true flagship experience. While the design might look similar to its processors, there are a lot of changes both inside and out that manage to make the phone stand out from the rest. Now, a teardown has revealed some serious cooling power that the phone has. OnePlus 12 has a massive 9,140 mm2 vapor chamber that should deliver excellent thermal performance The latest teardown […]
There is no denying that the number of views and likes that people get on YouTube videos is very important. This is the same for both the platform and creators on it, and sometimes, tracking these numbers can be a difficult task. Well, that could soon change as the company is apparently working on real-time likes and views counters, and once the feature does roll out, it will do exactly what it means, and more importantly, it will rid you of any third-party software or plugins that you might be using. YouTube creators will have a much easier time looking […]
Despite being Google's first foldable, the Pixel Fold is actually a promising device, and while it might not have the latest and greatest in terms of specs, it does have what several other foldable phones lack--and that is the support that Google shows for its Pixel devices. Now, we have learned that the foldable might be getting Dual Screen mode that will let you use both displays when taking pictures, a feature we have seen on a number of foldable phones in the past. Dual Screen features on the Google Pixel Fold need to expand so users can have a […]
Google has finally gone ahead and published the Android Security Bulletin for December, and a number of vulnerabilities have now been addressed. However, it is worth noting that the update is still not available on Pixel devices or other devices. So, if you have been waiting for the update, there is a chance that you might have to wait a little longer. The latest Android Security Patch for December 2023 should offer you peace of mind Based on the information provided in the December 2023 Android Security Bulletin, there are security fixes in security patch level 2023-12-05 and later. All […]
Meta has decided that the company is finally going to bring an end to the Facebook Messenger and Instagram integration, which means that the cross-app chats are not going to be working on these platforms. Instagram and Facebook Messenger are about to lose the cross-app chat functionality, but it really isn't a big deal This feature has been around since 2020, and that is when Meta decided to connect both Facebook Messenger and Instagram with each other, which allowed users to chat cross-platform. At that time, the company wanted to deliver an experience that was better for the users, but […]
After Apple confirmed that it had shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage feature for Android smartphones, it caught the attention of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. Her latest post revealed that she is against firms such as the Cupertino giant and others who wish to generate profits by taking out the competition. Senator Warren also states that green texts are less secure, unlike the end-to-end encrypted blue ones At the end of the post published on X, Warren says that ‘Chatting between different platforms should be easy and secure,’ and while we agree with that statement in general terms, we should point […]
Only recently, Beeper Mini’s iMessage feature for Android phones stopped working, with the assumption being that Apple was behind this move. Shortly after, Apple came up with a statement, confirming that the service has been shut down as the company is concerned about the safety and privacy of its users, which can also mean that it will prevent any future versions of Beeper Mini from working properly. Beeper Mini is not giving up, says a fix is coming soon to restore the iMessage feature on Android smartphones A statement was given to 9to5Mac from Apple, which stated that it blocked the […]
Samsung is still in the process of rolling out One UI 6.0 to supported devices, but new evidence suggests that the company has also started working on One UI 6.1. Compared to its predecessor, this one will be a small update but will have some significant changes that have not found their way into the older version. Samsung really wants you to be able to protect your phone's battery with even better battery protection in One UI 6.1 One of the features that was discovered today is in the form of a battery protection feature, which basically ensures that your […]
Aside from Meta AI, the company is also rolling out end-to-end encryption for personal messages as well as calls on Facebook Messenger and Facebook. This is a feature that the company promised a long, long time ago, and it is finally rolling out, which certainly is a good thing. Better late than never, as Facebook Messenger is finally getting universal end-to-end encryption Now, it is important to know that Facebook Messenger has had encryption since 2016, but it was a part of the "secret conversation" feature rather than being something that is enabled by default. However, that is now changing […]
Considering how we are heading towards the end of the year, this is the time for Chinese smartphone manufacturers to truly shine with their phones. The recently released OnePlus 12 is an impressive example. Now, we have another impressive device in the form of Realme GT5, bringing everything other phones have to offer as well as some throwback features that most of us have forgotten about. Realme GT5 Pro is an excellent smartphone that needs to be available in more markets Let's get the obvious out of the way. You can read the name and tell that the phone is […]
While late to the party, Google is finally rolling out the Repair Mode to all supported Pixel devices. For those who don't know, this works a lot like Maintenance Mode does on Galaxy phones, where all your data is stored away when you are getting your phone fixed and can only be accessed once you exit the mode. Repair Mode on Pixel devices will give you added peace of mind when you send in your device for repairs Now, the Repair Mode has been a part of the Pixel ecosystem for some time, but it is now finally rolling out […]
The time is finally here, as Google has just started rolling out the stable Android 14 QPR1 update to all supported Pixel devices, and of course, it comes with the Feature Drop that the company had promised, as well. The Pixel phones that are now receiving the update are 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, and 8 Pro. Android 14 QPR 1 brings a lot of impressive changes to all supported Pixel devices Once you are updated to the Android 14 QPR1, you will get a new feature on Pixel Fold, and the Tablet […]
The OnePlus 12 debuted yesterday and managed to become my favorite flagship that has come out recently. It actually feels that the company has finally started paying attention to what's important so it can deliver a true flagship experience. While the design might look similar to its processors, there are a lot of changes both inside and out that manage to make the phone stand out from the rest. Now, a teardown has revealed some serious cooling power that the phone has. OnePlus 12 has a massive 9,140 mm2 vapor chamber that should deliver excellent thermal performance The latest teardown […]
There is no denying that the number of views and likes that people get on YouTube videos is very important. This is the same for both the platform and creators on it, and sometimes, tracking these numbers can be a difficult task. Well, that could soon change as the company is apparently working on real-time likes and views counters, and once the feature does roll out, it will do exactly what it means, and more importantly, it will rid you of any third-party software or plugins that you might be using. YouTube creators will have a much easier time looking […]
Despite being Google's first foldable, the Pixel Fold is actually a promising device, and while it might not have the latest and greatest in terms of specs, it does have what several other foldable phones lack--and that is the support that Google shows for its Pixel devices. Now, we have learned that the foldable might be getting Dual Screen mode that will let you use both displays when taking pictures, a feature we have seen on a number of foldable phones in the past. Dual Screen features on the Google Pixel Fold need to expand so users can have a […]
Google has finally gone ahead and published the Android Security Bulletin for December, and a number of vulnerabilities have now been addressed. However, it is worth noting that the update is still not available on Pixel devices or other devices. So, if you have been waiting for the update, there is a chance that you might have to wait a little longer. The latest Android Security Patch for December 2023 should offer you peace of mind Based on the information provided in the December 2023 Android Security Bulletin, there are security fixes in security patch level 2023-12-05 and later. All […]
Meta has decided that the company is finally going to bring an end to the Facebook Messenger and Instagram integration, which means that the cross-app chats are not going to be working on these platforms. Instagram and Facebook Messenger are about to lose the cross-app chat functionality, but it really isn't a big deal This feature has been around since 2020, and that is when Meta decided to connect both Facebook Messenger and Instagram with each other, which allowed users to chat cross-platform. At that time, the company wanted to deliver an experience that was better for the users, but […]