Here we go folks, Best Buy’s Day 1 Black Friday Doorbuster deals are now live! Yesterday we featured the brand’s Black Friday sneak peak online ad as well as some of the early Doorbuster deals as part of Best Buy’s early access sale for Plus and Total ...
Apple finally included a telephoto lens in its iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, with the upgrade extended to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is just one of the many examples of how the Cupertino firm adopts various standards much later than the competition, likely because it wants to offer the best configuration to customers. One other technology that the company is said to bring for the iPhone 18 that rivals like Samsung introduced years ago is variable aperture for the main camera, and according to one analyst, another supplier will provide these parts. Sunny […]
The use of TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process for the M4 series has made Apple’s latest chipsets more thermally efficient, but that does not mean that a capable cooling solution should be ignored from the rest of the hardware configuration. In fact, depending on how robust that solution is, we can actually get more performance from the M4, as demonstrated in the latest Premiere Pro 4K Export test, where the redesigned Mac mini is faster than Apple’s updated 14-inch MacBook Pro. However, one other hardware ends up taking the crown, and we will discuss why this is happening. The 24-inch M4 […]
When it comes to overheating, Android phones proactively take necessary measures with built-in features to help combat the issue and prevent the phone from getting exposed to extreme heat. Users are given warnings about a heating problem, and the Pixel phones, especially intelligently, slow down some of the phone's functionality, such as the charging speeds, and in a dire situation of overheating, the phone would automatically turn off to avoid incurring major damages. Now, this is being taken one step ahead with a new feature coming to the device to prevent the problem from arising in the first place. The […]
Now that the second day of Google I/O is finally here, Google has started to kick off with the launch of Android 15 Beta 2. This was reported yesterday, and the company has now started rolling out the update with many changes. As always, it is available on every supported Pixel device, and you can find the links below. Android 15 Beta 2 brings a number of changes and makes Android even better for all users As far as stability is concerned, Google claims that Android 15 Beta 2 brings an "incremental Beta-quality release," which means that you should be […]
Ever since its debut on the Galaxy S24 series, Google's Circle to Search has become one of the best features to grace the Android ecosystem. Although Google was quick to ensure that other devices also got the update, the number of phones currently capable of running this feature is still small. However, the Mountain View giant shared last night at Google I/O that it has some ambitious plans for this feature. Circle to Search is the best feature that Google has released in a long, long time During the event, the company confirmed that by the end of this year, […]
The recently released Pixel 8a is one of the best phones out there in the market for those who are looking for a device that is both affordable but also packs a punch. There are several reasons as to why one should go for the device like the fact that it is more affordable than its elder siblings while maintaining most of what makes the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro so good. However, benchmarks of the newly released budget Pixel tell a slightly different story. The Pixel 8a is slower than its elder siblings but still delivers exceptional performance […]
Seems like Google was hit by the fear of missing out after Apple released some pretty nice devices during its Let Loose event. The company has decided to go ahead and officially launch the Pixel 8a. The phone was supposed to come out during the Google I/O 2024, but it seems that the Mountain View company had different plans altogether. But hey, we cannot really complain. The Pixel 8a is an excellent phone if you are not in the mood to pay flagship price There is nothing about the Pixel 8a that we don't already know. There have been extensive […]
The first Android 15 developer preview introduced a feature called "notification cooldown." The feature, which has a very simple name, worked in a rather clever way; it would simply put notifications on a cooldown as they started to get more and more annoying. Now, the feature has surfaced again, and it is going to be available in the final version, as well. Are you tired of annoying notifications? Android 15's Notification Cooldown is exactly what you need The feature is available in the Android 15 Beta 1.2, and although it is not enabled by default, it is there, which means […]
Google is going to release the Pixel 8a in less than a month, and it will be the company's answer to the affordable devices that are making their mark on the smartphone industry. So far, we have seen numerous leaks about the phones coming out, and honestly, all of them point to the fact that this is going to be a pretty stellar device for anyone who is not looking to spend a lot of money. The Pixel 8a looks stunning in both Mint and Bay colorways Today, we have something even better than the prior leaks. A new hands-on […]
It appears that we are getting a successor to the Pixel Buds Pro, as the charging case of what appears to be the Pixel Buds Pro 2 has surfaced in a listing. The listing was found on UL Demko and Safety Korea, giving us more information on Google's upcoming wearable headphones that could launch later this year alongside the Pixel 9 series. Google could announce the Pixel Buds Pro 2 next month at Google I/O 2024 with a slightly larger battery capacity for the case The listing was spotted by 91mobiles, and the source claims that the charging case for […]
Now that the first beta of Android 15 is out, it is worth noting that this is the first proper taste of the next major Android update, and if you are looking to update but are not sure if there are any new changes, this is for you as we look at everything that is new in the latest update. We are going to spend time looking at everything that Google added to the latest update. Are you thinking about upgrading to the first Android 15 beta? This is what you should expect from Google's latest update If you are […]
Google has just started rolling out the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 for all the supported Pixel devices, and the latest update has brought a number of bug fixes for all the devices. Users who are interested in the update can go ahead and install it using the factory image linked at the end of this post. The latest Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is here with a number of fixes, but you cannot sideload it via OTA The Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 comes with the version number AP21.240305.005 and, for some reason, has the March 2024 security patch. […]
Circle to Search is one of the best features that I have seen on the Galaxy S24 series and the Pixel 8 series. It is one of the features that you never really know you need until it finally arrives on your phone, and the good news is that it is now rolling out to a host of older Pixel devices, including the freshly discontinued Pixel 6a, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 7a. In addition to that, the Galaxy S23 series and all the other Samsung devices that are due for the One UI 6.1 update are also getting […]
Microsoft has published a new patent that showcases a pixel-dimming technology for displays that can be helpful for gamers. Microsoft's "Pixel Luminance For Digital Displays" Lays Out Display Pixel Dimming Technology For Gamers The patent explains the control of luminance of digital displays that feature rows of pixels by reducing their input voltage. Dimmer pixels are said to work great to conserve power and more importantly, in environments where ambient light levels are higher, the luminance can also be increased. The former advantage can benefit devices that are running on a battery such as laptops and smartphones. In particular, such […]
As part of its Q2 FY 2025 financial presentation, SEGA has announced the sale of Amplitude Studios, the Paris-based studio known as the developer of Endless Space, Endless Legend, Dungeon of the Endless, Endless Space 2, Humankind, and more recently, Endless Dungeon. SEGA explained this concludes its wave of restructuring the European business, which previously included the sale of Relic Entertainment and substantial layoffs. The Group recorded an extraordinary loss of approximately ¥5.9 billion ($38.7 million) in the second quarter for the fiscal year due to the sale of overseas development studio Amplitude Studios SAS through a management buyout. [...] […]
The Target 3-day early Black Friday sale is now live but we are also now onto Day 8 of its Black Friday Deals of the Day. There are now “thousands of deals” live over at Target alongside the now live Best Buy early Doorbuster sale, and the daily deals ...
When it comes to overheating, Android phones proactively take necessary measures with built-in features to help combat the issue and prevent the phone from getting exposed to extreme heat. Users are given warnings about a heating problem, and the Pixel phones, especially intelligently, slow down some of the phone's functionality, such as the charging speeds, and in a dire situation of overheating, the phone would automatically turn off to avoid incurring major damages. Now, this is being taken one step ahead with a new feature coming to the device to prevent the problem from arising in the first place. The […]
Now that the second day of Google I/O is finally here, Google has started to kick off with the launch of Android 15 Beta 2. This was reported yesterday, and the company has now started rolling out the update with many changes. As always, it is available on every supported Pixel device, and you can find the links below. Android 15 Beta 2 brings a number of changes and makes Android even better for all users As far as stability is concerned, Google claims that Android 15 Beta 2 brings an "incremental Beta-quality release," which means that you should be […]
Ever since its debut on the Galaxy S24 series, Google's Circle to Search has become one of the best features to grace the Android ecosystem. Although Google was quick to ensure that other devices also got the update, the number of phones currently capable of running this feature is still small. However, the Mountain View giant shared last night at Google I/O that it has some ambitious plans for this feature. Circle to Search is the best feature that Google has released in a long, long time During the event, the company confirmed that by the end of this year, […]
The recently released Pixel 8a is one of the best phones out there in the market for those who are looking for a device that is both affordable but also packs a punch. There are several reasons as to why one should go for the device like the fact that it is more affordable than its elder siblings while maintaining most of what makes the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro so good. However, benchmarks of the newly released budget Pixel tell a slightly different story. The Pixel 8a is slower than its elder siblings but still delivers exceptional performance […]
Seems like Google was hit by the fear of missing out after Apple released some pretty nice devices during its Let Loose event. The company has decided to go ahead and officially launch the Pixel 8a. The phone was supposed to come out during the Google I/O 2024, but it seems that the Mountain View company had different plans altogether. But hey, we cannot really complain. The Pixel 8a is an excellent phone if you are not in the mood to pay flagship price There is nothing about the Pixel 8a that we don't already know. There have been extensive […]
The first Android 15 developer preview introduced a feature called "notification cooldown." The feature, which has a very simple name, worked in a rather clever way; it would simply put notifications on a cooldown as they started to get more and more annoying. Now, the feature has surfaced again, and it is going to be available in the final version, as well. Are you tired of annoying notifications? Android 15's Notification Cooldown is exactly what you need The feature is available in the Android 15 Beta 1.2, and although it is not enabled by default, it is there, which means […]
Google is going to release the Pixel 8a in less than a month, and it will be the company's answer to the affordable devices that are making their mark on the smartphone industry. So far, we have seen numerous leaks about the phones coming out, and honestly, all of them point to the fact that this is going to be a pretty stellar device for anyone who is not looking to spend a lot of money. The Pixel 8a looks stunning in both Mint and Bay colorways Today, we have something even better than the prior leaks. A new hands-on […]
It appears that we are getting a successor to the Pixel Buds Pro, as the charging case of what appears to be the Pixel Buds Pro 2 has surfaced in a listing. The listing was found on UL Demko and Safety Korea, giving us more information on Google's upcoming wearable headphones that could launch later this year alongside the Pixel 9 series. Google could announce the Pixel Buds Pro 2 next month at Google I/O 2024 with a slightly larger battery capacity for the case The listing was spotted by 91mobiles, and the source claims that the charging case for […]
Now that the first beta of Android 15 is out, it is worth noting that this is the first proper taste of the next major Android update, and if you are looking to update but are not sure if there are any new changes, this is for you as we look at everything that is new in the latest update. We are going to spend time looking at everything that Google added to the latest update. Are you thinking about upgrading to the first Android 15 beta? This is what you should expect from Google's latest update If you are […]
Google has just started rolling out the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 for all the supported Pixel devices, and the latest update has brought a number of bug fixes for all the devices. Users who are interested in the update can go ahead and install it using the factory image linked at the end of this post. The latest Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is here with a number of fixes, but you cannot sideload it via OTA The Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 comes with the version number AP21.240305.005 and, for some reason, has the March 2024 security patch. […]
Circle to Search is one of the best features that I have seen on the Galaxy S24 series and the Pixel 8 series. It is one of the features that you never really know you need until it finally arrives on your phone, and the good news is that it is now rolling out to a host of older Pixel devices, including the freshly discontinued Pixel 6a, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 7a. In addition to that, the Galaxy S23 series and all the other Samsung devices that are due for the One UI 6.1 update are also getting […]
Microsoft has published a new patent that showcases a pixel-dimming technology for displays that can be helpful for gamers. Microsoft's "Pixel Luminance For Digital Displays" Lays Out Display Pixel Dimming Technology For Gamers The patent explains the control of luminance of digital displays that feature rows of pixels by reducing their input voltage. Dimmer pixels are said to work great to conserve power and more importantly, in environments where ambient light levels are higher, the luminance can also be increased. The former advantage can benefit devices that are running on a battery such as laptops and smartphones. In particular, such […]