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The eleventh Polestar 2 OTA update will bring the latest Android Automotive OS, Android 11, to the car. (Image source: Polestar)

Polestar 2 vehicles will receive an update this month, including Android 11

Android 11 and other feature improvements are being rolled out via an over-the-air update to Polestar 2 vehicles this month. The new OS will bring additional Google Play store app categories to the car. Other improvements include ...

Polly Allcock, 08 Apr 2022 14:07

iPhone users have to deal with a couple of annoying bugs and issues after the recent iOS 15.4.1 update (Image: Apple)

iPhone users complain about several issues after iOS 15.4.1 update

Even after the update to iOS 15.4.1, some iPhone owners have unfortunately suffered from a few annoying problems with the synchronization of iMessages as well as the location services in some of Apple's stock apps, which apparentl...

Enrico Frahn, 07 Apr 2022 23:30

Cannot wait for "Google Maps 3 - No Way Home" (Image source: Google/Apple/Edited)

Google Maps update: 5 features that are finally here

Earlier this week, Google previewed a number of new features and enhancements that are making their way to Google Maps on iOS and Android in the coming months. While some new additions have users saying “finally” others are welcom...

Brahm Shank, 07 Apr 2022 21:08

The GTS 2 Mini New Version. (Source: Amazfit)

Amazfit teases a New Version of the GTS 2 Mini to launch in India soon

The GTS 2 Mini is a better-priced example of Amazfit's popular line of health- and fitness-tracking smartwatches. Now, the brand has announced a re-release for this product, with new colors and slightly modified specs this time ar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Apr 2022 20:00

Rumor | OPPO will launch a smartphone with its own in-house SoC by 2024

OPPO is one of a handful of Android mobile device OEMs that has released a phone with first-party silicon, in the form of a co-processor for the main SoC supplied by either Qualcomm or MediaTek thus far. Now, according to the late...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Apr 2022 19:27

The Galaxy Watch4 series has received another update ahead of Google I/O 2022. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic gain Samsung Health improvements with their latest updates

Samsung has released a new update to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic, still the only smartwatches with Wear OS 3. This month's update arrives as R8xxXXU1FVC8 and contains a few minor changes.

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2022 17:31

South Korean Galaxy S22 sales reportedly falter in the wake of the GOS scandal

The demand for Galaxy S22-series devices has reportedly started to flag in Samsung's native South Korea. Carriers in the country have responded to this drop in sales by increasing subsidies for the phones. It is not certain that t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2022 21:32

Not an April Fools' joke after all: Twitter is really adding an edit button, but only for Blue subscribers

It looks like the Twitter devs were not actually trolling us when they revealed the implementation of an edit button a few days ago. The dev team claims that Elon Musk's latest poll has nothing to do with this, as the feature has ...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Apr 2022 20:31

WWDC 2022: Dates and events for the upcoming developer conference are confirmed by Apple

Apple has issued a "call to code" with its official WWDC 2022 announcement. The Cupertino giant has now outlined some events and activities that will form part of this show, tipped to unveil the latest in software for its iPads, M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Apr 2022 17:39

Samsung takes the Galaxy S9 series off its supported devices list

Samsung's 2018 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, have remained eligible for Android security patch upgrades, even if only 4 times a year. Now, however, that has come to an end, leaving the devices completely cut off...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2022 21:44

Samsung upgrades the Galaxy Buds2 and Buds Live to 360 Audio

360 Audio is a new feature baked into the flagship Galaxy Buds Pro earphones at their launch, and is touted as Samsung's answer to the Spatial Audio found in some Apple audio products. It is also available to the Galaxy Buds Live ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2022 18:39

A path traced mod of the 90’s game Doom is now available. (Image source: Sultim-t via GitHub)

A path traced mod of Doom has been released

Modder Sultim-t has released a path traced mod of the 1993 video game Doom. Available via GitHub, the mod allows you to play the first three episodes of Doom with real-time path tracing. Currently, the mod only works with Nvidia G...

Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 12:42

Rumor | POCO readies its next smartphone for launch with an FCC registration

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has certified a new device with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), thereby re-igniting rumors of a new C-series Android phone in the works. Accordingly, the new leak might offer an insight into wh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2022 22:24

The V50 ThinQ should start receiving its final OS update later this quarter. (Image source: Expert Reviews)

LG confirms Android 12 updates for three more smartphones this quarter

LG has announced its Android 12 upgrade plans for this quarter, but only for three devices. The timescale is likely to apply to handsets sold in South Korea too, not worldwide. By contrast, other LG smartphones will have to make d...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 22:01

The Garmin Fenix 6 has received numerous changes and improvements with its latest beta software update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 6 series receives a substantial update including support for Connect IQ system 5

Garmin has issued a new update for the Fenix 6 series that introduces plenty of changes to the former flagship smartwatch. Rolling out as version 20.82, the update adds support for Connect IQ system 5 and an Endurance Horseback Ri...

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2022 00:16

The Garmin Forerunner 945 now supports a new workout mode and has improved sleep tracking functionality. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 945 benefits from Fenix 7 features with its latest extensive software update

Thanks to its latest software update, the Forerunner 945 has gained several features from the Fenix 7. The update, which arrives as software version 9.56, is available to download now from Garmin’s website.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2022 23:29

Time for the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE to join many other Mi and Redmi phones on the EOS list. (Image source: Xiaomi/Unsplash - edited)

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Mi Play join 68 other Mi and Redmi phones on Xiaomi's end-of-support product list

The Xiaomi Security Center has posted a refreshed list of smartphones that have reached their end-of-support (EOS) status. Two new devices have appeared on the list in the forms of the popular Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and the Xiaomi Mi Play...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Apr 2022 22:24

The next Galaxy F device might look like this. (Source: Samsung)

A "Samsung Galaxy F13" is spotted on Geekbench

A new Android smartphone from Samsung might be poised to bring a 50MP main camera to the ~US$150 bracket in countries such as India soon. This device, complete with a model number that could place it in the Galaxy F series, is dep...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Apr 2022 21:15

Rumor | Huawei's 2022 flagship foldable smartphone moves in on a launch with a new certification

Huawei is rumored to provide a successor to the Mate X2 premium foldable phablet in 2022, even if it can't support 5G. Now, a device with its alleged model number has reportedly been approved for sale by the regulator 3C. Therefor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2022 22:33

Google is slated to bake smart-tag detection directly into a future version of Android

Today might be April 1, 2022; however, the potential for privacy incursion that has grown with the rise of smart tags is no fooling matter. Google certainly seems to think so, at least, as it might be working on a way to set an An...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2022 21:35

The "first-gen HyperSense suit". (Source: Razer)

Razer disguises an invitation to a beta program as an April Fool's joke

Is it a prank?...is it a meme?...or is it an opportunity to become a beta-tester for Razer stuff? According to a new page on the OEM's site, it's all of those things at once. The company has even made a video clip for its alleged ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Apr 2022 16:30

Dell launches its latest Optimizer. (Source: Dell)

Dell claims its latest version of its Optimizer makes its latest enterprise PCs as intelligent as possible

Dell has packaged its latest PCs for business with its Optimizer, a suite of AI services designed to deliver "productivity without disruptions". They include features that might admittedly be more welcome than ever before, Intelli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2022 15:00

A new update is rolling out to Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) and Google Nest Hub Max devices. (Image source: Google)

Nest Hub update refreshes UI design, including a new swipe down shortcuts menu

Users of Google Nest Hub devices have spotted a new update bringing a refreshed UI to the device. Improvements to the interface include a full-screen app launcher when you swipe up. The update has caused some customers’ devices to...

Polly Allcock, 30 Mar 2022 15:52

The biggest difference you can make in your productivity workflow is to optimise your gear to suit your workflow. (Image source: various / edited - author)

Maximise Windows PC worktime with these 4 free must-have utilities

Windows 10 and 11 have a host of built-in tools to boost your productivity, but sometimes it takes a little bit more than what's on offer to really get going. There are many aftermarket options available online and in the Microsof...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Mar 2022 20:07

Google included references to face unlock in Pixel 6 Pro marketing images. (Image source: Google)

More hints about face unlock for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro emerge

Google could be bringing face unlock to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro after all. The feature seemed destined to be ready in time for the Pixel 6 series' launch, although it would not be as accurate or secure as the functionality tha...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 16:21

Xiaomi has updated the Mi A3 on MIUI's European and global channels. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rolls out new updates to the Mi A3 in Europe and other markets

Xiaomi has released new software updates for the Mi A3 on its global and European branches. The two updates, distributed as V12.0.18.0.RFQEUXM and V12.0.21.0.RFQMIXM, are available as OTA or recovery files.

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 15:17

The Watch GT 2 is now one of Huawei's older smartwatches. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 2: March update brings a few optimisations to global model

Huawei has issued a new update to the Watch GT 2 globally. According to Huawei, Lite OS 11.0.15.10 makes modest improvements, reflected in its 80 MB file size. Huawei is distributing Lite OS 11.0.15.10 now through the Huawei Healt...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 13:26

"Play without limits"...permitted you have an HDMI 2.1 compatible display. (Image source: Sony)

4 long-awaited PS4 and PS5 features finally coming to users worldwide

Sony recently issued a press release assuring PlayStation 5 users that a number of highly requested features, including HDMI 2.1 support and dynamic Variable Refresh Rate enhancements, would begin rolling out to users in the comin...

Brahm Shank, 29 Mar 2022 01:48

Samsung sets a launch date for the Galaxy M33 in India

Samsung touts the Galaxy M33 as a phone that can bring a class-leading processor and battery to the mid-tier 5G smartphone market. Now, it is slated to bring these specs to a new country following their launch in Europe. The new M...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Mar 2022 23:06

Rumor | Apple customers will be able to subscribe to iPhones in the future

Apple has often asserted that it values its subscriptions (its Music arm, for example) as much as its hardware as contributors to the success of its overall business in the past. Now, according to a knowledgeable correspondent, it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Mar 2022 19:45

The March Android 12L update apparently comes with some unwanted side effects for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users (Image: Jonas Elia)

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users complain about weaker haptic feedback after recent Android 12L update

Besides new features some urgently needed bug fixes, the Android 12L update for the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro apparently also introduces a new issue that results in much weaker haptic feedback coming from the otherwise decent...

Enrico Frahn, 24 Mar 2022 23:10

The phone (1)'s inaguural teaser. (Source: Nothing)

The latest Nothing phone (1) render takes Carl Pei's cryptic teaser into account

Carl Pei has now touted the first-gen smartphone from his new start-up Nothing as the most unique and innovative Android device on the market on its launch. Now, a well-known leaker has made what might be more sense of its initial...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Mar 2022 21:55

War Thunder 2.15 "Winds of Change" update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.15 "Wind of Change" arrives with new graphic features, ground vehicles, ships, and aircraft

The first major update of 2022 comes with the legendary A-10A Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft, alongside other planes, Swedish helicopters, multiple ground vehicles, various ships, as well as an updated graphics engine (Dago...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2022 18:20

Where are the empty coffee mugs, messy cables, and bulky headphones? Inaccurate. (Image source: Unsplash)

Apple Podcasts: 4 breakthrough improvements coming soon for creators

Next month, Apple plans on enabling a number of new tools and improvements for seasoned podcast creators and those seeking to get started on the platform. Take a closer look at what’s to come, including more nuanced metrics in the...

Brahm Shank, 23 Mar 2022 19:19

Carl Pei launches Nothing OS. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing teases its upcoming phone (1) via the new OS designed to match the start-up's signature branding

Nothing has now confirmed the launch of its first-gen smartphone, not to mention how it will fit into the company's plans for its future. Its CEO, Carl Pei, has now also unveiled the device's OS, slated to act as a "digital hub" f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Mar 2022 17:55

Carl Pei builds up to his latest Nothing presentation. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing reveals its "truth" as an aspiring rival for companies like Apple during its first keynote of 2022

Carl Pei has now presented "the truth" about his new tech start-up Nothing today (March 23, 2022). It apparently involves the creation of an "open" ecosystem including hardware, software and services, built around its first-gen sm...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Mar 2022 17:21

Sony has started rolling out significant software updates for the PS4 and PS5. (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5 to finally receive HDMI 2.1 VRR support as Sony releases updates for the PS4 and PS5

It has taken Sony a while, but it has confirmed that VRR will be available via HDMI 2.1 on the PlayStation 5. Variable Refresh Rate will be available system-wide, so existing games will not need updating. Sony's VRR announcement c...

Alex Alderson, 23 Mar 2022 16:20

The Witcher 4 could revolve around Ciri and the fictional School of the Lynx. (Image Source: The Witcher)

Upcoming Witcher to shift to Unreal Engine 5, CDPR execs assure avoidance of crunches and hint possible storyline around Ciri and School of the Lynx

CDPR announced that the upcoming Witcher instalment will be based on Unreal Engine 5 in a strategic partnership with Epic Games. The developers didn't divulge any other information pertaining to the game, but hints from CDPR execu...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Mar 2022 09:37

New battery-use controls are coming to Android. (Source: Google)

Android 13 will alert a user if an app causes battery drain in the background

Android's next major software upgrade is already linked to a portfolio of tweaks and changes, the vast majority seem to affect how it looks and acts thus far. However, Google has now announced that it aims to maximize UX devices t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Mar 2022 19:13

CD Projekt Red continues to update Cyberpunk 2077 gradually. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.52 released as developer hints at expansion pack

CD Projekt Red has begun rolling out Patch 1.52 for Cyberpunk 2077, likely its last game running REDengine. The company has confirmed that it will still release an expansion pack for Cyberpunk 2077 too.

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2022 17:43

Huawei has released HarmonyOS 2.1.0.219 globally. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT Runner: Inaugural update arrives for recent smartwatch with bug fixes and a new feature

Huawei has started rolling out the first update for the global version of the Watch GT Runner. Issued as HarmonyOS 2.1.0.219, the update introduces a new feature to the 1.43-inch smartwatch and squashes a few software bugs.

Alex Alderson, 22 Mar 2022 15:24

The release of the Matter standard has been delayed until Fall 2022. (Image source: CSA)

The release of the Matter standard is delayed, but it will be compatible with more devices

The CSA has announced that the Matter smart home interoperability standard has been delayed until Fall 2022. The setback is due to further development work needed on the SDK before release.

Polly Allcock, 22 Mar 2022 10:37

The GT Neo3's main camera specs are revealed. (Source: Realme)

Realme's CEO seems to hint at the GT Neo3's price in hyping the upcoming phone's camera prowess

The GT Neo3 is the next phone from the brand Realme to be unveiled in China, and is most likely a mid-ranger - although it is being hyped like a flagship at the moment. The latest step in this process is a preview of a 50MP Sony r...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2022 18:45

Qualcomm will help Square Enix will work on new XR projects. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces a new, up-to-US$100 million Snapdragon Metaverse Fund alongside a new XR partnership with Square Enix

Qualcomm has unveiled a new program by which it will invest as much as US$100 million in developers or companies involved in the metaverse industry. The new fund is associated with other projects including Snapdragon XR Platforms,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Mar 2022 18:04

Android Auto might get a new feature soon. (Source: Google)

Android Auto is slated to upgrade with the ability to detect bad USB cables soon

Many issues with Android Auto are related to bad or low-quality USB cables - according to Google, at least. To this end, the Mountain View giant is reportedly preparing a new feature for this service's app that acts to diagnose po...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2022 18:40

The new Google-branded F1 race car. (Source: McLaren)

The new McLaren Racing Formula 1 car will have Chrome-accented wheels thanks to a new partnership with Google

McLaren Racing has announced that Google will become one of its sponsors for its 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship campaign. The new partnership will see the Android logo slapped on the motorsport group's car, while its whee...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2022 17:08

OnePlus releases a stable upgrade to Android 12 for the 8, 8 Pro, 8T and 9R

OnePlus has just updated a total of 4 flagship variants to OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. They include the last T-version and the first R-version released by the OEM. The 8- and 9-series units upgrade to features such as an upda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2022 15:13

Meta finds itself in new legal trouble. (Source: Meta)

Meta is slapped with a lawsuit alleging scam-ad collusion in the Australian market

Meta (formerly known as Facebook) now faces legal action brought against it by Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission (or ACCC) in relation to a scandal in which the platform allowed misleading ads such as those that misapp...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2022 13:56

Wear OS 3 has spent a long time in development, having been showcased at Google I/O 2021. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

Wear OS 3: More details about Pixel Watch launch software revealed with next-generation Google Assistant, Fitbit, Google Pay and YouTube Music services detailed

Wear OS 3 is still not ready for existing smartwatches, but more screenshots of the upcoming OS have emerged. Google's next smartwatch OS will launch with a next-generation Google Assistant, among other changes from Wear OS 2.

Alex Alderson, 20 Mar 2022 11:22

An update to Roomba devices, including the i3, brings new features to the device, such as room-specific cleaning preferences. (Image source: iRobot)

iRobot update brings new features to Roomba and Braava devices, doubling the intelligence of some models

A Genius 4.0 Home Intelligence software update is available to Wi-Fi connected Roomba and Braava devices. The update includes several new features, such as a do not disturb mode and room-specific cleaning settings.

Polly Allcock, 19 Mar 2022 19:48