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Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G and Redmi K40 set for first batch of MIUI 13 rollout as Xiaomi preps stable builds

Reports claim that Xiaomi is geared to debut MIUI 13 on December 28. The company is hard at work on it as well, and is prepared to send out the update to a list of 11 devices at launch, with a number of those already having stable...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2021 17:03

The LG Wing on Verizon finally starts to receive Android 11

LG started its Android 11 update program for its higher-end phones, the innovative Wing included, some time ago. However, it seemed sluggish even before the company decided to exit the smartphone market. The Wing on Verizon has on...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 23:22

The second-gen Surface Duo. (Source: Microsoft)

The Surface Duo's December 2021 update reportedly breaks a basic function of modern computing

Microsoft's foldable mobile device, the Surface Duo, was debuted as a type of PC with "limitless possibilities". However, its latest software update reportedly confers a basic ability of many up-to-date computers with serious "gli...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 21:34

OnePlus restarts the OxygenOS 12 rollout. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus starts its roll-out of Android 12 for the flagship 9 series, again

OnePlus has announced the end of its suspension for the build of OxygenOS for the 9 and 9 Pro based on Android 12. The OEM claims that the more prominent of the issues uncovered with the initial version have been removed in this o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2021 20:48

The Mi A3 will go down as Xiaomi's last Android One phone. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Mi A3 receives a huge December update globally

The Mi A3 may be on its way out but Xiaomi continues to grace owners of the phone with monthly updates. After the November update came rather late, the Mi A3 is now receiving the December patch. It's a rather unusual OTA as well, ...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2021 10:38

Bad actors were previously able to take advantage of a vulnerability in AppX installer that allowed them to spread malware. (Image: RoonZ.nl via Unsplash)

Microsoft patches spoofing vulnerability that was exploited to spread malware

Microsoft patched a zero-day vulnerability that affected the AppX installer in Windows. The vulnerability allowed hackers to create packages to infect systems with malware. The patch was included in the December Patch Tuesday upda...

Aleem Ali, 16 Dec 2021 22:27

Huawei previews its new smart glasses. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei teases its first ever smart glasses with HarmonyOS

Huawei has just released some details on another new product for its increasingly large-scale event later in December 2021. It is the OEM's latest generation of smart glasses. They are speaker-enabled wearables like their predeces...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2021 18:49

The Google Pixel 6 series gets its first wonky update. (Source; Techidroid)

The December update for the Google Pixel 6 series may be breaking signal reception

Google rarely sends out destructive updates but when it does, it tends to get rather messy. The December security patch seems to be towing that line, with owners mostly across Europe reporting severe hits to signal reception after...

Ricci Rox, 16 Dec 2021 08:09

Microsoft plans to make Windows Terminal the default command line on Windows during 2022. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows Terminal will be the default Command Line on Windows

Microsoft has declared that the Windows Terminal app will be the default command line on Windows 11 PCs during 2022. Other third-party terminals will also have full functionality and users will be able to set them as default more ...

Aleem Ali, 16 Dec 2021 01:35

The MateBook line is getting a new member. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's next-gen MateBook X Pro is slated to launch with gesture control and more

Huawei has announced the launch of what is already being dubbed the "biggest upgrade" in MateBook history. It is to be a new X Pro model, which, according to its new teasers, may have a new feature in which the user can apparently...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2021 23:22

Google announces Android 12 (Go Edition), bringing new privacy features and better performance

Google has announced Android 12 (Go Edition). The new version of Android 12 will feature better performance, longer battery life, improved privacy features, and new sharing options. Devices with Android 12 (Go Edition) will make t...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Dec 2021 23:03

The Mi Mix 4 might lose its unique status soon. (Source: Xiaomiui)

Rumor | The Xiaomi 12 series will include a variant with an under-display camera

The Xiaomi 12 series is projected to launch soon, so as to grab that Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 hype while it's hot. A potentially last-minute leak asserts that the new line of smartphones will come with the OEM's under-display camera, he...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2021 20:18

MIUI 12.5.10 on Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro details, update available mid-December 2021 (Source: Own)

MIUI 12.5.10 Enhanced Edition brings last month's security patch to the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Most likely the final step before the arrival of the MIUI 13 firmware, the MIUI 12.5.10 update hits the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro handsets. While this update has only 160 MB and includes the November 2021 security patch alongside the usua...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2021 19:36

Wear OS 3 relies on Android 11, not Android 12. (Image source: Jon Prosser)

First signs of Google Pixel Watch launch software emerges

The Pixel Watch is tipped to launch next year in what could be Wear OS 3's official debut. Google has published an early build of its Android 11-based OS, providing a taste of what to expect from the company's first smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2021 17:56

War Thunder 2.13 ''Winged Lions'' update now available (Source: Own)

War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" comes with more Israeli aircraft, new ships and tanks across all nations, and much more

Introduced yesterday, War Thunder 2.13 "Winged Lions" is a major update that brings a wide range of Israeli aircraft (in Closed Beta stage for now, unfortunately) into the game, alongside quite a few new tanks, ships, locations, m...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2021 12:11

The Pixel 6 series is now receiving its December 2021 update. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro receive new features and bug fixes with new updates

Google has started rolling out new features and bug fixes to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as part of its December 2021 updates. The Pixel Feature Drop is available now as an OTA or a factory image for both devices.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 18:24

Apple aimed to deliver Universal Control this autumn. (Image source: Apple)

Apple kicks Universal Control to spring 2022 following new OS releases

Apple has updated its website to reflect a new approximate release date for Universal Control. The feature, which allows you to bridge your iPad and Mac, will now arrive at some point during spring 2022. Apple still cannot commit ...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 15:56

MIUI 13 will arrive on the Mi 11 and Redmi K40 series first. (Image source: Xiaomiui)

Stable MIUI 13 updates to arrive for ten Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones before the end of the year

Reportedly, Xiaomi will offer MIUI 13 upgrades to ten smartphones this month. Smartphones as old as the Mi 10S could be upgraded, along with the Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra and the Redmi K40 series. The Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G could be in lin...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 15:41

MIUI 13: New leak reveals features, logo, startup screen, ahead of launch

A new leak has now revealed MIUI 13 assets and features as seen on an official, signed MIUI 13 app from Xiaomi. Notable takeaways include the MIUI 13 logo and welcome page as well as a handful of features, with fans only having a ...

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2021 14:30

iOS is one of five operating systems that Apple has updated today. (Image source: Apple)

HomePod 15.2, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3 begin rolling out across Apple devices

Apple has released HomePod 15.2, iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 and watchOS 8.3. The four updates bring several new features to eligible devices, including the new Apple Music Voice subscription. There is no equivalent update for tvOS, tho...

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 12:35

macOS 12.1 Monterey is rolling out globally now. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 12.1 Monterey globally with bug fixes and SharePlay

Apple has started distributing macOS 12.1 to all eligible devices. The first major update for Monterey contains numerous bug fixes and some new features, including SharePlay.

Alex Alderson, 14 Dec 2021 12:23

Microsoft is apparently offering 50 percent discounts to certain MS Office pirates, to entice them away from cracked copies of Office

Microsoft is offering pirates in certain countries a special discount to purchase an Office 365 subscription, instead of continuing to pirate Office software. The "limited time" offer delivers substantial savings, up to 50 percent...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Dec 2021 23:37

The Apache log4j vulnerability can potentially be used by threat actors to hack into Steam, Twitter, and other services (Image source: Panda Security)

Apache Log4j zero-day exploit could be used by hackers to target users on Steam, Twitter, Amazon, and other platforms

A zero-day exploit was recently identified within the Apache log4j logging library, which can potentially be used by hackers to take over entire servers via logging messages. The vulnerability affects a number of online services, ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Dec 2021 23:59

Apple's new Messages update might act like this. (Source: Bloomberg)

iOS 15.2 is the update in which Apple will start to roll its anti-CSAM system out

iOS 15.2 is the next upcoming version of Apple's proprietary software for iPhones. According to a prominent industry correspondent, it is the one that will start adding features intended to prevent abusive content reaching a child...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2021 22:07

Google is building a Google Play Games app for Windows 10 and 11 PCs. (Image: Niclas Illg via Unsplash)

Google is developing a Google Play Games app for Windows that will be available in 2022

Google announced that the company is developing a native app whereby players can play Google Play games natively on their Windows PCs. The app is being built without the input of Microsoft or other platforms and will allow gamers ...

Aleem Ali, 12 Dec 2021 21:36

The Watch Fit Mini may become available in China soon. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D retail packaging allegedly leaks out ahead of the wearable's launch

The Watch D is projected to be Huawei's first smartwatch marketed as one capable of clinical-grade blood pressure-monitoring. Now, a box presented as the wearable's original packaging may confirm that this is the case. This leak h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Dec 2021 17:33

The Wemax Go is touted as the thinnest ALPD projector on Indiegogo

The Wemax Go is a DLP projector rated to throw an up to 120-inch image with HDR support and a maximal brightness of 600 ANSI lumens. However, unlike most products with such specs, it is also designed to be just 1 inch in height. I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2021 18:42

OxygenOS 12 may have serious problems. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus put the brakes on the Android 12 update for its 9-series flagships

OnePlus announced it was ready to roll the stable version of its Android 12-based software upgrade for the 9 and 9 Pro not long ago. Now, however, the OEM has stated it is necessary to "suspend" this process, thanks to user report...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2021 17:44

Rumor | Realme's GT2 Pro will have up to 1TB of internal storage

The Realme GT2 Pro is touted to match up to the most powerful smartphones in the world with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Now, it is also said to challenge them in another way, by offering a SKU with the current top end of...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 20:29

Lenovo launches the Yoga T500 Play LED projector

Lenovo has launched a new projector under the Yoga brand in China. The T500 Play is an FHD variant of its line with a peak brightness of 700 nits. It has a large battery of just over 22,000mAh in capacity, and is thus rated for tr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2021 19:28

Kokoon announces a general launch for the sleep-focused Nightbuds

The Kokoon Nightbuds are a pair of (technically) wireless earbuds specifically designed to wear in bed. They are rated by their OEM to track and enhance sleep through a combination of hardware such as an in-built heart-rate sensor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2021 21:49

WhatsApp tests payments in crypto for US users

WhatsApp has started a new pilot program that allows those located in the United States to transfer cryptocurrency via its service. The initiative only involves a small pool of users and one coin in its present form, as well as a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2021 19:08

The Watch GT 3 can now be paired with the Polar H7 or the Suunto Smart Belt. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch GT 3 receives a software update that enables the option of connecting heart rate straps

Huawei has issued another update to the Watch GT 3, its second so far. This month's update is a 75 MB download and allows you to pair the smartwatch with the Polar H7 or the Suunto Smart Belt. The update is already rolling out in ...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2021 18:49

Google describes the Microsoft Teams bug as an 'unintended interaction' with Android. (Image source: Adrien)

Modern Android smartphones cannot make emergency calls under particular circumstances

Google has confirmed that Android 10, 11 and 12 suffer from a bug preventing smartphones from calling emergency services. The bug only occurs in specific circumstances, but it involves an app that has been installed over 100 milli...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2021 14:33

MIUI 13 beckons. (Source: NextNewsSource)

MIUI 13 confirmed to launch shortly as Xiaomi ends MIUI 12.5 development

After months of teasers and statements, Xiaomi finally looks set to debut the next iteration in its skin. Yes, MIUI 13 is now around the corner, at least if the latest MIUI 12.5 changelogs are anything to go by.

Ricci Rox, 09 Dec 2021 12:53

Android 12-based AOSP 12.0 Stable ROM on Xiaomi Mi A1 (Source: XDA Forums)

Multiple Android 12 ROMs available for the four-year-old Xiaomi Mi A1

More than four years after it launched running Android 7, the Xiaomi Mi A1 lives on thanks to the community support it has been receiving ever since. Although it gets no more official security patches and the latest major Android ...

Column by Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2021 20:18

Since iPhones are not transparent, iOS 15.2 will introduce a new feature that allows users to check the repair history of their device (Image: Frankie)

iOS 15.2 update shows whether or not genuine Apple parts were used in iPhone repairs

In advance of the upcoming official release of its iOS 15.2 update for iPhones later this month, Apple has now previewed a new and useful feature which will allow iPhone users to check their device's repair history and whether or ...

Enrico Frahn, 08 Dec 2021 20:06

OPPO teases its first-gen in-house chip. (Source: OPPO via Weibo)

OPPO is to unveil its first-gen in-house chipset, now slated as an NPU, in December 2021

OPPO has just announced that it will debut its first ever proprietary chipset during its Inno Day 2021 event in mid-December 2021. This long-rumored project is now rumored to turn out the OEM's very own neural processing unit (NPU...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2021 19:03

Apple advertises Universal Control as one of Monterey's key features. (Image source: Apple)

Apple pushes macOS 12.1 Release Candidate without Universal Control and other critical bug fixes

Apple has issued the Release Candidate for macOS 12.1 Monterey, the latest version of its desktop operating system. macOS 12.1 will contain numerous changes, but Apple is not yet ready to release one of Monterey's most exciting fe...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 16:23

Vivaldi 5.0 comes with a revamped theme editor and theme sharing, translate panel, and more

While Vivaldi 5.0 for Android becomes the world's first mobile browser to introduce two-level tab stacks, as well as desktop-like Panels for tablets and Chromebooks, its desktop sibling comes with a fully reworked theme editor, th...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2021 12:35

The new MacBook Pro 14 could receive a slew of fixes next week. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

macOS Monterey 12.1 to arrive next week with plenty of bug fixes for new MacBook Pro machines

According to reports, Apple plans on releasing the next version of macOS Monterey next week. macOS Monterey 12.1 should arrive with plenty of bug fixes and improvements, especially for the new MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16.

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2021 12:32

A new Huawei Mate 50 render. (Source: HoiINDI)

Rumor | A 2022 Huawei Mate 50 launch event is on, possibly followed by one for a foldable sibling

A Huawei executive has reportedly been quoted as saying that the next generation of the Mate premium phablet line is indeed destined for launch in 2022. Furthermore, its series might not be confined to this form-factor next year: ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2021 18:05

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now eligible for Android 12 in some regions. (Image source: OnePlus)

Stable Android 12 and OxygenOS 12 builds arrive for the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro with bugs aplenty

OnePlus has started rolling out Android 12 to the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro via OxygenOS 12. The OS upgrade is open to devices purchased in North America and India, but there are a few issues, currently.

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 13:36

Google has announced new features for Pixel smartphones as far back as the Pixel 3. (Image source: Google)

Google releases Pixel Feature Drop with December 2021 security patch from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

Google has announced a new Pixel Feature Drop that also contains the December 2021 security patch. All recent Pixel smartphones are eligible, starting with the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. However, Google is not ready to push its new...

Alex Alderson, 07 Dec 2021 12:34

LG's Mobile Developers site will shut down for good in December 2021

Those who own LG smartphones may be familiar with the OEM's mobile development site, the source of such tools as bootloader unlocking keys. Now, the company has advised these users that they have until the end of December 2021 to ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 23:18

The Nintendo Online Expansion Pack has gained one new game. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo to bring Paper Mario to the Nintendo Switch next week via Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has expanded upon its Online Expansion Pack with another game, rounding out its N64 back catalogue to ten games. Paper Mario will be available next week, just in time for Christmas.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 21:29

The Galaxy Z Fold3 is now eligible for One UI 4 in South Korea. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Z Fold3 picks up Samsung's One UI 4 update too

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Fold3. Currently, the update is available in South Korea, its first port of call for Samsung's premier foldable smartphone.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 20:08

Inside Vivo's new Grand Exhibition. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo puts on a photography exhibition in Beijing

The mobile device OEM Vivo has just opened its VISION+ Grand Exhibition in a Beijing art center. The theme of this show is "Create Together, Our 2021", and illustrates how artists, creators and their subjects have coped with the u...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2021 18:47

YouTube Music is slowly picking up features. (Image source: Alvaro Reyes)

YouTube Music nets another Google Play Music feature with the option to create a playlist from your queue

YouTube Music has gained the option of saving your queue as a playlist, a feature previously available on Google Play Music. The feature should also work when using the 'Start radio' function.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2021 18:28

Sony releases its first-gen cinema-grade Airpeak drone

Sony has announced availability and pricing for the inaugural Airpeak drone. The S1 is rated as the "world's smallest" drone that can still carry a full-sized mirrorless Alpha-series camera. It is up for pre-order from now, to be ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2021 18:15