Android 11 Beta 2 released with all sorts of fun bugs

Today Google released Android 11 Beta 2 for a limited number of smartphones. Users can download the app with the full public Beta release system or with the Android Flash Tool. Users can also run the Android 11 Beta 2 on their desktop machine using the Android Emulator inside Android Studio – or with a … Continue reading Android 11 Beta 2 released with all sorts of fun bugs Continue Reading →

Fortnite replay teases the Season 3 return of an old favorite

Epic is slowly reducing the amount of water on the Fortnite battle royale island, revealing the structures that were damaged and otherwise covered by the massive Storm at the end of Season 2. The expectation is that eventually most of the water will be gone and the roads will return, as will the islands and landmasses we … Continue reading Fortnite replay teases the Season 3 return of an old favorite Continue Reading →

iPhone 12 price tip: Less in the box, more on the bill

Apple fans are looking toward the future and anticipating the upcoming iPhone 12, one that has been the subject of an increasing number of leaks. Though we can’t say for sure what the new model will feature, many leaks are often close to accurate and this time around is likely no different. What should future … Continue reading iPhone 12 price tip: Less in the box, more on the bill Continue Reading →

Samsung reportedly plans to remove chargers from boxes

Your next Samsung phone’s box might be lighter, smaller, and have fewer things inside but the phone itself won’t be getting any cheaper. Following reports that Apple’s next iPhones might not include chargers in their boxes, Samsung is now also tipped to be mulling the same. In both cases, the reason is to offset the costs of … Continue reading Samsung reportedly plans to remove chargers from boxes Continue Reading →

Surface Duo emulator gives a glimpse of the dual-screen future

While it might be technically easier to build a phone with two screens compared to having a single large foldable display, designing the user experience to support that form factor is actually harder. Unlike normal desktop operating systems, Android just wasn’t designed to span two screens, forcing LG to resort to tricks to make its … Continue reading Surface Duo emulator gives a glimpse of the dual-screen future Continue Reading →

Microsoft Teams unleashes a flood of new features for video meetings

Video conferences are the in thing these days and almost everyone is trying to grab a piece of that juicy pie. Originally designed to take on Slack, Microsoft’s Teams platform has now jumped on board a train that Slack has so far been unable to catch up with. As use cases for video meetings grow, … Continue reading Microsoft Teams unleashes a flood of new features for video meetings Continue Reading →

iPhones users complain of severe battery drain due to Music app

Despite their loyalty, iPhone users have been complaining for years about the battery size and battery life of their favorite mobile device. iPhones have indeed become larger and iOS has become more battery-conscious, imposing strict restrictions on apps that can drain the battery in the background. Unfortunately, that may not apply to Apple’s own apps … Continue reading iPhones users complain of severe battery drain due to Music app Continue Reading →

NASA’s Mars InSight scoop workaround video raises hope for mole success

Weeks after performing a risky workaround maneuver to get its InSight rover ‘mole’ tool working, NASA has offered an update on the plan — it will soon remove its scoop to get a closer look at the instrument. The space agency published a new short animation made from individual still images that shows off Martian … Continue reading NASA’s Mars InSight scoop workaround video raises hope for mole success Continue Reading →

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW brings mmWave to “affordable” tier

This week the folks at Samsung and Verizon revealed the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW. This device is now the least expensive way to access Verizon’s own Ultra Wideband 5G connectivity. With this device, users get a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity Display, four cameras (and a fifth on the front), 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, … Continue reading Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW brings mmWave to “affordable” tier Continue Reading →

Amazon Prime Video adds user profiles following successful test

Amazon Prime Video has finally added a feature that has already been available on a number of competing platforms: user profiles. With these, multiple people in the same household can separate their viewing habits, preventing someone from having their personalized recommendations messed up when another person views their own favorite shows. The profiles are only … Continue reading Amazon Prime Video adds user profiles following successful test Continue Reading →