Google said it plans to release a feature-drop for Android 12 that’s designed specifically for large-screen devices such as tablets and foldable phones. The update, dubbed Android 12L, will be available early next year, Google said in a blog post Wednesday.  Android 12L will include improvements to the user interface on large screens across “notifications, …

The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into whether Facebook’s own research documents show the social network violated a 2019 settlement over privacy concerns, for which the company paid a $5 billion fine.  FTC officials have begun to look into recently disclosed internal research that outline how much Facebook knew about its platforms’ harms, according to a report Wednesday from …

Apple on Monday unveiled its new AirPods 3 as part of its Oct. 18 Unleashed event. But the tech giant might have another pair of true wireless headphones right around the corner. Apple plans to unveil new Beats Fit Pro earbuds next month, according to a report from 9to5Mac.  The Beats Fit Pro will reportedly feature active noise cancellation and use Apple’s H1 …

Google is rolling out continuous scrolling in Search on mobile devices, the company said Thursday. This means when you reach the bottom of a search results page, instead of having to click to the next page, you’ll find that more results will automatically load.  Google suggested the feature is useful for opened-ended questions, when people may be looking for inspiration …

Microsoft on Thursday said it will shut down the localized version of LinkedIn in China amid a “significantly more challenging operating environment and greater compliance requirements.” The company said its new strategy in China will focus on matching professionals with jobs. LinkedIn plans to launch a new standalone jobs app, called InJobs, later this year in China. The app won’t …

Google is holding a launch event for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on Oct. 19, the company said in a tweet Tuesday. The prerecorded launch event will stream on Google’s event site at 10 a.m. PT.  #Pixel6, the new Google Phone. Tune in October 19th at 10 am PT: https://t.co/zmp5byVq1y#Pixel6Launch pic.twitter.com/v3wwySE5gs — Made By Google (@madebygoogle) October …

Apple on Monday said people will be able to preorder its new Apple Watch Series 7 on Friday, with the new smartwatch landing in stores on Oct. 15. The Apple Watch Series 7 starts at $399 and features a larger display with thinner bezels, a faster-charging battery and a more crack-resistant front crystal. There are also new colors for the …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. YouTube is broadening its rules on medical misinformation to crack down on videos with false claims about all established vaccines, not just COVID-19 vaccines. The policy change paves the way for YouTube to possibly crimp further proliferation of persistent myths and conspiracies about vaccines, …

Facebook plans to release internal research on Instagram to Congress and the public after a Wall Street Journal report earlier this month raised serious concerns about the photo-sharing app’s impact on the mental health of teens. The social network will share the research in the “next few days,” said Nick Clegg, Facebook’s vice president of global affairs, during an online …

TikTok has hit a new milestone, more than 1 billion monthly active users around the world. The popular social video app shared the news in a blog post on Monday. While it still has a long way to go before it catches up to Facebook in terms of users, the short-form video space is competitive, and TikTok is gaining ground …