After years of largely limiting Siri’s default capabilities to its own apps, Apple appears to finally be loosening things up and letting third-party messaging apps in on the fun. The iPhone-maker is reportedly prepping a software update for later this year that will allow apps such as WhatsApp and Skype to work better with its …
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Tile updates line of trackers, adds new Sticker as Apple rumors persist
As rumors continue to surface about Apple potentially launching a rival, Tile is continuing to update its portfolio of smart trackers. On Tuesday the location company introduced a series of updates to existing products while adding a new Sticker smart tracker, all of which are available now. On the “newer” side of things, the Sticker is a miniature tracker that can …
Read More »Google update lets you transfer music between its Home speakers with your voice
Google Assistant is getting smarter and more useful around the house. In a new update Tuesday, Google announced that its digital assistant can now move music between Home and Nest smart speakers. It can also move YouTube videos between Chromecast and Nest smart displays. The new feature means you can start playing music in your bedroom on a Google Home Mini …
Read More »iFixit Galaxy Fold teardown shows the improvements Samsung made
After its first teardown was taken down at Samsung’s request, iFixit is back with a new look at Samsung’s updated Galaxy Fold. In the new teardown, the disassembly experts have taken apart Samsung’s updated Fold to see just what changes were made to the updated version of the phone-tablet hybrid. As expected, considering all the issues that popped up during …
Read More »Amazon Prime Video returns to Apple’s App Store after mysterious disappearance
Amazon’s Prime Video app has returned to the App Store after mysteriously disappearing earlier Friday. In a statement, Amazon blamed the issue on a glitch. “Earlier today, there was a technical glitch that impacted the Prime Video app on iOS and TVOS devices,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “The issue has been resolved, and the Prime Video …
Read More »Pixel 4 leak appears to reveal full specs, ‘Neural Core’ feature
We already know what the Pixel 4 will look like, what new colors it will come in, how many cameras it will have and some of the cool new gesture tricks it will be packing. Given that it’s surely the most leaked phone in recent memory, it probably wouldn’t surprise you to know that a spec sheet for Google’s forthcoming …
Read More »Apple will reportedly have a cheaper iPhone that looks like the 8 next year
Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Those looking for a better, cheaper iPhone may find what they’re looking for early next year. According to a new report from noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, the iPhone-maker is indeed prepping a new phone for the “first quarter of 2020.” Kuo’s latest report, shared by …
Read More »YouTube Music is now installed by default on Android 10
Google’s YouTube Music is the company’s most recent attempt to rival Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal in music streaming — and it now appears that Google wants to give it a boost. In a blog post Friday, the search giant announced that it will be including the app with Android 10, the latest version of its popular mobile operating system. New …
Read More »OnePlus joins the TV game with Q1 series, but it’s only available in India
As anticipated, OnePlus is expanding beyond phones and into televisions, but don’t expect to replace your current living-room setup right away. In addition to announcing the new OnePlus 7T, on Thursday the Chinese smartphone maker introduced its first televisions, the OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro, but it’s keeping the initial launch limited to India. The new televisions are largely similar …
Read More »Verizon officially turns on 5G in New York, Boise and Panama City
Verizon’s 5G network is continuing to slowly expand. In announcing that it’s officially turned on 5G in parts of New York on Thursday, the wireless giant turned on 5G in two additional new cities: Panama City and Boise. The three new cities bring Verizon 5G network count to 13, creating some distance from Sprint’s nine 5G cities and T-Mobile’s six. …
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