After updating to iOS 14 or MacOS 11 Big Sur you’ve likely experienced your AirPods randomly switching between your Apple devices. The new automatic switching feature is supposed to make your life easier, but for many — including yours truly — it’s annoying.  In theory, the new feature would be able to identify which Apple …

Update, Feb. 18, 2021: The Android 12 developer beta is here, and you can install it and try it out now. The latest and greatest version of Android has been out for a few months now and has slowly made its way to more devices. Samsung recently announced the rollout of Android 11 to some of its Galaxy devices, adding new and exciting features …

Apple surprised all of us and released the AirPods Max, the company’s first over-ear headphones, as one last announcement mid-December. The $550 headphones are not only expensive, but they’re also downright impressive. CNET editor David Carnoy says they sound “like high-end headphones, with tight bass, natural mids, crisp highs and a wide soundstage for a closed-back headphone.”  From 20-hour battery life, …

Android owners have plenty of options when it comes to wireless earbuds. Google’s Pixel Buds 2 and Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds (currently Buds Live) are just a few examples of totally capable wireless earbuds with deep Android integration. However, Apple’s AirPods — be it the standard AirPods, AirPods Pro or the new AirPods Max — are tempting, even if you use an Android phone.  …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but luckily the holiday deals haven’t ended. You can still find some decent discounts on Apple’s 2020 lineup of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Mini this holiday shopping season. We gave the …

Have you ever wanted to watch a video from your phone with someone, without getting a splitter or wedging your AirPod into their ear? Apple’s Audio Sharing feature has flown under the radar since it was released last year. But with iOS 14, Apple has streamlined the process, making it easier to share the audio playing on your iPhone or …

Been thinking about signing up for Walmart Plus? It’s the big-box store’s new subscription delivery service, much like Amazon Prime, where you pay a regular fee for fast shipping, but if you aren’t quite sold yet, take advantage of the free trial before deciding if it’s worth your hard-earned money. Unlike Amazon Prime, Walmart Plus takes items directly off the shelves of …

The argument between Android and iPhone users will probably never be settled, with each side having its own bragging rights. For example, Android users boast about the customization options, Google Assistant, and superior multitasking.  On the iPhone side of things, iOS 14 has added new home screen features, including widgets and custom app icons, plus there’s iMessage, FaceTime and regular …

Looking for ways to get more out of WhatsApp on your Android phone or iPhone? We have your back. For example, rolling out right now is a new setting that will automatically clear out your messages after a week. It’s a Snapchat-like feature, sure, but who says that’s not welcome in other apps? You can even format the text you send in a message, adding …

Using your Android phone‘s dedicated dark mode, be it across the entire system or within specific apps, is more than just a preference for how your phone’s interface looks. According to Google, using dark mode as much as possible saves battery life and reduces eye strain when you’re using your phone in a dim environment.  Even Facebook is getting onboard with …