Apple’s new iPhone SE packs a lot of punch for $399. Its powerful A13 chip outperforms all current Android phones, and its impressive camera performance shows how a powerful processor can improve an older sensor. Expert repair site iFixit published its iPhone SE teardown on Monday, revealing that the iPhone 8 camera sensor has apparently been …
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Fortnite heads to Google Play Store
Fortnite for Android launched in 2018, but it wasn’t available in the Google Play Store. Those interested in playing the Android version of the popular battle royale game had to install it directly and not via an app store, a process known as sideloading. That changed Tuesday when developer Epic Games made Fortnite available on the Google Play Store. With Fortnite’s …
Read More »Samsung keeps Android tablets alive with Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Samsung released its Galaxy Tab S6 last October to glowing reviews. For those who don’t want to spend more than $700 for an Android tablet, the tech giant has a “lite” version on the way. The new Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, announced by Samsung on Thursday, features a 10.4-inch screen with 2000×1200 resolution, which is a step down from the …
Read More »Apple wants to add COVID
How a COVID-19 testing location will appear on Apple Maps. Apple Apple is trying to find out where people can get tested for COVID-19 in order to add the locations to its Maps app. The company has created a portal for providers to share their details, which will then be verified by the iPhone maker. On the page, spotted late …
Read More »Instacart adds features to increase number of deliveries
Grocery delivery service Instacart has been slammed with orders during the coronavirus pandemic, leading to many users unable to schedule any deliveries. The company added two new features to speed up service and open up more delivery windows. “Fast & Flexible” and “Order Ahead” are now available in the Instacart app, according to a press release Wednesday. The first feature, …
Read More »Stadia opens up for free to everyone
Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, opened up the free tier of its service in 14 countries Wednesday. Those who sign up for the service will have their subscription upgraded to Stadia Pro for two months (it’s normally $9.99 a month) and can receive nine free games as part of the upgraded plan. Since its launch back in November of 2019, Stadia has …
Read More »Uber helps drivers pivot to deliveries and other work
Uber has a new tool for drivers who aren’t getting many ride requests due to lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders happening across the US amid the coronavirus outbreak. The ride-hailing company will make it easier for gig workers to jump from one of its businesses to another. The Work Hub lets Uber drivers receive other work from the company’s other platforms …
Read More »Google Maps adds delivery, takeout options for restaurants
Food delivery has become an important option during the lockdown and stay-at-home orders mandated in many cities across the US due to the coronavirus pandemic. Google Maps added a feature to make the search for your next meal a little easier. Google Maps users on Android and iOS will now see whether a restaurant can deliver or will do takeout, as …
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Quibi, a short-form video streaming service set to launch April 6, has a new partner to get even more people to watch its 10-minute videos. Wireless carrier T-Mobile is bringing its customers to Quibi. Quibi and T-Mobile have partnered up to offer free subscriptions to T-Mo wireless customers, the companies said Thursday. Those with qualified plans will have the video service — …
Read More »Google ends sales of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL are no longer being sold in the company’s store. The product pages for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL now redirect to the store’s homepage, and other mentions of the phones on the site say they’re out of stock. Google confirmed Tuesday that it has sold through its inventory of phones and advised customers …
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