Apple released WatchOS 8.1 on Monday along with MacOS Monterey and iOS 15.1. WatchOS 8.1 is the first update to the WatchOS 8, which launched in September. The new update for the Apple Watch includes support to house your vaccination card in the Wallet app, bug fixes, enhanced fall detection and Fitness Plus with SharePlay support, according to …
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Android 12: How to download and install Google’s new phone OS on Pixel
Google released Android 12 Tuesday during its Pixel launch event. The new operating system includes several new features and changes, as well as new privacy tools. The most notable update is a new design that changes the entire look of Android, called Material You. Below I’ll walk you through the process of signing up Android 12 on your compatible device. Can …
Read More »Crossy Road brings colorful, classic endless runner fun to Apple Arcade
Crossy Road — an iconic endless runner already in the App Store — arrived on Apple Arcade Friday. The game joins Apple Arcade’s catalog of almost 220 games without paywalls or ads. Last year, developer Hipster Whale added Crossy Road Castle to Apple’s subscription service. Crossy Road Castle was one of the first hit iOS games to join the service. Crossy Road, …
Read More »Windows 11: How to use Microsoft Teams after upgrading to the new OS
Windows 11, Microsoft’s next major software update, started rolling out today with a load of free upgrades. Windows 11 will sport new features like integrated Android apps, a more Mac-like interface, widgets, multitasking features, an improved gaming experience using Xbox technology and more. But with many companies navigating hybrid workforces, Windows 11’s updates to Microsoft Teams are poised to be some …
Read More »Apple scraps OLED iPad Air 2022 plans, report says
Apple has taken its plans for an iPad Air with an OLED display off the table, according to a new investor note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo seen by 9to5Mac. The tech giant plans to continue with LCD technology in 2022. Apple reportedly canceled its plans to launch an OLED iPad Air next year because the performance and cost couldn’t meet …
Read More »Apple brings back ‘Report a Problem’ button in App Store
Apple’s App Store has revived the Report a Problem button in iOS 15. Now, instead of the cumbersome scrolling and redirection users encountered before, Report a Problem is now more accessible. The button also includes a dropdown menu for more specific help. Some of the options include the ability to report a scam or a quality issue, and request a …
Read More »Rhythm action game Thumper: Pocket Edition now available on Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade released Thumper: Pocket Edition from game studio Drool on Friday. In the game, you play as a space beetle venturing through the void and duking it out with an evil giant head. Win boss battles over nine levels by matching the beat of the music. See at Apple Arcade Thumper: Pocket Edition immediately drops you into fast-paced gameplay. …
Read More »iPhone 13 Pro teardown finds some shifts in what’s inside, iFixit reports
After its teardown of Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro, tech repair site iFixit reported that display and battery replacements remain a priority in the design of the new phone. In addition, many other components are modular and easily accessible or replaceable, according to iFixit. The iPhone 13’s repairability score from iFixit it was 5 out of 10. In the iPhone 13 Pro, …
Read More »Lego Star Wars Battles brings intergalactic tower defense to Apple Arcade
On Friday, Apple Arcade released Lego Star Wars Battles, a new tower-defense style game with a card deck twist, from Warner Bros. Games and TT Games Brighton in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. Apple Arcade passed its two year anniversary on Sept. 19, and this addition brings the total game count of Apple’s mobile gaming subscription service to 215 titles. See at …
Read More »Stitch Fix vs. Trunk Club: Battle of the clothing delivery boxes
Whether you’re looking to switch up your wardrobe or you’d rather avoid trying on clothes at the store, you might have considered trying a clothing box delivery or subscription service. But with the dozens of options available, choosing the right one for you might seem daunting. Two of the most popular clothing delivery box services are Stitch Fix and Trunk …
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