As of this writing, the Galaxy A33 5G is picking up the Android 13 update in Europe. The big Android update is rolling out with firmware version A336BXXU4BVJG. It is almost a 2GB download over the air (OTA), so you might want to connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network if you’re on a limited mobile data plan (via). The mid-ranger is getting this update with the October security patch....
New gestures are always welcomed, especially if they boost our productivity. Well, with Android 13, you’ll not only get a new way to open notifications in split-screen mode, but also a gesture for launching multiple instances of the same activity (app) in split-screen. Android 13 is coming with more split-screen gestures So, once a notification arrives, you’ll be able to long-press on it, and drag it to enter split-screen mode....
When Chrome OS first launched back in the day, there wasn’t really much that people could do with the software. Users could use Google Chrome and the host of Google Doc applications. Other than that, it was just a bloated Chrome browser. However, when Google added Android apps to the software, Chromebooks gained access to thousands of different applications. Android app usage on Chrome OS has grown a lot over the last year Google recently had its yearly developers summit....
The first update for both smartwatches went live even before Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic arrived on the market. It seems like there was something to touch up before users get their hands on these new wearables. Talking about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, both wearables run on Wear OS 3, developed in collaboration between Samsung and Google. So, you will get a lot of shades of the One UI....
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Believe it or not, Microsoft’s app is preventing some Pixel phones from calling 911. It’s a bug with Microsoft Teams, and it only happens when it’s installed on your phone, but you’re not logged in. Microsoft’s app seems to be prevent some Pixel phones from dialing 911 This seems to be happening on the Google Pixel smartphones, and the issue is all over Reddit. The cause for this has been confirmed by Google, by the way....
This sounds surprising, but honestly, it really isn’t. Apple has already launched its Apple TV app and Apple TV+ streaming service on Google TV, so this is the next step for Apple to reach even more users. This news comes from ShrimpApplePro on Twitter, who stated that the company is currently internally beta testing the Apple TV app on Android. And that the Apple Music app for Android will be getting updated too....
ASUS’s ROG Phone brand has come a long way since the days of the original phone. And although that particular device was among the best for mobile gaming even back then, ASUS has really added some spit and polish to its most recent offering. Quite simply, this is the best ASUS has ever produced and it finally feels like it can be a worthy daily driver for the majority of users....
According to AT&T, the C-Band 5G spectrum is currently supported by 17 devices available online and in its stores. These should include Google’s latest Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro as well as Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series and the new foldables. Users of these devices with access to the new spectrum should start seeing improved speeds today, AT&T’s executive vice president Chris Sambar suggested in a blog post announcing the rollout....
It lets subscribers access the game on Android smartphones and tablets, as well as iOS devices and even computers. All you have to do is go to the direct page through a browser. Then gameplay starts right up after logging your age and entering your AT&T phone number and billing zip code. You even get access to the full version of the game and all of its DLC content. It’s a pretty cool little perk if you’re already an AT&T customer and haven’t played this game....
We also know that this is the “Pro” model, as there are three cameras on the back. While the Pixel 6 only has two cameras. It doesn’t really tell us a whole lot about the phone we didn’t already know. As it has that two-toned back, with a silver portion at the top and more of a white part for the rest of the phone. And of course, the black camera ribbon across the back....
The decision-making process has perhaps been made more challenging alongside improvements to Chrome OS itself. With each successive launch of a new version, the difference made by variations in performance becomes more prominent. When the OS first launched, premium devices weren’t necessarily a lot more capable than budget gadgets. Now, a high-end device can be utilized for everything from light browsing to Android development. But they can also be used for heavier tasks such as for image or video editing....
Samsung releases a ton of new smartphones every year. In fact, this year alone, they have released at least 7 new phones, and we’re only a quarter of the way through the year. So yeah, Samsung has something for everyone. If your phone is dying and you need something quick, Samsung is a great place to look. They have phones as low as $100, and as high as $1499 right now....
Here we are rounding up the very best deals for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, so you can save some cash on your new smartphone, and get the phone for almost free – not quite, but still a huge discount. Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Deals The Galaxy Z Flip 4 features the same 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz adaptive refresh rate display. Along with a 1.9-inch cover screen, which is the same size as before, but now it’s a lot more useful....
iRobot Roomba j7 – $349 (reg. $599)iRobot Roomba j7+ – $589 (reg. $799) The only difference between these two models is the auto-empty dock. The Roomba j7+ does come with the auto-empty dock which can hold about 2 months worth of dirt and debris from the robot vacuum. The Roomba j7 was almost a year ago, but it still remains the latest from iRobot, unless you count the Roomba Combo j7....
Brave said the change would take effect in the U.S., UK, Germany, France, and Canada. Support for more regions is reportedly coming soon. It’s worth pointing out that Brave Search is replacing Qwant in France and DuckDuckGo in Germany. This is a significant boost for Brave’s search engine, which launched in beta earlier this year. “As we know from experience in many browsers, the default setting is crucial for adoption, and Brave Search has reached the quality and critical mass needed to become our default search option, and to offer our users a seamless privacy-by-default online experience,” Brave CEO and co-founder, Brendan Eich said....
Keep in mind that this deal is only for Prime Members, as it is an Early Black Friday deal. So you’ll want to sign up for Prime if you’re not already a member. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is a very sleek looking video doorbell from Ring. It offers up a slim look, with an ultra-wide angle camera. This camera is meant to be able to show you the entire front yard of your home....
This should come as no surprise, as Google has been working on improving Android on tablets since last year. The company has been redesigning its first-party apps to make them better on tablets. Now, this redesign for Chrome will make using it on tablets much better Tablets are stuck in this weird gray area between smartphones and computers. This means that it sometimes gets the worst of both worlds. This is why the redesign comes in handy....
The YouTube app on the Chromecast devices keeps freezing Using a Chromecast with Google TV grants you access to a myriad of different apps for streaming, but YouTube is a mainstay on pretty much ANY streaming device. It’s a ubiquitous service, but people are having trouble with it. There have been several reports of Chromecast with Google TV users experiencing an issue with the YouTube app. These uses have sounded off on Twitter, Reddit, and the Google forum about this issue....
There’s also some other air fryers from Instant that are on sale right now: Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart – $99 (reg. $169)Instant Vortex Plus 4-quart – $69 (reg. $129)Instant Vortex 5.7-quart – $79 (reg. $139)Instant Vortex Plus 10-quart – $99 (reg. $149)Instant Omni Air Fryer toaster oven combo – $129 (reg. $199) This is an 8-in-1 air fryer, which can Air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, dehydrate, SyncCook and SyncFinish....
According to TechRadar (via Ars Technica), Orca Security and Tenable say Microsoft is so slow and inadequate at releasing security patches for detected vulnerabilities, which some of them might be high-severity. As per the report, one of these firms has been trying to inform Microsoft about a critical issue in Azure’s Synapse Analytics. They did this in early January 2022, and Microsoft released a security patch for user endpoints on April 15....
