The 5G 2020 iPhone: Here’s everything we know
We're still many months away from the launch of a 2019 iPhone, so do we know anything at all about the 2020 iPhone? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and the rumors are picking up the pace. Specifics aren't available, but we're learning about the camera, connectivity, screen, and design already.
Mastercard’s new card lets LGBTQIA+ customers use their true name
According to Mastercard, a major source of anxiety for those in the LGBTQIA+ community could be that their credit or debit card doesn't show their true name. The company, however, aims to solve that issue -- and announced the new True Name card, which shows the user's true name on the front.
You can now use an Android phone to log in to Google on an iOS device
Google announced that its Android security feature is expanding. Now, you'll be able to use your Android phone to log in to your Google account on an iOS device. That's great news for those that have an Android phone but also use an iPad. The feature is still limited to only Google sign-ins.
Google Drive will stop syncing with Google Photos in July
Google Photos and Google Drive have long synced files together, however that has apparently lead to some confusion as Google has announced that Google Photos and Google Drive will stop syncing starting in July. Thankfully, you will still be able to manually upload photos from Drive into Photos.
Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route
Google want to make taking a taxi a little safer. The company is adding a feature to Google Maps that will alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route by more than 500 meters. The feature is currently only available in India, but will hopefully roll out to other locations in the near future.
North Focals smartglasses: Everything you need to know
The dream of great, stylish smartglasses isn't dead yet. The North Focals are a pair of smartglasses with a whole lot to offer. They not only look pretty good, but they allow you to get directions, check upcoming items on your calendar, and even control Spotify. Here's everything you need to know.
Huawei’s EMUI 9 operating system is already on 80 million devices
Huawei seems to have perfected the rollout of Android updates. According to the company, the latest version of its Android skin, EMUI 9, has already been installed on 90 million devices — and it's expected to hit 100 million by the end of June. EMUI 9 is available on a range of Huawei phones.
Apple Music and App Store return to normal after early morning outages
Apple Music, the iOS App Store, and the Mac Store, all experienced some pretty major outages early in the morning, only one day after Apple began seeding new operating systems to developers. The outages have since been resolved, and it's currently unclear if they had anything to do with the new software.
Apple increases cellular download limit from 150MB to 200MB
For the past few years, iOS has barred users from downloading files larger than 150MB, posing an issue for those who want to download large apps on the go. Now, however, that limit is being increased -- from 150MB to 200MB. Still, the fact that the limit can't be bypassed is frustrating for some.
Google finally updates the Play Store app with its new white-background design
Google has finally brought its new design style to the Google Play Store, after previously rolling out the change to Android Messages, Google Calendar, and many of its other apps. The new Google Play Store app offers more rounded corners, a different font, and an overall friendlier design.
Google Lens’ new dining and translation features are now rolling out
Google announced a series of new features for Lens at Google I/O 2019, and now some of the coolest of those features are finally rolling out. Notably, Google Lens is gaining the ability to recognize menu items at a restaurant and show reviews and photos of dishes you might find interesting.
Amazon is reportedly building a wearable that can track your emotions
Amazon may be looking to enter the wearable space. According to a new report, Amazon is looking into building a wearable device that can track a user's emotions -- which would be a first for a fitness-tracking device. The device would also likely offer Alexa and track other fitness metrics as well.
Google Duplex sounds a lot like a human — and sometimes it is one
Google revealed Google Duplex at Google I/O 2018 as a way to make bookings at restaurants and other locations. At the time, the service was hailed for sounding a whole lot like a human, but according to a new report from the New York Times, the reason for that might be because sometimes it is a human.
FCC could require carriers to block robocalls. Here’s why they didn’t before
The FCC is considering making legal protections for carriers that want to block robocalls, and perhaps even require them to be blocked by default. In the past, carriers were worried about the legal implications of blocking legitimate robocalls, but these new protections could help make that less of an issue.
Google is bringing new ad formats to its products on mobile devices
Google's core business is advertising, and it's about to make ads a little more prominent on mobile. The company has announced a few new ad formats for mobile, which will show up in Google Discover, on YouTube, and in other Google products. New ad formats should start to show up later this year.
Apple might have to open iPhone to other app stores — here’s what that means
The Supreme Court ruled that an antitrust case against Apple can go ahead. The case is over whether or not Apple is a monopoly because of the way that it operates the App Store, and prevents the iPhone from being able to download apps from other stores. Here's what the ruling could mean for you.
Google’s ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images
Google has announced a series of updates to ARCore that should make the augmented reality experience a whole lot more fluid. For example, ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images through Augmented Images, plus you'll soon be able to view augmented reality objects directly in Search.
Here’s where you can buy the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
The highly anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones are finally here, offering the smart machine learning and artificial intelligence of Google's flagship phones at an affordable price. Interested in getting the Google Pixel 3a for yourself? Here's where you can find it right now.
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: How to buy Google’s latest smartphones
Google has finally unveiled the new Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL, arguably the best Android phones currently available. Now that they're official, you might be wondering how to get them for yourself. Here's everything you need to know about Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL pricing and availability.
