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Google Rolling Out Material Theme For Gmail On iOS, Android

2019-01-30

Google’s Gmail app on mobile has evolved over the years in its design, where it adopted the various design languages that Google has used in the past. Now it looks like Google is pushing out an update that will give its mobile app a brand new look with its Material Theme design language. According to […]

Apple’s CEO Concedes That Price Was A Factor In Declining Upgrades

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

There are a multitude of reasons as to why the iPhones might be seeing a weakening demand these days. However one of those reasons which is probably pretty obvious would be its pricing. With the flagship models priced starting at $1,000, this is a long way from the early days of the iPhone where the […]

Apple Was Warned About Group FaceTime Bug A Week Ago

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

A recent report revealed a disturbing bug with Apple’s Group FaceTime feature where it basically allowed a caller to listen in on the other person without their knowledge. This has been making the headlines in the past few days, but as it turns out that this bug was actually reported to Apple more than a […]

Apple Might Consider Lowering iPhone Prices In Select Markets

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

Apple’s iPhone prices have gotten to very ridiculous levels where some configurations are priced at over $1,000. This is why it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that the iPhone is seeing weaker demand. This is especially true in certain markets, especially emerging markets where the price of an iPhone is worth 2-3 months […]

Apple Temporarily Disables Group FaceTime

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

Recently there was a bug that was revealed online in which it allowed an iOS user to make a FaceTime call to another user and listen in on them without them having to answer the call. Apple is said to be currently working on a fix, but in the meantime the company has temporarily disabled […]

Mophie Powerstation PD Review: Pocket-Sized Fast Charging

2019-01-30

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 30/01/2019 – 9:32am Get half your battery back in 30 minutes £59.95 Most phones have fast charging support these days, which is great for those days when you're short on time and low on battery life. A quick 15 minutes on the wall charger is often enough to get you through a huge […]

Fortnite On iOS And Android Just Got A Whole Lot Better

2019-01-30

Cellphones & Telecommunications

Damien McFerran 30/01/2019 – 8:26am Gamepads at the ready Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you'll have heard of a game called Fortnite. It's the only thing the kids are playing these days, with its infectiously addictive brand of 'Battle Royale' online gameplay proving to be a real hit […]

Green House – Réduire sa consommation d’eau

2019-01-30

Home Improvement

Apprendre à ses petits à couper l’eau lorsqu’ils se brossent les dents est devenu, heureusement, une évidence. Mais d’autres petites astuces, quelques aménagements et des habitudes de vie permettront de réduire sa consommation d’eau, diminuer sa facture et épargner un peu plus la planète. Réduire sa consommation d’eau – les WC Saviez-vous qu’en moyenne 9 […]

Alps Alpine Indoor Positioning For Drones

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

Alps Alpine has been working on an indoor navigation system that would enable a very precise location acquisition, good enough to let autonomous drones fly accurately and safely for monitoring missions, among other things. Indoor navigation is one of these technologies that have been promised but never delivered commercially to consumers, so anything that seems […]

How To Turn Off FaceTime

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

Apple’s FaceTime service has been around for years and for the most part, it has been used without incident. However in recent times, there was a report of a FaceTime bug that allowed a caller to listen in on the person they’re calling without them needing to answer the call! This is scary and worrying, […]

Alps Alpine Next-Gen Driving Experience

2019-01-30

Consumer Electronics

As cars become more packed with sensors, computers, and connectivity, the possibilities to enhance the driver’s experience expand exponentially. Alps Alpine looks at how future components and technologies can change the driver experience from end to end. Most people imagine that the driving experience starts when you get into the car, but Alps Alpine’s concept […]

EA Removes FIFA Loot Boxes In Belgium

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Loot boxes in games are against the local gambling laws in Belgium and publishers are having to take steps to ensure that they don’t break the laws. EA today confirmed that it’s removing FIFA loot boxes in the country as it seeks to limit any potential legal troubles from keeping them online. As such, it […]

Xfinity Galaxy S9 And S9+ First To Get Android Pie In The U.S.

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

It has been a month since Samsung first released the much-awaited Android Pie update for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. It has rolled out the major update for these handsets in dozens of countries across the globe but the United States was a major exception. That’s because carrier-locked devices tend to take longer […]

GameStop Gives Up On Selling Itself

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

GameStop, one of the largest retailers of video games and consoles, had announced in June last year that it was looking to sell itself. It was said to be in talks with private equity firms about a potential sale after it received interest of being bought out. It appears that a deal was not reached […]

Apple’s Video Streaming Service May Launch This Spring

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

It has long been reported that Apple is working on a standalone video streaming service of its own. Reports had suggested for the longest time that the service would be launched in 2018 but it didn’t. A new report now claims that Apple will finally be launching its streaming service in the spring this year. […]

Microsoft Discounts All Xbox One Bundles By $50

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

If you have been meaning to pick up an Xbox One you may want to do so now. Microsoft has discounted all Xbox One bundles by $50 so you get a good value for money. These bundles are available from the company’s own online store in addition to Walmart, Best Buy, and other retailers. Even […]

Razer Launches A Pink Laptop In Time For Valentine’s Day

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Looking to get something in pink for your significant other on Valentine’s Day? How about a limited edition Razer laptop? The company to announced its first gaming laptop which is basically the limited edition Razer Blade Stealth Quartz laptop in pink color. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan says that this color is going to “steal hearts […]

Porsche To Give Taycan Owners Three Years Of Free Charging

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Porsche shared some good news today for prospective owners of its Taycan electric vehicle. It announced that customers will be provided with three years of free charging at Electrify America charging stations across the United States. Taycan owners will be eligible to get an unlimited amount of 30 minute long charges as part of this […]

Apple Requires App Subscriptions To Display Full Amount Before Signup

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

There are countless apps that sell you an in-app subscription either to unlock premium content or features. Apple wants to ensure that users easily know how much they’re on the hook for if they decide to purchase a subscription. For this reason, the company has updated its developer guidelines for in-app subscriptions. It is now […]

Jaybird’s Run XT Wireless Earbuds Are Waterproof Now

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Jaybird has released an updated model of its truly wireless Run XT earbuds. There aren’t any significant changes other than the fact that the earbuds are now fully waterproof. Jaybird is also offering the device in new color options. It’s unclear as yet if the company has fixed the Bluetooth connection dropout issue that many […]

Fortnite Bluetooth Controller Support Arrives On iOS And Android

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Fortnite has long been available for iOS and Android-powered mobile devices. It’s finally getting support for Bluetooth controllers today. The support is part of the latest patch that’s rolling out today for the popular battle royale title. Epic has been working on this feature since last year and it’s rolling it out starting today. The […]

Google Testing More Search-Friendly Omnibox For Chrome On Mobile

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Image credit – Android Police Creating an efficient UI is paramount to a good user experience. If the design is cluttered or confusing, there will be less reasons for users to use an app or service. Google has made some changes and improvements to Chrome’s UI over the years, one of which is the introduction […]

New Samsung ‘Tuned By AKG’ Galaxy Buds In The Works

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Samsung will be hosting an event next month on the 20th of February where the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 and all of its variants will be announced. The company is also expected to officially unveil its foldable smartphone, and possibly some new wearables as well. Now it seems that according to AllAboutSamsung, we might be […]

Samsung Galaxy S10’s Wireless Charger Spotted At The FCC

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Wireless charging has become almost like a default feature that we expect all smartphones to have these days, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 could also come with the feature. In fact according to a recent sighting at the FCC, the Galaxy S10 could feature even faster wireless […]

Some LG Handsets Are Having Autofocus Problems In AR

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Augmented reality (AR) is something that we’re starting to see more handset makers include in their devices and software. It does seem to be more popular than VR at the moment due to the fact that you don’t need an extra headset, making it a lot more practical. Unfortunately for some LG devices, it seems […]

Genny Is A Device That Turns Air Into Water

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Most of take our water for granted, where when we turn on the taps, clean and drinkable water (in some countries) is readily available without us having to give it too much thought. Unfortunately that is not the situation in many parts of the world where clean and drinkable water can be found, but a […]

Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Officially Announced

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Usually what most smartphone companies do is they tend to keep certain cutting-edge design and features exclusive to its flagships. This makes a lot of sense as these features are what helps users decide if they want to buy the phone or not. This is versus low-end and mid-rangers in which price is usually a […]

Bluetooth’s Direction Feature Will Make Locating Missing Items Easier

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Using Bluetooth to track items isn’t new and it’s a pretty simple concept. We’ve seen it used in tracking devices like Trackr where when you move in/out of range, it will alert you so that you know if your bag is being stolen or if you’re close to finding your keys that are buried deep […]

Apple’s New Developer Guidelines Will Ban Apps That Tricks Users Into Subscriptions

2019-01-29

Consumer Electronics

Apple is keen on developers adopting the subscription model and it’s not hard to see why. It creates a constant stream of revenue as long as users are subscribed. However it seems that some developers have taken advantage of the subscription model by tricking users into signing up for subscriptions without their knowledge, and this […]

Facebook Paying Users To Install VPN App That Gathers Personal Data

Google Rolling Out Material Theme For Gmail On iOS, Android

Apple’s CEO Concedes That Price Was A Factor In Declining Upgrades

Apple Was Warned About Group FaceTime Bug A Week Ago

Apple Might Consider Lowering iPhone Prices In Select Markets

Apple Temporarily Disables Group FaceTime

Mophie Powerstation PD Review: Pocket-Sized Fast Charging

Fortnite On iOS And Android Just Got A Whole Lot Better

Green House – Réduire sa consommation d’eau

Alps Alpine Indoor Positioning For Drones

How To Turn Off FaceTime

Alps Alpine Next-Gen Driving Experience

EA Removes FIFA Loot Boxes In Belgium

Xfinity Galaxy S9 And S9+ First To Get Android Pie In The U.S.

GameStop Gives Up On Selling Itself

Apple’s Video Streaming Service May Launch This Spring

Microsoft Discounts All Xbox One Bundles By $50

Razer Launches A Pink Laptop In Time For Valentine’s Day

Porsche To Give Taycan Owners Three Years Of Free Charging

Apple Requires App Subscriptions To Display Full Amount Before Signup

Jaybird’s Run XT Wireless Earbuds Are Waterproof Now

Fortnite Bluetooth Controller Support Arrives On iOS And Android

Google Testing More Search-Friendly Omnibox For Chrome On Mobile

New Samsung ‘Tuned By AKG’ Galaxy Buds In The Works

Samsung Galaxy S10’s Wireless Charger Spotted At The FCC

Some LG Handsets Are Having Autofocus Problems In AR

Genny Is A Device That Turns Air Into Water

Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 Officially Announced

Bluetooth’s Direction Feature Will Make Locating Missing Items Easier

Apple’s New Developer Guidelines Will Ban Apps That Tricks Users Into Subscriptions

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