Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users
Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users iPhone and Android users will be able to exchange end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages in the near future thanks to newly updated RCS specifications. The GSM Association announced that the latest RCS standard includes E2EE based on the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, enabling interoperable […]
The best budget smartphone you can buy
The best budget smartphone you can buy You can get a great budget device these days if you know how to pick your priorities. | Image: The Verge Some of us take a kind of “I eat to live” rather than an “I live to eat” approach to gadgets. They’re tools that help you get […]
Google is rolling out a fix for broken Chromecasts
Google is rolling out a fix for broken Chromecasts Google is rolling out a fix for Chromecast device issues that left many users with “untrusted device” errors that disabled casting. The issue, which appeared over the weekend, seemed to widely affect Chromecast 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio devices. Google has not said what caused the […]
Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature
Android 16 is getting a major hearing accessibility feature Auracast support for hearing aids is on the way to Android phones. Android phones will soon support Auracast with Bluetooth LE hearing aids, letting people tune in to audio broadcasts in places where it’s otherwise hard to hear. Auracast is a Bluetooth Audio LE feature, and it […]
UK investigation says Apple and Google are ‘holding back’ mobile browsers
UK investigation says Apple and Google are 'holding back' mobile browsers UK investigation says Apple and Google are ‘holding back’ mobile browsers The United Kingdom’s mobile browser market is “not working well for consumers and businesses” according to a final report from Britain’s competition watchdog, which says that Apple and Google are largely to blame. […]
Google is fixing broken incoming images and videos in Messages
Google is fixing broken incoming images and videos in Messages The issues may not be resolved for everyone, however. Google Messages has been updated to address slowdowns, failures, and other issues that are preventing some users from receiving images and videos. Some users have reported RCS issues related to incoming media files, saying the Messages […]
China has some big ideas about smartphones
China has some big ideas about smartphones The US smartphone market is pretty boring. There are iPhones, there are Galaxies, Google will happily give you a Pixel if you remember it exists, and thatâs about it. But as soon as you get out and see the world a little, you realize: there are a lot […]
OnePlus’ signature Alert Slider is ‘evolving’ into a button
OnePlus' signature Alert Slider is 'evolving' into a button OnePlus’ signature Alert Slider is ‘evolving’ into a button The OnePlus 13 and its Alert Slider. OnePlus plans to do away with its signature Alert Slider and replace it with a configurable button in the future, company CEO Pete Lau said in a OnePlus community forum […]
Android phones are getting lock screen widgets this year
Android phones are getting lock screen widgets this year Google has announced that lock screen widgets are coming to Android 16 phones later this year. Widgets have been available on the lock screen of the Pixel Tablet since last year, but Google is now bringing them to phones and more tablets. All widgets will support […]
Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16’s live update notifications
Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16's live update notifications Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16’s live update notifications Google Maps is the first app we’re seeing adopt Android 16’s new Live Updates feature, according to Android Authority. Users on Android 16 beta 2.1 can now see the time until their next […]