Oppo has released a brief video hinting at a new type of camera design for smartphones. The company’s “self-developed retractable camera” is shown extending from the phone’s body before retracting back inside. The video suggests that the mechanism is waterproof and that it’ll automatically retract the camera if the phone is dropped. Unlike pop-up selfie […]
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You can now make audio and video calls from the Gmail app
Back in September, Google announced it would be allowing users to make calls directly from the Gmail app on iOS and Android. Initially, users could create a Google Meet link in the app and share it with others via the service of their choice. They could also join meetings created by others through the mobile […]
Apple Music’s Siri-only plan seems on track to arrive with iOS 15.2
Apple Music’s recently announced Voice Plan will launch alongside iOS 15.2, according to the patch notes the company shared for the update’s release candidate. The changelog was first spotted by MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci. When Apple first announced the more affordable tier at its fall Mac event in October, the company said it would become […]
Snapchat is hoping lens creators can make augmented reality useful
While Facebook is still trying to explain what a metaverse is, Snap has been working toward a very different vision for an AR-enabled future. Over the last four years, the company has recruited a small army of artists, developers and other AR enthusiasts to help build out its massive library of in-app AR effects. Now […]
Your LG TV can now play Google Stadia if it’s running webOS 5.0 or later
Have a gamepad handy and a recent LG TV? You can likely now try Google’s Stadia cloud gaming platform — as of today, it’s an app you can download for your television running webOS 5.0 or webOS 6.0 (read: likely 2020 models or later) in any of the 22 countries that Google covers. You’ll find […]
Sony cameras are getting harder to buy due to the chip shortage
The global chip shortage has claimed yet another camera from Sony’s lineup. This time, Sony is suspending orders for the ZV-E10, a mirrorless vlogging camera that the company released in August, as reported by Digital Photography Review. Sony announced the camera’s suspension in a post on its website, noting that it will no longer sell […]
Ikea Nordmärke portable wireless charger details revealed by the FCC
Ikea is starting to distribute a new wireless charging puck with a built-in battery. The discovery of this Nordmärke-branded portable charger came from a reader of German tech news outlet mobiFlip (via Engadget), who purchased the product from an Ikea in Cologne for €19.99 Euros ($22.57). We couldn’t find any references to the new charger […]
Firefox 95 enhances the browser’s protection against malicious code
Mozilla is introducing a new security feature it claims will make Firefox the most secure browser available to consumers. Dubbed RLBox and available through today’s Firefox 95 update, it’s a new sandboxing tool the company developed in collaboration with the University of California San Diego and the University of Texas. All modern browsers use sandboxing […]
Google’s first Wear OS 3 smartwatch almost looks like a Galaxy Watch 5
Samsung and Google joined forces earlier this year to co-develop Wear OS 3 for a new generation of smartwatches. Samsung abandoned Tizen OS for wearables in favor of Wear OS 3 as a result, but this massive change has allowed the Korean tech giant to retain some exclusivity over the new OS version. The Galaxy […]
Thieves can use AirTags to track and steal your car from your driveway
Earlier this year, Apple launched the AirTag tracker, and the device became quite popular with users. Like Tile trackers, AirTags can help you locate any objects that you tag them with. Unlike Tile, Apple uses the hundreds of millions of iPhones in the wild to locate any lost or stolen devices. The AirTags ping nearby […]
Pete Lau confirms the OnePlus 10 will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Soon after Qualcomm unveiled its latest premium processor, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the company’s next-generation flagship series will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Lau stated on his official Weibo page that the new chispet will be included in the company’s next-generation devices (via PhoneArena). He didn’t mention the OnePlus […]
Google Updates Android Auto: 4 New Features to Try
Android Auto has grown in popularity since it was first introduced in 2015, with the feature now being an essential factor for people looking to buy a car. Ahead of the holiday season, Google has announced the rollout of several new features for Android Auto that aim to make your next road trip a bit […]