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HarmonyOS on the Huawei MatePad Pro brings the look of iPadOS to Android

HarmonyOS on the Huawei MatePad Pro brings the look of iPadOS to Android

June 7, 2021
Huawei finally released its new operating system for mobile devices last week. HarmonyOS was first announced nearly two years ago and was speculated to be Huawei's in-house replacement for Android and the Linux kernel. The way Huawei pitched HarmonyOS made it seem like an incredible feat of engineering as new operating systems and kernels can...
Does the Apple iMac with M1 chip support Continuity and Handoff?

Does the Apple iMac with M1 chip support Continuity and Handoff?

June 6, 2021
One of the major advantages of using multiple Apple devices is the way they all function together in the ecosystem. Let's say you have an iPhone 12 and you just bought the new iPad Pro 2021 with the M1 chip. You can seamlessly transfer files, complete a task from the iPhone on the iPad, answer...
What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?

What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?

June 6, 2021
Apple's annual developer conference is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Like last year's event, WWDC 2021 will also be held virtually due to the challenges of holding an in-person event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these challenges, Apple is expected to announce exciting changes to its entire suite of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS,...
BLUETTI Is Having a Huge Summer Sale – Save Up to $947

BLUETTI Is Having a Huge Summer Sale – Save Up to $947

June 5, 2021
It’s time to get ready for summer by making sure you have the right gear. When planning your next beach visit, camping trip, or off-grid adventure, make sure you have the proper equipment before you go. BLUETTI is kicking off the Summer season with a huge sale on some of their best products. The company...
Apple Silicon Mac vs Intel Mac: Which Mac should you buy?

Apple Silicon Mac vs Intel Mac: Which Mac should you buy?

June 5, 2021
Apple recently refreshed its iPad Pro lineup with the M1 chip-equipped iPad Pro 2021 but it wasn't the only device it announced with Apple Silicon. The 24-inch iMac also received a major overhaul both in terms of design as well as the internals. The M1 chip debuted on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac...
What Android features do you want to see in iOS 15?

What Android features do you want to see in iOS 15?

June 5, 2021
Passionate iOS and Android fans are constantly bickering over which mobile OS is better. While the many differences between Android and iOS have fueled this unrelenting debate, both Google and Apple have clearly adopted key features for Android and iOS respectively from the other. Apple is set to preview the next version of iOS at...
XDA Basics: What is Google Smart Lock and How does it work?

XDA Basics: What is Google Smart Lock and How does it work?

June 5, 2021
Have you ever seen somebody pick up their Android phone and have it unlock without a passcode, but when you try it, there's a security measure in place? Well, Google Smart Lock is a feature that can be responsible for such behavior. While not the most secure way to protect your device and its contents, it...
Anker’s super small Type-C charger is now just $14

Anker’s super small Type-C charger is now just $14

June 4, 2021
The increased availability of Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors has led to a rise in smaller power adapters, helping high-power chargers fit into a more typical design, and shrinking normal 15-30W bricks to impossibly-small sizes. Anker has now discounted one of its USB Type-C chargers to just $13.59 on Amazon, and while this specific charger doesn't...
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 now on sale for just $530

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 now on sale for just $530

June 4, 2021
Samsung's latest flagship tablets are the Tab S7 and S7+, intended to compete with Apple's iPad Air and iPad Pro, respectively. The entry-level Tab S7 might not have the gorgeous AMOLED screen that the Tab S7+ offers, but it's still a great tablet with speedy hardware and an included stylus. Microsoft's eBay store is now...
Today only: Get the TicWatch Pro 3 with Wear OS for $90 off

Today only: Get the TicWatch Pro 3 with Wear OS for $90 off

June 4, 2021
The TicWatch Pro 3 was released last year as the first Wear OS smartwatch with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset. The watch is packed with features, and thanks to the modern internal hardware, it’s the still the best Wear OS watch available. Now you can buy your very own TicWatch Pro 3 for just...
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are working together on browser extensions

Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are working together on browser extensions

June 4, 2021
Browser extensions can be difficult to develop and maintain, especially for extensions that want to support more than one browser. Firefox, Edge, Opera, and others have based their extension APIs on Chrome's, but each browser adds their own changes and don't always implement Google's new APIs. Thankfully, all the major browser vendors have now agreed...
Carriers agree to start sharing vertical location data for 911 calls

Carriers agree to start sharing vertical location data for 911 calls

June 4, 2021
Calling 9-1-1 in the United States (and many other countries) sends the caller's location to emergency services, so the dispatcher can send assistance as quickly as possible. However, the location data isn't perfect — most notably, it doesn't include the caller's vertical location, an important factor in taller buildings. The three major carriers in the...