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Microsoft Edge vows to provide better notification experience
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature to its Microsoft Edge browser that promises to provide users with a better notification experience.
Microsoft wants to make web notifications in Edge a little less annoying with something it calls “adaptive notification requests.” The company said the feature will make notifications less bothersome while still being helpful.
OnePlus Nord phones are reportedly doing quite well in the U.S.
New research suggests that in a declining market, OnePlus Nord phones are performing quite well in the U.S.
The COVID-19 pandemic was especially tough on smartphone sales, with new research finding the market declined 15% YoY. Unsurprisingly, Apple and Samsung managed to maintain their steady dominance, boosted by major releases at the end of last year. But new data suggests it wasn't just those two juggernauts that survived 2020: OnePlus’ expanding Nord line also performed well.
Microsoft's unified Office app is now available on iPad
Microsoft has released its all-in-one Office app for iPad, allowing users to access its suite of productivity software on Apple’s tablet.
Microsoft this week released its all-in-one Office app for iPad, allowing users to access the company’s suite of productivity software on Apple’s tablet. Microsoft previously launched a unified Office app for iOS and Android at the beginning of last year.
LastPass is making an important change to free accounts
LastPass has announced that users with a free account will soon be restricted to access their vault on one device type beginning March 16.
LastPass has announced changes to its free subscription tier, restricting account access to one device type. That means if you choose mobile as your preferred device type, you won’t be able to view or change your passwords on a computer. The changes are set to go into effect beginning March 16.
Facebook is reportedly making a smartwatch with cellular connectivity
A new report claims Facebook is building a smartwatch that will focus on messaging and fitness, and it could launch as soon as 2022.
Facebook is reportedly making a smartwatch that will focus on features like messaging and fitness. The wearable is said to support cellular connectivity and could go on sale sometime next year.
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21313 rolls out with tons of changes
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for testers in the Dev Channel, and it includes a ton of changes.
Microsoft is ending the week by releasing a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build for testers in the Dev Channel. The newest build, version 21313, includes a number of new features, including the expansion of news and interests to more languages and markets.
Google Chrome is experimenting with tab widths in new tab scrolling feature
Google appears to be experimenting with tab widths in Chrome. The new feature is related to another tab scrolling feature that's in testing.
Chrome is reportedly making your habit of opening dozens and dozens of tabs a little easier to manage. Chromium developers are allegedly experimenting with different widths of tabs when the tab scrolling feature (also in testing) is turned on.
Samsung reportedly bringing Quick Share and other apps to Windows 10
A new report claims Samsung is gearing up to bring Quick Share and other apps to Windows 10 as part of a strategic partership with Microsoft.
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to release new apps for Windows 10, including Quick Share, which will make it simple to share photos, videos, and documents from Galaxy devices to your computer. But that’s not all.
VLC is getting a new UI this year and possibly a new web version
VLC developer and VideoLAN foundation President Jean-Baptiste Kempf revealed the media player will be updated with new UI this year.
Since being introduced 20 years ago, the free and open-source cross-platform media player VLC has been downloaded more than 3.5 billion times. To celebrate the incredible achievement, VLC developer and VideoLAN foundation President Jean-Baptiste Kempf revealed the popular media player is gearing up to release a major update in 2021 with a new UI.
This app brings Google Assistant to your Windows, macOS, or Linux PC
There is no official Google Assistant app for Windows, macOS, or Linux, but that hasn't stopped one developer from creating his own client.
Google Assistant lives on a lot of devices, from smartphones to displays to automobiles. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a standalone app for your PC? Google has yet to release an Assistant app for desktop, but thanks to developer Melvin L. Abraham, we now have an unofficial desktop client.
New Tasker beta introduces native JSON and HTML reading
Tasker developer João Dias has announced a new beta that features a laundry list of changes, including native JSON and HTML reading.
Tasker developer João Dias has announced a new beta that features a laundry list of changes. Among the changes are a Tick Event feature, Favorite Actions, and native JSON and HTML reading.
Android Auto adds wallpapers and clever Assistant shortcut feature
Google appears to be rolling out new features to Android Auto, including wallpapers and an Assistant shortcut function.
Android Auto has evolved beautifully over the last few years, with Google adding everything from a dark mode to a dynamic persistent navigation bar at the bottom of the user interface. One area the platform has been lacking, however, is in the wallpaper department. Thankfully, that’s changing starting today.
Google Photos for Android gets advanced video editor and more premium features
Google has announced advanced video editing features are coming to Google Photos for Android, along with new premium editing tools.
Last September, Google added more powerful photo editing features to Google Photos. Now, the search giant is introducing more robust video editing features that will allow Android users to make more granular adjustments to videos. These same features were previously added to Google Photos for iOS.
Waze keeps the story going with new Audible integration
Waze has introduced integration with services like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music, and now Audible is being added to the list.
Waze has introduced convenient integration with services like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. Now, the navigation app is introducing integration with Audible, so road warriors can keep the story going when traveling to their next destination.
Google has released a YouTube Music PWA for Chromebooks
Google has made the web version of YouTube Music available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) in the Play Store for Chromebooks.
Google has made the web version of YouTube Music available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) in the Play Store for Chromebooks. The move comes after Google did the same for apps like YouTube TV, Google News, and Twitter.
Clubhouse could be the latest app cloned by Facebook
A new report claims Facebook is in the early stages of creating a Clubhouse clone following the social network's immense popularity.
Clubhouse is the latest social network to take the world by storm, which can only mean one thing: Facebook will clone it.
Chromebooks now launch with Stadia pre-installed
The Made By Google Twitter account said this week that Stadia already comes pre-installed on new Chromebooks.
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular over the past several months as people adopt remote learning and work from home environments. While these devices are great for getting work done, they’re also perfect for playing Stadia, Google’s video game streaming service.
iPhone 12 mini sales reportedly well below expectations
The iPhone 12 mini is reportedly selling below Apple's expectations, with a possibility production of the device could be stopped completely.
When the iPhone 12 series was introduced, special attention was given to the iPhone 12 mini. Finally, people who wanted a smaller form factor had a device that didn’t compromise on performance. But no matter how much praise is heaped on the device, sales have apparently been below expectations.
Red Magic Watch breaks cover in FCC filing, key details revealed
Nubia’s Red Magic, a brand best known for gaming smartphones, is seemingly gearing up to release a smartwatch.
Nubia’s Red Magic, a brand best known for gaming smartphones, is seemingly gearing up to release a smartwatch. The wearable, evidently called the Red Magic Watch, is expected to feature everything you'd want from a smartwatch, including a heart rate sensor.
Samsung launches SmartThings Labs to let users test new features
Samsung SmartThings has launched a new initiative that will allow users to test some features out early, including a universal remote.
Samsung SmartThings has launched a new initiative called SmartThings Labs that will allow users to test some features out early. Users who participate in the program can then provide feedback directly to Samsung, potentially shaping how these features are developed and launched.