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Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 Arrives for Google Pixel Phones!

Tim May 4, 2022 2

Google released a new Android 12 Beta update that you can try on your Pixel phone this morning. Overall, there doesn't appear to be anything too major in here, but it's still fun for those who love running the latest builds of Android straight from Google. If...

Samsung Intros UFS 4.0 With the Redonkulous Storage Speeds

Tim May 4, 2022 5

Samsung Semiconductor, one of Samsung's many arms, announced the development and approval of UFS 4.0 (universal flash storage) this week. Currently, UFS 3.1 is the standard that is used in many high-end smartphones, but with UFS 4.0, storage speeds get turned...

240W Power Delivery is the Next Big Thing in Charging

Tim May 3, 2022 17

Until the future finally comes and we find a good replacement for lithium-ion batteries, the only real breakthroughs we see on a consistent basis in the world of batteries is in the charging speed department. Companies like OnePlus and Huawei have been pushing...

Firefox 100 Brings Picture-in-Picture Subtitles, New Browser Wallpapers, HTTPS-Only Mode

Tim May 3, 2022 2

There was a particular time in history, for me it was 2007 to when Google released Chrome, that Firefox was my go-to web browser. It had sweet themes and it wasn't Microsoft's Explorer. That was enough for me. Well, years later and we've reached Firefox 100,...

Google Wallpapers Gets 3 New Images to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Tim May 2, 2022 5

To celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, taking place for the entire month of May, Google has released three new wallpapers into its own Wallpapers app available to owners of Pixel devices. After checking my Pixel 6 Pro, I can confirm the wallpapers...

Galaxy S22+ is Exactly What I Needed

Tim May 2, 2022 23

While I really enjoyed my time with the Galaxy S22, there was no doubt in my mind that due to its battery life, it couldn't be my absolute go-to device in 2022. The fact that I kept running out of battery life by 5-6pm every day was getting to be a bit...

Google’s New May Security Patch Should Fix Pixel 6 Haptics

Tim May 2, 2022 6

The May security patch is live for the Google Pixel lineup, with Google providing a list of what owners can expect once the update has completed the installation process. While it's not a lengthy list, there are three things that should make a few folks happy....

Telegram Gets Paid Features in iOS Exclusive Beta

Tim May 2, 2022 1

iOS users who utilize Telegram, our go-to chat app around these parts, are spotting new paid features inside of beta version 8.7.2. As of right now, Telegram is completely free to use with no premium tier, but it looks as if that may soon change, should...