Google likely realizes that, during a natural disaster such as an earthquake, every second matters, because it is announcing a new initiative designed to give you an early warning about earthquakes while also turning your phone into a handheld seismometer that’ll be part of a network …
A new report found that India’s smartphone shipments dropped by roughly 50% in Q2 2020. The report also revealed the top five smartphone models shipped in the quarter. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a massive drop in global smartphone shipments in the first two quarters, …
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verg Apple has already launched beta releases for its next big updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS. And today, it’s adding watchOS to the public beta mix for the first time. The watchOS 7 update includes new watchfaces, plus …
Photo by Sam Byford / The Verge Nvidia is teasing a mysterious announcement for August 31st. The graphics card maker is hinting a potential event on Twitter today, with a post that simply says “#UltimateCountdown,” accompanied by a video of a star going supernova. Nvidia has …
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon is rebranding Twitch Prime, which gives Amazon Prime subscribers perks on the company’s live streaming platform, by dropping the Twitch name and emphasizing the Prime part of the brand. The service will now be known as Prime Gaming. …
Google Maps has finally been updated to work with Apple’s CarPlay dashboard mode, which allows users to display their current mapping directions side by side with music controls. The dashboard mode was first introduced with iOS 13 last year, but it was limited to only work …
DSPs in Qualcomm Snapdragon chips reportedly contain over 400 vulnerabilities. Attackers could use these for spying, malware, or just bricking devices. Fixes are on the way and there are no known attacks, but it’s still concerning. If you’re using an Android phone with a Snapdragon chip …
The name of Microsoft’s second rumored console has reportedly leaked online. Dubbed the Xbox Series S, the name appeared on the packaging of a new Xbox controller. The console may target gamers on a budget, with a rumored list of less impressive specs and a more …
An industry insider believes Huawei will launch an inward folding phone, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2. The display could be of similar size to the Mate X when unfolded. The revised design is reportedly due to unreliable yields and high associated costs. Despite its …
Google has announced a number of improvements heading to Android TV. These enhancements address gaming latency, text input, and purchasing for users. Developers can look forward to a refreshed Android TV emulator and Instant Apps support. Android 11 for smartphones may be just beyond the horizon …
