With the theory that Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 series earlier than ever before on January 14th, and the ever-increasing frequency and accuracy of leaks, we are now collating all the facts, images, and videos of the new series of flagship smartphones. We’ll be updating the article as and when each new leak, official and otherwise, occurs in the run-up to the alleged launch date.
It’s somehow fitting that our first Cyber Monday deal is for CyberGhost VPN that you can grab a three-year plan at just $2.25/£1.99 monthly, with an extra 3 months bundled in on top. With more than 36 million customers worldwide, CyberGhost VPN promises to keep your data safe from prying eyes and unblock geo-restricted websites and social networks, among a whole host of other user-cases.
Two US carriers started the Android 11 software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra smartphones – AT&T and T-Mobile. Carrier customer devices may have received the update to their device before unlocked device customers. Android 11 for the Note 20 family also includes the update to the One UI 3.0.
You know how it goes at Christmas time when everyone and his uncle turn up unannounced in the hopes of some left-over turkey and a mug of egg-nog, and you can bet that even in this dumpster-fire of a year they will still be knocking on your door. It doesn’t have to be this way though, because the Eufy WiFi Video doorbell from Anker will help you screen any unwanted visitors without opening the door. And, with full HD video, 2-way audio (if you insist on being polite), and a discounted price of just $99.99, the Eufy WiFi Video Doorbell is easy on the wallet too.
Christmas Day is fast approaching and as our minds turn to gifts and turkey have you decided how you are going to contact friends and family in this pandemic world we are living in? Instead of having huge family gatherings most countries are encouraging smaller groupings, which places a greater emphasis on video calling. Zoom is a video calling service that has seen its fortunes boom in 2020 thanks to much of the population working from home and now it’s has announced unlimited free calls during the festive period.
Having killed off Google Play Music and preparing to kick Cloud Print to the curb by December 31st, Google has found time to announce the upcoming demise of Android Things, its lightweight OS for smart displays and speakers that launched as Brillo back in 2015. Google will begin shutting down Android Things from January 5th, 2021, and has posted a FAQ for developers.
It’s the holiday season and that usually means that me-time is at a premium thanks to the kids being home, the in-laws visiting, and Bob from across the street gate-crashing festivities. If you find yourself with five minutes alone and near a smart display with the Google Assistant baked-in, you’ll be happy to know that there are a bunch of new games added to the platform consisting of puzzles, word games, and yes, even virtual pets.
If you’ve bought a phone for someone (or for yourself) this festive season then you might want to grab a case to keep it in pristine condition to accompany it. If so, there’s no need to break the bank because Totallee has reduced the cost of any non-iPhone 12 cases down to just five bucks. That’s right, a measly $5.
Are you still looking for those all-important stocking fillers? Whether it’s a dashcam for Suzie who has just got her license, a webcam for dad that is now taking Zoom meetings in the living room, or a night light for little Johnny, Aukey has you covered with savings of up to 65% to be had.
As we edge closer towards Christmas and everything that it entails, many are looking forward to the day for an entirely different reason – the official release of Wonder Woman 1984 in cinemas and on HBO Max. Having terminated the free trial period for HBO Max, WarnerMedia is instead offering a 22% discount to those who pay upfront for a six-month subscription, reducing the overall price to $69.99 from $89.99. But, if you are an AT&T customer with an eligible plan, you can stream Wonder Woman 1984 for free.
Thanks to Apple’s restrictions on cloud services in its App Store, cloud gaming services such as the xCloud and Stadia apps are not available on the platform because each and every game would need to be registered separately. Who needs a dedicated app, though, when you can now access Google Stadia via Apple’s Safari browser, thus bypassing the App Store requirements altogether?
Now we know that we are an Android centric site, but seeing as some of us straddle the divide by either owning an Android phone and iPhone or iPad, we thought it would be useful if we showed how you can play Google Stadia on your iOS device.
Bloat. It’s a word that applies to so many apps that we use on our phones and tablets. Once an app becomes popular the developer tends to add new features in an attempt to keep it fresh and they just don’t know when to stop. Take Instagram for instance, it’s a bloated mess of an app with features such as Reels, Shopping, and IGTV that ruin the original appeal of the app. But no longer, because the new Instagram Lite app has launched (in India) that has a 2MB footprint and none of the frivolous additions.
