Author: Jonjo

Google’s Feature Drop update, along with the March 2023 security patch (Google Pixel March Feature drop), was meant to come on March 6 – first Monday of the month – as is customary. That didn’t happen for some reason, but someone on Reddit posted the main features that are expected to appear for the next Google Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch. Features of the Google Pixel March Feature drop The Pixel 6 series will receive the new, quicker Night Sight, which debuted with the Pixel 7 series. The Direct My Call function, which provides all the menu options on…

Finally, the interesting spatial audio starts rolling out (alongside head tracking) on the Google Pixel Buds Pro via the January security patch. Spatial audio gained much popularity, thanks to how the brand emphasizes its benefits. However, rolling out to the Google Pixel Buds Pro officially took a little while – well, it’s here at last. January security patch brings the Pixel Buds Pro spatial audio Version 4.30 is the first update since 3.14 in October (which included a complete 5-band EQ, left/right balancing adjustments, and bug fixes). It goes live today and “will be accessible on all Pixel Buds Pro…

For a long time, augmented reality experiences have been billed as an essential component of Pixel phones, with ARCore compatibility nearly certain for the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro ahead of launch. Nevertheless, Google’s official ARCore support list has just recently been updated to include the flagship Pixel pair, as well as a slew of additional handsets such as the Oppo Find X5 Pro, Poco F4, and others. Before the inclusion of this official ARCore support list, Pixel 7 devices could still access augmented reality experiences and utilize the technology. What’s noteworthy is that, unlike other electronics,…

You would agree with me if I say that the rate at which YouTube displays ads these days is quite frustrating. You can’t scroll down a bit without seeing an ad, talk more about those ads that are visible at the top part of the software. Well, in a bid to lessen this experience, Overlay ads on YouTube will be removed by April 26, 2023.  Removal of Overlay ads on YouTube “Overlay ads” are pop-up banner advertising that frequently interrupts or conceal already playing video on YouTube for desktop or browser. The business confirmed the decision in a YouTube Help…

It’s good to know that Samsung hasn’t left older phones in the lurch even in the heat of the recent updates rolling out plus the announcement of the new flagship. Galaxy Note 9 is receiving the February 2023 security patch. The Note 9, is considered by many users to be the last true Note as Samsung began removing (sometimes overhyped) features such as a headphone jack, with the 10 series. It was removed from the list of Samsung smartphones still eligible for updates six months ago, as was expected as the Note 9 completed four years in the market in…