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Allstate Protection Plans releases dunk/drop test results for high-end Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones

Since Allstate and other insurance companies tend to win up insuring (and footing the bill) for a number of devices, they’re now the ones shattering them to see which holds up to inevitable accidents the best. Device insurance provider Allstate Protection Plans on Monday shared the results of one of its annual device drop tests, […]

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Google announces Magic Eraser software for all Google One plan subscribers, including iOS users

It’s been a hit on the Android platform, and it’s now available for iOS devices. Google has announced that its Magic Eraser software, which can automatically remove unwanted parts of a picture and debuted with the Pixel 6, will no longer be exclusive to phones with its custom chips. Starting on Thursday, it’s going to […]

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Rumor: Apple working on creating an iPad docking accessory to power a home hub

Apple’s iPad could become a dockable home accessory. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple may be looking to push the iPad even further as a home accessory. As of 2021, Gurman reported that Apple was working on a new product category that combines Apple TV, iPad, and HomePod features in a single device. The idea would be […]

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Rumor: Apple to offer OLED 12.9-inch iPad for late 2023 or early 2024

Apple could be looking at an OLED 12.9-inch iPad for either late 2023 or early 2024. Following a reported breakdown between Apple and Samsung in their OLED iPad relationship, LG is said to be offering the technology for a 12.9-inch iPad in the future. Per The Elec and a rumor from a South Korean supply […]

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Updated Google Assistant demoed, features faster processing speeds via on-device processing

This is pretty interesting. Over at the Google I/O conference, Google demonstrated an upgraded version of Google Assistant that will respond to user queries more quickly by performing processing on the device. The next generation of the virtual assistant will be able to switch between apps and help with multitasking in Android than for previous […]