Pixel devices receive new “single-app” casting and screen recording feature with launch of Android 14 beta
Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 began to rollout yesterday for the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet (with the Pixel 8 series to follow soon) along with the November 2023 security patch. Although this release included mostly bug fixes and UI refinements, there was one key […]
Waze’s Newest Driving Experience Emphasizes Positive Energy
Waze’s new update for this month is all about positive vibes, which makes it even more important for drivers. If you’re a Waze user, you’re probably used to the company’s regular monthly updates that introduce new themes, mostly designed around cheerfulness and spirited vibes. November is no exception to this unwritten rule, as Waze has […]
Demand for Huawei’s 5G Mate 60 line surpasses production capabilities
Huawei is facing a new issue that doesn’t stem from U.S. sanctions. The South China Morning Post reports that the company is struggling to meet the demand for its Mate 60 series, which was unveiled at the end of August. These new handsets are notable for being the first models from Huawei powered by the […]
WhatsApp now allows voice chats for large groups on both iOS and Android devices
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at enhancing audio calls within group chats, allowing users to initiate an audio room that other members can seamlessly join. Reports indicate that the Meta-owned app is widely rolling out the update, which simplifies group communication by enabling the initiation of group calls silently without causing disruptions to […]
The beta version 1 of Android 14 QPR2 is now available for eligible Pixel devices, with an update for the Pixel 8 series coming soon.
Phones Canada team here with an update for all eligible Pixel device users. Android 14 QPR2 Beta 1 (AP11.231020.013/.013.A1/.014) is now available with the latest bug fixes and performance optimizations. The update comes in at 444MB and includes the November 2023 security patch. Eligible devices include the Pixel 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 […]
Possible Camera and Feature Sharing between Galaxy A25 and Galaxy A54, Plus Galaxy S23 Integration
With the news that the foldables from Samsung won’t be getting cheaper soon, one can always find solace – and a truly nice phone – in the lower Galaxy segment. You mean the Galaxy A55? No, I mean the upcoming Galaxy A25 5G (let’s ditch the “5G” and just call it “A25” for simplicity). A […]
New AI-Powered Features from Google Photos Streamline Photo Library Organization
Google Photos is enhancing its organization capabilities with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The new features will automatically group similar photos together and intelligently organize screenshots and documents into helpful albums, making it easier for users to find the content they need. These features have been leaked and talked about in the past few […]
iPhone is the top 5G phone in multiple countries on Ookla’s list of fastest devices
Yes, I remember quite well the OG iPhone I purchased in 2007. It didn’t support 3G and instead, it ran on AT&T’s EDGE. The latter delivered data speeds as slow as molasses and the only way to get clear YouTube videos was to find a Wi-Fi signal. And if you were using Safari, people couldn’t […]
WhatsApp Android Users Will No Longer Get Free Lunch as Backups Will Count Towards Storage Limit
Attention Android users! WhatsApp’s backup feature on Google Drive is about to change. Previously, these backups did not count towards your 15GB free storage limit on Google Drive. However, Google and WhatsApp have announced that this is about to change. Starting soon, WhatsApp backups will begin to impact your free cloud storage quota. This means […]
Manually Add Your Podcasts to YouTube Music using RSS Feeds
We’ve known for some time now of Google’s plans to make YouTube your one-stop destination for entertainment. The combination of YouTube and YouTube Music now encompasses all your needs for multimedia streaming, be it videos, movies, music, and now podcasts. The addition of podcasts to the YouTube Music app as a move to replace the […]
