The availability of the latest SMR (security maintenance release) for these devices varies though. The Galaxy S10 5G is picking up the new update in several European countries, including Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the Nordic region, SamMobile reports. The same update for the Galaxy S10 Lite, meanwhile, is currently rolling out to users in Russia and Spain. However, it goes without saying that Samsung will soon release this month’s security patch to the two phones in other regions as well....

According to the report, all these shuffles are due to the ongoing chip shortage issue. The tech industry has been hit hard by this unprecedented semiconductor problem, effects of which are now starting to surface rapidly. Galaxy S21 FE to launch in January, Galaxy S22 likely delayed The Galaxy S21 FE has been in the news for the better part of this year but the phone continues to elude the market....

According to the changelog shared by Verizon, the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro LTE models are getting a fix for an issue with Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) messages. WEA is a public safety system that alerts people of imminent natural disasters and other threats in their area. But the new Samsung smartwatches were failing to receive such messages if they contained more than 255 characters. This update fixes that problem....

According to a recent post on Korean blog Naver, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 could feature improved UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) technology that Samsung ould market as Super UTG. It is reportedly more resilient than the foldable UTG screen used on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 last year. The so-called Super UTG would be more resistant to scratches, making it safer for S Pen usage. Samsung has developed a separate S Pen for its foldable smartphones....

What else does this coffee maker bring to the table for Cyber Monday? At a price of $139.99, the Instant 2-in-1 Multi-Function Coffee Maker isn’t cheap. But that’s down from its usual price tag, set at $199.99. At just 14-inches high with a footprint of 13-inches by 7-inches, this coffee maker does a lot more than others. For starters, the above-mentioned support for multiple pods and cups means a wider range of coffee cup sizes can be filled....

Though, really, the SSD isn’t a great idea because of the Battlefield 2042 label on it. Rather, it’s a great idea because it comes with good read and write speeds, and it comes with a free code for the game. And if you end up with the game as a pre-order before the launch of the beta, you get early access. It’s also confirmed that you get access to existing pre-order benefits with the code that comes with this drive....

GM was pretty light on details for these two. But it looks like it’ll be similar to the Blazer and Equinox that are already out, just electrified. That’s something we’re seeing a lot of carmakers doing these days, as they transition to 100% EV. The Chevy Equinox EV is expected to sell for around $30,000. No word yet on the Blazer EV, but we’d expect a similar price. Currently, the Equinox starts at $25,800 and the Blazer starts at $28,800....

Google introduced Lens back during Google I/O 2017. Back then it was its own separate app. The company expected people to go to it when they wanted to search the world. However, in recent years, it’s existed better as an auxiliary service implemented into other apps. For example, Lens is deeply integrated into Google Photos. While viewing your photos, you can activate Lens to scan that image. Lens has also been implemented into the Google image search on the Chrome browser....

Google introduced its 3D animals back in 2020, and they’ve gained some popularity. If you go to the Google search app and you search for an animal, it’ll show you a 3D-rendered version of the animal you’re looking up. Tapping it will open up a full-screen 3D view of the animal. The animals aren’t static models either, they move with some nice and fluid animations. If that’s not enough, the models also emit sound....

According to the Pixel Buds companion app, Pixel Buds Pro could have some more colors. ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_CARBONALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_FOGALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_STANDARD_BLACKALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_REAL_REDALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_LIMONCELLOALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_PROCELAIN [sic]ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_APPROX_GREYALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_CLEAR While the current colors of Pixel Buds Pro are eye-catching enough for a pair of earbuds, adding more colors to the lineup could bring more options to the customers. Pixel Buds Pro could launch in eight new colors The eight new colors listed above for Pixel Buds Pro were all in the development stage....

This information comes from Nikkei Asia. The company says that Google asked its suppliers to prepare “50-percent more production capacity” for the upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro handsets. Google actually expects to sell quite a few Pixel 6 smartphones This actually means the company is looking to match the demands it made back in 2019. In other words, Google is hoping to sell quite a few Pixel 6 units, and trump last year....

Keep an eye on this thread for more clues. ↓ pic.twitter.com/uaMVzn4wgp — Google Developers (@googledevs) March 16, 2022 Typically, Google I/O takes place the second week of May in Mountain View, California, at the Shoreline Amphitheater – which is right next to the Googleplex. Though last year, it was still virtual, and the year before it was cancelled altogether, with an Android event later on in the summer. We’d expect a same time-frame this year, but it’s still unclear whether this will be virtual or in-person this year....

“The Google Nest Trusted Tester program is currently recruiting for a group of highly engaged testers that are willing to help Google Nest test an unreleased product,” the company says (via). “This program will focus on the next generation design of the Google Home App.” Google is looking for participants who are already using one or Nest devices. Since it’s the app that the company is testing, any Nest product would do, including thermostats, Wifi, smart speakers, smart displays, security cameras, doorbells, locks, Nest Protect (smoke alarms), and Chromecasts....

Google Meet started showing live translated captions last year. Following a brief beta period, the feature rolled out publicly in January this year. At launch, it supported real-time translations of English audio in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. The company is now adding support for these languages the other way around. Moreover, Meet can also now show live captions for anything that the speaker says in English in multiple new languages....

Many users were unable to access the Google Store in a number of regions, but the US store has seen the most problems. Some Pixel 6 variants were sold out rather quickly, mostly different options for the ‘Pro’ model. Google offers a waitlist option for out of stock Pixel 6 models If you want to get a particular model, but you can’t, because it’s sold out, you can now enter a waitlist....

Do note that the wallpapers in the gallery have been compressed, and if you’d like to download them in their full resolution, you’ll need to open the article linked above. The gallery below only serves as a preview for those wallpapers. 12 official Google Pixel 6 & 6 Pro wallpapers are available to download There are 12 wallpapers available here and all of them are designed to hide the centered display camera hole....

The Pixel 6a is coming to 13 countries starting in July So, what are the countries the phone will land in? The Pixel 6a is coming to the US, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India. Do note that it will arrive to India later in 2022. These are great news for both consumers, and the Pixel A series. The Pixel A series devices are arguably the best smartphones for the vast majority of people....

A Google executive on September 2019 had sent the email. As Android Central (via CNBC) reports, the email’s title insists that “YouTube Position: A dedicated shelf for YT search results is a must.” Google has avoided responding to the allegations, but it appears that Congress intends to look into the matter. Senator Amy Klobuchar has released a statement saying Congress seeks legislation to ban big companies from asking for special treatment....

Google is known to bring some quirkiness to its search platform very often. It always brings fun doodles or mini-games on its search engine on special occasions. This time around, it is going to add ice fishing easter egg/minigame for searches with no results. Though it may sound useless, it is a fun little easter egg for something Google can’t find. This is a good time to add such mini-games as Christmas is right around the corner....

The Pixel 6 Pro screen flicker is barely subtle but noticeable The screen flickering problem plagues a handful of peoples’ handsets, and it’s prevalent enough to catch Google’s attention. Users are noticing a strange flickering on the display when the power button is pressed. According to a video that one user posted, it’s a quick flash of green that lights up the screen ever so slightly. What’s fortunate is that this issue only happens when the display is powered off....