On 6 August, Android P was unveiled as Android 9 Pie and rolled out immediately for all Pixel phones. We’ve been using Pie for a few weeks, so here’s a run-down of what we think about the new look including new gestures, menus, settings and adaptive features. We downloaded Android Pie onto a Pixel 2 XL and it’s a bigger overhaul from Oreo than Oreo was from Nougat. There’s a lot to unpack....
Google spokesperson has confirmed to The Verge that the company is indeed rolling out the ‘Delete last 15 minutes’ option, and it will be available to all Android users within the next few weeks. XDA member Mishaal Rahman first spotted the feature, who said he got tipped on his Twitter account. What does the ‘Delete last 15 minutes’ option mean? You must have seen various options Google provides while deleting the search history....
Take a quick look at the all-new Anker 727 sleek charging station below. Anker 727 Charging Station: Overview The all-new Anker 727 Charging Station is the epitome of reliable and secure power delivery. There are two USB C and two USB A ports. The USB C lets you QuickCharge your USB C-enabled devices. The USB A ports are helpful to power up your non-QC devices. With the GaN technology, all the USB ports can have a combined output of 100W, enough to charge your MacBook Pro....
We review all sorts of power banks, and while you might imagine there’s not a lot of difference between them you’d be surprised. It’s not just their capacity or how many times you can charge your phone that is important: you should also consider such things as how many devices you can charge at once, how quickly they can refill their batteries or how quickly they can refill your phone, whether they are big and bulky or light and pocketable, and so on (we cover all these things in our power banks buying advice)....
First unveiled at E3 2017 and with more details emerging all the time, we’re starting to piece together more information about BioWare’s next big title. Here’s what we do know, including the release date, platforms, early access information and gameplay and story details. For more information, check out our Anthem hands-on review from E3 2018. When is the Anthem release date? Anthem was originally scheduled for a release in ‘fall 2018’ (that’s autumn for us Brits), but, as confirmed by EA at E3 2018, Anthem will be released on 22 February 2019....
Update June 2016: The iPhone SE has replaced the iPhone 5S in Apple’s iPhone range. Essentially, it’s the internals from an iPhone 6S in the body of an iPhone 5S. It costs £359 for the 16GB model, making it very good value for an iPhone that performs this well with the excellent rear camera from the iPhone 6S. You can still buy a brand new iPhone 5S, though. You’ll pay around £250 for the 16GB version or around £350 for the 32GB model....
Update 21 September 2015: With the iPhone 6S Plus about to go on sale, we’ve updated this review to explain the new price, storage and colour options, along with how the 6 Plus rates today, as opposed to a year ago when it launched. iPhone 6 Plus review: Design and size – living with a 5.5in phablet Compared to the angled and almost industrial design of the iPhone 4 and 5, the iPhone 6 Plus makes something of a return to the original iPhone with curved sides....
On the face of it both the Apple TV and Chromecast do largely the same thing, and this is stream video and audio content straight to your TV. However, there are significant differences on how the two streamers go about doing this. Keep reading and we’ll cover all of this for you. See also Google Chromecast review. Apple TV vs Chromecast comparison review: price and steaming services Perhaps the biggest difference here is the price of the two steamers....
For Series 2, jump straight to: Release date Prices and models Live stream New features If you’re interested in the new Series 1, jump straight to the Series 1 price, release date and specs details Apple Watch launch in brief So, Apple did in fact launch two new Apple Watches. The rumours were – surprisingly – true. The new Apple Watch is called the Series 2, and it will start from £369 but it’s waterproof, faster and has a brighter screen and built-in GPS....
Unlike the Apple Watch, Sony’s SmartWatch 3 wearable actually exists. But Apple’s Watch will be a customisable smartwatch designed to work only with recent iPhones that is also a comprehensive health- and fitness device. So on the one hand we have a high-spec smartwatch limited to use with Apple smartphones, and the other an Android Wear smartwatch that should pair with all smartphones. We know a lot about the Sony Smartwatch 3, and next to nothing about the Apple Watch....
The AC68U supports 600Mbit/s 802.11n speeds thanks to Broadcom’s TurboQAM feature, but it’s unlikely you’ll see the benefits, since without a TurboQAM-compliant adaptor in your client PC, of which there are very few on the market, you’ll be limited to the usual 450Mbit/s. It could be a good feature for future-proofing if laptops start to favour adaptors with TurboQAM support, but many have Intel radios. There’s a single USB 3....
That’s not to say you can combine the two though – the latest notebook graphic processors are fast but not quite capable of playing action games at UHD resolution without struggling. In our tests the G501JW could average 32fps in Batman: Arkham City at 3840 x 2160 with middling Normal detail – albeit with dips to 20fps that may prove troubling. Tomb Raider at the same settings averaged 27fps, also too close for comfort....
Asus VN247H monitor review: Build quality and Design The stand is a tilt-only affair (forward 5 degrees, backwards 20 degrees), made of textured plastic, which we think looks a lot better than glossy or a plain matt-finish. There’s no pivot or height adjustment, but you can replace it with your own VESA 100x100mm stand, which can be handy if you want to wall-mounts the monitor or use your own multi-monitor stands....
Familiar-sounding brand Asustor is unsurprisingly a venture for Taiwan computer maker Asustek – more popularly known as just Asus. Founded in 2011, the sub-brand’s stated purpose is to be at the forefront of private cloud storage innovation. Asustor is clearly looking to get a slice of the market opened up by its countrymen at first Synology and then QNAP. It’s focusing on the home and SOHO users, with some overlap to larger businesses looking for up to nine-bay rackmount storage....
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Basis has withdrawn the Basis Peak from sale and recalled all watches sold. It had been found that the watch can overheat, which could result in burns or blisters on the skin surface. “It is important that you stop using your watch immediately and return it,” says Basis. See also: Best activity trackers 2015 Basis Peak review: Design and price Even though the Basis Peak looks like a smartwatch and comes with a smartwatch-esque display, it’s defined by Basis as a fitness and sleep tracker....
The short version is that they’re boxes into which you put your phone and other small items that you carry around and touch a lot. The box’s contents are then exposed to UV-C light, which will break down any bacteria and viruses on their surfaces. Here are our thoughts on Belkin’s sanitising phone charger. Appearance & features Belkin’s sanitiser looks exactly the way you’d expect it to: it’s a matt white box with rounded corners and rubber feet....
It is also the first monitor in BenQ’s range to offer a unique feature that doesn’t easily compare with competitor products… yet. BenQ EW2770QZ: Price In the US, it costs around $449. If this is out of your budget, check out our list of the best monitors. BenQ EW2770QZ: Features and design Aesthetically BenQ succeeded in making this screen remarkably elegant in both the shaping of the case and the ‘T’ support foot....
But while PUBG and Fortnite are the two popular options at the moment, there are a variety of Battle Royale games available in 2019 that offer a unique twist on the standard BR formula. Here’s where we list the best Battle Royale games available right now for PS4, Xbox One, PC and even iOS and Android. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds We can’t talk about Battle Royale games without giving a mention to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG as it’s better known....
Compared to those expensive drones which can cost hundreds of pounds, cheap ones tend not to have auto-hover, no automatic flying and only basic stabilisation from an on-board gyroscope. This means they’re harder to fly, but there are exceptions, such as the Ryze Tello. Another exception is the Micro Drone 4.0. You can find more details on the Micro Drone 4.0 Indiegogo page (but note that you cannot ‘buy’ one there – paying for a perk is simply adding to the crowdfunding project and doesn’t guarantee you will receive one)....
With the current state of affairs and the fact that you’re reading this article, there’s a strong chance you recently decided to pick up a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite, or better yet, you already own one. Either way, perhaps now more than ever, you’re on the hunt for new games to sink your teeth into but at the same time, trying to look after your bank balance. Thankfully, there are plenty of games available for the Nintendo Switch that are completely free and here we take you through some of our favourites, which you can pick up from the Nintendo eShop, right now....
