Lock Screen customization along with widgets is one of the top features in iOS 16 that users will undoubtedly use on a regular basis. Learn how to customize your Lock Screen, add widgets and assign them to Focus modes. Image: Apple The Lock Screen in iOS 16 has been completely reimagined by Apple and will … Read more
This story is part of WWDC 2022CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Your iPhone’s lock screen has the important job of guarding your personal data and apps from onlookers. But otherwise, it does little more than show the time, display notifications and provide fast access to the camera and flashlight. Thankfully, … Read more
A new startup called Grace is launching to make it easier for parents to monitor and manage their kids’ screen time and app usage on iOS devices. Although Apple offers built-in parental controls, many parents would prefer an app-based solution as opposed to having to dig around in the settings for Apple’s tools. In addition, … Read more
Google Maps will introduce a new widget that can predict nearby traffic on a person’s home screen in the coming weeks, without having to open the app, Google said in a blog post on Thursday. Real-time traffic predictions is already present in Waze, another Google-owned mapping app, and Google Maps itself. This widget brings the … Read more
When we talk about health and tech, usually the conversation is around newer devices like wearables. But newer isn’t always better, especially for one group of researchers using an old Pixel 4 to screen for neurological diseases using just the selfie cam from the phone. The DigiHealth Lab at UC San Diego, directed by Professor … Read more
Amazon Fire TV revealed an updated user interface that aims to improve the navigation experience for users. Instead of a text menu item, there will now be an icon-based navigation bar that offers quick access to popular destinations, including “Home,” “Find,” “Live,” and “My Stuff” with icons like a magnifying glass, bookmark, house, and so … Read more
It’s hard to believe the Subaru Ascent is almost five years old already, but it’s getting there. Thus, Subaru went back to the drawing board and whipped up a midcycle refresh that breathes some more life into a three-row family SUV that was compelling to begin with. Subaru on Tuesday unveiled the 2023 Ascent. It … Read more
Owners of Samsung Galaxy smartphones in the United States may be eligible for a $50 discount on a broken display. This discounted rate is valid from now to June 27, but there are some restrictions to be aware of. According to Samsung’s website, Samsung Galaxy S smartphones — Galaxy S9 or newer, any Samsung Galaxy … Read more
If you’re looking for an easy and productive way to screen clients and customers for calendar booking, Calendly has created a new feature that greatly simplifies the process. Image: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock Calendly is an online appointment scheduling service for individuals, teams and enterprises that recently rolled out a new productivity feature called Routing Forms. … Read more
Depending on what you’re watching and your budget, a 1080p (“Full HD”) projector is still a great buy, since many shows and movies aren’t streaming in a super-high bitrate at 4K yet anyway. That said, many modern projectors offer 4K resolution, with the main benefit being the higher dynamic range of that content (better, brighter … Read more