Latest Posts - 14

• • Freya Beaumont
  • Sep, 17 2021
  Google Home Rolls Out Device Speed Test At last, Google is adding an option to test the upload/download speed between the WiFi hotspot and the connected devices via the Google Home App. The feature traveled from the older Google Wifi app, and you can finally get it in the latest version of the Home for iOS and Android.  The New Section After the update, you can access the feature from the new “Device Speed” sub-tab hidden in the “Info” section. To find it, you have to select the device you want to test, find “WiFi Shortcut,” and tap “Devices.” Regardless of the device you choose, you will be able...
• • Hazel Donovan
  • Sep, 15 2021
  The Secrets of Apple TV+ Product Placement Apple TV+ doesn’t only stream content but also writes and produces it in tight collaboration with partners. Given this, there’s no surprise that the tech giant advertises its products in the scenes of its shows. However, the idea behind Apple’s product placements is quite complex and exciting.  Everything Has a Reason The Wall Street Journal conveyed a survey that included binging through 74 episodes of top Apple TV+ shows. The list included Trying, Ted Lasso, Defending Jacob, and The Morning Show. WSJ analysts figured out the particular reasons for each type of product placement in these shows.  The “inspected” 74 episodes include: 300 iPhones 40...
• • Aria Leighton
  • Sep, 08 2021
  Apple TV Channels Subscribers Receive SHOWTIME for Free Apple subscribers can enjoy free access to SHOWTIME for 1 month via the Apple TV Channels. It’s great news for everyone who likes the premium TV network since you don’t have to pay for both subscriptions at once… at least, for a month. Apple shared the news in an email to their subscribers. New users may enjoy the deal the whole weekend of Labor Day. Whether it is a gift from fans of Billions show ahead of the 5th season starting on September 5 or a well-developed smart move to attract a bigger audience, we are still happy to use the...
• • Rafael Carmichael
  • Sep, 06 2021
  Amazon Plans to Release Its Own TVs in October Amazon has been planning to release its branded TV for a long time. According to the latest report of Insider, the company will finally do this in October for the US audience. The new TV will have a screen up to 55-75 inches, come with Alexa installed, and will be designed by third-party developers like TCL. The next product that might be released in the future is the in-house designed TV, but there have been no details about it. Amazon has numerous partnerships with other companies when it comes to TV services. They team up with Best Buy for selling Toshiba,...
• • Ronan Blackwood
  • Sep, 02 2021
  T-Mobile Customers to Get a Year of Apple TV Plus Subscription T-Mobile makes an offer that’s hard to overrate. Starting August 25, all its Magenta and Magenta Max customers can get a free yearly subscription to Apple TV Plus. The offer is valid for both T-Mobile and Sprint customers and looks quite logical given the bandwidth of the 5G network T-Mobile has built. There are millions of users that can join the army of Apple TV Plus watchers now. It’s easy to claim your year of subscription: For small T-Mobile for Business, Magenta, and Magenta Max users: through the official T-Mobile app or by logging in on my.t-mobile.com. For Sprint users: on promotions.t-mobile.com, where...
• • Freya Beaumont
  • Aug, 31 2021
  Apple HomePod Mini Now Can Stream Music from Gaana Directly From the moment of launch, Apple HomePod Mini, great as it is, could only stream music from Apple Music, the only service that supported hands-free mode. To listen to Spotify or Pandora on this speaker, you had to launch it on your iPhone. So it was with Gaana, a streaming service popular in India, but now it’s changed. The recent update brought Gaana users a great possibility. Now, to listen to their favorite tracks or stations on Gaana, they don’t even need to launch it on the phone. It’s enough to speak a command: “Hey Siri, play #trackname on Gaana”, and...
• • Hazel Donovan
  • Aug, 29 2021
  Google Nest Learning Thermostat & Its Perks The chance of seeing two identical snowflakes is so astronomically low that it’s considered impossible. Same goes for two homes which can hardly have the same heating and cooling needs. However, there’s a device capable of examining your temperature preferences and creating a program custom tailored to your unique requirements. Yes, it’s the new Nest Thermostat from Google that we’re talking about. Keep reading for more details on the perks of the gizmo. If you’re wondering whether buying a Nest Thermostat is worth it or not, the quick answer is yes. First, if you hurry up and make a purchase now,...
• • Aria Leighton
  • Aug, 27 2021
  These Stats Might Debunk the Apple Stickiness Myth With its appealing software and services ecosystem, iPhone has cemented itself as a solid gateway to other Apple devices. This ‘romance’, however, is rather short-lived, according to recent reports. Based on the latest Consumer Intelligence Research Partners’ study, iPhone owners happily purchase iPads and iPhone accessories, such as Apple Watches and the iconic wireless headsets. However, the company’s success in converting users on Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV is rather ephemeral. Keep reading for more details on the topic. The research company studied over 800 Apple device users in the United States who purchased an iPhone in a one-year period before...
• • Rafael Carmichael
  • Aug, 25 2021
  Tips on Google Home Improvements Google Home is much more than a bunch of hilarious and not quite so jokes. After you play with a newly bought device, you can finally concentrate on the features that might be helpful. Google Assistant dwells in numerous devices and is always ready at your service. Smart home devices not only ask your family to come to join you for dinner but also provide a wide range of smart tasks. Beneficial Features of Google Home Here is a brief list of everything you can try with your new assistant. With a standard lights switching-on function that is usually the most popular...
• • Aria Leighton
  • Aug, 20 2021
  Smart Home Unification Standard Is Delayed At least until 2022, you will not be able to use Matter, the unification standard for smart homes. Its release is currently postponed. The new standard has a noble goal, which is to solve the huge problem of smart homes by making all the services compatible with each other. The developers plan to release the program by the end of 2021. It was the CEO of the Connectivity Standard Alliance, Tobin Richardson, who confirmed the new information to the press. Since the CSA is one of the main supporters of the Matter, there is no doubt the news is real. It...
• • Freya Beaumont
  • Aug, 06 2021
  Apple TV Offers Movies with No Sound. And Often No Refund Since July 2021, many Apple TV users complain that some movies they rent or purchase come without audio at all. This issue is not common enough for everyone to panic, though it’s referenced quite frequently. And you may find out that the next movie you rent or buy is as silent as in the 1920s. The issue is not platform-specific. It is reported on any hardware platform that supports Apple TV, be it native ones by the vendor (Apple TV, iOS, or Macs) or third-party ones (Roku, Chromecast, and so on). Neither is the issue connected to certain titles: the same...
• • Ronan Blackwood
  • Aug, 02 2021
  Xbox Game Pass Gets Android TV/ Google TV Support Android and Google TV have never been a priority for Xbox Game Pass, but now it may change. A slight sign of things to come is already noticeable. But to witness this, one has to be a real exploration freak to try things that seem meaningless – like install the Xbox app on unsupported devices. And sometimes, it leads to surprising discoveries. While Google TV supports installing apps from third-party sources (like Android does in general), the app has to carry special code fragments to be recognized as compatible and appear on the home screen. Otherwise, users have to access it...