February Security update will fix issues on the Google Pixel 5 and more

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

Google has started to send its latest Android Pixel Security Update OTA, which is meant to help solve several issues in the Google Pixel 5 and previous models. This February 2021 update is ready for every Google Pixel phone running on Android 11.

“We have provided the monthly Android / Pixel update for February 2021. All supported Pixel devices running Android 11 will receive these software updates as part of the February 2021 update, which begins rolling out to users today. We encourage you to check your Android version and update to receive the latest features.”

It seems that your Google Pixel 5 will soon start to work like it’s supposed to, once again. The latest February 2021 Security Update is making its way to help fix touch sensitivity issues on both your Pixel 5 and the Google Pixel 4a 5G. These issues started to appear after users installed the December 2020 update, and it would make the phones miss touch input from time to time. The Google Pixel 3 will also benefit from this firmware update, as some devices were presenting an issue with sensors not being detected after being booted-up.

The Google Pixel 5 will also get better coverage and faster network speeds, as the FCC has approved an update for this device and for the LG Wing 5G that will enable the C-band in the United States. Now, since we’re mentioning the LG Wing, you may want to know that only the Verizon and AT&T versions, as the T-Mobile version is not included on the list. This update is expected to be simple, as these devices have the necessary hardware to support C-band connectivity. Now, the C-band doesn’t allow 5G speeds since it was recently auctioned off. The auction results will be made public next month, but it seems that Verizon was the carrier that managed to get the largest piece of the pie.

Source Support Google

Via GSM Arena

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iOS 14 public beta is now available, here’s how to get it

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

The new iOS 14 public beta is now available for iPhone users. It comes with tons of new features that were announced during the last WWDC 2020, like redesigned screen widgets and more. Now, you must only follow these simple steps to get it running on your device.

Installing the new iOS 14 public beta is quite simple. First, you must make a backup of your iPhone with your Mac or PC, or you can even use the iCloud backup, which Apple recommends. After you have done this, you must then go to Apple’s public beta website on your iPhone and sign up for the beta program if you haven’t already. After doing this, you must click to install iOS 14 and swipe down just enough to tap the Download Profile. After this, you must only dolor the prompts to install the iOS 14 public beta.

Once you have downloaded the profile, go to settings, and tap Profile Downloaded near the top of your device, then tap install on the right corner and enter your passcode if required. You will then have to tap Install a couple more times after reading the consent agreement. After doing all of this, go to Software Update, and you should see the iOS 14 update available, then tap Download and Install. Enjoy!

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It seems that Google Chrome will reduce RAM usage with the latest Windows 10 updates

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It is well known that Google Chrome takes up tons of RAM on most computers, even more, if they run on Windows. However, the latest Windows 10 update may have fixed that, or at least it tried to.

“Early internal testing results of devices on the May 2020 Update are showing a memory usage reduction of up to 27% when browsing with Microsoft Edge. Individual device performance will vary based upon configuration and usage, but the lower memory usage is expected to create a better experience.”

The Windows 10 May update introduces memory management improvements as “SegmentHeap,” which overall will reduce memory usage of Win32 apps. When implemented, it showed a memory reduction of up to 27 percent. However, implementing SegmentHeap in Chrome would require Google to build with the Windows 10.0.19041.0 (20-04) SDK, and it is “currently blocked on some mysterious build failures.”

Source 9to5Google

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The OnePlus 8 is getting new 5G band support at T-Mobile

Posted on by Samuel Martinez

If you have a T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 8, you can go to your phone’s settings, and check the latest T-Mobile software update is available for your device.

T-Mobile is sensing OTA software updates to the OnePlus 8 devices on its network. This new update includes 5G support with two new bands. You won’t be using these bands right away, but at least your device will be ready when they become available. The update includes support for 5G bands 2 and 66, in addition to the bands 5, 41, and 71 that were supported at launch.

T-Mobile’s 5G network works on the 600MHz band 71, it’s working to support more bands in the near future, which would also include the just added band 2 which is the 1900MHz and band 66 which is 1700/2100Mhz.

You can go to the device’s Settings > System > System Update > Check for update, and see if this software is already available for your device.

Source Android Police

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Pocketnow Daily: Galaxy S20 Ultra Camera Fix is here, but with a CATCH?! (video)

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On today's Pocketnow Daily, we talk about the new update that will fix the camera in your Samsung Galaxy S20, the possible delay of the iPhone 12 and more

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Android Pie is now available to all Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones

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Android Pie is finally available for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus devices, so you should check if there are new updates available for your phone

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