The new iPhone announcements were all the rage in early September. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to figure out if you’ll be getting an iPhone 14 device or not. There are plenty of factors to consider, but we know many of you are trying to figure out what the lack of a physical SIM card slot is all about. Let’s tell you all about the topic!
After having a blast riding electric scooters all summer, I wanted to try my hand at riding an electric bike. Not only are e-bikes more sturdy and noticeable for riding in between traffic, but they can also carry more cargo. While I still have fun riding electric scooters, they are a leisurely activity that doesn’t require much physical effort. I figured an e-bike would bring a healthy balance to my riding with the benefit of exercise and rest when needed. Was it all it was cracked up to be? Here’s what I learned from riding an electric bike.
I tested the Lectric XP 2.0, featured in our buyer’s guide as the go-to starter electric bike. The e-bike arrived fully assembled out of the box; all I needed to do was inflate the tires and wait for the battery to charge fully. On first impression, it’s a chunky machine, bigger than my usual bicycle, but it is foldable to help save space when storing. Still, the 64lbs of steel are a bit heavy to haul up a flight of stairs.
Welcome to the 452nd edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the big headlines from the last week:
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With Halloween approaching, It’s customary to get into the creepy holiday spirit with some scary movies and shows. With that in mind, what are the best horror shows to get you into the spooky season spirit? We’ve put together a list to help you get started.
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Move over Dynamic Island, there’s a way more useful feature tucked away in Apple’s latest iPhone that should be grabbing the headlines. I’m talking about Focus and its new customizable lock and home screen options. After spending a week with the iPhone 14, I’m convinced this is the feature Android should aim to emulate instead. And the sooner the better.
For a little background, Focus was introduced with iOS 15, allowing you to choose when to receive alerts and notifications, from whom, and from which apps, depending on the chosen Focus profile. Of course, Android phones have granular Do Not Disturb options too, with app, call, and contact exceptions, along with focus options embedded in Digital Wellbeing. However, Focus’ multiple profiles are right at your fingertips and more customizable, allowing you to manage personal time, work, workouts, sleep, or whatever else is currently occupying your mind’s eye.
Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) was once a feature reserved for high-end, expensive headphones. This wonderful attribute can block out unwanted external noise, letting the user focus on whatever they’re listening to. Technology continues to evolve. ANC has since become much more affordable and widespread, and good ANC is getting scaringly good.
I recently wrote about trying the best ANC in the world and almost getting hit by a bus. Put simply, such efficient ANC is unsafe to use most of the time. With that in mind, we must set some ground rules and possibly make some habit changes too. Let’s talk about them.
Welcome to The Weekly Authority, the Android Authority newsletter that breaks down the top Android and tech news from the week. The 214th edition here, with plenty Pixel news before next week’s event, a farewell to Google Stadia, deepfake Bruce Willis and more…
It’s International Coffee Day today, so what better day for the new coffee and cake deal at my local coffee shop? The only question is, pumpkin spice or gingerbread latte?
