Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is already receiving the November security update

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is already receiving the November security update For a while now, Samsung’s been doing this thing where it sometimes releases a security patch before even Google gets round to it. It’s usually at the very end of a month when a specific Samsung device might get next month’s security update, but the distance keeps growing.

Case in point: a few hours ago, when it was still October 25, the company has started rolling out the November security patch to Galaxy S21 Ultra units purchased in Germany. This is a new record, releasing such an update six days before the actual “security patch level” you’ll have once you apply it – that will be…

Apple releases macOS Monterey for Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs

Apple releases macOS Monterey for Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs Apple today is releasing macOS 12 Monterey to compatible Macs running Apple silicon or Intel processors. The new version is a free upgrade to anyone with a compatible machine.

macOS Monterey brings with it a host of new features and improvements. The first is SharePlay, which also went live today on iOS and iPadOS. This allows users to listen to music, watch movies or TV shows, and more together over a FaceTime call. FaceTime calls also get spatial audio, so the speaker’s voice comes from the direction they are on the screen.

Other FaceTime improvements include Voice…

HomePod 15.1 update brings lossless and spatial audio support

HomePod 15.1 update brings lossless and spatial audio support Apple today is also rolling out HomePod Software Version 15.1, which brings with it the much requested lossless audio support for Apple Music and also spatial audio.

The update enables lossless audio support for Apple Music on both the HomePod and the HomePod mini. This means your HomePod will now play the lossless ALAC encoded stream when playing Apple Music instead of the lossy AAC encoded version. You will need to enable the option through the settings and also make sure you have the individual or family plan, not the new voice plan.

The update also brings spatial audio with…

Apple releases iOS 15.1 with SharePlay support

Apple releases iOS 15.1 with SharePlay support Apple today is rolling out iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 to compatible devices. The major change in this update is the inclusion of SharePlay, one of the headlining features of iOS 15.

With SharePlay, users will be able to listen to songs, watch a movie or a TV show, complete a workout together, or share their screen to view apps with their friends or family members while on a FaceTime call. SharePlay is currently supported by Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Fitness+, as well as Disney+, ESPN+, HBO Max, Hulu, MasterClass, Paramount+, Pluto TV, SoundCloud, TikTok, Twitch and will be coming…

Watch the new Sony Xperia flagship debut live

Watch the new Sony Xperia flagship debut live Sony unexpectedly scheduled a smartphone event in the early hours of tomorrow, where it will unveil its new flagship. We have no clue what the name will be, but we expect to see “a camera with a phone attached”, as the company put it.

The unveiling will be broadcast live, and we have embedded the stream below. The YouTube link has a 46-second teaser which will be replaced with a live video once the event begins at 12 noon JST/4 AM BST, or 11 PM EDT/8 PM PDT (October 25 in the United States).

Once the event is done swing by our homepage for the full details on what Sony had to show.

HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus offer ANC and IPX5 rating

HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus offer ANC and IPX5 rating HTC isn’t confined to making VR headsets and a few phones each year. If you needed proof, the company’s True Wireless Earbuds Plus are now official as HTC’s latest TWS earphones. They bring an in-ear design with rubber tips and short stems and a charging case that extends the buds’ battery life up to 86 hours of listening.

HTC True Wireless Earbuds Plus (images: HTC)

The HTC TWS Plus alone will last you 4.5 hours with ANC and an hour more without noise canceling. They are IPX5 rated for water and sweat resistance and come in black and white colors. They are priced £69 in the…

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