Google refutes rumour by confirming the Pixel 5A 5G is coming

Unfortunately, we have to let you know that it isn't coming here. According to a statement released by Google to The Verge, the Pixel 5A 5G won't be cancelled, as recent rumours suggested. However, it'll only be available" later this year in the U.S. and Japan and announced in line with when last year's a-series phone was introduced."

The rumours released earlier claimed Google wouldn't make the Pixel 5A 5G because of chip shortages. And the claims might not be far off as Google is limiting its release. If the timeline is the same as the Pixel 4A 5G's release, expect it to be announced around August. But maybe the company might tease it during this year's Google I/O? After all, the company let the cat out of the bag this early.

LG promises three years of OS updates for its premium smartphones

Source: LG

Following LG's announcement that it will stop making smartphones, the Korean company announced that all its premium phones released in 2019 or later will get three versions of Android operating system updates from the year of purchase. This means the G series, V series, VELVET, and Wing are expected to update up to Android 13 since these launched with Android 10. Some of the midrange LG Stylo and K series phones released in 2020 will get two OS updates, meaning they'll get up to Android 12.

Source: LG | Via: GSMArena

Samsung iTest web app lets you simulate the Galaxy experience on an iPhone

Source: 9to5Mac

Have you been thinking about making the switch to Samsung from Apple? The Korean company wants to give you an idea of the experience through a new website called iTest. It promises to provide you with "a little taste of Samsung" through a web application you can add to your iPhone's screen. It won't replicate every function, but it'll show you what you might expect if you switch to the "other side."

According to 9to5Mac, you can do things like browsing the Galaxy Store, changing themes, exploring the Samsung Camera app, and more. It's not lost on us that the banner image in the Galaxy Store is Fortnite. It can even show simulated text notifications and phone calls. Of course, Samsung is using this opportunity to promote its other products as well.

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Microsoft OneDrive for Windows finally gets 64-bit version

Source: Engadget

While OneDrive on Windows has been around since 2007 and the first 64-bit version of Windows came out in the early aughts, now is just the first time the OneDrive app on Windows will get a 64-bit version. This version comes out in a new client preview. This means for those with 64-bit machines, you'll be able to quickly transfer large files since it can access more resources than the 32-bit option.

The preview is currently limited to the x64 installs of Windows. Those who have Windows 10 on ARM might have to wait a bit. In the meantime, use the 32-bit version of the app.

Source: Engadget