New iOS update gets rid of green tint on some iPhone 11 devices

A month after Apple released version 13.6 update for iOS and iPadOS comes version 13.6.1, which fixes some issues on the platforms, including a green tint that's been appearing on some iPhone 11 devices. The cause is reportedly a thermal management issue and triggered by an earlier update (likely iOS 13.4). The update resolves a problem that disabled Exposure Notifications for some users. It also got rid of the issue where unneeded system data files weren't automatically deleted when available storage is low.

The update size is 110MB, and it should be available through Settings > General > Software Update, or a notification for the update has been sent your way. This iOS 13 update might be the last one we'll see as Apple is expected to drop iOS 14 next month.

Source: Digital Trends + GSMArena

Google Clock brings Bedtime Mode, Sunrise Alarm to all Android phones

Two previous Pixel-exclusive features are coming to all Android phones. Bedtime Mode and Sunrise Alarm are making their way to the Google Clock app. If your app has updated, you should see a new Bedtime Mode tab at the bottom right of the app, which also houses the Sunrise Alarm feature. The feature lets you set the time you typically prefer to go to bed, and when you want to wake up. 

Bedtime Mode can even play sleep sounds to condition you to wind down and rest. Your notifications will be silent, and emails and texts will be paused to remind you to shut off for the night. Meanwhile, Sunrise Alarm uses the light on your phone to gently wake you up in the mornings. And you can tweak the feature to set a Google Assistant routine to activate in the morning if you want.

If you have the Digital Wellbeing app and have an irregular schedule, it can trigger Bedtime Mode when you start charging your phone for the night.

Source: 9to5Google

Twitch Prime is now called Prime Gaming

Amazon rebrands Twitch Prime to emphasize the company's Prime branding. Now called Prime Gaming, it offers Amazon Prime subscribers the same perks and benefits on the live streaming platform. Subscribers will still get exclusive in-game content, free games you can keep, and a free monthly Twitch subscription.

The name change aligns with the other digital content that comes with an Amazon Prime subscription, including Prime Video (for streaming shows and films) and Prime Reading (for ebooks, digital magazines, etc.). An Amazon Prime subscription costs $7.99 a month or $79.00 a year and includes free shipping on many online purchases you make on the site.

Prime Gaming shows the company's interest and commitment to the gaming space. Amazon also owns a game development arm called Amazon Games, and it's rumoured to be developing its own cloud gaming service.

Source: The Verge

Surface Duo shipping September 10 for US$1,400

Microsoft's anticipated re-entry into the smartphone space, as well as its big showcase of its hardware technology is the Surface Duo. Announced to be coming to the US only on September 10, for $1,399 and featuring middling specs, this foldable is sparking all sorts of mixed reactions.

Surface Duo and the larger Surface Neo were teased last year and slated for release in Christmas 2020. That the Surface Duo is being made available sooner is somewhat of a surprise even if it has been leaked and teased ad nauseam by Microsoft's executives. With dual 5.6 displays that fold to simulate a larger 8-inch tablet form factor, Microsoft has avoided calling this device a smartphone and played down its connectivity and calling capability (possibly because it lacks critical components expected from flagship smartphones, namely NFC for mobile payments and 5G capability). 

The Surface Duo runs Android 10 but is slanted towards the Microsoft Launcher and Office 365 productivity and apps. A lot has been made about its revolutionary hinge, hinges being a key surface feature, as well as the various modes that the device can be used. Microsoft is aiming at enterprise with the Surface Duo, at leas that is how they are justifiying the insane price they are charging for what is essentially an underpowered smartphone. 

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