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

Babbel now has live virtual classes in Canada

Source: Babbel

Language-learning app Babbel is bringing your lessons online through a new "innovative and engaging" way to learn. Babbel Live offers group sessions that are conversation-driven. You can pick your preferred class based on your level, schedule, and desired teacher. You can subscribe to Babbel Live on its own or add it to your existing subscription. The classes are related to existing content on the service so that you can continue in-app sessions beyond your lessons.

Babbel Live is available for English speakers learning Spanish and German and French speakers learning Spanish, German, French, and Italian. For 5 classes / month, you'll spend $125 or $25 per class; 10 classes per month cost $220 ($22/class); and 20 classes per month goes for $370 ($18.50/class).