Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A new report indicates Apple is already testing USB-C iPhones. Trusted Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo claims we could see an iPhone with USB-C in 2023. It’s possible some iPhones could be portless at the same time. Update, May 13, 2022 (04:06 PM ET): Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is already testing USB-C iPhones for a possible release in 2023. The company is likely making the change to comply with upcoming EU legislation that will require all manufacturers to adopt USB-C.

You know the drill. You’re on an airplane listening to some tunes on your favorite Bluetooth headphones to kill the time. The flight attendant comes on the horn to say the cabin door has been closed and you have to switch your devices to airplane mode. As a good passenger, you comply with the order and bzzttt! you lose your Bluetooth connection. So aggravating. Normally, you need to dive into the settings menu and re-enable the Bluetooth radio and hope your headphones auto-connect.

How many of you have old computers laying around the house? I am sure plenty of us do, so it’s time to bring them back to life with CloudReady. But what is CloudReady? CloudReady is an operating system that is based on Chrome OS. But it has the added benefit that it can run on a plethora of older (and new) computers, essentially turning them into Chromebooks. It is built mainly for schools to be able to re-purpose old computers and avoid sluggish machines while saving money.

Update: May 11, 2022 (1:41 PM ET): Google has confirmed the previously rumored Look and Talk feature. It’ll start rolling out to the Nest Hub Max starting today. You can simply look directly at your device and ask for what you need. Once activated, the feature is designed to activate when both face match and voice match recognize it’s you. Original article: April 13, 2022 (2 PM ET):  Google’s Nest Hub may be getting a new feature that will make interactions more seamless, using visual contact to activate Assistant instead of the traditional hotword.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Android 12 integrates the Android Runtime (ART) into Project Mainline. Google can issue ART upgrades to Android 12 devices through Google Play updates. This is good news for timely bug and security fixes without the long waits associated with full OS updates. Despite arriving faster than in previous years, timely Android updates are still a bugbear of Google’s mobile ecosystem. Google started down the road to solving this problem with 2017’s Project Treble, this was then extended to enable component updates via Google Play with Project Mainline.

It’s almost impossible to go to a Starbucks and not see someone with a MacBook. What you’ll see less often are their MacBook’s accessories.  If you’re looking at buying one, you might want to consider picking up some accessories. From earbuds and external storage to a portable battery and mouse, here are the best MacBook accessories you can buy today. The best MacBook accessories:Editor’s note: We will update our list of the best MacBook accessories as new accessories launch.

TL;DR Martian Watches announced it ceased operations and closed the company. The smartwatch maker was unable to gather enough funds to complete production of its mVoice G2. Martian was founded in 2007 and was notable for sticking a small display in analog watchfaces. U.S.-based smartwatch maker Martian told Kickstarter backers that the company will cease operations after it failed to raise enough money, reported Android Police. According to the message sent to backers, Martian was able to raise over $276,766 after deductions for certain fees toward its mVoice G2 smartwatch.

TL;DR A new report claims the Sony Xperia Compact phone line will be revived. The report also shows off alleged renders of the 5.5-inch smartphone. There’s no word on when this smaller smartphone will be released. It looks like Sony may be about to reboot its smaller lineup of Xperia smartphones. Noted gadget leaker OnLeaks reported that the company is working on a new entry in the Sony Xperia Compact phone series.

One of Google’s biggest announcements in the first day of the I/O event was the Nexus Q media player device, meant as more of a competitor to the Sonos media player than to a set top box like Apple TV. Google wanted to show the capabilities of NFC and Android Beam streaming through this device, and built it to be the first “social media player”, which basically means  that you can have your friends play their own media (music or videos) from their own devices, on your Nexus Q device and TV.

Update, October 22, 2019 (3:10 PM ET): After months of waiting, Twitter’s true-black dark mode is finally rolling out to Android devices. According to the official Twitter account, “Lights Out” is available starting today. The true-black dark mode arrives via Twitter for Android version 8.18.0. Once it lands on your device, you can enable it by navigating to Settings and privacy > Display and sound > Dark mode. Here, you can choose between the traditional dim mode or the new Lights Out mode.