AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. One of the leading complaints surrounding the iPad is its lack of desktop-class software support. via Technology and News Today https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/10/20/apple-rumored-to-be-testing-macos-for-m2-ipad-pro

The US Department of Energy is awarding $2.8 billion in grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to shore up domestic battery manufacturing and mineral production, the White House announced Wednesday. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23412953/biden-ev-battery-mineral-investment-supply-chain

BMW says it will make batteries for its electric vehicles at a factory in South Carolina in the latest move by a major automaker to localize EV production in the United States. The German company plans to invest $1. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/19/23412802/bmw-ev-battery-factory-south-carolina-investment

This year Apple split the release date for the tablet version of its mobile operating system away from the release of iOS 16, and the company just announced the iPadOS 16 update will roll out starting on Monday, October 24th. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23410814/apple-ipados-16-release-date-tablet-update

We’ve seen rollable device concepts from companies like Oppo and TCL, and LG was even working on a commercial rollable smartphone until it quit making mobile devices last year. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/lenovo-shows-off-a-rollable-smartphone-and-laptop-090518096.html

The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple’s latest M2 processor is set to arrive in “a matter of days,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. It’ll be the first new model since May of last year, and reportedly offer a 20 percent speed boost over the M1 version. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/apple-ipad-pro-m2-chip-arriving-soon-092959464.html

Android 12 is rolling out for the 4K model of the Chromecast with Google TV, 9to5Google reports. The update for the 2020 streaming dongle follows the release of Google’s cheaper HD model last month, which shipped with Android 12 out of the box. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/17/23408428/chromecast-with-google-tv-4k-android-12-update-camera-microphone-privacy-settings-frame-rate

Google is changing how it formats search results on mobile, the company announced today. Paid results will now carry a larger “Sponsored” tag rather than the simple “Ad” tag they had before, and each website’s name is now listed at the top of each search result. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/14/23404396/google-mobile-search-results-ads-sponsored-site-names-favicons

Samsung’s take on Android 13, called One UI 5, is ready to come out of public beta testing “in the coming weeks,” according to a company press release issued today. Highlights include a more personalized lock screen and new modes to filter out unwanted disruptions based on your activity. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/13/23402910/samsung-one-ui-5-android-13-availability

It should soon be much easier to access your iPhone’s photo collection on a Windows-based PC. Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with the option to directly view iCloud photo libraries in the Photos app — you won’t need your browser or special software. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/apple-icloud-photo-library-in-windows-141746258.html

Arun Maini, also known as the tech YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss, recently discovered a worrying trend. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/12/23393174/samsung-phone-lithium-ion-batteries-swelling-expanding-mrwhosetheboss-ifixit

When we got married over 40 years ago, the internet didn’t exist, and smartphones were confined to the realm of science fiction. So when we traveled, we had to rely on paper maps and guidebooks specific to our destinations. via Technology and News Today https://www.travelawaits.com/2811710/best-travel-apps/

Google has launched Nest’s second-generation wired doorbell for those who don’t want to monitor their device’s battery levels or to worry about spotty WiFi. The device is around 30 percent smaller than its battery-powered counterpart and could better fit smaller and narrower spaces. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/googles-2nd-gen-wired-nest-doorbell-130036210.html

The White House is set to unveil rules that would further restrict access to advanced computing technology in China that could be used by its military, according to The New York Times. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/us-trade-restrictions-chinese-miitary-ai-supercomputer-companies-082453795.html

The Federal Communications Commission is threatening to block calls from voice service providers that have yet to take meaningful action against illegal robocalls. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/3/23385637/fcc-robocalls-block-traffic-spam-texts-jessica-rosenworcel

Apple Music just passed a symbolic milestone. Apple has revealed that its streaming music service now has 100 million songs. That’s a significant expansion from the 30 million upon launch in June 2015, and suggests that you’ll probably find the new tunes you want. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/apple-music-100-million-songs-175703163.html

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully reached orbit following its launch from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/3/23385147/firefly-alpha-rocket-launch-mission-success-orbit-nasa-satellite-deployed