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Snapchat for iOS adds revamped ‘Scan’ AR feature for detecting real-world objects

Snapchat is rolling out a major upgrade to its Scan feature and moving it so that it’s placed front and center in the application. As first reported by The Verge, the Scan feature can be used to identify a range of things in the real world, like clothes or dog breeds.” Snapchat says that its integrated Scan feature, which first started two years ago as a way to “Scan a Snapcode” for…
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Electrify America rolling out CarPlay and Android Auto apps for finding EV charging stations

Electrify America is upgrading its mobile apps to work with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto infotainment systems starting today. The new feature helps electric vehicle drivers easily discover the nearest EA charging station, initiate and complete charging remotely, and view charging plan details. Electrify America charging stations are crucial for EV adoption in the United States. The charging…
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Google Tasks tab redesign lets you quickly switch lists on Android, iOS [Update: Rolled out]

Google Tasks is a straightforward organization tool that’s tightly integrated with Gmail, Calendar, and other Workspace apps. A small redesign of Google Tasks for Android and iOS introduces tabs that let you quickly jump between lists. Update 8/26: We’re now seeing this revamp widely rolled out on Android and iOS. Curiously, the iPad app sees the tabs centered for a less cluttered appearance…
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Google releases Pixel 5a with 5G ‘barbet’ factory images

With the Pixel 5a officially launching in the US and Japan today, Google has published the Android 11 factory images for customers that have already received the phone. There are two Pixel 5a with 5G builds today: RD2A.210605.006 for Japanese carriers and RD2A.210605.007…
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The best ray-tracing games fully playable on Android with GeForce NOW [video]

Ray tracing is the very next level in graphical enhancement for your favorite video games but it’s out of the reach of most mobile gamers. However, with you can enjoy some of the biggest and best titles using ray tracing, almost unbelievably, on your Android device. To summarize just what ray tracing is, it provides realistic lighting by simulating the physical behavior of light in a 3D space.
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