Google’s push for AMP-powered Web Stories saw a boost with the launch of a WordPress plugin in September. A recent update makes it easy to embed Web Stories into sites, while there are now WordPress themes that natively display carousels of AMP content.
Version 1.5 of the Web Stories Editor for WordPress makes it “very easy to embed Web Stories into your site.” In posts or pages, this…
Google Meet for Android, iOS adds ‘limit data usage’ mode that also saves battery life
April 23, 2021
In addition to a big web update set for next month, Google Meet is picking up a new “limit data usage” setting on Android and iOS. It allows users to further optimize video call quality for their current device and network conditions.
Meet already adjusts device…
Smartwatches for Android are a tough subject. Wear OS works, but it has a lot of flaws. Samsung’s Tizen-based smartwatches are great, but they’re also pretty expensive and work best on Samsung’s own smartphones. Fitbit smartwatches are excellent for fitness, but not so…
Back in March, Google hired an ex-Intel vice president to lead server chip design as part of a “doubling down” in custom compute. Google already has a history in the area, and this week detailed YouTube’s use of “Argos” Video Coding Units (VCUs) chips to massively aid transcoding.
Before videos are sent to users, they are compressed so that YouTube sends the “smallest amount of data…
Google Pay extends $30 ‘Spring Challenge’ to May 3rd so you can get that pesky fox [Updated]
April 23, 2021
The new Google Pay app made its debut earlier this year, and now, it’s the default option. Now, Google Pay users can join in on a “Spring Challenge” that offers up a reward for some basic actions in the new app.
Starting on Monday, April 12, Google Pay users in the…
Apple will release iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 next week
April 22, 2021
Apple has been working on the next iteration of its mobile operating system for months now, and it’s almost ready. We’re talking about iOS 14.5 for iPhones and iPod touch devices, and iPadOS 14.5 for the company’s ever-expanding line of tablets (two new…
Oppo will open a new online store in India on May 7
April 22, 2021
Oppo fans in India can pick up one of the company’s new phones from Amazon and Flipkart, the company also has a strong presence in brick and mortar stores. However, it wants to enhance its online presence, so it will launch a new web store.
The new web store in India will open its virtual doors on May 7. It’s not yet clear how it will differ from this page on Oppo.com, which already sells…
While we still get the occasional HTC smartphone release from time to time, the Taiwanese company has long shifted its focus to the VR headset market. Earlier today an iF Product Design Award listing revealed the next Vive VR headset to the world and it’s targeted at…
Oppo's new R&D 'O-Tower' unveiled with 'Infinity Loop'
April 22, 2021
Danish architecture studio BIG designed a new skyscraper building for phone maker Oppo. Names the O-Tower, it features an infinity loop that was designed to “connect ground to sky in a continuous loop of collaboration.” As per BIG, the building aligns with Oppo’s brand…
Oppo K9 teased with 65W fast-charging and 64MP camera
April 22, 2021
A new smartphone from Oppo has been teased via a poster published to Weibo. The newest entry to Oppo’s K-series is the K9. In the poster, the company teases a 64MP triple camera setup, and 65W Flash Charge. It’s expected that the K9 will be the top phone of the K-Series.
The back of the phone reads “09-K Super Performance”. Although a specific chipset is not mentioned, speculates that the…
