Recommendations are one of the best parts of the Google TV platform, and in turn, the new Chromecast, too. Since launch, users have been wanting the ability to create multiple profiles on the device, and in a coming update, Google TV is apparently set to grant that wish to some extent with “Kids Profiles.”
On an issue tracker thread, a Google employee directly confirmed that an update is…
Android Auto’s new killer feature is the ability to create custom Google Assistant shortcuts
February 13, 2021
in 2019, Android Auto got a redesign that put a new coat of paint on old features, but didn’t really add anything new. Now, nearing two years from the release of that redesign, Google is giving Android Auto a powerful new feature — custom Assistant shortcuts.
This…
With Oculus VR headsets and Portal video conferencing smart displays, Facebook is increasingly becoming a hardware maker. One Facebook product reportedly in the pipeline is a smartwatch that’s trying to compete with Google-owned Fitbit and the Apple Watch.
The…
For years now, Google has been developing Fuchsia, an operating system that is distinctly not based on Linux. The latest proposal for Fuchsia OS shows how this “not Linux” operating system could run “unmodified” programs for both Android and Linux.
One of the bigger issues with making a new operating system, particularly one that’s being built from scratch like Fuchsia, is that people…
A new analytics report has revealed the highest-grossing subscription apps on iOS for 2020. YouTube Premium heads the list, which allows subscribers to watch videos without ads, download them for offline viewing, and also includes access to YouTube Music Premium.
The top 10…
Canon launches ‘Photo Culling’ iPhone app to intelligently keep your best photos and delete the rest
February 12, 2021
Canon is out with its take on a duplicate photo removal tool for specifically made for iPhone. But this one goes beyond just a duplicate finder. The idea with the new Photo Culling app is to use AI to easily find and keep your best photos while being able to quickly delete…
Apple shares tips from pro photographer for capturing floral images with iPhone 12 Pro
February 12, 2021
Shot on iPhone 12 Pro Max by Nathan Underwood. Floral arrangements by Kiana Underwood.
Valentine’s Day day is this Sunday and ahead of the flowery, festive love holiday, Apple has shared a detailed post on “How to capture stunning floral photos with iPhone 12 Pro models.” And the write up from a professional floral photographer has tips that can be useful for a variety of subjects beyond…
Insane Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra breaks cover w/ 120x zoom, rear display in camera housing, more
February 12, 2021
Although rumored and teased, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has not yet actually launched, but a hands-on video leak has given us a glimpse at what looks like will be an utterly insane Android-powered smartphone.
A hands-on video briefly appeared online courtesy of a Filipino…
Have you ever wanted to use Google Assistant on your computer? Unless it’s a Chrome OS machine, you’ve probably been out of luck. Now, though, a clever developer has managed to toss together an unofficial Google Assistant client for Windows, macOS, and Linux, but it’s…
Google app for Android tests ‘Read aloud’ and ‘Translate’ in browser
February 12, 2021
Recently, instead of using classic Chrome Custom Tabs, the Google app for Android began using a bespoke in-app browser for search results and more. Now the in-app browser for Google Search on Android is testing handy shortcuts to “Read Aloud” and “Translate.”
Last month, the Google app browser got a fairly significant redesign, moving its controls from the top, down to the bottom. More…
