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WhatsApp for iOS to add new privacy features for seeing Profile Photo, Last Seen, About
November 15, 2021
In a new public beta, WhatsApp is adding more options for users to decide who can see their profile photos, last time they used the app, as well as their about page.
According to always reliable WABetaInfo, version 2.21.230.15 of WhatsApp brings this new “My Contacts…
Another Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leak shows the device from more angles
November 15, 2021
The yet-to-be-announced Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) has become the victim of another leak, according to a report by Android Police. Just like its S20 FE predecessor, which serves as the affordable counterpart to the S20, the S21 FE is supposed to be the…
Vindex and MLG co-founder Mike Sepso believes the games industry still needs esports
November 15, 2021
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Major League Gaming cofounder Mike Sepso believes the games industry needs esports due to rapidly changing business models. The boon of free-to-play games and competitive gaming has changed the way publishers look to market their video games, and Sepso believes esports are key to…
Back in March, Google Fit introduced heart and respiratory rate tracking that uses the Pixel’s camera, and the Pixel 6 is now getting this capability in “early access.”
Update 11/11: The capability looks to already be out of “early access.”
At launch, the…
Google reorg creates new ‘Labs’ group focused on ‘high-potential, long-term projects,’ like AR
November 15, 2021
An internal Google reorganization sees the company create a new group to oversee “high-potential, long-term projects.” Overseen by Clay Bavor, Google Labs includes AR & VR and Area 120.
According to TechCrunch today, with the company confirming, Google Labs is…
YouTube Music adds new ‘Energize’ mood filter on Android, iOS
November 15, 2021
YouTube Music introduced an “activity bar” last year that generates a “personalized homepage full of playlists” that are centered around one of four moods, and now YouTube is adding a fifth: “Energize.”
Using an image of the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo as the top cover image, it joins Workout (person running up steps), Relax (water/pool), Commute (bus/train seats), and Focus (a blur).
While Chrome has been modernized over the years — most recently for Material You, many UI components are quite old. Chrome for Android is now testing a replacement to the snackbar that uses top banner notifications.
When downloading a file or image, Chrome for Android…
Today’s Google Doodle features a few clever takes on the distinct artistic style of the beloved Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.
Life of Johannes Vermeer
It’s not known precisely when and where Johannes Vermeer was born, but he was baptized in October of 1632 and raised…
Pixel Superfans get ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ socks and Google Tensor sticker
November 15, 2021
Ahead of the Pixel 6 launch, Google made a big push to expand its “Superfans” community. Similar to last year, the company is offering some Pixel Superfans a gift in the form of “6 Pro” socks and stickers.
This year’s “small token” is a pair of socks that say “Google Pixel 6 Pro” with a mostly white and beige design. There are also various Material You-styles shapes in pastel…
