As a part of its latest Android announcements, Google is announcing new features for Android Auto. Rolling out soon, Android Auto will add support for touchscreen-based quick replies for message notifications.
Since its launch, Android Auto has supported sending notifications from various messaging apps, but it’s only offered the option to reply to those messages using your voice. This is, of…
Google Assistant ‘Family Bell’ is now available on Android to keep loved ones on-task this holiday season
December 2, 2021
With the busyness of the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of all the things that need to be done, both at home and while out and about. To help keep everyone on track, the Google Assistant’s “Family Bell” feature is now available on Android phones.
First launched…
Report: Samsung plans to include water resistance on cheaper Galaxy A series devices in 2022
December 2, 2021
Water resistance is a key feature of most flagship phones, but it’s something that more affordable devices often forgo to cut costs. According to a new report, Samsung is planning to prioritize water resistance on its Galaxy A series in 2022.
Last year’s Galaxy A52 was…
Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu partnering with Google to shoot Pixel 6 ads
December 2, 2021
In addition to doing Google TV’s “Watch with Me” series, Simu Liu of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will be shooting Pixel 6 ads.
Liu is officially a brand “ambassador” for the Pixel 6 similar to how Giannis Antetokounmpo last month became the “new face” of the NBA’s “Official Fan Phone”. The end result will be a series of digital ads and social media…
Google will release the first Android 12L Beta sometime this month. Until then, those with the Lenovo Tab P12 Pro can install Android 12L Developer Preview 1.
The “Lenovo P12 Pro Android 12L Developer Preview Program” is available directly from lenovo.com instead of a…
Qualcomm unveils ‘Snapdragon G3x Gen 1’ gaming chip with Razer-built handheld dev kit
December 2, 2021
In addition to the latest smartphone and laptop SoCs, Qualcomm today announced the “Snapdragon G3x Gen 1” as a “purpose-built” Android gaming chip that will debut on a handheld developer kit built by Razer.
This chip is meant to run “all Android games,” as well…
With the rollout of One UI 4 to many Galaxy devices, a few changes will likely make their way to your device pretty soon. Some of those changes are pretty exciting. One of which is being able to customize your wallpaper and choose a color palette based on that. Here’s how you can customize your Galaxy device’s homescreen with One UI 4.
Customizing your One UI 4 homescreen
Breakdown of the…
If you’re a fan of single-use cameras and enjoy black and white photography, Kodak has a new product that might pique your interest. Kodak Professional has announced a new single-use film camera loaded with 27 frames of Tri-X 400 film.
As you’d expect for a…
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Canon Launches a $14,300 18.4-inch 4K HDR Reference Display
December 1, 2021
Canon has announced the DP-V1830 reference display, an 18.4-inch 4K HDR professional monitor that it promises features improved black levels, a wide color gamut, and better viewing angles than its predecessor.
Canon says the DP-V1830 features improved core components such as a high-quality display engine, a “revamped” set of high-resolution algorithms, new panels, and a new…
