The December Pixel Feature Drop quietly added more ML-powered “Suggestions” that improve sky pictures on Google’s first-party devices. At the same time, Google Photos also introduced a new “HDR” filter adjustment.
Back in September, the Google Photos editor was entirely redesigned on Android. The “Adjust” tab, after Brightness and Contrast, now shows an “HDR” effect that’s…
The Nest brand has built up a considerable collection of smart home hardware, and starting next year, that hardware is getting a new feature. All Google Nest devices will soon be supported in the Samsung SmartThings app.
Starting in January 2021, you’ll be able to link…
Google Keep reaches 1 billion downloads on the Play Store
December 8, 2020
Google Keep has now reached the impressive 1 billion download milestone over on the Google Play Store, making it far and away the #1 checklist and note-taking app on Android.
While Google has Docs for desktop publishing and office-related note-taking, Google Keep is a…
Only the OnePlus 9 Pro is rumored to come w/ an IP68 rating
December 8, 2020
The OnePlus 8 Pro might have been the first OnePlus device to come with an official IP68 water- and dust-resistant rating, but it’s highly unlikely to be the last, as rumors suggest that the OnePlus 9 Pro will also sport the added protection.
After sharing that we may see a OnePlus “9E” last week, in another post on his Voice page, Max Jambor hinted that of this trio of handsets, it will…
Google Photos surpasses 5 billion downloads on the Play Store
December 8, 2020
Google Photos has drifted past the 5 billion download milestone on the Play Store, that’s despite the news that free photo and video backups are set to end very soon.
When Google Photos launched, there simply was nothing else like it in the mobile landscape. A…
Tesla is ordered to stop tree clearing expansion at Giga Berlin over hibernating snakes
December 8, 2020
Tesla has been ordered by the court to stop clearing trees at Gigafactory Berlin in order not to disturb hibernating snakes.
While Tesla has received strong govermnent support for its project to build a massive electric vehicle factory outside of Berlin, the automaker has…
Samsung set to drop charging brick in upcoming Galaxy S21 series
December 8, 2020
Apple leads the smartphone industry with their hardware choices. From the headphone jack to the notch, designs bleed across into Android whether we like it or not. The latest will be the removal of the charging brick from upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series devices.
According to Brazilian site Tecnoblog, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra have been approved by the South…
Oppo Find X3 Pro leak reveals detailed camera specs, more
December 8, 2020
The Oppo Find X2 Pro has been one of the standout devices in 2020, with a stacked spec sheet that tackled just about any flagship out there. Now thanks to a detailed leak, we have a good idea of what to expect from the upcoming Oppo Find X3 Pro — at least where specs are…
Fat tire electric bikes open the door to all sorts of adventurous off-road riding. And one of the most fun ways to put them to the test this winter is by plowing over and through a white, snowy landscape.
But riding in snow is unlike just about any other type of riding you…
Google’s ‘Look to Speak’ Android app uses a phone’s front camera for eye gaze tracking, TTS
December 8, 2020
“Look to Speak” is a new experimental app from Google that helps those with speech and motor impairments communicate through eye gaze technology.
The app lets people look left and right — relative to a phone placed directly in front of them — to select from a list of phrases, which can be customized. There are two columns of text, with selections then spoken aloud.
Look to Speak…
