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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL said to feature real-time ‘Google Lens Suggestions’ in Camera

Google will officially unveil the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL on October 9th, but before the launch, we already know most of the details that are there to know about the flagships. However, Google Camera on the upcoming Pixel 3 series said to have a setting called ‘Google Len Suggestions; and according to a new leak, the Google camera on the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL might gain support for real-time Google Lens analysis of images. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL said to feature real-time ‘Google Lens Suggestions’ in Camera”

Chrome 69 forcibly logs in users when signing into a Google service but it doesn’t turn on Chrome Sync

With the Chrome 69 release, when you log into your Google account, or any Google service, you will also be automatically logged into Chrome whether you want to or not. There is a visual indicator letting the user know he is logged into Google. However, Matthew Green, a cryptography professor at Johns Hopkins University, feels that it might be a big deal as it associates browsing with a Google account. Continue reading “Chrome 69 forcibly logs in users when signing into a Google service but it doesn’t turn on Chrome Sync”

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max to get support for depth control while taking an image

Apple with the iPhone XS and XS Max introduced the ability to control or adjust the depth of field of an image after it has been shot. However, a new report suggests that Apple is also planning on letting users adjust the depth while taking the picture. The feature is currently available in iOS 12.1 beta 1, meaning that Apple is using its iOS software to implement the feature. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS and XS Max to get support for depth control while taking an image”

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces

Samsung Galaxy A (2019)

It is known that Samsung is holding an event on October 11th where the company is expected to launch a new Galaxy smartphone with four rear cameras. The new Galaxy smartphones will be in the company’s A-series which might include the Galaxy A9 (Star / Pro). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces”

Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos

Google Photos

Google might be testing new Color Pop, along with manual bokeh effects. as some users are reporting to have gotten the new editing tools The Color Pop keeps the focus of the photo in color and desaturates the rest of the shot. The manual bokeh lets you do something similar by blurring the background instead of desaturated. Continue reading “Google might be testing Color Pop, manual bokeh effects in Google Photos”

Facebook ‘Portal’ video chat device said to launch next week

Facebook said to be finally planning on launching Video chat device for home next week. It will function similarly to an Amazon Echo show with social features and will come in two screen sizes. This is the same device that Facebook initially planned to launch at its annual F8 developer conference in May but delayed due to anti-trust. Continue reading “Facebook ‘Portal’ video chat device said to launch next week”

Google ‘Nocturne’ Pixelbook tablet with 8th gen Intel core processor surfaces

Google Pixelbook

Google is rumored to launch new Pixelbook on October 9th at the Pixel event, while we have seen the Pixel 3 phones surface in the wild, we haven’t really gotten our eyes on Pixelbook successor. That ends today; we are now seeing what appears to be like a Pixelbook. It has a USB Type-C port on the bottom left and speakers on the left side of the tablet. Continue reading “Google ‘Nocturne’ Pixelbook tablet with 8th gen Intel core processor surfaces”

Huawei Mate 20 EMUI 9.0 camera said to feature underwater mode, AI cinema mode, AI Zoom and Video Bokeh

Huawei Mate 20

Huawei’s Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro flagships are set to launch next month i.e October, while we know the basic hardware and design of the Mate 20 Pro, most of the details are still under the wraps. However, we now have some details regarding the features of the camera app based on EMUI 9. Continue reading “Huawei Mate 20 EMUI 9.0 camera said to feature underwater mode, AI cinema mode, AI Zoom and Video Bokeh”

Google Home Hub AI smart speaker with 7-inch display surfaces

Google Home Hub

Back in August, there were reports suggesting that Google is working on a new AI-based smart speaker with a display. There were no other details to go by back then, however, now we are getting to see the full renders of the device along with screenshots of the official product specifications page that provide a complete look at the upcoming smart speaker. Continue reading “Google Home Hub AI smart speaker with 7-inch display surfaces”

Apple iOS 12.1 beta update hints at landscape Face ID support for upcoming iPad Pro, iCloud syncing for Memoji

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Apple released iOS 12.1 beta update earlier today and it suggests landscape Face ID support for upcoming iPad Pro models. Many rumors in the past suggested Apple would introduce Face ID support for iPads and in landscape orientation since unlocking in portrait mode would be inconvenient with a larger tablet form factor. Continue reading “Apple iOS 12.1 beta update hints at landscape Face ID support for upcoming iPad Pro, iCloud syncing for Memoji”

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL surface in more press images, reveals new fabric case

It is known that Google has scheduled the Pixel 3 launch event for October 9th and we already know so much about both the phones, thanks to numerous leaks. While the bigger Pixel 3 XL never backed out from posing to leaksters, the Pixel 3 stayed under the wraps for quite some time. However, that void ends today as both the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL surfaced freshly in official press renders. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL surface in more press images, reveals new fabric case”

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) with triple rear cameras, side-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces [Update press image]

Update: Press shots of the phone has surfaced in Black and Blue colors, again revealing triple rear cameras and fingerprint sensor on the right sides, below the volume rockers.

Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) with triple rear cameras, side-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces [Update press image]”

Amazon said to be working on 8 new Alexa-powered devices including a microwave, amplifier and more

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According to a latest report, Amazon is said to be planning on introducing at least 8 new voice-controlled Alexa-powered devices before the end of the year. The devices include a microwave oven, an amplifier, a receiver, a sub-woofer, and an in-car gadget. Continue reading “Amazon said to be working on 8 new Alexa-powered devices including a microwave, amplifier and more”

Samsung said to be planning on killing Galaxy J-series; to expand Galaxy A and M-series

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Samsung’s smartphone line-up includes the Galaxy J/On series targeting the budget segment, A series for mid-range smartphones, and the Galaxy S/Note series for flagship devices. Now according to an ET News report based on industry sources, Samsung is said to be reorganizing its budget and midrange smartphone lineups. Continue reading “Samsung said to be planning on killing Galaxy J-series; to expand Galaxy A and M-series”

Flipkart said to be eyeing stakes in Hotstar to enter video streaming service

Flipkart is said to have held talks to buy a stake in Star India’s Hotstar streaming service. This move comes as a part of retailers strategy to grow big on video content and attract more Internet consumers and shoppers, according to people aware with the matter. Continue reading “Flipkart said to be eyeing stakes in Hotstar to enter video streaming service”