Sunday, 24 April 2022

The Pixel 6 Pro was apparently supposed to get face unlock at launch https://ift.tt/wcfjUnH

Google Pixel 6 Pro front homescreen lying on concrete

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  • The Google Pixel 6 Pro was apparently supposed to have face unlock at launch.
  • 9to5Google claimed that the feature is now scheduled for the next feature drop.

The Pixel 6 series is unarguably the most impressive Pixel phone line yet, offering competitive pricing, a semi-custom Tensor chipset, and great specs on paper. One feature you won’t find, however, is face unlock, despite a retailer listing this as an option at launch and a code commit being spotted in November. 



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Samsung and Google should steal this old LG camera feature https://ift.tt/GyNXc6f

LG V60 camera app with Graphy
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Opinion post by
Hadlee Simons

It’s a shame LG left the smartphone industry, as the company always had a reputation for trying new and quirky things. This was particularly true in the camera space, as it debuted features like ultrawide cameras, manual video modes, and flexible triple rear cameras.

However, there’s one underappreciated LG camera feature that deserves some love and should be copied by other smartphone companies. We’re talking about LG’s Graphy functionality.



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There isn’t a true Windows app for Google Messages and that’s driving me insane https://ift.tt/NZxCO1P

Google Messages SMS logo on a phone screen.
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Opinion post by
C. Scott Brown

Starting out as Android Messages, Google Messages (which is officially now known as Messages, confusingly) has become the de facto app for texting on Android. Even Samsung — one of the biggest stalwarts when it comes to using proprietary apps for things — offers Messages as the default app on some of its phones. However, as all-encompassing as the app is, one thing that’s missing is a Google Messages Windows app.

“Now, hold on a dang minute,” I can hear you say. “I text from my Windows PC all the time using the web app at messages.google.com.” I’m sure you do, dear reader, but that is not a Windows app and is seriously anemic compared to what a true Windows app could be.



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The iPhone SE (2022) can’t compete with the best budget Android phones https://ift.tt/nGUjrZN

iPhone SE 2022 review second opinion rear logo
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Premium iPhones and some of the best Android smartphones might grab all the attention, but mid-range devices remain the bread and butter of all smartphone brands. Even Apple, the poster child of luxury electronics, with the associated price tags, has long had a relatively affordable handset or two in the mix. The launch of the iPhone SE line solidified that stance with a price and feature set that positioned it as the perfect first iPhone, an iPhone for kids, or even as a second phone.

However, a lot has changed in the years since the iPhone SE originally hit the drawing board. For one, there is no dearth of high-quality Android smartphones in the $300 to $500 segment. Moreover, it is possible to pick up an older iPhone with a much superior feature set for not much more money. All this to say, I’ve spent the last two weeks with the iPhone SE (2022) pondering over how to accurately gauge the handset. There’s more to the phone than the hardware proposition would suggest, and that requires taking a long and hard look at the bigger picture, which is what we’re going to do here. For a full deep dive into the iPhone SE (2022) be sure to check out our in-depth review.



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Everything you need to know about Auto Pause on Fitbit https://ift.tt/oCGRaqt

Fitbit‘s Auto Pause feature is a nifty addition for some and a loathsome one for others. While it’s intended to provide a more accurate representation of a workout by cutting out stationary moments, it often bugs out. That’s why it’s best you learn how to disable and enable the feature as you see fit. Below, we’ll take a look at Auto Pause in more detail.

QUICK ANSWER

Head to the Exercise app on your Fitbit, select Run or Bike as the workout of choice, access additional settings, and toggle off Auto Pause.



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OnePlus Buds Pro review: Pluses and minuses https://ift.tt/qIrFcem

Due to limited availability and support, we’ve had a hard time recommending previous OnePlus’ true wireless earbuds to anyone outside of the OnePlus ecosystem. The company is attempting to reconcile those mishaps with the OnePlus Buds Pro, which are built with a wider audience in mind. A slew of performance improvements make for an enticing proposition — but these upgrades come with a more premium price tag. Can the OnePlus Buds Pro stand out from the competition in the true wireless earbud market? Find out in this OnePlus Buds Pro review.

This OnePlus Buds Pro review comes from the audio experts at our sister site SoundGuys. Check out their in-depth take on the OnePlus Buds Pro.

Who should buy the OnePlus Buds Pro?

  • Entry-level consumers seeking all-around true wireless earbuds. The OnePlus Buds Pro is the jack of all trades and master of none.
  • OnePlus fans will appreciate the company sticking to its tried and true formula — all the essentials at a cheaper price than the competition.
  • Gym rats can take full advantage of the OnePlus Buds Pro lightweight and water-resistant design.

What is it like to use the OnePlus Buds Pro?

OnePlus Buds Pro laying on a table.



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Saturday, 23 April 2022

Someone found a Google Pixel Watch prototype in a restaurant and leaked it https://ift.tt/SFV4OU0

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  • Images of what could be a Google Pixel Watch prototype have been posted on the internet.
  • The device, which reportedly was left in a US restaurant, looks much like the previously leaked renders of the Pixel Watch.
  • The wearable is rumored to make its first appearance at Google I/O in May 2022.

In an incident that seems a bit similar to the leak of the iPhone 4 prototype over 10 years ago, Android Central has posted images of what appears to be a Google Pixel Watch prototype. The photos come from an anonymous source, who claimed to have found the device in a restaurant somewhere in the US.

The device does appear to look very similar to previously leaked renders of the reported Pixel Watch. According to the anonymous source, the wearable also came with a box that stated that the device was for “internal testing and development only.” It also said that the “markings and packaging are not final.” That means the final product could have some differences compared to this reported prototype.



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