Samsung is working on the successor to the Galaxy Watch Active

June 29, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active made its debut four months ago, and it still is one of the most demanded and popular watches on the market. In fact, its popularity has blown out of proportions so much that the South-Korean manufacturing company has started work on the second-generation model of the watch.

The new model will come without a rotating bezel much like the original, according to sources within the company. A lot hasn’t been released about the model but we can assume that Samsung plans to retain the same overall look as the first generation of the watch. But it cannot really be called an improvement without a few external tweaks which will be looked forward to by the millions of users worldwide.

Along with the changes on the design, we can expect some internal changes and software upgrades. Upgrades will be made available for the fitness-focused features and a likely introduction of new features should accompany the new model.

This would be a major boost amidst consumers and can raise competition points against other competitors like Apple (who apparently found big success with its range of health-related features) in the market.

With all things being held equal, we should expect the Galaxy Watch Active 2 anytime soon as the Galaxy Watch Active was just recently launched. Instead, early 2020 is a better time for the Smartwatch to make its debut with the Galaxy S11 series.

In the meantime, Samsung will be keeping users busy with a lot of new smartphones like the eagerly anticipated Galaxy A90 series and its other line of accessories

Nintendo Switch finally Goes Android

O. Christopher

June 28, 2019

Back in February, two developers – Billy Laws and Max Keller – had been able to get Android running on Nintendo’s Switch gaming system for the very first time. It had been four months since then and developer Billy Laws (ByLaws) is very close to the release of the unofficial Android port to the Nintendo’s Switch.

The aforementioned Android port lets the Nintendo Switch function like a typical Android Tablet. With its Tegra X1 chipset and 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, users are assured of a wonderful and seamless gaming experience when playing different games download from the Play Store.

From the report released, PUBG Mobile runs without glitch on balanced graphic setting. However, the Joycons don’t work and a higher graphics cannot be chosen as those options will be made available to the device “soon”.

Asides PUGB Mobile and some other games, the Joycons work efficiently well with most games and other apps. The only condition appears to be that the Joycons work online in wireless mode, despite being physically connected to the sides of the console.

Besides gaming, the Nintendo Switch can be used for media consumption with apps like Netflix and Youtube. Without a camera, microphone and in-built GPS, apps like Pokemon Go and Snapchat will not work on the Nintendo Switch. It can also use a keyboard and mouse simultaneously for the full PC experiences with the three USB ports present on the console and when docked, it can be connected to a bigger display screen via HDMI.

The Nintendo Switch Android port runs on the microSD card, which means it doesn’t affect or block users from accessing other Nintendo services too.

Microsoft debuts Foldable Centaurus

O. Christopher

June 28, 2019

There have been whispers of a Microsoft Surface Product with the ability to be folded for more than a year, but with the latest info leaked, we might be up for more possible details than we expect.

British analytics Outfit IHS Markit, in conversation with Forbes, mentioned that a smaller foldable Surface device would make its appearance in the first half of 2020, according to a supply chain info it had received. The Surface Centaurus dual-screen laptop has been displayed in secret by Microsoft

HIS Markit had further stated that the anticipated device would use the Microsoft’s foldable-friendly versions of Windows 10, and would be able to launch and run Android and iCloud apps and also run on Intel’s new 10nm Lakefield SoC.

The new version of Windows 10 “Window Core OS” will feature integrated UI that will support dual display systems.

The foldable surface features dual 9-inch displays present physically in a 4:3 aspect ratio. Apparently, the folding edge will be reinforced by a flexible yet sturdy hinge as shown in recent patents released by the corporation. In addition, the device would support 5G or an always open LTE mobile data connection.

As there is a lot of rumors going around about a pocket-sized Microsoft device given the code name “Andromeda”, The device referred to by HIS Markit is the surface-branded device known as the Centaurus which promises to be functional.

With the launch of foldable phones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Huawei Mate X upcoming, the distinctions between smartphones, laptops and tablets are becoming extinct as it will take more from these manufacturers to achieve the perfect balance between affordability and reliability.

OnePlus on track to release its very first TV

O. Christopher

June 28, 2019

OnePlus on track to release its very first TV

As announced last year by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau last year, it is no longer news that the Chinese based smartphone manufacturer has been working on its very one Smart TV called “OnePlus TV”.

OnePlus has kept the world in suspense for about a year and now it seems like the company is finally ready to show the fruits of their labor. In a report by Ishan Agarwal, the launch for OnePlus TV is “not very far away,” but there was no other detail or info surrounding the release of the product into the market.

When Pete Lau announced to the world about the work put in place to produce the Smart TV, he stated that the company hopes to launch the product mid-2019. However, the launch can be delayed till 2020. With the recent developments, though, we can hope for the former and say with confidence that the OnePlus TV would be launched in the following months.

The OnePlus TV will be different from all other smart TVs as it will run on its on AI engine. Hence, the TV will be able to interact and communicate with a smartphone and perform deep learning due to its AI integration.

In other statements made by Pete Lau, the TV will seamlessly connect with a smartphone. Hence, it will be able to show traffic information, reminders and some other information. It will also have a built-in camera and solve concerns related to Security and Home Privacy.

India stands as one of the first countries to receive the smart TV as it was hinted by India Head for OnePlus that the OnePlus Tv is the next focus for the Indian market.

WatchOS 6: Upgrade will allow you delete default Apple apps

O. Christopher

June 21, 2019

WatchOS 6: Upgrade will allow you delete default Apple apps

Apple does not load its smartwatches with tons of bloatware, but they are taking your convenience a bit further with the introduction of WatchOS 6. When you upgrade to the new version, you will now be able to remove all apps installed by Apple during manufacture.

Before now, users were only allowed to delete apps from third party suppliers on their watches. When the WatchOS 6 becomes available, you will be able to do away with all of Alarm, Timer, Stopwatch, Remote and all other apps installed by the Cupertino-based company.

Likewise, the new operating system will come with menstrual cycle tracking support as well as a service which protects your hearing by listening to ambient noise.

If this turns out to be true, not only will the normal Apple apps we know be affected. All the new apps coming with the watch could also be taken off if you don’t want them there.

The tricky question for now is how to get back these apps after deleting them – but that could be answered with the upcoming, dedicated app store for WatchOS.

Dr Mario world is coming to Android and iOS on July 10

O. Christopher

June 20, 2019

Dr. Mario world is coming to Android and iOS on July 10

Nintendo is working towards taking over the smartphone world as they have established a presence in the console world, and that is evident in its development of a new game – Dr Mario World.

The developer has now announced that they will make the game available for both Android and iOS users from the 10^th of July. The best part is that the game comes absolutely free, even though there are in-app purchases for those who want to get the most out of the games.

This is supposed to be a puzzle game with an action side to it. It builds on the puzzle version of Mario from the 90s where players match pieces of a puzzle to viruses and watch them clear off. Of course, the game would have been modernized with some contemporary elements to add a little bit of bounce to it.

There is also a social side to the game, allowing you challenge opponents online and also share in-game items.

For now, not much else is known of the game. By the announced launch date, though, everyone will have a chance to see what the new game is made of from their respective application stores.

Facebook is changing the way they rank comments

O. Christopher

June 17, 2019

Facebook is changing the way they rank comments

From last month, Facebook has been touting some major overhauls for what is the largest social media platform on the internet right now, and it seems we are getting to see some of these changes already.

Comments on the social media network have always been ranked to an extent, but they are bringing in new measures to improve the kind of comments users see.

The first change will be directed at negative comments which will be taken off from showing. As to how they decide which comments are negative, that will be based on the interaction of others with such a comment.

Speaking of interaction, Facebook also plans to make sure only comments that get responses will be shown as prominent over the others. This will only be applicable to busy pages (such as pages belonging to brands, celebs, superstars, etc).

To put that in context, a comment on Lebron James’ page, for example, which gets no reply from the big man himself, will not be featured in the comments section over one that did get a reply.

For now, Facebook is not revealing how the algorithm will work or what else they have in plan for us. We believe that is to prevent people from gaming the system, but we are loving what they are doing anyways.

Google Takes Dark Mode to Assistant, Google Search and Discover

O. Christopher

June 13, 2019

Google Takes Dark Mode to Assistant, Google Search and Discover

Dark mode is more than the new cool, and it has become the new way of life for Google apps like Search, Assistant and the discover mode all goes dark. These are 3 more apps that have taken the dark theme in addition to others like Google Calendar, Google Photos, YouTube, Google keep in anticipation for the Android Q release.

The Dark modes are going out in stages by a server-side update and requires the latest beta version of the Google App (v10.4.3), but having the last version might not necessarily guarantee the dark theme, so only whosoever be worthy may be granted the power of Google dark mode.

Similar to the other apps that have taken the black, it isn’t a true dark theme but closer to a dark grey color which gives benefit of saving the eyes from the blinding white while not using a strong dark contrast of 100% black.

When enabled, the entire Google app switches to dark grey, including all the searches, the bottom tab, the in-app Discover feed (which already supported dark mode in the launcher, when a user swipes right on the home screen, but wasn’t carried through into the Google app until now), collections, recent searches and all settings.

Everything relating to Assistant was also darkened, the Explore section for discovering new things you can try, to all the Pop-up, the dash board and all the Assistant settings.

When rolled out to an android device, it can be activated in Settings> General, where a Dark theme will be the penultimate item on the list.

Opera unveils new browser targeted at gamers

O. Christopher

June 13, 2019

Opera unveils new browser targeted at gamers

Opera has once again regained the spotlight as it unleashes the world’s first gaming browser, “Opera GX.” To the trained eye, it is basically a spiced-up version of the normal browser, but incorporates a whole lot of new features specifically for gamers.

An early access version of the new browser has been released with the company hinting its arrival in May with the 1.2 billion PC gamers in mind who apparently spend a lot of time in building their setups.

Opera GX contain tools that can limit the system resources used by the browser, so streaming can be seamless with the browser in the background. The RAM and CPU usage used by the browser can be controlled or limited.

Also, the browser has a built-in Twitch sidebar which enables the user to receive notifications and watch streams while browsing.

A lot of the features may be specific to gaming but some are for the suave, and the new sound effects are just that. The sound effects and musical logo are a result of the collaboration with the sound designer Ruben Rincon. The Sound effect can also be adjusted or turned off, as well as most of the browser features in the settings panel.

The browser comes with an orthodox dark red space theme, which can be changed to either of the 9 accent colors present.

Other features include the GX corner, which gives the latest gaming news and deals and the video Pop out function which allows you to stream and watch videos on other tabs opened in the browser is still retained.

iMovies Gets Green Screen Support Feature

O. Christopher

June 13, 2019

iMovies Gets Green Screen Support Feature

iMovies, Apple’s video editing application, has not ceased to impress and improve since its debut in 2010, though a lot of major features have been intermittent only in recent years.

The latest version (2.2.7) of the advanced video editing app, able to edit 4k footage without stuttering (and it’s free), has added a feature “The green screen support” which is so mind blowing, it blows other orthodox mobile phone video editors out of the water.

The feature allows the user take footage recorded against a green screen (a blue screen too would do justice) and replace its background easily while keeping the subject. THE update gives the following features:

Transform your video with the new green screen effect that lets you remove the background on clips shot in front of a green or blue screen
Adjust the green screen effect with a 4-point mask and strength slider
Choose from 80 new soundtracks in genre including pop, chill, and sentimental that automatically adjust to match the length of your movie
Drop in still images with transparent backgrounds to use as logos or custom graphics on top of your video
Add photos as overlays to create picture-in-picture and split-screen effects
Choose to hide the border that surrounds picture-in-picture and split-screen effects
Instantly return to the edit screen of your project when switching back to iMovies from other applications
ClassKit support lets students deliver videos assignments to teachers using the schoolwork app
For users with videos in iMovies theater, the theater window is now available from the ··· menu at the bottom of the projects screen
Sharing to iMovies theater is no longer supported; save your movies and trailers to iCloud Photos to watch them on other devices including Apple TV
Resolves an issue that could lead to a black viewer when previewing your video Fullscreen on an external display.

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