[ad_1] Chat functionality is also built in the app, allowing you to to talk with other people watching the same stream. At the moment, the app doesn’t feature ads; instead, monetization is limited to viewer “stars,” which like Twitch’s “bits,” you can buy to use in chat and cheer on your favorite streamer. According to […]
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Drum machine app uses your smartphone as a virtual ‘pedal’
[ad_1] The drum machine comes with 50 drum presets, along with fills and A/B parts that can be triggered hands-free. It also has a looper with unlimited overdubs so that you can trigger backing parts while you play. “The looper can be used with just the phone microphone,” Kovaluu wrote. “Place your phone next to […]
Samsung no longer syncs keyboard data between phones
[ad_1] If you’re about to hop from your current Samsung phone to a Galaxy S20, don’t expect your keyboard info to come along for the ride. Samsung has stopped syncing keyboard data through its Cloud service as of April 13th, according to a notice seen by SamMobile. Your word predictions, saved words and language details […]
Facebook is releasing a dedicated gaming app tomorrow
[ad_1] The app will initially be available for Android. An iOS version will be available once Apple approves it, Facebook said. It didn’t say how broadcasting would work on iOS devices, though. App Store policies may bar Facebook from streaming footage from third-party apps. Facebook has been testing versions of the app in Latin America […]
Samsung pulls Galaxy S20 Ultra update following glitches
[ad_1] There are reportedly already plans to fix the tinting issue, but that and other flaws (most notably slow camera autofocus) have marred the Ultra’s debut. The flagship phone’s $1,400 price is already a point of contention — its chances aren’t helped by any hiccups that give people second thoughts. [ad_2] Source link
LG offers first clear look at its premium Velvet phone
[ad_1] LG is still dribbling out details of its posh-looking Velvet phone, but this time it’s offering a much better look than crude sketches. The tech giant has posted a new teaser video that shows the design in earnest, including the curved edges, that “raindrop” rear camera layout and vivid color options that include the […]
Google is reportedly working on a smart debit card
[ad_1] In a response to TechCrunch, a Google spokeperson didn’t directly acknowledge plans for the card and instead repeated the statement it issued on the banking leak in November, when it confirmed it was “exploring” partnerships for smart checking accounts in Google Pay. At the time, it mentioned that its “lead partners” were Citi and […]
Google bans apps with deceptive subscription offers from the Play Store
[ad_1] Google is joining Apple in requiring honesty with app subscriptions. A newly instituted Google Play policy bans apps that use deceptive language or imagery to trick you into subscriptions. Apps now have to be clear about a plan’s cost, frequency and terms, including whether or not there will be an automatic renewal. They should […]
YouTube Music adds an Explore tab to help you find new music
[ad_1] Google has organized this part of the tab by moods and genres, so you’ll see headings like “chill,” “commute” and “focus.” In a lot of ways, the interface here is reminiscent of Spotify’s recent Home tab redesign in its use of color coding and square icons. In March, Google updated YouTube’s mobile app to add an Explore […]
Motorola will reveal its first high-end phone in years on April 22nd
[ad_1] It took a long while, but Motorola is finally ready to return to high-end smartphones. The Lenovo brand has announced a virtual “Flagship Launch E-vent” taking place on April 22nd at 12PM Eastern. There are precious few clues in the teaser video below, but you can clearly see a sharply curved screen edge — […]