[ad_1] If Google doesn’t change anything in the version it’s releasing, then Play Pass will give you access to a curated catalog of premium apps — including music apps, fitness trackers and puzzle games — for $5 a month. You can also expect all the applications to be ad-free and for all their in-app purchases […]
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Google Docs now displays the word count as you type
[ad_1] To activate the feature, simply check “Display word count while typing” under Tools. When you click on the lower left corner where the numbers are, you can also view a panel with more information. It includes the document’s character count (both with and without spaces), as well as the page count if you need […]
EA’s Project Atlas cloud gaming launches tonight in closed beta
[ad_1] In addition to testing this progression, the trial will also gauge how well EA’s streaming works in real-life situations where jitter, lag and other obstacles can sour the experience. EA is betting that it can minimize these issues by using Amazon Web Services and the “public cloud” to place servers closer to gamers and […]
Microsoft’s redesigned To Do app ties into more of its services
[ad_1] The visual refresh, meanwhile, is more colorful and includes more personalization options such as custom backgrounds for each list. Microsoft is even making a not-so-subtle grab for Wunderlist users by offering the Berlin TV tower background from their app. You’ll also find the seemingly inescapable dark mode option in the Android, Mac and Windows […]
Google’s Pixel 4 might handle your on-hold calls for you
[ad_1] Everyone has learned lessons from Samsung’s experience.Companies distanced themselves from foldable-phone hype at IFA Samsung may finally be ready to launch the Galaxy Fold, but other smartphone makers seem to be collectively experiencing commitment phobia. At IFA 2019, companies like Huawei, LG and TCL cooled their efforts in the foldable flagship race in various […]
News anchor sues Facebook, Reddit after creepy photo appears in ads
[ad_1] Hepp said she didn’t know that her photo had been taken, and didn’t remember the name or location of the store. She also wasn’t aware of how the photo might have made its way online. The lawsuit calls on the sites to both take down the pictures and pay damages as compensation. The chances […]
Australia orders ISPs to block sites hosting Christchurch shooting video
[ad_1] Reviews for the blocks will take place every six months. Officials maintain that this won’t lead to arbitrary censorship. There’s a “high threshold” and “parliamentary oversight” before blocking takes place, Inman said. Communications minister Paul Fletcher likewise said blocks didn’t represent a “universal solution.” This is specifically meant to combat material that’s illegal in […]
Wunderlist creator wants to buy the app back from Microsoft
[ad_1] Reber added that he had “nothing but gratitude” for Microsoft, and that he was simply sad Wunderlist didn’t go as planned. It’s a thorny situation for Microsoft. Wunderlist’s cloud features still run on Amazon Web Services instead of Azure, The Verge noted, but Microsoft can’t easily pull the plug after saying it would only […]
Russia accuses Facebook, Google of violating political ad laws
[ad_1] Roskomnadzor didn’t mince words. It said the ads were “unacceptable” and that they could be treated as “interference in the sovereign affairs” of the country. There was no mention of punitive action, however. We’ve asked Facebook and Google for comment. Google, however, has agreed to remove ads before and has said it honors local […]
Google Assistant on Pixel 4 may handle calls while you’re on hold
[ad_1] This might not be available the moment the Pixel 4 is ready, however. The on-hold feature is relatively young, according to the source, and might only appear at an announcement as a teaser of what’s in the pipeline. There’s also no mention of whether or not the feature would extend to other Android phones, […]