[ad_1] The scans were obtained after people filled out consent forms, and included color, depth and infrared data as well as related info like the way a person grabbed a phone from a table. The Soli radar in the Pixel needs the motion data to tell it when to activate face unlock. Google also acknowledged […]
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What we’re buying: Elf Audio’s Koala Sampler
[ad_1] Billy SteeleSenior News Editor When it comes to synth, drum machine and other useful audio apps, they can be pricey. The Minimoog Model D app is $15, and there are several similar options in the $30 range. Those are certainly well-built pieces of software, but asking a novice to spend that much on an […]
TikTok’s parent company confirms plans for a smartphone
[ad_1] A division of the financial news publication Caijing claimed that a former Smartisan executive (Wu Dezhou) is leading the project, which reportedly began seven months ago. There’s a good chance you won’t see this phone outside of China when Smartisan is a niche brand even within the country. However, it’s a reflection of ByteDance’s […]
Oppo eliminates side bezels with its ‘waterfall screen’
[ad_1] Oppo stopped short of sharing further details — no specs, no dates and, most importantly, no word on whether this would make phones more prone to drop damage. Also, perhaps to no surprise, a leaked glass piece suggests that Vivo is also working on a similar tech, possibly for its upcoming NEX 3 flagship. […]
Google is phasing out the old Voice Search in favor of Assistant
[ad_1] The familiar microphone icon in Google’s search bar might soon be a thing of the past, according to some recent changes spotted by 9 to 5 Google. On some phones, Google’s old-school “Voice Search,” with the prompt “Say ‘Hey Google,’” has been replaced by the four-dot Assistant logo and the term “Ask your Assistant.” […]
All of Apple's 2020 iPhones may offer 5G
[ad_1] Apple won't be first major vendor out of the gate with a 5G smartphone, but it may have a comprehensive lineup when it's ready. Historically accurate analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now expects all three 2020 iPhones to support 5G, not just the two highest-end… [ad_2] Source link
Android is (unofficially) available for the Nintendo Switch
[ad_1] It’s even based on the Android tree associated with NVIDIA’s Shield TV, so Tegra-exclusive titles like Borderlands and Half-Life 2 will run. It’d be an understatement to say there are caveats with this firmware. Even if you can live with the bugs, you shouldn’t expect support from Nintendo if things go haywire. You also […]
Two more unannounced iPads turn up in Apple filings
[ad_1] There appear to be three families in the mix: one A2000-series iPad (A2068), two A2100-series variants (A2197 and A2198) and four A2200 editions (A2200, A2228, A2230 and A2232). This doesn’t mean Apple will announce three completely different iPads, but it does suggest there will be some distinctions. At present, the most likely candidates may […]
Should I buy a laptop or a 2-in-1 for school?
[ad_1] The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we’ve known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fact, our community’s knowledge and insights are a reason why many of […]
DOJ approves Sprint / T-Mobile merger
[ad_1] The deal isn’t done yet.Justice Department approves T-Mobile / Sprint merger The companies will have to sell the prepaid parts of Sprint’s business — Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and Sprint prepaid — to Dish, while that company will gain a chunk of Sprint’s spectrum. T-Mobile and Sprint will have to open up more than […]