[ad_1] These are Connect Direct reps rather than Google staff, and they’ll only be available Monday through Friday between 11AM and 8PM Eastern. Nonetheless, this should make it considerably easier to get help without having to rely on text-based support or someone serving as a go-between. You might be that much more likely to use […]
Category: Mobile
Google announces the top Play Store downloads of 2019
[ad_1] Google Play users voted for their favorite downloads in each category. Call of Duty: Mobile ranked as the top game, and GlitchCam — which adds ’90s-style effects to your videos — was voted as the top app. Avengers: Endgame was voters’ favorite movie, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark was their favorite […]
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips include two with built-in 5G
[ad_1] Just when phones will arrive will depend on the individual manufacturers. It won’t surprise you to hear that several vendors have already confirmed work on devices using the new Snapdragons. Xiaomi’s Mi 10 and an unnamed Oppo flagship will use the Snapdragon 865 in the first quarter of 2020, while Nokia (that is, HMD […]
Microsoft’s Seeing AI app helps the blind in five more languages
[ad_1] Microsoft’s Seeing AI has been helpful for describing objects and text to the blind, but there’s been a key problem: it has only been available in English, making it a non-starter if you don’t speak the language. That won’t be a problem for some people from now on. Microsoft has updated the iOS-only app […]
Apple highlights some of the best (and most popular) apps of 2019
[ad_1] Sayonara Wild Hearts was easily the most stylish of Apple Arcade’s first games, so its nod here feels well-warranted despite being a cross-platform title. And the same could be said for Hyper Light Drifter — it’s a little strange to see it take the crown for Best iPad game of the year when it […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Buds are on sale for $624
[ad_1] The Galaxy S10 is Samsung’s flagship model. Introduced early this year, it has an all-screen, bezel-less display with a punchhole for the front-facing camera. The screen is HDR10+ certified, meaning you’ll get more dynamic range on your smartphone. There’s also an in-screen fingerprint reader, three rear-facing camera lenses and promised improvements you’d expect, like […]
iPad Pro and MacBook Pro could switch to mini LED displays in late 2020
[ad_1] In theory, mini LED offers many of the benefits of OLED screens without the usual drawbacks. The extremely dense array of LEDs promises high contrast ratios, a wide color range and a thin panel, but remains power-efficient and won’t risk burning in like OLED can. Mini LED makes sense for pro devices where accuracy […]
Spotify’s Sleep Timer is coming to the iPhone today
[ad_1] After selecting your music or an ambient sound, tap the three dots in the upper right corner and scroll down to “Sleep Timer” and select the timer length. If you don’t have any go-to playlists for falling asleep, Spotify’s Sleep Hub has plenty of suggestions to help you clear your mind and pass out. […]
Twitter introduces a Privacy Center to keep users informed
[ad_1] Twitter is already putting the Privacy Center to use. In a post shared on the page, it explains that it is making a few privacy policy updates, effective January 1st. Those will comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CPPA), which requires large businesses to give consumers more transparency and control over their personal […]
Transit’s Apple Watch app returns after two-year hiatus
[ad_1] There are still plenty of features that will require pulling out your iPhone, including directions and Uber hailing. You can use Apple Maps and other navigation apps for that, though, and this arguably makes the Apple Watch considerably more useful for commuters who don’t drive. Transit doesn’t necessarily herald a resurgence of Apple Watch […]