For so long, Apple has had a sizeable lead over Google when it comes to texting, with iMessage featuring a number of exclusive features such as per-message emoji reactions and end-to-end encryption. In response, Google released RCS, bringing the messaging experience on Android much closer to that of Apple. However, one big problem that remained unresolved was cross-platform texting. For every reaction on iMessage, the same message is returned again to the other Android user, prefixed by their reaction, clogging up the chat thread with meaninglessly long messages, just because it’s not an iPhone-to-iPhone conversation. Well, it looks like those days will be over pretty soon. In fact, you could end this peril as soon as now.
The best budget gaming phones of 2020
The world of gaming phones has been growing rapidly over the last few years, but finding a budget option is not an easy feat. You obviously would want the latest, flagship processor with an ample amount of RAM and battery life. In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the best budget gaming phones so far in 2020.
Why Google’s Pixel 4a still has a chance
Not so long ago, Apple caught almost everyone by a surprise with their latest iPhone, the iPhone SE. The formula is very simple: old-school hardware, upgraded internals for cheap. And in an era where a $900 OnePlus 8 Pro is considered a great value for the money, a $400 brand new iPhone looked like the bargain of the century. I, for one, believed that Apple might have stolen Google’s thunder before even releasing their own Pixel 4a. But, as the dust settled, I began to think otherwise. Without further ado, here is where the Google Pixel 4a could give the iPhone SE a good run for its money.
Google Duplex is rolling out to non-Pixel phones in the US
Google announced Duplex back at I/O 2018. It enables the Google Assistant to call businesses and make reservations or appointments for you. In March, it started widely rolling out to only the Pixel phones and turned out to be pretty reliable too. Now, according to a report from XDA-Developers, Google Duplex is rolling out for iPhones (with the Google Assistant app) and most Android phones in the US.
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Weekend Poll: Would you give up the selfie camera for no notch?
Notches. Some absolutely hate them. Some are okay with it but keep the area blacked out. Some don’t mind them at all. Notches have been essential in getting a bezel-less display—keeping aside the fact that some still have chins—while still housing the front-facing camera, speakers, and sensors. Some are as big as the Pixel 3 XL’s and some are as small as the Essential PH-1’s.
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Analyst estimates Google is paying Apple $9 billion to be Safari’s default search engine, $12 billion next year
There is no denying the fact that there is nothing more beneficial than being the default search engine of a widely used browser like Safari, even if will cost a lot of money.
How to use iCloud Mail on Android
Apple doesn’t have an app to use iCloud Mail on Android. If you’re tied into the Apple ecosystem and want to move to Android, you can set up iCloud Mail on Gmail. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to use iCloud Mail on Android”
How to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from your tech devices
Unless you’ve been living under a rock all this time, I’m sure you’ve seen or at least heard of by now the recent study conducted by researches at the University of Toledo in which everyone is freaking out about. Apparently, the blue light people encounter—from laptops, televisions, phones, and even the sun itself—prompts a chemical reaction that kills photoreceptor cells thus damaging your eyesight and slowly making you blind when you reach your 50s or 60s. Fortunately, all is not lost, and there are several things that you can do to reduce the blue light emitted from your tech devices. Biohackers Lab has created a useful guide for techies who want to test blue light filter levels.
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Motorola introduces a new iPhone X color variant—the P30
Motorola had a different approach to design. It was unique and set itself apart from the competition. However, it still lagged behind its competitors. Now, at an event in China, Motorola launched the iPhone X P30, with a color variant that it copied from Huawei.
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Fortnite for Android: Everything you need to know
The battle-royale game, Fortnite by Epic Games has been a hit with gamers. It made its way to iOS, even passing 100 million downloads. However, Android users were left out, but now, the Android beta is out and here’s everything you need to know.
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