It’s a year since the arrival of the Huawei P30 Pro, a phone we praised for offering a superior camera setup and long battery life than its competitors. The handset was a pioneer of low light photography and rich with flagship defining features, making it one of the best buys of 2019. Providing it was available in your country that is (sorry, US folks).
But do those design wins still hold up 12 months later?
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An official Google job listing strongly hints at a big push for tablets running Android. The listing clearly refers to tablets as the “future of computing.” This would be the company’s third attempt to succeed in the tablet market. Apple launched the original iPad in 2010. At the time, it was lambasted as being a ridiculous idea. A giant smartphone? What would be the point in that? Apple laughed all the way to the bank, though, as the iPad is now the world’s most popular tablet computer — and only growing.
One of the most compelling aspects of the LG G6 is its display. Sporting a unique 18:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1440 x 2880, the G6 makes it easy to get the big-screen experience without the unwieldy form factor. The only other smartphones to sport 18:9 displays (well, 18.5:9, technically) are the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The problem is, to get one of these high-end screens, you need to buy a high-end device.
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LG is using CES to show how its transparent OLEDs could be used in the real world. It envisions a “Smart Bed” where a transparent TV could sit at your feet. It’s still not clear when you might see this in mobile devices. LG Display is still eager to make transparent OLED displays a practical reality, and it’s using CES 2021 to show just what might be possible.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 4 is now streaming on Disney Plus, and it’s a great new chapter in the ongoing miniseries. Bucking fan theories to forge its own path, Obi-Wan Kenobi setting the stakes high while offering a compelling portrait of the early days of the Rebellion.
The series follows the Jedi Master as he lives in exile on Tatooine, watching over young Luke Skywalker. Pulled back into the fray by his old friend Bail Organa, Obi-Wan Kenobi is now on a rescue mission, trying to get Leia back home safely from the Imperial Inquisitors who have kidnapped her.
One of the secrets to being a better photographer is to have top-notch editing software. Luminar 3 took the Best Imaging Software Award at TIPA 2019 and Luminar 4 has upgraded almost every aspect. There’s a laundry list of new features, and with an exclusive Android Authority promo code you can save an extra $10.
The main upgrade in Luminar 4 is the improved use of AI technology. It makes editing a breeze when you can replace the sky or fix skin blemishes in seconds.
So, what’s Minecraft: Story Mode all about? Take a look at the game’s full description attached below:
You’ll play as either a male or female hero named ‘Jesse,’ and embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the legendary Order of the Stone: Warrior, Redstone Engineer, Griefer, and Architect; slayers of the Ender Dragon. While at EnderCon in hopes of meeting Gabriel the Warrior, you and your friends discover that something is wrong… something dreadful.
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Left to right: Xiaomi Mi Band 6, Huawei Band 6
You don’t need to break the bank for a competent fitness wearable. If Xiaomi’s latest isn’t for you, check out one of the Mi Band 7 alternatives below.
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Buying the right fitness tracker for your needs Budget doesn’t mean bad. Not only is the new Xiaomi Mi Band 7 a powerful fitness tracker, there are also plenty of other similar products available.
Back in November, we heard a rumor that Google could launch its own branded checking accounts in 2020. Well, here we are in 2020 (what a ride it’s been so far!), and we have our first look at what this account might come with: a Google Pay card that will act as a debit card for your checking account.
The image of the card was obtained by TechCrunch, which got the picture from an anonymous source who was able to prove that it came directly from Google.
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A new subscription-based app called Beeper promises to unify 15 messaging apps. The app also touts iMessage support. The iMessage functionality requires a Mac, or Beeper will send an old iPhone to you. There are loads of cross-platform chat apps out there, with the likes of WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal all available on both Android and iOS. Unfortunately, Apple’s iMessages app is still an Apple-exclusive service. But a new app promises to unify a variety of popular chat apps, including Apple’s chat platform.