Google has a relatively large presence at CES 2019, but up until this point, the company has been reasonably quiet. That changes now, though, as the search giant is adding a decent number of new Google Assistant features. Google Maps integrationFirst up, the Google Assistant is now being integrated into Maps. Before, you could ask the Assistant to get directions to a location, and Maps would handle getting you directions. Now, you can ask the voice assistant to share your ETA with friends and family, respond to text messages (more on that below), play music and podcasts, and add pit-stops all with your voice.

Gary Sims / Android Authority The streaming era of media began over a decade ago. Still, more and more people are making the move to streaming. As a result, binge-watching TV shows and movies at home or on the go has become the norm. But what are the best apps and services you should get for your new streaming device or smart TV? Read more: Best video streaming services Since there are so many different streaming platforms, we decided to break down the best apps and services for each of them.

Google revealed more Pixel 4 details yesterday, confirming that the 2019 flagship line will offer 3D face unlock and gesture controls via the Soli radar chip. The Mountain View company also revealed an image (seen above), showing all the sensors on the front of the phone. And Droid-Life noticed that there’s only one selfie camera on the Pixel 4. Leaked renders earlier this month showed what looked like two front-facing cameras, but it now seems apparent that the second sensor was actually an IR camera.

TL;DR A OnePlus 8 Google Camera mod now supports multiple lenses, not just the primary lens. You don’t need to root to gain access to multiple lenses, which is good news for people who don’t want (or can’t) root. The mod still doesn’t work for all lenses on both OnePlus 8 phones, though. Although there are a few OnePlus 8 Google Camera mods floating around the internet, most only allow you to access to primary lens.

OnePlus isn’t generally considered at the top of the pile when it comes to camera quality, with the likes of Google, Huawei, and Samsung usually ranked ahead of it. But recently leaked OnePlus 8 Pro specs point to a phone with impressive camera hardware in theory. Now, company CEO Pete Lau has posted OnePlus 8 Pro ultra-wide camera samples on Twitter, alongside snaps from an unnamed flagship phone. The inference is that the brighter photos with less noise belong to the upcoming OnePlus device.

We’ve all heard of the YouTube channel called Unbox Therapy by now, and we know how excited Lew can get when a sizeable box lands on his doorstep. That’s why we knew something had to be up when a giant OnePlus box landed with only a few teaser images of what might be inside. Now, it’s time to find out what lies inside the box and what Lew’s special gift means for you.

Just over a week ago, Sony revealed its plans to bring back profits to the company over the next few years. A big part of the report was regarding the company’s mobile division, the section of the company which has seen a major decline over the past years. Specifically, Sony mentioned in the report that cutting costs would be a must, and that they may even consider potential “partnerships or spinoffs”.

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Snapdragon Tech Summit will take place from November 30 to December 2. Qualcomm is expected to announce the Snapdragon 888 successor during the event. Qualcomm holds the Snapdragon Tech Summit at the end of each year, using the occasion to announce a new flagship smartphone processor. Now, the company has quietly announced the date for the 2021 edition of the summit.

In February 2011, Amazon announced that Amazon Prime members could access thousands of streaming movies and TV shows for free as part of the Amazon Prime Video subscription service. Today, it is estimated that there are over 160 million people around the globe who have access to Amazon Prime features, including its streaming video library. That’s a massive audience for any TV show, current or classic, spread across devices ranging from smartphones to big-screen TVs.

Some streaming services are only on offer in one region, and others are global but vary widely. I use my VPN to regularly switch between the US and UK versions of Netflix, and maybe pop onto BBC iPlayer while I’m on a UK server. Stream Unblocker is specifically designed for giving you lag-free access to streaming services worldwide. Right now, you can get lifetime access to this service for a one-time payment of only $19.