Google’s recently-announced Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL can mimic DSLR’s depth-of-field effects despite having only one camera on the back. But how?
Google Pixel 2 XL unboxing and first impressions
Features
This so-called Portrait Mode has actually been around for a while in the Android world; it was just never really publicized, perhaps because it never really worked quite as well as one would have hoped. The feature suddenly became a must-have for flagship devices last year with the introduction of the iPhone 7 Plus and the growing popularity of dual-lens cameras.
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Huawei has unveiled a redesigned MateBook X with a clever “thermal” hinge to keep it fanless. There’s also a Watch GT 2 Pro smartwatch that adds wireless charging and over 100 workout modes. FreeBuds Pro challenge Apple’s AirPods Pro. Huawei is kicking off its 2020 Developer Conference (HDC) with a deluge of new hardware. The headliner is a MateBook X laptop that promises solid performance while remaining extra-quiet.
Update, February 20, 2020 (10:50 AM ET): It looks like Samsung is pointing to an “internal test” as the culprit for the strange notification some Samsung smartphone users saw earlier today. In a tweet on the matter, the official Samsung Help Twitter account in the United Kingdom addressed the issue:
Recently, a notification about “Find My Mobile 1” occurred on a limited number of Galaxy devices. This was sent unintentionally during an internal test and there is no effect on your device.
The latest version of Google Keep for Android brings a long overdue feature: the ability to undo and redo changes.
10 best note taking apps for Android
Apps
Google Keep is a pretty neat app: while it’s not meant to replace heavier apps like Google Docs or even Microsoft Word, it’s perfect for quick memos and reminders. Just as you’d expect from any note keeping app, it lets you add and save texts, images, voice recordings, and even hand drawn memos.
This year has brought an onslaught of gaming phones. Riding the tide of mobile gaming, manufacturers from Asus to ZTE have launched phones targeting the fast-growing demographic of hardcore mobile gamers.
Razer claims credit for igniting the gaming smartphone craze with its eponymous 2017 flagship. Now the company is back with Razer Phone 2 — a phone that keeps all the features that made the original special, addresses its biggest weaknesses, and adds more style and power.
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If there’s one category that isn’t lacking on HBO, it’s comedy. The premium movie service not only streams hit blockbusters, but it also produces its own hilarious comedy shows and films. We’ve created a list of the best HBO comedy shows and movies. You can watch all of our top HBO comedy picks if you’re an HBO Now subscriber or have access to the streaming service through your TV provider.
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It’s time for our pick of the week’s plans, folks. This week we’re excited to tell you about the Unlimited Kickstart Plan from Sprint.
No Flex Leases or long contracts today. If you bring your own device or buy one from Sprint outright, you’ll pay just $25 per month for unlimited talk, text, and data.
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A new leak has detailed specs for the OnePlus 10. OnePlus is purportedly testing both Snapdragon and Mediatek versions of the phone. The phone is also said to offer 150W charging and a larger battery. According to the two sources, the standard OnePlus flagship will be equipped with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, 8GB to 12GB of RAM, and 128GB to 256GB of storage.
Samsung’s sequel to the Galaxy A71 is here, and it’s closer than ever to a true flagship. If you’re eyeing up this midrange move, just be sure to keep it safe. Here are our picks for the best Samsung Galaxy A72 cases you can buy to help you out.
See also: Samsung Galaxy A72 announced
We don’t have our hands on the phone quite yet, which means that some of the best cases are yet to come.
Tired of your current podcast app? If so, switching to a new one is the way to go. Thanks to OPML files, you can get it done in just a few minutes.
But to make it work, the podcast app has to support importing/exporting OPML files. If it doesn’t, you’ll have to subscribe to all your podcasts manually one by one, which can be time-consuming.
Fortunately, the vast majority of podcast apps for Android support this feature, including Pocket Casts, BeyondPod, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podcast Player, and many others.