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A display exec has claimed Nintendo chose an OLED screen for an upcoming Switch Pro. It would validate earlier rumors. Nintendo hasn’t confirmed anything, however. Rumors of an upgraded Switch just got help from an unexpected source: the display industry. James Fimognari, Spawn Wave and SlashGear report that Universal Display Corporation CEO Steven Abramson claimed during an earnings call that Nintendo chose an OLED screen for the “new Switch Pro” due to its effectively infinite contrast ratio and faster pixel response times.
Nuance Communications reportedly held acquisition talks with Samsung earlier this year.
Nuance is one of the biggest players in speech recognition technology; the Massachusetts-based company’s voice recognition software underpins Samsung’s S Voice assistant, as well as Apple’s Siri. Other clients of the company include automakers like Daimler, and smart TV manufacturers like Panasonic.
According to people familiar with the matter cited by the Wall Street Journal, Nuance engaged in talks about a possible sale to Samsung and a group of private-equity firms.
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Samsung has extended three years of Android OS updates to Galaxy A phones for the first time. This includes “regular” security updates. Only the Galaxy A52 5G qualifies at first, however, as others are stuck with two years. The new Galaxy A update policy only applies to the A52 5G for now, but it also promises three years of “regular” (likely monthly) security patches. You’ll also get a fourth year of security fixes beyond that, although that may be limited to two releases per year.
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WithCOVID-19 forcing more of us to work from home than ever before, it’s important to have the right equipment for the job. That includes a good printer. Basic printers are convenient and affordable, but the best all-in-one printers can do more than materialize documents and photos into existence. These can also scan, copy, and sometimes even fax documents, providing a great solution for your basic office needs.
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If you want to keep your Google Pixel 4 XL completely safe from harm, a heavy-duty rugged case is the only way to go. The good news is that there are a lot of excellent options available. Here’s a roundup of some of the best rugged Google Pixel 4 XL cases you can get right now!
The Spigen Tough Armor offers dual-layer protection with a soft TPU core and a hard polycarbonate shell.
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Though it’s now joined by the Note 20 Ultra and S21 Ultra, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra brought the premium nameplate to life. From its 100x camera to the massive 6.9-inch AMOLED display, there’s almost more phone than you can handle. However, you’ll have to keep an expensive device like that safe from harm. Cases aren’t quite right for everyone, so here are the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra skins you can try.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
The Redmi Note 8T is a reliable device that stands out among its budget competitors by offering NFC support and versatile cameras. If you don't use Google Pay, there are cheaper, more powerful options available. Even so, the Note 8T won't disappoint.
Shortly after the release of the Redmi Note 8 in India, the company released the similar Redmi Note 8T in Europe and the UK. Despite the ‘T’ added to the name, it’s essentially the same device with NFC aboard.
Google improves Face Unlock on Jelly Bean by requiring users to blink, but even this can easily be spoofed through image editing.
When Android Ice Cream Sandwich was released, one of the much-touted features was Face Unlock, which supposedly made the smartphone more friendly in terms of user experience. The phone unlocks just by “seeing” the owner’s face. Unfortunately, this was found to be insecure, as the Face Unlock feature recognized even static photos of the owner.
João Dias’ AutoVoice application for Android has been around for some time, giving users the ability to create custom voice actions for Google Now. The developer has released yet another great automation app, this time for Google’s Chrome browser on the desktop. With the new AutoVoice Chrome extension, you’ll be able to easily control your Android device from Mac, Linux, Windows PC, or another Android device.
With the Chrome extension installed on your computer, you can basically perform any voice command you’d normally be able to do on your phone, only from your computer.
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This makes sense, considering the whole OnePlus 2.0 thing, which is OnePlus’ cute name for its merger with Oppo. However, when I arrived at the booth, I was astonished to see just how little of the floor OnePlus occupied. If the whole Oppo booth was a one-bedroom apartment, OnePlus’ section would have been a closet.
To add insult to injury, Oppo was showing off tons of really cool stuff.