Google Maps gets updated UI for Android Auto on smartphone

Starting with Google Maps version 10.45, a slightly updated interface appears when using the app through the Android Auto standalone app. The update gets a slightly new appearance with updated buttons and more floaty signs and menus. As reported by Android Police, the directions and signs during navigations now have rounded corners and take up less space so you can still see some of the map in the back. At the same time, the update makes landscape navigation better. Directions don’t take up the length of the screen and popping up the settings menu will no longer cover the whole...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_gets_updated_ui_for_android_auto_on_smartphone-news-44054.php

Spotify Premium Duo plan allows two accounts to share one subscription

Spotify has introduced a new subscription for couples living in the same household to share a single subscription between two accounts. Called the Spotify Premium Duo plan, it is basically a version of the family plan for just 2 people. For a monthly cost of $13, two individuals can have their own separate accounts and don't have to deal with the recommendation algorithm going wild with two different music preferences. The Duo plan basically works the same way as family plan, where Spotify requires you to have the same address for all involved accounts. Of course, just as is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_premium_duo_plan_allows_two_accounts_to_share_one_subscription-news-44052.php

First Honor 30 Lite ad already out, boasts about 90Hz screen, 5G and 48 MP camera

The Honor 30 Lite (aka Youth) will be officially unveiled tomorrow, today you can watch the first ad for it. It starts off with a bang – 90Hz refresh rate for the screen and 180Hz touch sampling rate. We’ve seen the specs in previous leaks, this video confirms the highlights. Including the triple camera on the back with a 48MP main sensor, joined by 8MP and 2MP modules, likely ultrawide cam and depth sensor). The Honor 30 Lite will be a 5G phone thanks to its MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. It can be configured with 4GB to 8GB of RAM and 64GB to 256GB storage. The ad doesn’t go...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/first_honor_30_lite_ad_already_out_boasts_about_90_hz_screen_5g_connectivity_and_48_mp_camera-news-44050.php

Google Meet's noise cancellation feature expands to more countries

Google announced its AI-powered noise cancellation feature for the Meet teleconferencing app in early June. It’s still not available to everyone, but it will expand to cover a few more countries. Here’s what the support page says: “Important: This feature will roll out to users in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, and New Zealand in the coming weeks. This feature isn't currently available to users in South Africa, UAE, and the immediately surrounding areas.” Once this feature reaches you, it will be on by default (you will find it in the Settings, Audio menu). You can turn it off in case...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_meets_noise_cancellation_feature_expands_to_more_countries-news-44049.php

Nokia 8.3 5G sales in Switzerland scheduled to start in September

HMD announced the Nokia 8.3 5G back in March as the company’s first 5G phone. Since then, we’ve seen the phone go on pre-order in the UK but with little to no info on its actual release date an availability. Now, another retailer in Switzerland has joined in and revealed that the phone will go on sale in the country on September 15. Pricing is not specified however but the phone will be offered in the Polar Night color. Clove UK still has the 8.3 5G listed for £499 with availability scheduled for this month though no exact date is specified. The phone is listed in a single 6/64GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_83_5g__sales_in_switzerland_scheduled_to_start_in_september-news-44048.php

Amazfit ZenBuds hit Indiegogo - noise isolating earbuds that help you sleep and focus

There are plenty of TWS earbuds out there, but the Amazfit ZenBuds are different – instead of playing music, their main goal is to help you get a good sleep at night, focus during the day and find your zen. The buds were unveiled at CES earlier this year and went on to win a Red Dot Design Award 2020. Now they are on Indiegogo, seeking money for their initial launch. You can have them for $69 in an early bird deal, their retail price will be $149. However, there’s only 10 units at that price, the next level is $81 (and it includes and eye mask). The simplest use case for the Amazfit...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/amazfit_zenbuds_now_on_indiegogo__a_pair_of_noise_isolating_earbuds_that_help_you_sleep_and_focus-news-44047.php