Google Photos will stop offering free uploads on June 1, 2021

One of the key features of Google Photos was the free, unlimited photo and video uploads and backups in a compressed format. Google has now announced that this feature will be going away on June 1, 2021. Starting June 1, any files uploaded to Google Photos will be counted towards the 15GB default storage that you get with every new Google account. If you have a Google One subscription, then it will be counted towards that. Previously, only images uploaded in the uncompressed 'Original' quality preset would be counted towards your storage space, while images uploaded in the...

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vivo X60 and X60 Pro leak in live images

We’re expecting to see vivo’s new OriginOS based on Android 11 debut on November 18 alongside the company’s X60 series phones. So far we’ve heard of 3 devices – the X60, X60 Pro and X60s 5G. Now, leaked shots of the X60 and its Pro counterpart have appeared on Weibo showing their designs and confirming they will indeed debut with vivo’s new OriginOS interface. vivo X60 (left) and X60 Pro (right) The X60 is shown with a flat display and centered punch-hole selfie cam. We can also spot an orange accented power button on the right-hand side. The device is expected to debut with...

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Apple adds three new colors to Solo Loop and Sport Band Apple Watch bands

Apple has quietly added three new colors to the Solo Loop and Sport Band silicone bands for the Apple Watch. The three new colors are an orangey Kumquat, a light-blue Northern Blue and a dark purplish Plum color. The three new colors are available for these two silicone bands and aren't available for the Braided Loop or the Sport Loop bands. Apple usually adds watch band colors to go with a new season, but Kumquat and Plum aren't very wintery. Guess White and Blue are just about the only two colors of winter anyway.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_adds_three_new_colors_to_solo_loop_and_sport_band_apple_watch_bands-news-46240.php

Google Pixel 4a does well in DxOMark review but can’t compete with multi-cam setups

Google’s Pixel 4a is the search giant’s most affordable smartphone option at the moment. Pixels are known for their camera prowess and the 4a’s single rear-facing 12.2MP shooter was put to the test by the folks over at DxOMark. The hardware here is identical to last year’s Pixel 4 and 4 XL, namely a 1/2.55-inch sensor with 1.4µm pixels and f/1.7 aperture. There’s OIS and dual pixel PDAF combined with Google’s excellent image processing algorithms. While decent on paper, these specs managed to net the Pixel 4a just 111 overall points which positions it towards the bottom of the...

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OnePlus 5 gets EIS with latest OxygenOS 10.0.1, here’s how to download it

OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T got OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 back in spring but the update was full of issues so the company pulled it back and started working on it all over again after finding an issue with the communication module. Six months later, a stable build is finally available to download through the Source link we’ve put at the end of this article. But before heading there, let’s see what is new. The full changelog for OxygenOS 10.0.1 for OnePlus 5 consists: System - Fixed the abnormal call recording issue; - Fixed the de-activated alarm issue when phone was powered...

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Samsung Galaxy M31s gets One UI 2.5 update

Announced back in July, Samsung’s Galaxy M31s debuted with One UI 2.1 Core and now the midranger is getting the One UI 2.5 update. The new update comes with the M317FXXU2BTK1 build number and weighs in at 748MB in size. It's currently live in India and also brings the latest November security patch. Galaxy M31s One UI 2.5 update changelog Alongside the well-known camera improvements, always-on display and Samsung keyboard enhancements users are also treated to Samsung’s Alt Z Life system-wide private mode which debuted on the Galaxy A51 and A71 earlier in August. Once...

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