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Microsoft Outlook's latest update lets you send ignored conversations straight to the trash
Oh, sorry, I must have missed that email
Microsoft's Outlook email client has picked up a lot of features recently, from third-party calendar syncing to expanded voice command support. The app's newest addition is one that promises to help users focus on what's important by ignoring conversations that clutter up the inbox.
You have a meeting with Google's new Calendar icon (APK Download)
And you can only reschedule it for so long, so might as well get it out of the way now
When Google revamped G Suite with a new name earlier this month, it gave makeovers to a number of existing logos as well. Not everyone is a fan of the new look, but like it or not, the new icons have started to show up on a phone near you. It started with the Drive icon, then a wild Gmail icon appeared last week. Now Google Calendar is joining the fray, and you can get the update containing the new logo right now.
Smartphone camera showdown: Pixel 5, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Mate 40 Pro, OnePlus 8T, Galaxy S20 FE, iPhone 12 Pro compared
Videos highlight the best from Apple, Google, Samsung, Huawei, and OnePlus
Camera quality has always been a major differentiating factor when choosing between smartphones, but it seems like the competition has gotten more intense over the last few years. Some manufactures like OnePlus and Huawei use sensors with big megapixel counts to stand out from the crowd, while others like Apple and Google rely more on the marriage between hardware and software. With such a tight race for the winner of the camera crown, we're highlighting three recent YouTube comparisons worth a watch.
Epson's new batch of laser projectors include a couple with built-in Android TV
Plus audio systems custom built by Yamaha
Epson, the world's number one projector manufacturer, introduced its first projector running Android TV earlier this year. Now the company is back with two more powerful projectors that introduce Android TV to its EpiqVision line, along with additional perks like an audio system custom designed by Yamaha.
LG's latest Tone Free earbuds tweak their hardware with one key upgrade
Huh? What's that? Sorry, let me take my earbuds out first.
LG introduced new Tone Free earbuds earlier this year, and saying we didn't like them would be an understatement. Now the company is back with another set of earbuds in the Tone Free lineup that add a key feature — but is it enough to stand out against the crowded competition?
Tap-to-pay issues with Google Pay appear to be affecting phones from Google, OnePlus, and others
"That didn't work."
Paying via NFC with Google Pay is more convenient, safe, and hygienic than swiping a payment card through a seldomly cleaned payment terminal. These days, almost every flagship phone includes the NFC interface required for Google Pay to function. But that doesn't guarantee that tap-to-pay will actually work. Recently, issues have popped up on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and the Pixel 5 — but it looks like this problem might be much more far reaching.
YouTube introduces smart suggestions for dumb people who can't hold their phone good
Plus streamlined player controls with more accessible captions
YouTube is one of the most widely used apps in the world, so whenever the company makes even a slight change, people notice. The announcement that four playlist-centric features were being killed last month was a bit disheartening, but YouTube's latest move doesn't kill off old features — instead it brings a variety of useful new ones to life, including streamlined player controls and a more accessible captions button.
Support for Mobile Passport lands at Honolulu and Oakland International Airports
The app now works at 29 airports nationwide
Traveling isn't at the forefront of most people's minds right now, but when it is necessary, the Mobile Passport app makes it a whole lot easier for passport holders. The digital passport service was already available in 27 airports across the US, and the latest version of the app includes support for another two: Honolulu and Oakland.
Here are the first leaks to show off Samsung's Galaxy S21+
It has the same crazy looking new camera module from the S21 and S21 Ultra
It's been about eight months since Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S20 lineup, and that means its next flagship series is right around the corner. We saw leaks of the S21 and S21 Ultra at the start of this week, and now the S21+ is taking the spotlight in a new series of CAD renders.
OnePlus Buds are on sale for only $59 right now ($20 off)
The best deal we've seen on the company's first pair of truly wireless earbuds
OnePlus released its first pair of wireless earbuds this summer. Normally retailing for $79, we found that they offer surprisingly good sound for the price. Now the buds are slipping into impulse buy territory with savings of $20 from Amazon and other online retailers, making them a mere $59.The OnePlus Buds closely resemble a pair of Apple's Airpods, for better or worse. I don't mind the form factor, and find the stems easier to handle than Google's circular Pixel Buds, but they certainly aren't the most stylishly distinctive option out there. These buds do deliver on the essentials though, with up to seven hours of battery life, a comfortable, open-ear fit, and IPX4 splash resistance.
Stadia is putting a price on your friends' heads with new referral codes
And that price is currently a free month of Stadia Pro
It's hard to believe, but Stadia is almost a year old now. Despite reaching this milestone, Google's cloud gaming service hasn't exactly taken off into the mainstream just yet. In an effort to help spread the Stadia gospel, Google is now offering free perks like a month of Stadia Pro in return for referring friends to the platform.
Motorola's new camera app is built with modularity in mind
But it's probably not coming to existing devices
Like most Android OEMs, Motorola creates its own camera software to compliment its hardware. Camera performance is one of the main differentiators between devices these days, and that's why Moto decided to rebuild its camera app from the ground up with a focus on making it simpler for users to capture key moments on devices of all sizes.
Buying certified refurbished products on eBay just got a whole lot better
Hassle-free returns and two years of warranty coverage
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Try out Immortals Fenyx Rising on Stadia for free right now
The demo is free for one week, plus two new games are coming next year
Stadia's three-day event came to a close today. After releasing the Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle demo on Tuesday and the Humankind demo yesterday, the cloud gaming service finished off its streak by announcing a few new games coming to Stadia, as well as the news that the Immortals Fenyx Rising demo is now available for one week — but only for one week.
Routines powered by 'presence sensing' are now widely available in the Google Home app
They started rolling out earlier this month
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The Google Home app is core to how you control and interact with dozens of different devices, so it's understandably one of Google's most feature-packed applications. It only got more interesting with version 2.28, as the new update hinted at the rebranding of Android TV, as well as adding some new features surrounding routines and home presence-sensing that were teased earlier this year. Now it seems like the new Home/Away routines powered by presence sensing are available to most users.
OnePlus leak reveals the headphone jack is coming back with its new Nord phones
The two devices are set to launch in the US later this month
OnePlus debuted its mid-range Nord smartphone earlier this year. It provided great value for the price, but was supposedly never meant to target US consumers. We learned earlier this month that OnePlus is planning on announcing two new Nord devices that will launch in the US. Now some further specifications for both phones have leaked, and they paint a picture of two very different devices.
YouTube Music on Android Auto now supports uploaded song playback for free users
Plus there's a queue now to see what's up next
After years of good times and good tunes, Google Play Music is officially dead. YouTube Music is the new home for Google's streaming aspirations, but it still has a ways to go before reaching feature parity with the departed GPM. Thankfully, the YouTube Music experience on Android Auto is getting a few new upgrades that help to bridge the gap — including more functionality for free users.
Verizon 5G Nationwide is now available on select LG devices
The update started rolling out to some Samsung devices last week
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Earlier this month, we learned that Verizon was beginning to roll out access to its low-band 5G network. Dubbed "5G Nationwide," the expanded connectivity is now rolling out to a number of 5G-capable devices, including phones from LG like the crazy new Wing device.
Third-party add-ons now available in Docs, Sheets, and Slides
If you didn't have them before, you should be seeing them soon
Google's suite of office products are already pretty handy on their own, but with add-ons in the mix, things can get even better. Introduced for Gmail back in 2017, add-ons allow for integrations between popular third-party services and Google's own apps. Now these types of add-ons should be available on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, too.
Chrome OS might not be the best operating system for hardcore gamers, but most Chromebooks are powerful enough to play some popular games — especially when you add cloud game streaming like GeForce NOW to the mix. Nvidia launched the service in beta earlier this year, and now Chromebook users can get three months for free — with a small catch.