Hagop Kavafian
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About Hagop Kavafian
Hagop is a tech-savvy guy, who's also into traveling, fitness, biking, food, and planes. He's heptalingual and has lived in 5 different countries, but has decided to settle in Paris for the time being.
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Sonos Playbar leak shows off revamped design, new touch controls
It should be announced on Wednesday
In addition to its range of speakers, Sonos also makes a premium soundbar. Sadly, the latter hasn't been updated since 2013, but new leaks hint the Playbar is about to get a fresh coat of paint. Renders of the revamped soundbar have just leaked, showing the device's upcoming design and potential specs.
Wunderlist is set to die this week, consider these potential replacements
From simple and intuitive to complex and powerful, there's something for everyone
If you're a Wunderlist user, you're most probably aware the app will cease to exist on May 6th. Microsoft has been pushing its To-Do app to users, but there are a bunch of other options to consider.
Coronavirus continues to change the Play Store charts
People are turning to online shopping and virtual chatting
Last month we analyzed how the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we work, study, and communicate and the impact it had on apps people download. Interestingly, as people have been on lockdown for more than a month, the trends are continuing to evolve. We've compared the top charts from the end of February, March, and April and compiled the results below.
Google Messages passes one billion installs on the Play Store
Probably helped by its international RCS support
Google's Messages app is packed with features, including a built-in markup tool, reminders, context-aware recommendations, a dark mode, RCS support, and a web interface. Most of these aren't available in other texting apps, especially the ones manufacturers pre-install on their phones, which make Messages particularly popular. In fact, it's so praised by users that it just passed one billion downloads on the Play Store, less than a year after reaching half as many installs.
Waze finally rolls out lane guidance in beta
It's been one of the most requested features from users
Have you ever realized you were driving on the leftmost lane while you needed to turn right? To avoid this embarrassing moment, most navigation systems feature a lane guidance system to show you which one to remain in. Surprisingly, Waze, which is one of the most popular ones around, wasn't able to do this until now. Thankfully, the app is testing out the feature in beta.
Todoist gets new Upcoming and Calendar views for more visual task management
Finally brings the app on-par with some of its competitors
Todoist is one of the leading task management apps on the market. It's full of features and easy to use. However, competition is fierce, and while many other solutions offer the option to manage tasks visually with a calendar view, Todoist has been behind on this feature. Thankfully, it's now receiving new ways to see items at a glance and plan for them more efficiently.
Anker's Soundcore Life 2 ANC headphones are just $40 on Newegg
Excellent value for money and a great partner to work in peace during lockdown
Noise-canceling headphones are gaining in popularity during lockdown, as they isolate from unwanted noise and help remain focused on work. Sadly, many of these cost at least $150, which can be too steep for most people, especially if they seldom need to use them. Thankfully, Anker's Soundcore Life 2 headphones are currently available for just $40, making them very affordable and a smart purchase given the current context.
Google's new Nest Mini is a steal at just $20 ($30 off)
This is the lowest it's ever been
The Nest Mini is an excellent compact speaker that lets you interact with Google Assistant, sounds great, and can hear you better than the first generation. Despite its relatively steep price, it was still worth buying, but now that you can snatch one for just $20, there's no reason for you not to get one.
Get a refurbished pair of Bose 700 noise cancelling headphones for just $280 ($120 off)
Work in peace during lockdown
Before Sony got into the active noise-cancellation game with the WH-1000XM3, Bose was the brand to go for, with its popular QuietComfort 35 headphones. The company has recently released the overhauled noise cancelling 700 headphones, which traditionally cost a whopping $400. Thankfully, you can grab a refurbished model for $120 less from the manufacturer's site.
Today only: Keep an eye on your front door with the Arlo Video Doorbell for $110 ($40 off)
Because getting up to see who’s at the door is so old-fashioned
Now that most of the world is on lockdown, a lot of people are ordering online, and what's more convenient than seeing who's at your door than checking it from the comfort of your couch? Arlo's Video Doorbell is a great option to consider, especially now that it's down to just $110 on Woot.
Grab an unlocked OnePlus 6T for only $300 on Woot
It's a third the price of the OnePlus 8 Pro and has a lot to offer
If you're on the market for a phone packed with features, but don't want to break the bank, we've got a deal for you, as the OnePlus 6T is currently down to $300. It's not the latest flagship, at it was released back in 2018, but it does feature great features and internals.
Google Photos will let you remove audio from videos on your phone
Because there are times when sound doesn't matter
Sometimes pictures aren't enough to capture a moment, and videos are best to record a scene. However, we don't always want the surrounding sound to be captured, especially if it's just unnecessary noise. Unfortunately, it's not necessarily convenient to remove the audio track from a video with your phone, but Google seems to be working on making this a breeze.
Zenkit To Do wants to be a Wunderlist killer, but comes up short in the end
I had high hopes, but the user experience just isn't the same
If you're a Wunderlist user, you're probably aware the app is set to disappear next month. I've personally used it for years and swore by it. I gave Microsoft's in-house replacement a try, but it wasn't good enough for me, so I had to turn to another solution. However, there's a new player on the market that might be the perfect replacement for Wunderlist, called Zenkit To Do. In fact, it looks so similar to Wunderlist that you might actually think it's just an updated version.
Today only: Grab two Nest Hub smart displays for just $100
It's a great deal, but there's no webcam to video chat during lockdown
Smart displays are a convenient way to make your home more intelligent: They can help with everyday queries, be of assistance when cooking, and blast some tunes when you feel like dancing. With this deal, you can get two Nest Hubs for just $100, which is significantly cheaper than purchasing them separately. It's particularly handy if you live in a big house or even if you'd like to give one away as a gift.
TikTok passes one billion installs on the Play Store, boosted by the coronavirus pandemic
People are so bored they’re turning to short videos for entertainment
When stuck at home with little to do, people turn to social media. TikTok is amongst the most popular ones these days, as the app was the second most downloaded free app on the Play Store at the end of March. It's now so popular that it passed one billion installs on the Play Store.
Hangouts Chat now lets you forward messages to your Gmail Inbox
In case you didn't want to keep them in your history
With GSuite, Google wants to take on competitors like Microsoft by offering a fully integrated collaboration ecosystem. Back in 2017, the company announced Hangouts Chat, its messaging solution for teams that is meant to compete directly with Slack. The service has been fully functional since early 2018, and just gained a new feature that lets you forward chats to your mailbox.
The JBL Link View smart display is down to just $100 at Best Buy ($200 off MSRP)
It has great audio and a built-in camera and will be your perfect companion to call your loved ones during lockdown
If you're quarantined at home, you might enjoy the company of a smart display. It'll help you get through your day, cook, and stay in touch with loved ones. JBL's Link View offers excellent audio quality, combined with a front-facing camera and microphones, letting you enjoy a complete smart display experience. When it came out, the device cost about $300, but it's now down to just $100 at Best Buy.
Edison launches OnMail to take on the mighty Gmail
It's designed with usability and efficiency in mind
If you spend your day going through email, you probably know this is usually a painstaking task. Most of us tend to receive messages we'd rather not see, and spend way too much time organizing our mailbox instead of being productive. Gmail is probably one of the most intuitive email providers on the market, but its interface is not necessarily the most convenient one when it comes to work-related emails. Edison has been working on addressing this issue with its email client, but now wants to go further by announcing its own email service that's designed to compete directly with Gmail.
Get fit with your phone: 15 great apps to help you work out from home (Update: More apps)
You can still keep fit and healthy while staying at home, without the need for any equipment
Ever since we've been asked to work from home, I've received a bunch of messages from my friends and coworkers asking me about home workout apps to stay fit. Instead of privately sharing my recommendations with them, I preferred to make them more widely available here. I've chosen ten apps from the Play Store that are highly-rated and can help most people continue to exercise while confined, including cardio, body weight, and high intensity training.
Sony's noise canceling WF-1000XM3 earbuds drop to just $189, their lowest price ever
The best ANC buds on the market have never been so affordable
If you're looking to get a pair of noise-canceling wireless earbuds, you might want to get one of the best options on the market. Sony's WF-1000XM3 buds have just hit their lowest price ever, at only $189 on Amazon, which is $41 lower than their MSRP, even though they've been selling for about $200 since December.