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News - New Google Camera update revives a key Pixel feature for older phones.

The Frequent Faces feature was disabled earlier this year, but it's back on older phones.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-camera-update-pixels-frequent-faces-3244877

By Hadlee Simons

#Android #AndroidAuthority #GoogleCamera #Pixel

TL;DR

- The Google Camera 8.7 update is now being pushed out to older Pixel phones.

- This camera app update revives Google’s previously disabled Frequent Faces feature.

News - Samsung reveals new Galaxy Z Flip 4 Luxury Box collab with Gigi by Gassan.

The luxury box includes a Galaxy Z Flip 4 and an engravable bracelet.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-flip-4-collab-3249492

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Samsung #GalaxyFlip4

TL;DR

- Samsung has partnered with Gigi by Gassan for a new Galaxy Z Flip.

- The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a Pink Gold color.

- It will be paired with a Gigi by Gassan bracelet that can be engraved.

News - Google merges its Waze and Maps teams into one in latest cost-cutting measure.

The restructuring may lead to Waze losing its independence.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-waze-maps-3249134

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Waze #Maps #Google

TL;DR

- Google is still searching for ways to make the company more cost-efficient.

- The latest cost-cutting measure will see its Waze and Maps teams become a single unit.

- The restructuring doesn’t bode well for Waze’s independence.

News - Google Chrome is about to get less power and memory hungry.

The new controls will be available to everybody in the next several weeks.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chrome-browser-3249012

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #GoogleChrome

TL;DR

- Google is implementing two new features that will help save battery and memory.

- The two features are rolling out for Chrome on desktop.

- The update will hit globally for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS over the next several weeks.

News - Samsung's Galaxy S22 falls to two zero-day hacks in one day

The second exploit was found only hours after the first.

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s22-hacked-3248512

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Samsung #FixIt

TL;DR

- An annual hacking event called Pwn2Own was held in Austin, TX.

- Two teams of elite hackers were able to find two separate zero-day exploits.

- Samsung has yet to comment on the successful exploits.

News - You can now sign up for Telegram without a SIM.

This new update also brings a few other notable additions.

https://www.androidauthority.com/telegram-register-without-sim-card-3246256

By Hadlee Simons

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Telegram

TL;DR

- Telegram’s latest update lets you sign up for the service without a SIM card.

- This feature takes advantage of anonymous phone numbers.

News - Oppo's first flip phone could beat the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in several ways.

This could be the best clamshell foldable on the market when it launches.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-find-n2-flip-specs-leak-3246244

By Hadlee Simons

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Oppo

TL;DR

- The Oppo Find N2 Flip’s apparent specs have leaked online.

- Expect a Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset, a 4,300mAh battery, and 44W charging.

- The phone is also tipped to arrive in global markets in Q1 2023.

News - Amazon wants to give you $2 a month to spy on your phone usage.

The new program is only available to Amazon Shopper Panel members who have been invited.

https://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-ad-verification-program-3245973

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Amazon #YoureWorth$2ToAmazon

TL;DR

- Amazon is rolling out an ad verification program.

- The program will give users $2 per month if they allow Amazon to track their phone usage.

- The program is invite-only for now.

News - Spatial Audio support is coming to your Pixel via these apps.

Virtual surround sound audio is coming to your Pixel phone, and these apps will support it first.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-spatial-audio-apps-3245424

By Hadlee Simons

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Pixel #SpatialAudio

TL;DR

- Google has revealed which apps will support the new Spatial Audio feature.

- These apps are Google TV, HBO Max, Netflix, and YouTube.

News - Samsung Galaxy S20 series receives its December security update.

Update: Samsung's 2020 flagships have started to get the December security patch.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s20-update-1087091

By C. Scott Brown

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Samsung #Updates

TL;DR

- December 6, 2022: Samsung has begun rolling out the December security update to the Galaxy S20 series, starting with devices in Europe.

Review - Google Nest Wifi Pro: Wi-Fi 6E on the cheap.

Google's Nest Wifi Pro is fast, good-looking, and easy to use. Just don't expect built-in smart speakers this time.

By Andrew Grush

#Android #AndroidAuthority #NestWiFiPro

✅What we like

- Easy to set up and use.
- Neat design.
- Speedy and consistent performance.
- Thread and Matter support.
- Good value.

❎What we don't like

- No Multi-Gig internet support.
- Lacks certain power user features.
- No more Google Assistant baked in.

News - The first photo of Samsung's smart wireless charger spotted.

The FCC application includes a photo and details about the product.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-wireless-charging-2-3245852

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Samsung #Charging

TL;DR

- Samsung has filed an FCC application for its new smart wireless charger.

- The application includes a photo that gives us our first look at the device.

- The documents say it has Zigbee and WPT capabilities with Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi connectivity.

News - Google Photos tests new search function to let you find people by their face.

Only some users are seeing the new function.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-photos-search-2-3244664

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #GooglePhotos

TL;DR

- Some are finding that the Google Lens button within the image viewer in Google Photos has been replaced by a search button.

- When looking at images with faces, the search button detects the face to find other photos with that face.

News - OnePlus announces it's making a 'fully customizable' mechanical keyboard.

More details are expected to arrive on December 15.

https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-mechanical-keyboard-3244501

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #OnePlus

TL;DR

- OnePlus is teaming up with Keychron to create a mechanical keyboard.

- OnePlus claims the keyboard will be “fully customizable.”

- The company says that more information will come on December 15.

News - Chrome OS just got this Windows 95 feature.

Chrome OS finally has its own recycling bin feature.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chrome-os-windows-95-feature-3244369

By Hadlee Simons

#Android #AndroidAuthority #ChromeOS

TL;DR

- Google has finally added a trash can feature to Chrome OS 108.

- The feature could previously be toggled via a flag, but it’s now a default option.

News - Samsung working on multi-fingerprint sensing for its next gen OLED displays.

The technology would turn the entire display into a fingerprint reader.

https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-display-fingerprint-scan-3243998

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #Samsung

TL;DR

- Samsung is working on a way to improve fingerprint scanning security.

- It is reportedly developing next-generation OLED displays that can scan multiple fingers simultaneously.

- The technology would enable the entire screen to scan for fingerprints.

News - 5G on airplanes could mean the end of Airplane Mode

The measure is currently being discussed.

https://www.androidauthority.com/5g-on-airplanes-3244130

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #5G #Airplanes

TL;DR

- The EU is deciding whether to let airplane passengers use data and make calls whilst flying.

- The ruling would allow airlines to provide 5G instead of requiring passengers to pay for slow Wi-Fi.

- If agreed upon, members of the EU would need to make 5G on airplanes ready by June 30, 2023.

News - Google Maps is available again on Wear OS 2 smartwatches (Update: Statement)

Google has restored Wear OS 2 support on Google Maps and Keep.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-maps-wear-os-2-3241978

By Ryan McNeal

#Android #AndroidAuthority #WearOS

TL;DR

- Google Maps and Google Keep dropped support for Wear OS 2.

- Google Maps is still operational on devices that already have it installed.

- Google has now restored Wear OS 2 support on both apps.

News - Google Messages app starts offering end-to-end encryption for group chats.

The feature is now available in beta, with a broader rollout expected not long from now.

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-end-to-end-encryption-group-chats-3243787

By Adamya Sharma

#Android #AndroidAuthority #GoogleMessages

TL;DR

- Google’s Messages app now offers end-to-end encryption for group chats.

- The feature is available in beta right now.