Google Meet gets a Material You makeover

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Many Google apps have received the sleek and customizable Material You treatment, but Google Meet remained an outlier. Finally, a refresh is on the horizon! The Google Workspace blog announced a series of upcoming improvements to Meet's user interface (UI), starting with the in-call controls.

Expect visual enhancements like a colour refresh and "dynamic shapes" that visually indicate call status (muted, active speaker, etc.). While seemingly minor, this update promises a cleaner and more intuitive experience.

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Insta360 GO 3S: Tiny camera, big upgrades

Insta360 has released the latest iteration of its popular GO series, the pocket-sized Insta360 GO 3S action camera. While maintaining the super-small form factor beloved by drone enthusiasts (perfect for mounting on FPV drones), the Insta 360 GO 3S boasts many impressive upgrades, including stunning 4K video resolution and enhanced waterproofing.

The Insta360 GO 3S is designed to be the ultimate ultra-portable camera, ideal for capturing high-quality footage on the go. Despite its miniature size, it packs a punch with several key improvements over the previous GO 3 model.

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iOS 18: A major leap in personalization and power

iOS 18 delivers a wave of customization options long-desired by users. Take complete control of your Home Screen by arranging apps and widgets anywhere, along with customizing app icons and themes.

Control Center gets a supercharge, too! Create custom control groups for easier access to the features you use most. Resize and rearrange controls to perfectly suit your workflow. These controls can be accessed not just on your Home Screen but also on the Lock Screen, letting you personalize your quick access even further.

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Beyond the Calculator: iPadOS 18 gets powerful productivity features

While the addition of a dedicated Calculator app for iPad is noteworthy, iPadOS 18 brings a wave of exciting new features that empower users to work and create more effectively.

The star of the show is Math Notes, a powerful tool integrated into the Calculator app. It allows users to write equations with their Apple Pencil, solve them instantly, and adjust variables to see real-time changes in the solution. Math Notes functionality extends to the Notes app, with the introduction of SmartScript. This intelligent feature cleans up handwritten notes while preserving your natural writing style.

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