Google Pixel XL 2 might get a ‘squeezable’ frame

If you’ve seen or heard of the HTC U11, you’ll be familiar with the device’s “squeezable” sides. HTC calls it Edge Sense, a feature that lets users squeeze the side of the smartphone to do things like turn on the flashlight, open the camera and take a photo, as well as launch Google Assistant. Something similar might be coming to the second iteration of the Google Pixel XL, except the device won’t be made my HTC. According to a leak from Android Police, it’ll supposedly be made by LG. The looks won’t stray too far from the original Pixel and it’ll still have a rear fingerprint sensor and a large single-lens camera.

The XL version is said to have a 6-inch LG-made display with 2:1 ratio, “minimal bezel,” and rounded corners. It might have a longer design with thinner side and top/bottom bezels. The squeezing part is said to trigger Google Assistant “in various ways.” There is no indication when the device will be released. And they also didn’t have any info on the smaller Google Pixel. But if Google follows last year’s launch, it could come out around October this year.

Source: MacRumors

Louis Vuitton outs first premium Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch

Louis Vuitton is the latest high-end fashion label to have its own Android Wear smartwatch. Called the Tambour Horizon, this premium smartwatch features a 1.2-inch 390 x 390 round AMOLED touchscreen, Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 chipset, 521MB RAM, 4GB RAM, and 300mAh battery. Water resistance for the wearable is up to 30m. It also features a 42mm case and is 12.55mm thick. It’s covered by sapphire from front to back.

For the style part of the watch, Louis Vuitton is offering 60 different detachable straps for the Tambour Horizon. The fashion brand is introducing two of its own apps into this wearable, which are geared towards travelling. One is My Flight, which brings all your air travel information into one place. And the other is City Guide, which shows you recommendations and tips on the places you visit. Pricing for the Tambour Horizon starts at US$2,450 (around CA$3,160) for the stainless steel version. If you want the black model, that’ll cost US$2,900 (around CA$3740).

Source: GSMArena

Google Photos showing your pets some love

Looks like Google is adding one more fun feature to its Photos app. Some users have spotted a new subject its auto-generated video covers: your pet. The app has been automatically generating videos or photo collages/slides based on certain events or places. Now, it seems to be adding dogs and cats to that mix. Although Google hasn’t officially announced anything yet, one Reddit user _mars_ stumbled on a Google Photos notification on his phone that said “Check out Doggie Movie.” The photo service basically compiled a bunch of photos of his dog and combined that with “The Blue Danube Waltz” with either dogs barking or cats meowing, depending on whether it’s a dog or a cat.

Source: Phone Arena

Amazon offers sneak peek of The Grand Tour Season 2 on Prime Day

Today on Prime Day, the global shopping event exclusively for Amazon Prime members, Amazon has revealed a brand new teaser of The Grand Tour ahead of the launch of the second season later this year. The new footage, which is the first look at any filming from the hugely anticipated second series, sees Jeremy, Richard and James in Mozambique, Switzerland and the UK. Prime customers can view the exclusive footage at www.primevideo.com/GTPrimeDay.  

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