Google scraps Trusted Contacts app

Source: Google

The latest Google project to get cancelled is its Trusted Contacts app for mobile. The app was developed as a way to quickly yet securely share your location with your family and close friends so they can keep an eye on you or be able to find you in case of an emergency. But the company emailed users and posted on its website about the app shutting down on December 1. It joins similar projects like Google Latitude and Google+ Location Sharing that have been scrapped by the company. 

One way you can get location sharing on Google services is through Google Maps. As Engadget points out, the focus on Maps might be a good idea for overall privacy and access control as the app gets routinely updated. It also makes sense to place location-related features into the mapping app.

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Google Search helps you find that earworm by humming

Google Search helps you find that earworm by humming

Sometimes when you're trying to look for a song, you can only remember the melody or the cords. Google wants to help you find the track you're looking for with a new feature coming to Search. It will let you hum, whistle, or sing a melody to identify the song for you. All you have to do is tap the mic icon on the Google Search widget or head to the Google app and ask, "What's this song?" or click the "Search a song" button. 

The feature is available in English on iOS and in over 20 languages on Android, with plans to add more languages in the future.

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OtterBox is making MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12 cases

Source: OtterBox

If you're looking for iPhone 12 accessories outside of what Apple is offering, then OtterBox is one of the accessory makers to turn to. Not only did they partner with PopSockets to create cases that have PopTops built-in, but there will also be cases compatible with the iPhone 12's MagSafe magnetic charging system. OtterBox will be releasing its MagSafe-compatible Symmetry Series+ cases soon. If you want to check those out, you can head to OtterBox's site.

Source: Engadget