5G could change mobile gaming

Technology is always evolving and getting better, and this has led to a lot of improvement in our daily lives over the last two decades or so. The pace of technological advancement has been the fastest over this time period than at any point in human history, and this is set to continue in the foreseeable future as well. With this in mind, we can look at one of the most exciting developments in the mobile and internet space, and the impact this will have on various facets of our mobile usage.

5G is the next step in mobile internet speed, and is set to be launched in many countries across the world in the next few months. 4G was a gamechanger when it was introduced, and 5G will have an even bigger impact, since the speed and bandwidth provided will be at par with that of fixed cable internet connections. We could even see 5G internet be used as the primary internet source in many households, replacing their fixed-line and WiFi connections. This is bound to have a huge impact on how people consume content on their phones, and is likely to increase the amount of internet usage for people on their mobile devices.

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Pixel 4a tipped to come out on August 3

After months of delays (partly due to COVID-19), the Google Pixel 4a might come out after all. Tech analyst Jon Prosser tweeted that the Pixel 4a will launch on August 3, just a couple of days before Samsung's Unpacked event. And as Prosser noted, do you even care that it's coming out? While Pixel devices are the only ones to get speedy Android updates, the line has been plagued with hardware issues. Is that enough for buyers to consider the new phone? Or is it too little too late for the Pixel 4a?

Source: SlashGear

YouTube Music gets Android TV integration through YouTube app

It's a solution, but a hastily put together one, it seems. YouTube Music comes to Android TV through a server-side update that introduces a new Music tab in the app with YouTube Music's logo on it. It shows a lot of your regular YouTube recommendations and the content taken from your account. You'll get access to things like "Your likes" and playlists you've subscribed to, "Your mix," "Discover mix," some genre and mood stations, your playlists, artists stations based on your listening habits, and recommended playlists. And it has an instant playback function that starts when you highlight a mix, playlist or artist station. 

Beyond that, though, it's basic integration, lacking a lot of features that would be better introduced through a dedicated YouTube Music app. It doesn't offer background playback, shuffle or repeat, audio/video toggle, playlist management, full library access including to your uploaded music, and synchronized lyrics. Here's to hoping Google fixes these lapses and give its subscribers a better app to work with.

Source: Android Police

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 tipped to support hand gestures to answer calls

The mystery surrounding Samsung's upcoming devices is slowly but surely getting revealed. The latest target is the Galaxy Watch 3. XDA-Developers found that the Galaxy Watch 3 Plugin app references support for hand gestures, particularly when it comes to taking calls. If the smartwatch starts ringing, you can clench and unclench your fist to pick up or share your hand to ignore the call.

The smartwatch will also reportedly support the Apple Watch-like fall detection. If it detects a fall, it'll ring for 60 seconds, awaiting a response. If you don't answer, it will proceed to text your location as well as a five-second audio recording to emergency contacts. There's also an option to make an emergency call after the minute-long wait. We should expect to hear more about the Galaxy Watch 3 and its features during Samsung's upcoming Unpacked online launch on August 5.

Source: Engadget