Thursday
Dec052019

Google's Live Caption feature lands on the Pixel 3, Pixel 3a

With the release of the December security patch, the update brings Google's Live Caption to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a handsets. Google confirmed the update on its Android Twitter account. Owners of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a just need to download the update to get the feature. You have to head into your settings to check if Live Captions are enabled.

The feature first debuted on the Pixel 4. When an app supports it, videos, podcasts, and other audio files will display a subtitle box that you can move around the screen. A small Live Caption toggle will appear below the volume controls when your Pixel is playing a supported media.

Wednesday
Dec042019

Rogers confirm LG G7 One will get Android 10 'soon'

First Look: LG G7 One and highlights

The LG G7 One is getting the latest version of Android. Rogers confirmed that it would be bringing Android 10 to the smartphone soon. The Canadian carrier updated its "OS upgrade schedule" chart in its forum. There is no specific date at the moment, but the addition could mean the release isn't going to be that far off.

Wednesday
Dec042019

Facebook to soon allow you to transfer photos and videos to Google Photos

It will soon be possible to export your Facebook photos and videos by bulk to other online services. But the social network will be starting with Google Photos, and it will be coming to Ireland first. The feature is part of the Data Transfer Project, which is an agreement between Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Twitter to allow easy, bulk transfers between services. Facebook intends to roll out the feature globally in the first half of 2020.

Source: Facebook

Wednesday
Dec042019

Apple holds first Apple Music Awards on December 4, Billie Eilish to perform live

Apple is hosting its first-ever Apple Music Awards, which the company said is a "celebration of the best and boldest musicians of 2019 and the enormous impact they have had on global culture this year." The inaugural ceremony will take place today, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's Cupertino headquarters in California. You can live stream the show through Apple's website. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Billie Eilish will perform at the ceremony.

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