Thursday
Nov072019

Patent shows what the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite could look like

While patents don't necessarily show final products, they do offer us a hint of what's possibly coming. A license granted to Samsung by the US Patent and Trademark Office gives us a sneak peek at the potential design of the rumoured Galaxy S10 Lite. The specs still seem to be similar to the upcoming Galaxy A91, but the design is a cross between the Galaxy S10+ and S9.

The front features a dual-camera setup in that punch-hole display style on the upper right corner, while at the back, there is two camera setup as well, but the sensors are placed vertically with an LED light on the right. Now, whether Samsung sticks to this design or not, we'll have to wait and see. 

Source: SamMobile

Thursday
Nov072019

Google Assistant now supports smart faucets and bathtubs

Whether you want the feature or not, it is here. Google Assistant can now work with bathtubs and faucets. For tubs, it's a relatively simple list of commands. You can ask these smart tubs to fill or drain for you. But you can't seem to adjust the temperature. Now, for faucets, there appears to be a bit more complication. The tap is presumed to have different "modes" with their settings because of the varied kinds of liquids and presets available. As 9to5Google points out, these modes could point out to temperature control or even water filters in kitchen faucets. 

Smart faucets and tubs are on their way. Brands like Kolher and Delta offer smart versions of their products, so it might not be far off for these devices to get Google Assistant support.

Source: Android Police

Thursday
Nov072019

Rogers' and Fido's roaming plans add 10 destinations

You can now use Rogers Roam Like Home and Fido Roam in 10 new destinations. The list includes Cuba, Uganda, Swaziland, Yemen, Mauritius, Rwanda, Benin, Botswana, People’s Republic of Congo, and Western Sahara. The additional countries extend the services' availability in over 180 destinations.

Rogers Like Home lets you use your existing data plan abroad. It costs $7 per day in the US and $12 per day in other international destinations. You will be charged at a maximum of 15 days per billing cycle.

Source: iPhone In Canada 

Thursday
Nov072019

You can now use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with your Android phone

One solution to make it easier to play mobile games on smartphones are external controllers. Android continues to add support for external controllers to make it easier to game on your mobile device. The latest one to get support is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Technically, you could connect the Pro Controller before because it's a Bluetooth device. But functionality might be hampered. This time, the controllers are correctly mapped—allowing you to game freely. 

To pair your Pro Controller with an Android phone, simply hold the pair button on the back of the controller and then head to the Bluetooth settings on your handset. Right now, some of the games you can use the controller with include Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Minecraft, and Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS.

Source: Android Police