Tuesday
Jun182019

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will get Night Mode for its camera

We were already alerted of the dedicated Night Mode coming to older Samsung devices. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ got the June 2019 update with this feature. And now the Galaxy Note 9 is getting it, too. Well, at least the Note 9 owners in Germany are getting the over-the-air update. Firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 brings Night Mode as well as the ability to scan QR codes without using Bixby Vision. It comes in at just under 704MB and includes the June 2019 security patch. Overall camera performance is thrown into the mix as well. Now, it’s just time to wait for the update to head this way.

Source: SamMobile

Tuesday
Jun182019

Microsoft brings its To-Do app to the Mac

Apple users finally gain access to Microsoft’s To-Do app. It’ll let users work offline, view upcoming tasks under the “My Day” section, see flagged emails, and share to-do lists with others. It doesn’t fully integrate with Microsoft Planner, but we’re expecting that to come soon. This cross syncs with the other iterations of the Microsoft To-Do app on iOS, Android, Windows, and online. The app also syncs with Outlook, so if you rely heavily on the said email client, you might appreciate this addition. To-Do for Mac is available for download on the Mac App Store now.

Source: Engadget

Tuesday
Jun182019

‘Dr. Mario World’ is coming to Android and iOS on July 10th

You might have already heard that Dr. Mario World is making a comeback for mobile devices. We now get an official launch date for its release on both Android and iOS. This freemium game is a match-3 puzzle game where you need to eliminate viruses by aligning them with similarly-coloured capsules. You have a limited number of capsules, so you’ll need to be strategic when approaching this game. You can interact with other players, too. You can send or receive hearts from them for extra stamina or even battle them online in versus mode. If you want to shell out money, there are optional “diamonds” that you can cash in for items, restore stamina, or buy new doctors with special skills. Or you can use the old-fashioned way or the free way and earn it yourself.

Source: Engadget

Monday
Jun172019

This e-bike comes unlocks with your fingerprint and can wirelessly charge your smartphone

E-bikes offer a more eco-friendly way to get around town. But they aren’t the most affordable options. And that is what e-bike maker Stark is hoping to change. A new pair of bikes from the company offers some compelling features at a more affordable package. The new Stark Drive Torque models have the same folding e-bike concept, allowing for easier transport. But this time, these models get NFC chips, fingerprint sensor, and an 18Ah battery pack with USB ports and wireless charging capability.

The standard Stark Drive Torque gets a 250W mid-drive motor with 80Nm of torque and pedal assistance of up to a top speed of 42km/h. While the beefier Stark Drive Torque Max comes with a 1,000W Bafang Ultra Max motor, thick off-road tires, up to 160Nm of torque, and top speeds of up to 62km/h. Both bikes have nine-speed Shimano gearing, adjustable suspension, and disc brakes. The range of both models will be over 100km. Pricing for the standard version starts at US$999. The Torque Max version doesn’t have a price yet but Stark plans to hold Indiegogo campaigns in August to raise funds for production.

Source: New Atlas