Huawei sells in China a protective case that lets you bring the Mate 20 Pro underwater

While the Huawei Mate 20 Pro has IP68 protection for water- and dust-resistance, this isn’t enough to take the phone under water so you can take photos and videos. That’s why the company is selling in China’s Vmall.com a special Diving Case, which will let you use its advertised underwater camera mode. The case is designed to withstand pressure of up to five metres for one hour. It can be brought to the sea as it can be used in salt water. Underwater use is easy with the protruding buttons on the side and its camera mode makes use of an intelligent image processing so it can capture stills and videos sans distortion. The case is being sold for CNY 599 (around CA$110). Unfortunately, there’s no word yet whether it’ll be brought out of China but we’re hoping it would be.

Source: GSMArena

First impressions: Huawei Mate 20 Pro

By Emily Chung

As the Motoring Editor, I appreciate technology in smartphones because vehicles have similar advances. What we see revealed in the smartphone industry is shared in the automotive industry. Case-in-point, AI technology is now used in smartphones and new vehicles.

The Huawei Mate20Pro is released in Canada this week (November 8) through major carriers and I had the opportunity to test out the device since its global reveal in London, UK last month. With a few weeks under my belt, I wanted to experience the value of Huawei’s newest smartphone in my everyday routine and share with you a practical review.

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Planet Computers launches its second Android-powered PDA

Planet Computers introduces the Cosmo Communicator from Planet Computers on Vimeo.

Planet Computers Gemini' is a device that brings back the PSION's keyboard and a mid-range Android device, running Android and designed around productivity, this pocket computer also runs various flavours of Linux, serves as a smartphone and is aimed at mobile workers who need a more flexible mobile device.

Announced today is Planet Computers latest Indiegogo crowdfunded project the Cosmo Communicator. Featuring dual displays, a 24 megapixel camera as well as updated hardware with a backlit keyboard, it is powered powerful Mediatek P70 8-core processor plus separate GPU and AI processors. It has a massive 6GBs of RAM and 128 GBs of Flash memory. 

This is an interesting product which could turn into a proper segment. I've had the original Gemini PDA and I chose the WiFi-only model, which I regret. Being able to use the device as a smartphone completes the experience and is useful when one is travelling. To find out more about the Cosmo Communicator check it here.

Google to shutter old version of Google Contacts web app by February 2019

Say goodbye to this old look

Google has been working on the redesign of the Google Contacts web app since 2015. Recently, it got the new Material Design-inspired look that’s seen in a slew of Google products. Now, the company is ready to leave the past behind with the new Contacts web app replacing the older version completely by February 2019. This specific announcement will impact G Suite users but it’s also likely to affect the number of Gmail accounts who still use the old design.

Starting November 28, the new Contacts web app will come to all G Suite users (or be force-enabled by the organization’s admin). And then it’ll be the default starting January 15, 2019. Admins will not be able to turn this off then. And then on February 12, 2019, the old version will go away entirely.

Source: Android Police