Google activates Pixel Visual Core for third-party apps

When Android 8.1 rolled out to the Pixel 2, it enabled the Pixel Visual Core image processing chip, a hidden chip that promises better processing speed and efficiency for the phone’s main camera app. Now, Google is activating this chip for third-party apps that use relevant Google APIs. This could mean your Instagram photos and Snapchat snaps will get the same improvements as the main Pixel camera gets. As The Verge’s Vlad Savov explains these apps can take advantage of the proprietary HDR+ algorithm and improve photo quality. The update is rolling out over the next few days.

Moto Z2 Play now available at Videotron, comes with free Insta-Share projector for a limited time

One fo 2017's most notable Android phone, the Motorola's Moto Z² Play is now available at Videotron, starting at $0 (or $469.95 no contract). For a limited time, consumers will also receive a free Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod with purchase.

the Moto Z2 Play feels even more premium and less delicate. The profile is thinner and the battery, unfortunately, gets slimmed down as well. You still get a respectable 30 hours on a single charge and you can juice it up to run 8-hours with a 15 minute charge thanks to TurboPower, a charging technology that Motorola introduced years ago and continues to refine to great success.

Amazon Canada introduces new eGift Card delivery using text and popular messaging apps

Sending eGift Cards will be easier than ever accroding to Amazon Canada, with the launch of text message delivery.  Behind the U.S., Canada is only the second country in the world to receive the new eGift Card delivery options via text! 

Instead of sending gift cards through traditional methods (mail and email), Amazon Canada has now enabled customers to send them straight to the recipients’ preferred form of messaging, such as text. Customers can also send eGift Cards via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and more. Hit jump to see the step-by-step instructions.

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Here's the first official teaser for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

It feels like forever for us to get the first official footage from the upcoming standalone Star Wars film about “the galaxy’s greatest scoundrel” but it’s here and we’re extra stoked for the movie. Disney and Lucasfilm gave us the first trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story at the Super Bowl and it’s looking pretty amazing. We definitely got goosebumps watching it. The film comes out in May 2018 and is directed by Ron Howard and stars Alden Ehrenreich with Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, and Joonas Suotamo.