New OnePlus 5T teaser confirms the headphone jack stays

OnePlus has finally started to tease its upcoming smartphone. They recently teased the 20MP + 20MP camera setup and its Portrait Mode. This time, around OnePlus is talking about a feature that’s been disappearing in other flagship phones: the 3.5mm audio jack. The company tweeted a photo of its phones stacked on top of each other showing the headphone jack side along with the words: “What do our phones have in common? 🎵” We expect to see more of these teasers before OnePlus officially unveils the device on November 16^th.

What do our phones have in common? 🎵 pic.twitter.com/sd9PcSdptw

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 1, 2017

Source: GSMArena

GarageBand 2.3 for iOS bringing new beats and loops

Apple announced an update to GarageBand for iOS. Today’s update introduces a new GarageBand Sound Library, where users can select and download a variety of free sound packs featuring new instruments and loops. Beat makers can tap into a new Beat Sequencer instrument inspired by classic drum machines — popular with artists who produce Hip-Hop and Electronic music. The app also features new Asian Touch Instruments and updates to Drummer, including six additional players.

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Interac Debit comes to Samsung Pay in Canada

Interac Debit on Samsung Pay is now available in Canada, bringing the convenience, security and privacy of contactless transactions to customers with debit cards issued by participating financial institutions and who use supported Samsung devices.

Consumers can use Interac Debit on Samsung Pay at hundreds of thousands of merchant locations across Canada where contactless payments are accepted. Just look for the contactless symbol on the payment terminal at checkout.

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Android’s Fast Pair feature makes it easier to pair Bluetooth accessories to your phone

Google wants to eliminate the tedious process of having to search through the settings app to pair a Bluetooth device to the phone. Google Play Series version 11.7 brings the feature called Fast Pair to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. What it does is it searches for nearby Bluetooth Low Energy broadcasts in your area. You’ll get a high-priority notification once it spots the device you want to pair it to and it’ll ask you to “tap to pair” your device with, let’s say, Bluetooth headphones. The notification will show the product name and an image of the device to make sure you pair it with the correct device. Once you’ve successfully paired, you’ll get a second notification giving you a link to companion app, if the Bluetooth device has it. The feature currently just supports Google’s Pixel Buds and Libratone Q Adapt On-Ear. The upcoming Plantronics Voyager 8200 series will support the feature, too.

Source: Android Authority