IFA 2021 is cancelled

IFA's organizers no longer plan to hold the tech conference and trade show this year, citing uncertainties caused by the ongoing pandemic. Messe Berlin and gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH announced the decision after discussing public health experts and multiple stakeholders. Some of the concerns raised include the rapid emergence of the new COVID-19 variants in South Asia and the continued uncertainties of the rollout of vaccination programs worldwide.

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Google and Samsung plan to revitalize Wear OS

Ahead of Google I/O 2021, there were rumours that Samsung planned to switch back to Wear OS on its upcoming wearables. Instead, what we got is a collaboration between Samsung and Google to develop Wear OS, bringing the best of Tizen and Google's smartwatch platform together. 

Google didn't really show off the new operating system, but from what we've seen so far, there will be navigation changes. Like, you can double-tap a physical button on the watch case to switch between current and previous apps.

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Android 12 brings a redesigned experience

Google has shown off the new look of its mobile operating system with the upcoming Android 12 update. It's the first major revamp for the platform in years, with changes to the overall experience, colours, motion, and lights.

Android gets a new Material You design language that integrates the hardware and software further. Starting with Pixel devices, Google introduces Custom Colour Palette, allowing you to personalize your handset's look completely. But if you don't know where to start, Android will pull colours from your wallpaper and apply complementary shades throughout the operating system. You'll see it in the notification shade, the lock screen, the volume controls, new widgets, and more.

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Review: TCL 20 Pro 5G

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The best camera is the one you have with you, but what If that camera is actually a quad-camera with built-in stabilization and night mode capabilities? I recently visited the One World Trade Center observation center in New York. I brought an iPhone 12 Pro, a DJI Mini, a Galaxy 360, and the TCL 20 Pro 5G to cover any and all photographic opportunities. 

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