GoPro brings Quik video features to the main app

GoPro updates its app to integrate the Quik video editing and give the app a “visual refresh” and a “more intuitive navigation.” The app is powered by a new software engine, and it’s the first in a “series” of planned app updates that will bring together camera control and content editing. The app improves the QuikStory multi-clip workflow. It now includes recently shot videos. Users can now also add to this workflow any video or image saved on their phone.

With QuikStory, GoPro finds what it calls “meaningful moment” in videos and it automatically suggests “awesome story compilations” involving these clips. The app also has the new ability to apply multiple filters in a single QuikStory. GoPro provides more than 20 filters in its app and says that it gives users the license needed to use multiple filters in a single multi-clip video. The draft limitations present in the previous version have also been removed with this new update. GoPro users can also access the editable format for their QuikStory videos, making it possible to go back and tweak the content whenever they want. Future plans for the app include having a full editing suite for single video clips as well as content themes.

Source: SlashGear 

Netflix responds to its tracking of physical activity on some Android phones

Netflix has started requesting physical activity permission for its app on Android. This was discovered last week when a security researcher tweeted about it. Some Netflix users on Android check their app’s permissions and found that it was tracking physical activity. According to Netflix, this is part of a test that’s meant to help the company “improve video playback quality when a member is on the go.” And only some members are part of the test. Netflix says they don’t plan to roll out this feature to all users, which means the company is getting the data it needs right now. The company also hasn’t said how long the test will be running either.

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Apple releases fourth iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 public beta

Apple has just released a bunch of updates over the past few days. Today, we get the fourth public beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 as well as the fifth developer beta of watchOS 6 and the fourth beta of tvOS 13. These come after the developer beta five of iOS 13 was released yesterday. For the public beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can get the update via the Settings app on your device. It’s rolling out now and should come to most users running the public beta soon.

The notable changes that came with the fifth developer beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 include being able to adjust the Home screen icon density. This means you can choose between having a 4 x 5 grid of apps or a 6 x 5 grid of apps. Other changes in beta 5 include new wallpapers in the Home app and a redesigned share sheet that now groups actions by apps.

Source: 9to5Mac

Disney+ will debut at D23 Expo

Those going to D23 Expo in Anaheim, California will get a special look at Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney+. Disney will show exclusive content through immersive show floor pavilions, live demos, and never-before-seen content, as well as special experiences at the event happening from August 23 to 25. The service is set to launch in the US on November 12. Guests will also be able to check out ESPN+ Original shows and get to see an interactive exhibit. There will also be costumes and show props from Hulu’s award-winning original content. Disney will also give attendees and D23 Members a chance to subscribe to the service with a special offer available exclusively at the event.

Aside from the showcase at the D23 Expo Arena venue, Disney+ will be debuted at 6,800-seat Hall D23 on August 23 at 3:30 p.m. The official description states, “Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive preview of Disney+ and its exciting slate of original films and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Yvette Nicole Brown (Lady and the Tramp, Elena of Avalor) will host this star-studded presentation packed with never-before-seen content, surprise guests, performances, and reveals, including a first look at Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and many more.

Source: Comicbook.com