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Inside Google’s massive Android rebrand
Android is getting a major refresh, just in time for version 10 of the operating system. The redesign sees more emphasis on accessibility and compatibility. Here’s what’s new.
David Imel
Behind the scenes: Google’s Pixel cameras aren’t trying to be cameras at all
Google’s cameras on the Pixel 4 aren’t trying to be cameras. They’re trying to solve the problems traditional cameras can’t.
David Imel
What’s driving the Snapdragon 865 camera? Two gigapixels.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 camera processor has some incredible new features, all enabled by a huge leap in pixel processing. Here’s how they all work.
David Imel
I quit the internet for nine days. Here’s how that went.
Quitting the internet is beautiful and terrifying. Wonderful and terrible. Sometimes it feels like too much. Here’s how that went.
David Imel
The big problem with Google Stadia is the issue you can’t see
Google Stadia’s biggest problem isn’t the games or latency, it’s the data used along the way. At up to 25GB per hour, you better have a good internet plan.
David Imel
I love that new emoji are coming, but I still just want the blobs back
New emojis have just been added to Unicode, but I just keep thinking of The blobs. They were killed far too early. Here’s why it wasn’t deserved.
David Imel
Companies need to start flexing, fast.
Samsung is about to release its second-generation foldable smartphone and Moto just released its first. Otherwise, there aren’t many options for foldables.
David Imel
Oppo’s under-display camera means we can finally stop arguing about notches
Oppo’s new under-display camera technology means the notch debate will finally die for good. And frankly, I’m utterly relieved.
David Imel