“The asserted patents¹, filed between 1999 and 2012, relate to various methods for measuring optical characteristics of an object, such as color spectrums, translucence, gloss, and position detection.”
How to Send Facebook Messages without Messenger App on Android Phone
“Messenger app goes crazy sometimes that you have to reboot the device to make it work properly. Moreover, you need at least 500 MB free storage to download and install the app. So, you should overlook Messenger when it comes to sending messages to your Facebook friends.”
Watch Samsung’s new Galaxy Note 7 get unboxed for the first time
“Samsung just unveiled one of the most hotly anticipated new smartphones of 2016. The Galaxy Note 7 features a gorgeous refined design along with cutting-edge specs that include a stunning 5.”
T-Mobile aims to become the No. 1 carrier in the US
“T-Mobile has some ambitious plans for the coming months: it aims to match Verizon’s wireless coverage to become the fastest and the most widely available carrier – or rather Un-carrier – in the US. Earlier today, we reported that T-Mobile is now the fastest network in the US.”
Samsung makes the most American commercial ever for the Galaxy Note 7
“Samsung’s smartphone marketing is usually pretty impressive, but the latest Galaxy Note 7 commercial is a little bit…weird.”
Facebook tests MSQRD selfie filters and opening your camera atop feed
“Snapchat opens to the camera by default to spur content creation, and now Facebook is trying the same starting with an Olympics-themed test in Brazil and Canada.”
Wireless charger also levitates your smartphone, tablet in midair
“The OvRcharge, by 15-year-old AR Designs Canada, combines magnetic induction charging with electromagnetic suspension to levitate your Android or iOS mobile device a few centimeters above a square, wooden platform. The charger comes in two sizes: the smaller OvRcharge platform is about 5.”
Google is trying to stop you having to put in passwords
“New open source project hopes to remove burden of remembering passwords and instantly log you into apps on Android, with plans to roll out across every platform 05.34 EDT Last modified on Friday 5 August 2016 07.”
6 ways to get more out of Google Maps
“Google Maps consistently makes lists of the top 10 most-used apps and is probably one app that many people consult daily. But how much of the program do you actually use? Those who just type in an address and go should know that there’s so much more you can do than just that.”
Watching videos in new Chrome for Android could save you tons of data
“Good news, Android users: Google has updated Chrome to make streaming video faster and smoother, suck up less battery and reduce data usage. Improvements made to version 52 of Chrome will be “most noticeable on short videos” according to the official Google Chrome blog.”
