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Get a 15-day free trial to Visible using your iPhone and an eSIM

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Starting today, prospective Visible customers can try their service for free before you make the full commitment. You don’t need a credit card, to port your current number, or even wait for a sim card to start the 15-day free trial.

Using eSIM technology, you can sign up for Visible, activate your phone and be on your way in as little as 15 minutes. An eSIM is essentially a reusable SIM card built into your phone and uses software to activate and deactivate it. The best part is that you can have a regular SIM card installed in your phone and an eSIM installed, giving you 2 numbers on the same device.

If you are looking to give Visible a try, all you have to do is head to their website to make sure your phone is eligible for the free trial. You will then receive a trial phone number, allowing you to use your number from your current carrier and Visible’s new temporary number at the same time. If you end up making the switch, you can either keep the trial number, or port in your existing number.

The free trial lasts 15 days and currently only works on select iPhones. Eligible phones include the iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR, iPhone XS/Max, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, and the iPhone 13 series.

Visible has fully committed themselves to eSIM technology. Currently, it only works with Apple devices, but their goal is to be 100% eSIM sometime in the future.

Acer announces 2 new Chromebooks with Best of CES Awards potential

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At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Acer unveiled two new Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 and the Acer Chromebook 315. Acer has had some home runs in the PC and Chromebook space, and these two products don’t look to disappoint.

Acer Spin 513

Acer Chromebook Spin 513

This Chromebook runs on a MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor and has a 13.5-inch display. The 3:2 display, which Acer brands as VertiView, gives users 18% more vertical screen space to get their work done. The display also has a resolution of 2256 x 1504.

This convertible laptop has a military-grade MIL-STD 810H rating, which makes it great for students and clumsy professionals. This device also features DTS Audio, 2 upward-facing speakers, USB Type-C, Wifi 6, and a backlit keyboard.

It is launching in June with a starting price of $599.99.

Acer Chromebook 315

Acer Chromebook 315

The Acer Chromebook 315 is an affordable option for people looking to get their work/play done without breaking the bank. The Chromebook 315 features an FHD IPS 15.6-inch display, with an optional touchscreen.

It also features a wide field-of-view webcam, a pair of microphones, DTS Audio, an Intel processor, two USB Type-C ports, a MicroSD card reader, and Wi-Fi 6.

A cool feature of this device is the OceanGlass touchpad. The touchpad is 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic.

The Vivaldi browser will ship on the Astro Slide 5G pre-installed

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Vivaldi Technologies just announced that they have teamed up with Planet Computers. Planet Computers, the maker of the Astro Slide 5G, will ship their device with the Vivaldi browser pre-installed.

Astro Slide 5G

The Astro Slide 5G is an Android 11 based device with a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s a 4,000mAh battery, a 48MP camera, and a 13MP selfie camera. The display is an FHD+ AMOLED display.

None of those specs jump out at you, but the form facture sure will. The Astro Slide 5G has a built-in keyboard. It isn’t like a Blackberry keyboard (RIP Blackberry phones), it is more in line with a miniature standard keyboard.

Teaming up

The Vivaldi browser is a privacy-enabled web browser. Allowing you to enable the built-in Tracker and Adblocker to shield you from ads and trackers. You also get access to Vivaldi Translate, Vivaldi’s privacy based translation service.

You will be able to sync your browsing data securely between the Astro Slide and your other Vivaldi browser-equipped devices. The Vivaldi browser allows you to take notes on the go, take screenshots, customize the user interface, and quickly take screenshots.

Both Vivaldi and Planet Computers show their love for Linux with pride. You can multi-boot Linux as well as Android on the Astro Slide. The Vivaldi browser just became the default browser on Arch-based Manjaro’s Cinnamon edition.

Motorola debuts $90 MA1 car adapter for wireless Android Auto experience

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Android Auto is a great experience, and continues to evolve with new features but it’s not a perfect solution for some. Indeed, depending on the head unit in a vehicle, some users will find they have to constantly content with the act of physically plugging and unplugging a phone for things to work as intended.

Motorola on Wednesday announced its MA1 wireless car adapter for Android Auto, which makes it much easier to pull up Google Maps, media, and other apps on a vehicle’s display.

Motorola MA1 features include:

  • Fast media transmission (5 GHz WiFi for wireless Android Auto)
  • Direct USB plug-in to existing Android Auto-enabled vehicles
  • Fast automatic connection using Bluetooth
  • Lightweight, sleek design

The Motorola MA1 is a more or less a plug and play adapter that lets users forget about the hassle of plugging directly into the car. Once setup, a simple, “Hey Google” is all it takes to send messages, control media, or pull up directions. This lets users keep their phone in a pocket or purse, or tucked away safely.

Priced just $90, the Motorola MA1 goes on sale January 28 and will be available at motorolasound.com and retailers across the country.

Learn web development with The 2022 Web Development for Beginners Bundle

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Athom brings its privacy-first smart hub, the Homey Bridge, to the US

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Athom is known for its privacy-first smart home solutions. Previously only available in Europe, they are taking their products overseas. At the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), they unveiled they are bringing the Homey Bridge and the Homey App to the United States.

Homey Bridge

The Homey Bridge is a smart home hub designed with your privacy in mind. You won’t have to worry about this little device listening or selling your data. The Homey Bridge supports over 50,000 smart home devices from more than 1,000 brands.

Easily connect your devices with support for Zigbee, Z-Wave Plus, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 433MHz, and infrared.

Currently, in beta, you can only get it from the Homey website. Starting in February you will be able to find it at Amazon, BestBuy, The Home Depot, and others for $69.

Homey Bridge App

Homey Flow, Insights, and Energy

Homey Flow allows you to create automated rules that tie devices together. It doesn’t matter if they are different brands or feature different technologies, Flow just makes it work.

Homey Insights gives you an easy-to-read graph or chart to analyze your smart home usage. This allows you to easily track temperature levels over time or how much energy your fridge uses in the summer and winter.

Homey Energy allows you to see your home’s energy usage in real-time. You can even tell which rooms use the most energy in your home.

Homey App Store

The Homey App Store is open-source, allowing developers and manufactures to extend support for their products and services. Homey is looking to unify all devices under one roof and make them work together.

Meet the new Shokz bone conduction headphones, the OpenRun Pro

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Shokz announced their latest premium bone conduction sports headphones, the OpenRun Pro. These open-ear sports headphones use Shokz’s patented PremiumPitch 2.0 technology. This bone conduction technology delivers audio through your cheekbone. According to Shokz, this allows for greater comfort and to hear what is going on around you.

Shokz used to be called AfterShokz. To see bone conduction technology and how works, check out our AfterShokz Trekz Air review.

The OpenRun Pro will also be Shokz’s first headphones to feature their TurboPitch technology. This technology adds two bass enhancers into the transducers, allowing you to experience your music to its fullest.

OpenRun Pro

These headphones were made with athletes in mind and were designed to push as hard as they do. Made from lightweight titanium, Shokz says these headphones will provide a secure fit for all-day comfort.

These headphones are IP55 rated, so they can withstand rainy runs and sweaty conditions. It pairs with your device using Bluetooth 5.1.

The OpenRun Pro has 10 hours of playtime and 10 days of standby time. A quick 5-minute charge will give you an additional 1.5 hours of playtime. A full charge takes about an hour.

You can adjust EQ settings through the new Shokz App, available on the Google Play Store.

The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are available now, for $179.95. They only come in black at the moment, but other colors will be announced at a later date.

 

Nokia debuts five phones for US market

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While much of the fanfare around smartphones tends to focus on high-end devices and flagship experiences, a large segment of buyers prefer to shop with budgets in mind. That is to say that phones priced $300 and lower tend to do quite well.

Nokia, no stranger to affordably priced devices, this week announced five handsets for the US market, all of which will be priced below $250. Among them are a 5G model, three 4G phones, and a non-Android feature phone.

The full details, including specifications and price, aren’t yet known, but Nokia has revealed a few tidbits.

The Nokia G400 sits at the top of the ladder for the new products, and features a 6.6-inch 120Hz display, 5G support, and a 5,000mAh battery. Moreover, the phone houses 6GB RAM with 128GB storage.

In terms of cameras, the G400 packs a 48-main shooter with a 5-megapixel ultra-wide, and 2-megapixel macro sensor. Pricing is said to be $240 for the phone when it goes on sale in the coming months.

As for the other phones, we have the following model numbers and reported prices:

  • G100 – $150 (4G, 6.5-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, fingerprint sensor in power button)
  • C100 – $100 (4G, 5.45-inch display, 3,000mAh battery, 8-megapixel rear camera)
  • C200 – $120 (4G, 6.1-inch display, 4,000mAh battery, 8-megapixel rear camera)
  • 2760 – $80 (Flip phone with KaiOS)

Nokia phones, while offered through select MVNOs and prepaid carriers, don’t have a big presence in the US as it tends to focus on Europe and Africa.

Looking ahead, things figure to change a bit as Dish Wireless and Consumer Cellular are the latest US-based providers to partner with Nokia.

Additional details for each of the new Nokia phones is expected over the coming weeks and months.

Google is bringing updates to Android Auto and to cars with Google built-in

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Google is on a mission to provide you with easy, safe, and seamless access to your digital life while on the road. Google has announced a few new updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

Having already announced updates to Android’s ability to connect to other devices, let’s check out what they have for us on the road.

Android Auto

Android Auto allows your Android device to connect to compatible car displays. This summer they are expanding the types of apps you can use. Google is partnering with Lyft and Kakao Mobility, allowing drivers to view and accept rides from their car display.

In the coming weeks, the new Motorola MA1 wireless adapter will allow you to enable wireless on your Android Auto, even if it isn’t built-in.

Motorola MA1

Google built-in

Google built-in is for cars with infotainment systems that are powered by Android Automotive OS. In the coming weeks, you will be able to download navigation apps like Sygic and Flitsmeister. You will also be able to download charging apps like ChargePoint and PlugShare, as well as parking apps such as SpotHero and ParkWhiz.

This spring, Google will allow you to check on and adjust settings in your car with just your voice. Activate features like lane-keeping assist, or check when your next service is due. Beginning with Volvo, apps like YouTube will allow you to access video entertainment in your car while parked.

Other announcements

You can already unlock your BMW, but later this year Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology will allow you to unlock and share keys on compatible cars. With UWB you won’t even have to take your phone out of your pocket to unlock your car.

This spring, Google is launching remote actions. Allowing for direct integration with the Google Home line of products, you will be able to warm up or cool down your car, lock and unlock it, as well as check the status of things like the battery. It will start with Volvo and roll out to other manufacturers at a later date.

Google adds Fast Pair to more devices and enhances connectivity to Chromebooks and Windows PCs

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Google has been hard at work updating the Android ecosytem. With recently announced updates, Google is now focussing on making these devices sync, pair, and function together in a more connected way. Google will be releasing updates throughout the year to make Android devices work better together.

Fast Pair is coming to more devices

Fast Pair allows you to quickly set up and pair devices. Google is working to bring this functionality to other devices including TVs and smart home devices.

In the coming weeks, Google will allow you to Fast Pair Matter-enabled smart home devices to your network, Google Home, and other apps. You will also be able to Fast Pair headphones to Chromebooks.

Sometime in the next few months, you will be able to Fast Pair headphones to Google TV or other Android TV OS devices.

Coming later this year, you will be able to use your Android phone to quickly set up a new Chromebook.

Do more with Android

You are already able to unlock your Chromebook with your Android phone, but in the coming months, that feature will be extended to Wear OS.

Google is working with Acer, HP, and Intel to Fast Pair your Android phone to your Windows PC. Quickly set up Bluetooth accessories, sync text messages, and share files with Nearby Share. This feature is coming sometime this year.

Later this year, you will be able to use your Samsung or Pixel device to lock and unlock your BMW using Ultra Wide-Band (UWB) technology. You will also be able to share keys with friends and family.

Media Sharing

In the coming weeks, starting with Bose speakers and soundbars, Chromecast built-in will be coming to more devices. Camera Roll on Phone Hub will let you share photos, videos from your Android phone to your Chromebook.

Within the next few months, your Bluetooth-enabled headphones will automatically switch the audio between Chromebooks and Android devices. Spatial audio is also coming to headsets. You will be able to turn your car on and off, control the temperature and get information about your car on all Assistant-enabled devices.

Sometime this year your will be able to view and respond to Android phone’s messaging apps on your Chromebook without the need to install them.

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