Google has slowly been adding new shortcuts and integrations to other services into Gmail. As the company realigns its app strategy, this maneuver makes a more consistent experience across Android, Web, and iOS. The latest addition to this movement is Google Chat.
What’s Chat?
Let’s revisit Chat before we go any further. Google Chat, in short, is the replacement for Hangouts internet messaging. The Chat app started as strictly an enterprise offering with G Suite (now called Workspace). But as more and more people were searching for similar services, Google decided to replace the consumer app Hangouts with Chat as well.
Why do I want it in Gmail?
Having the Chat functionality baked into the Gmail app has been a great consolidation for me as a casual user. I use Chat regularly but only with one contact. Having the app take up storage and screen real estate was always questionable. Now just being to have the exact same experience inside Gmail is awesome.
How to turn on Chat for Gmail
With just a few steps in Gmail you can have Google Chat ready to roll. For what it’s worth, this works in both Android and iOS.
Open Gmail
Tap the hamburger menu in the top left
Select Settings
Find the email account you’d like to use Chat with
Click the checkbox for the menu item for Chat (Early Access)
Time to Chat
That’s it. You’re now able to use Google Chat from inside Gmail. Interactions and notifications will act just like the dedicated Google Chat app. Instead of an extra installation, Chat simply lives in a tab at the bottom of the Gmail app.
The POCO X3 Pro, announced in March 2021, is a modestly priced unlocked phone that provides users with a suite of mid-range hardware. On paper it offers a more robust suite of specifications than what others do in the price point.
How does the handset fare in our testing? Is it worth taking a gamble on a less-familiar brand for those living in the US? Where does one even find the phone should they want one? Read on to learn more about the Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro.
One look at the hardware tells us that the phone should have no issues with running your typical day-to-day apps and games. Its hardware specifications generally put it on par with early 2020’s flagship phones.
In practice, we find the POCO X3 Pro to be a solid device that quickly hops about, keeping apps open and never showing any signs of struggle. There’s more under the hood than what many people need and we suspect that to be the case even a year from now.
The X3 Pro is the first phone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processor. As more of a punched-up version of the Snapdragon 855, it’s both more powerful and less expensive than what other chips run. Along those lines, this means 4G connectivity instead of 5G. And that also means a lower price.
Gamers will appreciate the Adreno 640 GPU which is typically only found in upper-end devices. It’s one of those low-power/high-performance components that helps make games more enjoyable. If you like to play games or run an emulator for older consoles, you’ll find the phone does well.
The X3 Pro is a dense, if not heavy, phone. That should be expected though when you have a screen as big as this. Spend some time with it and you’ll find it always makes its presence felt. Those with smaller hands or which are tend to easily fatigue may wish to look elsewhere as it’s just a smidge taller and wider than most phones.
With that said, we do like the screen for what it does present. The 120Hz IPS LCD full HD panel is easy to see from all angles and does get bright enough to see in broad daylight. Gaming looks good with the high refresh rate and we always dig smooth scrolling and animations.
We’ve come to appreciate AMOLED panels for their black and high contrast ratio and aren’t crazy about an LCD screen. But with that said we’ve seen plenty worse from other phones. And again, it means a cheaper price tag.
Considering the price of the phone we were pleasantly surprised with the camera experience of the POCO X3 Pro. It’s a nice mix of standard, macro, and ultra-wide with none of them really outshining the other. With that said, none of them really drag the experience down or feel unworthy of inclusion. As we’re coming to learn, we now live in a world where respectable three and four-cameras should be expected even at lower price points.
Generally speaking, the camera experience was on par with expectations, if not a little better. You’ll want to spend some time getting to know all of the features and shooting modes a bit before really getting out there and using it in real time. There’s quite a few cameras and modes to master and the app isn’t super intuitive.
As for actual results, we found the X3 Pro did well in the area of “open the app and snap a picture.” Playing with macro, tilt shift, and filters were hit and miss but we think we could come to better appreciate them in time.ย
Colors were mostly accurate and balanced and we found it took very little editing to make images pop for social media. Shutter speeds were decent, even on the 48-megapixel stuff, but we didn’t really see anything stellar by leaving that mode on.
How’s the software on the POCO X3 Pro?
The phone runs an Android 11-based version of Xiaomi’s custom MIUI — version 12 to be precise. It’s colorful and inviting and seems to have a pretty consistent feel to it, and there’s plenty of customization available.
Users can choose between basic stuff like dark/light mode, font sizes, and wallpapers; however, they can also do full themes with icons, colors, and backgrounds. It’s easy to navigate through the options, selecting things and adjusting them to taste. You can make your phone feel as you’d like.
Despite being sold direct to consumer as an unlocked phone, the X3 Pro comes with a surprising number of extra apps. Our review unit had LinkedIn, Amazon, PUBG Mobile, Facebook, Netflix, and a handful of Mi titles. There’s some overlap between web browsing, file management, photo gallery, and a couple of others.
As far as removing the unwanted things is concerned, you can uninstall most of them. The Mi-branded stuff can be disabled from startup but they’re not going anywhere.
What else can you tell us about the POCO X3 Pro?
We really liked the battery experience that comes with the phone. For starters, the 5,160mAh capacity is on the higher end of things and routinely provides us with more than one day’s worth of usage. And when it comes time to charge, its 33W charger is pretty damn fast, often topping off with less than an hour on the wall.
The POCO X3 Pro also includes a headphone jack, something that we’re always happy to have around. It can be debated whether or not they’re necessary, but when it’s included, we’re pleased.
Another incredibly useful, albeit not necessary, feature that’s found in Xiaomi devices is present here. This is, of course, the IR blaster which can be used for controlling devices like TVs and other gadgets which might use infrared. You can configure the settings from the Mi Remote app.
Surely there are drawbacks, right?
As great as the phone is, it’s not without its flaws or shortcomings. Remember that heft we mentioned earlier? Indeed, extended time with this phone only serves to remind us how big and bulky it felt.
Stack it up to the OnePlus 8 Pro or another “large” device and you’ll see that it does have a bit of extra width and height. Moreover, it’s a little thicker, too. None of these metrics are terrible or overwhelming, but taken as a whole, they do make the X3 Pro feel big.
Save for the hologram-like flourish of the phone’s branding down the spine, the general design of the phone is a little tired or uninspired. Its greyish blue color doesn’t attract the eye or stand out but we don’t expect flash or glitz at this price.
We’re now getting to a point where users can look at 5G as a selling feature. Networks are expanding and coverage continues to improve. Is it necessary for anyone? Hardly. But, if you’re looking for the lightning fast 5G stuff, it’s not here.
Taking things a step further, US buyers will really want to look closely at the supported bands to make sure it works with their wireless provider. Ask a sales rep or customer service agent what you might expect in terms of coverage.
Conclusion
In terms of performance, the X3 Pro is as good as anything we’ve tested in this price range, if not better. Features like 120Hz refresh rates and 48-megapixel quad-cameras are only becoming more common because of brands like this who are willing to go the extra mile with specs.
The unlocked phone space is one where you’ll likely end up pleasantly surprised by how far your money goes. Sure, there are the occasional stinkers, but it’s this sub-$300 market that provides a considerable amount of phone for users. The POCO X3 Pro easily stacks up against others in this crowded space.
Do you think it’s a coincidence that Samsung has gotten increasingly more involved with its Galaxy A line over the last couple of generations? No, this is where we find great value propositions. And while we’re talking about Samsung, the X3 Pro stacks up quite nicely against the Galaxy A71.
The POCO brand is only a few years old, but we feel like there’s a lot of potential in it. As an independent brand from Xiaomi we’re seeing a company that gives you more bang for your buck.
The POCO X3 Pro is a terrific well-rounded 4G handset that’s priced to sell. You’d be looking at around $230-$300 USD (6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB) if you were to purchase one; however, that’s pretty tough to do if you live in the US.
The phone might not win any design awards but it’s more than capable on the hardware front. The screen is a large one and the high refresh and touch sampling rates make gaming and scrolling more enjoyable.
There’s a generous amount of (expandable) storage, a capacious battery, and an intuitive software experience. Toss in a couple of decent cameras and you’re hard-pressed to demand more.
It’s very easy for us to recommend this phone, just not for those living in the US. The only place we find linked to purchase it is through AliExpress and it won’t ship to the US. With that said, GearBest, BangGood, and other outlets are expected to carry the phone.
Understanding that our audience is not strictly based in the United States, we do see it appears much easier to order for other markets.
BLUETTI, a U.S.-Chinese renewable energy start-up, once again, created another miracle after their huge crowdfunding success with the cutting edge AC200 last year.ย Their latest 5.1kWh home power station – the EP500/Pro – has pulled over $1 million in the first hour at kickstarter.com and is now rapidly approaching the $3M milestone in less than three weeks.
Overview
It’s over two weeks since BLUETTI launched their latest flagship series – the EP500/Pro on Kickstarter, and raised staggering $1 Million US dollars in the first hour. But since the pre-launch, all the details BLUETTI released have revolved around the EP500. The outside world only knows the key specs of the 3000watt Pro, but few know the details of this mysterious โProโ version.
The Bluetti EP500 Pro could be the most powerful mobile power station ever. It features a ground breaking NEMA L14-30 30A receptacle that provides up to 3000 watts of continuous power at 120V which covers almost all your needs when the grid is down. For your latest digital gadgets, the EP500 Pro provides two 100W USB type-c ports that comply with PD3.0 protocol. You can easily power your whole familyโs phones, laptops without those bulky adapters.
Another big feature of the EP500/Pro is the long list of accessories that accompany them. With the launch of the Pro, owing to some of the updates to the power stationโs design both inside and outside, the accessories are seeing some great changes as well:
New EP500/Pro Accessories
There are three new accessories hitting Kickstarter alongside the EP500/Pro.
BLUETTI Home Integration Kit (Sub panel)
Integrate One EP500 Pro Into Your Home Circuit
Or Two
Ever since BLUETTI launched their 2000 watt AC200 last year, people have been wanting to integrate this power beast to their home circuits. BLUETTI has finally released their first integration kit for their flagship models (which totally makes sense since the EP500/Pro is positioned as a home power storage center). According to the information provided by BLUETTI, users can wire their vital loads/receptacles to this โsub panel and when the power grid goes down, all these vital loads/receptacles will be immediately(in less than 20 ms) taken over by the EP500/Proโs UPS system. This would be a life saver during those rolling power outages keeping your lights on, your hot water running and space heater warm without any interruption.
Fusion Box Pro (For the EP500 Pro)
Weโve seen the fusion box for EP500 earlier on BLUETTIโs campaign page which can connect two of these units and double the power, voltage and capacity via split-phase. People have been wondering how BLUETTI would connect two 30A outlets on the Pro and produce 6000W of high output power. Here is the answer: The Fusion Box Pro is equipped with an array of heavy-duty 30Amp/20Amp outlets including a 120V/240V 30A(Up to 6000W continuous power) receptacle like weโve seen before on the Fusion Box, and two NEMA TT-30 (or is usually called the 30amp RV receptacle). This designation is made specifically for recreational vehicles and is perfect for the RV crowd.ย
PV Voltage Step-down modular
The EP500 can accept Photo Voltaic input within the range of 45-135 Volts and a slightly wider range of 35-150 V for the pro. For people who already have a huge array of solar panels at home or on your rooftop, donโt worry just yet. BLUETTIโs PV voltage can step down your system voltage and will adjust the total input voltage of your array to made it usable with the EP500/Pro, This will save the cost of purchasing additional solar panels for those who have an existing solar grid!
All of this amazing off-grid power gear is now on a hot sale at Kickstarter.com.ย You may click here to find out more or to get yours right away:
According to BLUETTI, the price during crowdfunding is often the lowest ever and it will rise to a relatively expensive daily retail price when the crowdfunding campaign ends. If your home needs such a product to cope with the unpredictable & frequent power outages, now is the best time to place your order.
The BLUETTI team has promised to start shipping EP500 in June and EP500 Pro in August.
To offer an incentive to order now with the customer’s long wait, BLUETTI also will provide a 3-year warranty and lifetime tech support for EP500 & EP500 Pro for their crowdfunding backers. You can also opt for the extended additional one-year warranty for $399 or $699 for two, which makes the total warranty period to 5 years top.
For the first nine major releases of Android, installing APKs, or sideloading an app, was a relatively simple process. This changed with Android 10 as Google removed the feature from the settings page. Now only specific apps can install APKs and while there isn’t a full official list of apps that can do this so far, Google Chrome should be your top choice.
Installing APK on Android 10 just got a lot easier
Through Android 9 and the versions before Google made installing APK’s outside of the Google Play Store a simple step of going into Security settings and enabling the ability to install from unknown sources.
In our testing, it seems that file mangers such as Google Files and OnePlus’s own File Manager app don’t have the permission, so this means if you have an APK you wish to install, you can send it to yourself via Google Drive, WhatsApp, Telegram, or as a link in Google Chrome and install it.
While the list of said applications with such a permission is limited, here are the apps that we know work:
Google Chrome
Slack
Spark (Email Client)
Telegram
WhatsApp
Google Drive
For this guide, we will be using Google Chrome; however, the process can be replicated on any of the above apps. For example you can email yourself the APK or send it to yourself as a direct message in Slack.
Here is a quick video guide on how to do it:
Here is our step by step guide with text:
Hold down the app and go into App Info.
Tap on Advanced settings
Tap on Install Unknown Apps
Toggle this from Off to On
From here, now download any APK of your choice (preferably from trusted sites like APKMirror). Another trusted source could be Epic Games APK for installing Fortnite on your Android phone.
APK’s are also a risky affair on Android. Make sure you trust the person or site supplying you the APK, as these files can also be loaded with malware or other malicious code that can cause harm to your phone.
One of the best parts about having a connected home is the ability to grow and evolve the setup. Whereas a lot of people start out with a simple smart speaker or a few light bulbs, others might go with a security system. From there one could mix in a few smart displays, a bit of automation, and anything else that speaks to them.
A trend that slowly emerged over the last few years is the wireless connectivity for things like floodlights, cameras, and video doorbells. That is to say you can add them to your home or apartment without having to physically hard-wire them.
This has been great for renters, particularly because they don’t have to worry about getting a landlord’s permission. Moreover, someone with a storage unit could place a battery-powered camera inside their space, only having to charge it once every few months.
We’ve tested a variety of smart deadbolts and video doorbells over the years, but have not had the chance to do an all-in-one experience. The Lockly Vision ($399.99) is just that, a lock that features a touch-screen keypad, a fingerprint reader, and keyed cylinder as well as a video doorbell. In addition to these hardware details, it also supports your Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa commands.
Design and Features
The Lockly Vision is a full lock assembly that comes with interior and exterior covers, a deadbolt w/strike plate, mounting plate, door sensor, keys, batteries, and a smattering of hardware. Moreover, it comes with an installation guide, quick start manual, and paperwork.
Our review unit is the same Satin Nickel finish that we had in our Secure Pro we reviewed some time back. But unlike its older counterpart, this one has more rounded design with a bit of a capsule-like shape.
Lockly Vision has a 2.5-inch (diagonal) capacitive touch screen on the front and a biometric 3D fingerprint reader on its right hand side. Behind a round metal protective cover is where you’d insert a traditional key. But who wants to do that in 2021?
The doorbell housed in the unit is equipped with a 720 pixel video camera with a 150-degree field of view.
Installation and Setup
When you open the box and take out all of the parts, accessories, and instructions it may feel a tad overwhelming. Not to worry, though, as the actual installation is not all that complicated.
If you’ve ever installed a deadbolt, you’re already halfway familiar with things. The rest of it, which is guided nicely via manual, is straightforward and hard to mess up.
Once in place you can walk through the app and configure your settings. We appreciate that Lockly provides a wide array of personalization options that make it feel unique and individualized. The defaults are great, but we invite readers to play around a bit and see what can be done.
The mobile app lets users create permanent and/or temporary access codes, register fingerprints, and create offline access codes which can be share verbally or via email.
The Vision comes with a hub to connect to your homeโs Wi-Fi; it’s relatively small at 0.5 x 4.4 x 3.9 inches. We prefer this over the Lockly Secure Pro extra component that needs to plugged into a wall outlet somewhere between the router and the door. If anything, it’s always connected to the network.
Performance and Usage
Once youโve set up your Lockly Vision itโs really simple to manage access to your door. The initial setup process will walk you through a few steps to help create users with PIN codes or fingerprints.
You can also add users for temporary access or one-time entry. Whether youโre doing this at startup or later, itโs a great way to give parents, neighbors, or trusted friends a code that lets them into your home.
We really like that we donโt have to be at home and paired with the deadbolt in order to create a code. Find yourself at a wedding reception and needing someone to help feed your pets or let them outside? Create a code and share it with someone.
In addition to the fingerprint reader and the number pad you can also use your phone to unlock the door. Oh, and donโt forget that traditional, physical key. Yeah, those still work, too.
The camera does not support night vision nor does it automatically wake upon detecting someone. That could be a deal-breaker for some users and itโs worth pointing out.
Along those lines, you do have the option to capture video of a person entering a code. Giving a neighbor a code to let him come water your plants while on vacation? You can automatically record video of them entering the code and youโll know whether they bring a friend along with them.
The doorbell will sound a chime and push alerts to your handset whenever the button is pressed, recording video of the event and storing it on the included microSD card.
If youโd like to view your camera in real time, itโs a simple thing to do directly from the Lockly app. Moreover, you can also communicate with the doorbell/deadbolt using its built-in microphone and speaker.
For what it’s worth, we have a storm door that protects the main door so our doorbell actually shows a door frame when we log in to view it live. But, it does a good job recording video when someone is entering a guest code.
The Vision is powered by eight included AA batteries; at the bottom of the lock is a pair of terminals that you can use to jump-start the lock in the event your batteries die. Not to worry, though, you wonโt be hung out to dry because the app gives you an indicator of the amount of charge left and youโre realistically looking at changing them out maybe once per year.
The Visionโs smart lock performance was generally excellent in our testing. The fingerprint scanner always recognizes fingerprints and we find the touch-screen pad responsive. The Auto-Lock feature, which we don’t often use, works nicely as do the Google Assistant commands.
The cameraโs performance was a little more mixed, largely because of the storm door. Video was grainy, especially in evenings and late nights. However, we do appreciate the audio quality from the videos and the near real-time for chatting.
Conclusion
The Lockly Vision Doorbell Camera Smart Lockโs offers a variety of ways to lock and unlock your door. It’s highly customizable and allows for on-the-fly access to the lock or to generate access codes. As a smart deadbolt we’re big fans of this one.
Setup is easy, integration with smart assistants is appreciated, and we like the generally robust app experience.
As for the doorbell and camera part, they work just fine, but we’d like a higher resolution or night vision capability. If you have a storm door or something that would potentially obscure the video, we suggest saving the (~$120) money and opting for the Secure Pro. Motion detection would also be a great addition, too, especially since other smart doorbells offer the feature.
The Lockly Vision comes with a limited 5-Year Mechanical & Finish Warranty and a 2-Year Electronics Warranty, backed by lifetime technical support.
Learn more about the Vision Doorbell Camera and other products in the portfolio at Lockly’s website.
When youโre young, you have more time on your hands because there are fewer things you need to do, which leaves plenty of room for things you want to do. As we spend more time in the professional world, there is less time for things outside of it. With the forced move to working from home, you have to spend even more time just to communicate, whether itโs through long emails, virtual meetings, or detailed reports you have to review. Just as technology made working from home possible, now it can make it more efficient, too. Elocance is an app that can save you time and strain on your eyes by turning web articles, documents, long emails, and more into audio that you can listen to.
If youโre looking for ways to fine-tune your day for productivity, then save the time youโd spend reading long documents and listen to them instead. Elocance can help you work, learn, and live efficiently in ways that were unavailable before. Listen to that 12-page email while you eat lunch. Enter data into a spreadsheet while listening to a book youโve been wanting to read.
Beyond saving you time, Elocance will help you learn and retain information more effectively. People learn better by varying how they acquire knowledge. If you are spending more time than ever reading and working to retain information from so many different visual sources, then listening to it for a change will help you commit that information to memory.
By turning any text into audio, a busy person can condense their work and boost their productivity immensely, and you donโt have to continuously add new things to Elocance to play for you, wasting your time. Instead, Elocance can easily create playlists of your content to give you an audio library of information you can hear rather than read. Youโll be able to organize these playlists, listening to all your unread emails in a row as easily as youโd be able to hear a few chapters from a book youโve been wanting to read.
The breaks you give yourself to rest your eyes from hours on Zoom can now be spent still engaging with useful, practical information, while giving you a moment to recharge before you jump back into your work. With Elocance, you can learn to code while walking your dog, or research some awesome new products while you cook dinner.
Elocance is a new way to make your life more efficient. Normally $86.99 for a yearly subscription, now you can get Elocance for 50% off if you use the coupon code ELO#2@21. Hack your productivity and listen to your work with one app.
A second monitor is something you may have never thought about purchasing before. However, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been living a new world. Many of us have switched to working from home for the first time and we’re looking for ways to be more productive.
As it turns out, a second monitor is one of the most effective tools to increase productivity. They are great for keeping your digital workspace more organized by offering increased screen real estate and they’re perfect for Zoom calls.
Thankfully, Lepow was nice enough to send out its highly-rated portable monitor so I could experience this for myself.
Design
The Lepow Portable Monitor offers 15.6 inches of additional screen real estate with a resolution of 1080p. That’s large enough to be useful without being too heavy for when you’re on the go.
It features minimal bezels along three of its sides which helps keep it compact for traveling. The back is metal and includes magnets for the bundled cover to attach to. If you’d like, the cover can be removed entirely if you plan on leaving it in one spot, but the protective cover also doubles as a handy stand whether you plan on moving it around or not.
Along the right side, you’ll find the power button, USB-C power port, and a rocker switch for adjusting settings. It’s important to note that the USB-C port on this side is for power only, and the rocker switch can be pressed in to help select settings in the menu.
The USB-C port on the left side is for the transmission of audio and video. It can also accept power if you connect it to a compatible device allowing you to run the monitor entirely off of one cable. I was able to do this with my Windows laptop.
If your device doesn’t support video over USB-C, then no worries, the Lepow Portable Monitor also includes a mini HDMI port on the left side. Now, an HDMI to mini HDMI cable isn’t all that common, but fear not, because one comes in the box.
While the Lepow Portable Monitor is capable of displaying video, it can also provide audio through its two speakers and headphone jack. This makes it perfect for using as your main display for watching movies or playing games as well as a secondary monitor.
Overall, the Lepow Portable Monitor packs a lot into its slim 0.3-inch body and only weighs 1.7lbs. This makes it easy to transport, whether you’re moving it around the house or taking it with you on the go.
What’s in the box?
Inside of the box, you’ll find a USB-C to USB-C cable, HDMI to Mini HDMI cable, a USB-A to USB-C power cable, and a power brick. Essentially, every cable you could need with this portable monitor, so don’t worry about having to pick up anything extra to get it all set up.
User Experience
Over the past few weeks, I have tested out the Lepow Portable Monitor with my Windows Laptop, HP Chromebook X2, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 Pro. In every instance, the monitor functioned without issue.
However, it is important to note that I was required to use a dedicated power source in all of these instances except with my Windows Laptop. It would technically work without an external power source with my phone as well, but I found it to be a little wonky when using it without one.
One of the best parts about the Lepow Portable Monitor is the fact that it is truly portable. I could easily run this off one of my power banks when using it on the go with my Nintendo Switch or phone. Having that sort of flexibility made it so convenient to use without having to find a power socket nearby.
As far as quality goes, the picture was perfectly acceptable, whether I was playing games, watching Netflix, or working–I didn’t have any complaints. The display gets nice in bright and the matte finish helps at preventing distracting glares, plus the colors are rich and it even supports HDR.
The one thing I probably wouldn’t recommend it for is design work. For that, I’d suggest using a monitor with a wider color gamut that has been properly calibrated. However, there is nothing stopping you from adding this as a second monitor to your setup to place all of the toolbars to keep your main calibrated monitor uncluttered for editing photos, videos, and graphics.
One final note about the speakers, when connecting the display it will default to using the speakers on the Lepow Portable Monitor. While the speakers sound fine, it is possible to switch back to your laptop’s built-in speakers by changing the sound output using the settings in Windows.
Final Thoughts
There’s a lot to like about the Lepow Portable Monitor. It’s big, it’s lightweight, it has good video quality, and there are plenty of ways to connect to it. If you’ve been looking to get a second monitor and don’t need it to be calibrated for design work, then this is a fantastic choice. It’s even better that it offers the flexibility of being portable, and provides a way to play your Nintendo Switch on a larger screen while on the go.
The Nitty Gritty: Never worry about losing a file again. Grab an unlimited online storage account through G Cloud for as little as $33 per year. Back it all up with military-grade encryption.
Here’s a question for you: what do you do with all of your downloaded music, pictures, documents, and other media?
Chances are good you are backing some of that up either automatically or manually. And, if you’re like a lot of Android users, you’re probably tapping into Google Drive and Google Photos for much of it. There are better solutions for very little money.
What happens, though, when you get close to filling up your allotted storage space? Before you break out that credit card and purchase more storage through your cloud hosting, consider the following deal.
How about a G Cloud account with unlimited storage for as little as $33 per year? Forget about gigabytes and terabytes and sleep easy knowing you have an endless supply of online cloud backup.
Migrate your call logs, contacts, messages, or media to any Android or Apple device. Back up multiple devices with a G Cloud single account. Data is securely stored on the Amazon AWS Cloud and protected by military-grade 256 AES encryption. No app, no problem! Access your G Cloud account and its contents from a web browser. Now you can import, open, or share your files anytime, anywhere.
G Cloud Features
Fully accessible storage. Migrate your call logs, contacts, messages or media to any Android or Apple device
Integrate all your gadgets. Backup multiple devices with a G Cloud single account
Intuitive data protection. Transfer or restore data from G Cloud with a single tap
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No app, no problem. Access your G Cloud account & its contents from a web browser
Easy access. Organize data chronologically in one location to easily access your memories
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Where to Buy
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Sony on Wednesday announced its 2021 phone lineup for US consumers with the debut of the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. The pair of phones are both high-end devices and share a number of specs and features.
The two phones have OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, however they differ in size. The Xperia 5 III has a 6.1-inch display with FHD+ resolution while the Xperia 1 III comes with a 6.5-inch display at 4K resolution. In fact, as Sony advises, this marks the world’s first smartphone with a “4K HDR OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate Display”.
The handsets are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with wide support for 5G and 4G networks. Both are IPX5/IPX8 resistant to water and dust and feature a 4500mAh battery with 30W USB-PD fast charging.
Sony Xperia 5 III
The Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III both come with a triple lens camera which is comprised of three 12-megapixel shooters. The standard and wide-angle are similar to those found in the Mark II models; however, the periscope-style telephoto lens is capable of 70mm and 105mm focal lengths.
Rounding out the similarities, the phones run Android 11 and come with NFC, memory card slots, headphone jacks, and 360 Spatial Sound.
Sony Xperia 1 III
As far as memory and storage goes, the Xperia 5 III is equipped with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone will be sold in Black and Green colors and features a mirror finish.
The Xperia 1 III comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage and adds a time of flight (toF) camera, support for wireless charging and battery share, and Gorilla Glass Victus over the screen. Look for this one in Frosted Black and Frosted Purple when it goes on sale.
Sony did not announce pricing or exact timing for either phone, listing them simply as shipping to US customers “this summer.”
Back in July 2020, BLUETTI a renewable energy company set its sights on the solar energy storage market and announced the launch of the BLUETTI AC200 solar power station, raised over $6.8M and broke the highest funding record of its kind, which left its competitors far behind.
Introduction
Now theyโve brought a rather compact and portable model – EB70. Small, yet packs with uncompromising power. Weighs at only 21lbs with a nice foldable handle design, makes it one of the most compact power station products in the 700Wh capacity line-up. Decent 716Wh based on ultra-durable and safe LiFePO4 battery cells with up to 2500+ charge cycles has been put into a 12.68.58.7inch small box, and you can fast charge the first 80% capacity with BLUETTIโs latest SP200 solar panel in only 3Hrs, which would come in handy for campers, van-dwellers, explorers to enjoy outdoor life without limit.
Key things to know about the BLUETTI EB70
General Specification
Built with ultra-durable and safe LiFePO4 battery cells with up to 2500+ charge cycles, EB70 features 716Wh capacity, meeting the power needs for daily life.
With four continuous 700W(surge at 1400W) AC outlets, EB70 can easily power most daily appliances on the road with ease. Last but not least, the two 100-watt USB-C PD3.0 ports will run your advanced laptops and phones on and on, say bye to low battery anxiety!
The wireless charging pad set on the top has brought considerable convenience to charging modern wireless electronics.
Premium Battery Chemistry
As one of the safest battery technologies in todayโs world, The LiFePO4 battery chemistry of EB70 ensured double safety compared to traditional NCA or NCM batteries. And an extraordinary service life with up to 2500+ charge cycles.
Flexible Options of Recharge
BLUETTI EB70 supports three ways of recharge: Only takes about 2.9hrs from 0-80% @200W via wall outlet for EB70, vehicle recharge takes the same time. Also, itโs a breeze to charge EB70 by solar power. With BLUETTIโs exclusive built-in MPPT controller, the EB70 can be fast charged up in only 4.5hours at 200W solar power input (https://www.bluetti.com/products/bluetti-sp200-200w-solar-panel), you can harness the solar power wherever you want.
Use Scenario
Unlike heavy, bulky and noisy gas-fired generators, lithium power stations like the BLUETTI EB70 can power your needs quietly, steady and safely without any unbearable noise or toxic fumes.
That means you can use it inside the van, fishing, road trip, camping, workshop, log cabin, picnic, yacht, family power backup for outages without limitation.
Price & Performance
Packed with 716wh capacity and 700W pure sine inverter, BLUETTI offers a $100 coupon for their EB70, and the price tag of $499 has made it extremely competitive among the competitors since Jackery is only offering 518wh/500W and Ecoflowโs offering 576Wh/600W for the exact same price. In terms of hardware specs, itโs safe to say that BLUETTI EB70 is undoubtedly the best choice for its price range.
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