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Use these 7 tips to get started with the LG G7 ThinQ

Andrew Myrick
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It’s been a little while since the LG G7 has launched, but folks are still picking up the device. If you fall into that category, then you’ll want to get acclimated with your new smartphone and its various quirks.

Read More: LG G7 ThinQ Review

We have compiled a list of the seven tips to get started with your new LG G7 ThinQ!

Hide or customize the notch

We knew it was coming since LG likes to follow trends, but the notch is here with the LG G7. But you aren’t just “stuck” with the notch, as LG has included a new Settings option to customize the “New Second Screen”.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Display
  3. Select New Second Screen

Once you have entered the settings panel, you are greeted with Color and App Corners sections. The Color section allows you to stick with the “Standard” setup of using all of the display you can.

Or, you can opt to get your status bar back to normal and customize the colors. By selecting the Black color option, this will essentially hide the notch, and you can set it and forget it.

Moving onto the App Corners, this is only enabled when you select the “Custom” Color option. App Corners will allow you to adjust the severity of the curve for the corner of the second screen between two different options.

Keep the LG G7 Protected

It’s important to keep your devices protected throughout the duration of your ownership. This comes in either the form of a case or screen protector or both.

Best Cases for the LG G7 ThinQ

From the link above, we have already covered some of the best options for the G7. However, we have listed a few more options below, available for quick and easy access.

Get even more storage

Out of the box, the LG G7 comes equipped with 64GB of storage, which is just okay. What is awesome about the G7 is the fact that there is a microSD card slot for expanding.

There are a few options to choose from, and you can even get a 256GB microSD card from Samsung for less than $100. That’s more than enough storage to have all of your apps, games, movies, and whatever else you need on the go.

Adjust the resolution

LG has been doing just about everything it can under the hood to help improve battery life. However, that is still a tall order due to the paltry 3,000mAh battery.

There are a few things you can do to help improve battery life, starting with the display. The resolution of the G7 comes in at 3120 x 1440, but this can be adjusted.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Display
  3. Tap Screen Resolution
  4. Adjust the slider to “Medium (2340 x 1080)” or “Low (1560 x 720)“

Obviously this is less than ideal for those who want to have the full-power of the G7 at their fingerprints. But adjusting the resolution will help squeeze a few extra minutes from your battery before the end of the day.

Bring back the App Drawer

For some reason, various OEM’s are trying to get rid of the app drawer, moving to an iOS-like world. LG does this out of the box, but also makes it possible to bring back the app drawer.

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Home Screen
  3. Select Home & App Drawer

If you want to swipe up from the bottom to bring up the app drawer, you can do so. However, for those who want the app drawer icon, there’s a toggle in these settings here too.

Of course, you can just bypass all of this and download a launcher such as Lawnchair, Pixel Launcher, or Nova Launcher.

Stay secure with Face Recognition

Fingerprint scanners have been around forever, but a new push is bringing face recognition to the masses. The G7 ThinQ is no different, as you can now unlock your device just by looking at it.

Here are the steps to get this set up:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Tap Lock Screen & Security
  3. Select Face Recognition

From here, you will need to put your face in the center of the circle. Then, the G7 will scan your face and after it has been completed, you will be able to look at your phone to unlock it.

This is not as secure as Samsung’s Galaxy S9 or the iPhone X due to the lack of biometrics. However, it is still an option to quickly unlock your phone without needing to use the fingerprint scanner.

Take Google Assistant to the next level

For the first time on Android, a device has launched with a dedicated button for Google Assistant. Samsung has a Bixby button for its Galaxy lineup, but you have to try to remap it with another app.

Instead, the LG G7 features a dedicated hardware button which is located on the left-side below the volume buttons. Tapping it for the first time will walk you through the set up process.

Once completed, you can summon Assistant with the press of a button and get Google working for you. This also will provide quick access to Google Lens, as LG has this built into the G7.

Conclusion

There are a lot of smaller features packed into the LG G7, but we will save those for later. Instead, these are the tips and tricks you’ll need to get acclimated with your G7 for the first time.

Is there anything that we missed? Let us know in the comments below and keep an eye out for our more expansive list of tips & tricks.

White Night review – minimalist and bare, yet highly unsettling

Alexandra Arici
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I don’t know about you but I am a big fan of film noir. These movies rely on the subtle interplay between light and shadows to create an eerie, oppressive atmosphere that for me remains unmatched by today’s mystery thrillers and horrors.

Well, the developers of this game I’ve been playing for the past week have tried to port this unique ambiance to Android. Called simply White Night, this is a classic survival horror with a pretty intriguing story attached to it.

It’s available for download from the Google Play Store for $4.99.

Impressions

As you enter the black-and-white universe of White Night, you can’t help being drawn in by this unique monochromatic aesthetic which lays the ground for an eerie adventure.

The opening sequence which displays the credits for minutes on end reminds me of Twin Peaks. I couldn’t help but feel like Dale Cooper on his way to a God-forsaken town where something horrible had happened. The beautiful yet sinister music makes the scene even more striking.

A bit about the story

White Night is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression and the narrative is part murder mystery and part supernatural ghost story.

You step into the shoes of a nameless man who while driving on a deserted road, tries to avoid a young woman standing in the middle of the road. He crashes his car and unable to find the body of the victim, limps towards a spooky mansion to look for help. The house appears to be deserted at first, but as the main character will quickly find out that’s not exactly the case.

You’ll soon start exploring the darkness that is engulfing you, and stumble upon locked doors with mysterious seals engraved on them, pieces of a journal and lots of memories. The story is indeed a treat for those who love to solve enigmas. Who lived here? Why is this house abandoned? Did something bad happen here? All these are questions you need to answer.

Gameplay

Osome Studios, the developer behind the game did a spectacular job at creating a unique atmosphere just by using simple yet contrasting black and white graphics. Yet they didn’t pay the same attention to gameplay.

First and foremost, the controls and camera angles are really frustrating. Playing a point and click adventure on a mobile device was never a rewarding experience for me and the same goes for White Night.

Movement in the game was a real pain. I often found my taps on the screen did not correlate with the hero’s moves. This was in part, due to the fact that it’s quite difficult to make out the obstacles blocking your path since most have to explore in the near-absence of light. But the controls themselves brought plenty of painful moments to the experience.

See anything?

Once you’re inside the mansion, you can start collecting matchsticks, which are your only sources of light for most of the game. Yikes! But they burn out pretty quickly, so you’ll always have to keep an eye out for more. Because you don’t want to be caught in the dark for too long.

Darkness is the villain of this game

White Night isn’t the kind of game which has monsters jumping at you from behind. Instead, it uses darkness itself as the main villain. Fail to light a match quickly enough and you’ll be dead in an instant. Then you’ll start back from the last saving point.

The game’s fixed camera angles are another issue. While they do offer a cinematic Hitchcock-like experience, they don’t allow you to get a great sense of your surroundings and make some stuff hard to view or access. Basically, most of the time you can’t really see what you’re doing. Which is quite annoying in a game where you’re supposed to find and click on things to solve puzzles.

On the bright side, the ghostly apparitions in the game are very well executed. They are fuzzy, flickering creatures that seem to be in a state of agony that will bring chills up your spine.

Our character can catch a glimpse of them through the darkness, and man do they look frightening. Even on a mobile phone!

The puzzles in the game aren’t super complicated. And when you find yourself stuck, you can always turn for hints in the in-game newspaper, which is actually more of a journal. This has spared me a few times from roaming aimlessly throughout the house.

Conclusion

White Night excels at being an atmospheric mystery/horror game. It’s built on a good story, which at a time could have been a bit more original, but that’s just an idea. I’m deep in the horror genre, so perhaps I am a bit too familiar with its motifs and themes.

Sure, it’s not perfect and there’s a lot of room for improvement starting with the controls. The use of fixed camera angles could also be adapted to provide a more fluid exploration experience. But in my eyes, the black and white graphics, as well as the excellent soundtrack and voice acting redeem this game. I have to say: if you love horror games you shouldn’t miss White Night.

Latest Pixel 3 XL leak confirms wireless charging and includes camera samples

Jason England
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Yet another leak has surfaced ahead of the Pixel 3 XL launch. In the last big leak, we learned it would come with a pair of USB-C headphones, confirmed the specs, and the huge notch. This time around, we’re getting sample photos from the camera and confirmation of wireless charging.

A Russian blog got awful lucky and happened to snag one of the official Pixel 3 XL units early. On one of his posts at the Rozetked blog, he shows off the Pixel 3 XL in a gallery of photos from every angle. Unfortunately, the huge notch and chin are still present and that wasn’t some hoax played on us.

He goes on to list the specs, confirming what we already knew. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845, 4GB of RAM, features a 2960 x 1440 display with a notch, includes a pair of USB-C headphones, and is running Android 9.0 Pie.

The big shocker comes later from a Twitter post, where he drops the Pixel 3 XL on a Qi charger and confirms it will have wireless charging this year.

In yet another post on the Rozetked blog, he throws a bunch of photos taken from the Pixel 3 XL showing off what the new Google phone is capable of. Anyone who has used a Pixel previously knows how impressive the photos can be. The Pixel 3 XL once again does not disappoint in this area. The sample photos show vivid blue skies, plenty of a detail, and a beautifully balanced exposure.

The EXIF of the photos displays the camera as QCAM-AA which seems a little suspect. However, it is not that unusual for preproduction hardware. It is a little unusual for what should be a retail unit, but most likely it hasn’t gotten the final software update. For now, we’ll just have to take his word for it and the fact that he posted so many photos of the device makes it pretty reliable.

If you’d like to view even more of the photos for yourself, he included a Google Drive link with the full resolution samples. Now, all we have to do is wait for October 4th when the Pixel 3 XL should be launched officially.

Pre-orders for the LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch have begun starting at $380

Jason England
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Back at Samsung’s big Unpacked event, they revealed their brand new Tizen Watch, the aptly named Galaxy Watch. At the time, you could only order the Bluetooth version, with the LTE versions slated to come at a later date. That date has finally arrived, at least for the T-Mobile versions.

Currently, only the T-Mobile variant is listed on the Samsung website. However, all major carriers are slated to get the new Galaxy Watch, so don’t worry if you’re not on T-Mobile. While customers who aren’t on T-Mobile cannot pre-order at the moment, at least we’ve learned the pricing.

Pricing and Colors

The 42mm comes in Rose Gold and Midnight Black and starts at $380, while the 46mm only comes in silver and will set you back $400. Both of the LTE models only cost you $50 more than the Bluetooth versions which isn’t too bad.

Specs

Both Galaxy Watches are powered by a dual-core 1.15GHz CPU, with 1.5GB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and run Tizen 4.0. The smaller 42mm model comes with a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED screen and includes a 270mAh battery. While the larger 46mm model houses a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 472mAh battery.

Availability

For those of you lucky enough to be on T-Mobile you can start ordering your watches now from Samsung. Don’t get too excited though because since these are pre-orders you’re still going to have to wait until September 2 for them to ship. If you just can’t wait then get your wallets ready and follow the links below to Samsung’s site.

42mm Rose Gold Galaxy Watch 42mm Black Galaxy Watch 46mm Silver Galaxy Watch

Pocophone F1 officially launches in India with SD 845, 6GB of RAM, and $300 price tag

Jason England
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Xiaomi’s new sub-brand Pocophone just launched their first phone the F1 with a bang. This is hands down the cheapest phone you can buy with top of the line flagship specs. With only a measly $300 the specs on the Pocophone F1 puts other phones to shame.

Specs

  • 5.99-inch 2246 x 1080 LCD display
  • Snapdragon 845
  • Adreno 630
  • 6GB of RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB of storage with microSD card slot
  • 12MP+5MP f/1.75 dual lens rear-camera
  • 20MP f/2.0 front-facing camera
  • 4000mAh battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo MIUI 9.6
  • USB-C
  • 3.5MM Headphone Jack
  • Bluetooth 5

Xiaomi’s goal is to take on OnePlus in the Indian market by offering a similar phone at a cheaper price and I’d say they certainly succeeded. In comparison, the OnePlus 6 comes with very similar specs but costs a little over $200 more than the Pocophone F1.

Some of the key areas they differ are, the Pocophone F1 is made with a polycarbonate back instead of glass like on the OnePlus 6. The Pocophone F1 includes a larger battery, the MIUI skin over Android, and a worse camera.

Along with the creation of the sub-brand, Xiaomi has also made some tweaks to their MIUI skin to better adapt to the Indian market. For example, the Poco Launcher provides an app drawer by default. It also includes the search bar at the bottom and ways to auto-sort your apps by type or color. The Poco Launcher will also be released on the Play Store for any phone beginning on August 29.

Over the years Xiaomi phones have gotten the reputation of being cheap in India. This made it difficult for Xiaomi to push their more expensive handsets in the country. The launch of the new Pocophone brand doesn’t hide the fact that it is produced by Xiaomi. Instead, it is looking to shake up their image and compete with the other affordable flagship king OnePlus.

Pricing and Colors

The Pocophone F1 comes in several variations with a choice of 64GB or 128GB of storage for the 6GB of RAM model, or a version with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The Poco F1 begins at 20,999 rupees ($300) for the 6GB/64GB model, 23,999 rupees ($343) for the 6GB/128GB model, and 28,999 rupees (~$415) for the 8GB/256GB model.

They will be available in several colors including Steel Blue, Graphite Black, and Rosso Red. There will even be a special Armoured Edition with a Kevlar back for the 8GB/256GB version through Flipkart that will set you back 29,999 rupees ($429).

Availability

The Pocophone F1 will officially be available in India beginning on August 29. If you’re not in India and hoping to get your hands on one then you might be in luck. Pocophone has confirmed they will be launching the F1 in 50+ countries with launch events in France, Indonesia, and Hong Kong on August 27.

Xiaomi has high hopes for their new sub-brand, the question is, can it compete in an already saturated phone market? Will the low low prices steal market share from other brands competing in this segment or fall flat?

 

In Brief: Big tablets, cheap phones, Verizon’s dirty tricks (Episode 20)

Donovan Jeska
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Join us as we sit down and discuss some of the hot tech topics out there today. We’re taking on Verizon for some seemingly shady behavior by Verizon, one of our favorite indie phones coming to an American carrier, the future of Essential, and Google Assistant’s attempt at putting a smile on your face.

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Samsung J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 review

Jason England
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Samsung is most well known for their flagship phones such as the Note 9 and Galaxy S9. However, they also make many other phones including more affordable entry-level phones. The Samsung J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 loaned to us courtesy of AT&T are prime examples of that.

While known by two different names these two phones are one and the same. They share the exact same design and specs, only differing in two areas which I’ll touch on at the end of the review.

Design

There is nothing extraordinary about the design of the Samsung J3 2018 or Galaxy Express Prime 3. That’s not surprising for an entry-level phone in this price range. The front features a 5-inch 720p LCD display with vivid colors and is bright enough to be viewed outdoors. Overall the display looks good and is proof that a low-resolution display doesn’t mean it is low quality.

Similar to previous generations of Samsung phones they both include a home button flanked by two capacitive buttons for navigation. Unsurprisingly, there is no fingerprint scanner in the home button nor is there one anywhere else on these phones.

Samsung J3 2018

In contrast, the absence of an ambient light sensor is quite shocking. Without an ambient light sensor, the display will not change brightness on its own. Instead, you are forced to manually adjust it with the slider. In 2018 an ambient light sensor should be standard on all phones and not a premium feature.

Another frustration is the absence of lights for the capacitive buttons making it more difficult to use in dimly lit or dark rooms. Especially since Samsung reverses the order of the recent apps and back buttons from stock Android.

Both phones have a plastic build and feel solid in the hand with a removable back. Stored away behind this back panel is the nano-SIM slot, microSD card slot, and removable battery. With only 16GB of storage, it’s a good thing the microSD card slot supports cards up to 400GB. I was constantly getting warning messages about being out of space, 16GB doesn’t go that far these days.

Samsung J3 2018

One design element often overlooked is the placement of the speaker. I’m happy to say the J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 placed it on the right side instead of the bottom. Now sound won’t be easily muffled by your hand in landscape mode.

Holding the phones was easier and more comfortable without having to worry about covering a bottom firing speaker. Another positive is the inclusion of the headphone jack, thankfully Samsung is one manufacturer who hasn’t nixed it. Although in general, most entry-level phones have not removed the headphone jack.

Speaking of legacy ports, the J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 still use the outdated micro USB standard. In a mobile world that where most phones have moved to the USB-C standard, this is quite disappointing. For users who have not made the switch to USB-C and don’t want to invest in new cables, this will be a positive, however.

Software

The J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 are running Android 8.0.0 Oreo out of the box along with Samsung’s typical thick skin overlay. Samsung phones have always made changes to the UI and added features to provide their own Android experience. Despite the lower end hardware they still do a good job of providing many of the same features you’d find on Samsung flagships.

For example, you have access to the theme store, secure folder, dual messenger, shortcuts for the camera, and one-handed mode, options in game mode to block notifications, and more. However, I ran into an annoying issue that prevents you from syncing your Gboard personal dictionary because of secure folder. I was also dissatisfied to see that night mode is missing from the display options.

Performance

Believe me when I say the lag is real on this phone. That shouldn’t be surprising considering they are both powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 7570 quad-core 1.4GHz processor and 2GB of RAM. These are far from flagship phone specs and it definitely shows when trying to multitask or play games.

Loading of most smaller apps isn’t that bad, it really only becomes frustrating when opening games. What makes it even worse is due to the paltry sum of RAM, you’ll often have to wait for the games or apps to reload if you switch apps.

Camera

The rear camera on the J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 is an 8MP shooter with a respectable f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP f/2.2 camera on the front. Even with a f/1.9 aperture, the rear camera is still not great for low light images.

Without optical image stabilization photos have a higher probability of coming out blurry. Also, regardless of how steady your hands might be, there will still be a significant amount of noise in low light images.

Samsung J3 2018

Photos in daylight are better but still not fantastic because of a lack of dynamic range. While the J3 2018 and Express Prime 3 provide an HDR mode it still doesn’t balance out the exposure that well.

The HDR photos often leave you with halos around objects. Not to mention the patience you’ll need while it takes a few seconds for the HDR photos to process. Overall, it’ll work for snapshots but don’t expect anything too breathtaking from these cameras.

On the bright side, the camera does offer some useful shooting modes besides HDR such as pro, panorama, night, and sports. The front-facing camera also includes a selfie mode with beauty filters and a wide selfie mode.

The results of the front-facing camera are more disappointing than the rear camera because of the lower megapixel count and larger aperture. Your face is never quite clear and the background can look even worse.

Battery

Battery life is one area where the Samsung J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 shine. I was easily able to get 5 hours screen on time with plenty of juice leftover in a day. While with more light to medium usage I was able to go two full days before needing to charge. Another added benefit comes from the replaceable battery making it easy to swap if you’ll be away from the charger.

Conclusion

Unlike Samsung’s flagship phones the J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 aren’t built to impress. They are best suited for those who are only looking for a basic phone to text or make phone calls. That doesn’t mean they are only limited to those uses. The J3 2018 and Galaxy Express Prime 3 are plenty capable of playing games and doing more.

However, the experience will be subpar and I wouldn’t recommend them for multitaskers, gamers, or those who expect more from their phone. While both of these phones are essentially the same the only area they differ in is availability and price.

The Samsung J3 2018 is for postpaid customers on AT&T and will set you back $210. At that price, it’s not exactly a bargain. If you’re willing to shop around or wait you could find far more capable phones for a similar price. Ones that include extras like an ambient light sensor, a fingerprint scanner, or more.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Express Prime 3 is available for prepaid customers starting at $130. This is a much more reasonable price for the phone you are getting. There still might be better deals out there, but for $130 I feel you’re getting what you paid for.

Google Fit is getting an update, improved features, and a makeover

Jason England
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Google Fit is about to get a makeover and some new features to help you stay fit. Working together with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Google has devised better ways to track your activity and set goals. With the help of the AHA and WHO Google set out to investigate the science of physical activity, exercise, and the correlation with improved health.

Move Minutes and Heart Points

Only after you understand what kind of activity improves your health can you track it. Using this new comprehension of what type of movement improves your health Google has created two new smart ways to track you called Move Minutes and Heart Points.

Move Minutes isn’t anything new, it is very similar to other apps which encourage you to move throughout the day. The less time you spend sitting and the more time you spend moving around the better. You’ll earn Move Minutes by making healthier choices such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking away from people who tell you sitting is the new smoking.

Getting moving is only half of the equation, however. It also matters what intensity you move and the more intensity the better. This is where Heart Points come into play. You’ll earn Heart Points in Google Fit by doing more vigorous activities. Whether it’s going for a run, playing tennis, or kickboxing give it your all and get your heart pumping.

Tracking & Integration

With Google Fit while you’re running, walking, or biking throughout the day the sensors in your phone or watch can help keep track and assign you Move Minutes and Heart Points. There is also a list of activities Google Fit can track within the app ranging from gardening to rowing.

Don’t worry about losing credit in your other favorite fitness apps. Google Fit integrates with Strava, Runkeeper, Endomondo, and MyFitnessPal making sure you get credit for every step. The journal will keep track of your activities, achievements, and your goal progress across all of your apps. As you progress you’ll also get tips to adjust your goals and increase your activity even more.

Get Moving

If you’re not seeing the new Google Fit yet, that’s because it is rolling out this week and it may not have hit your device yet. Remember it only takes 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week to reach the AHA and WHO’s recommended amount of physical activity.

Studies have shown this reduces your risk of heart disease, improves sleep, and your mental health. If you need a little motivation, then grab the Google Fit app, start earning your Move Minutes and Heart Points, and get fit.

Samsung is working on massive 17 inch tablet for AT&T

Jason England
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In case you didn’t know or you just forgot, once upon a time Samsung made a huge 18.4-inch Android tablet called the Galaxy View. This thing was so massive it had a permanently attached handle and weighed a little less than 6 pounds.

The handle was a large piece of angled plastic on the back which pivoted in the middle and added a lot of bulk. The tablet itself could never fully collapse, meaning it was only truly portable in a theoretical sense.

It seems Samsung thinks it is time for a refresh of this massive tablet, or at least AT&T is. According to sources that spoke to Android Police, Samsung is working on a 17.5-inch Android tablet for the mobile/media company. At 17.5 inches it is slightly smaller than the previous Galaxy View but not expected to be any more portable than the previous generation.

The new Galaxy View 2 is said to have a new book style hinge, which I can only hope will be a bit more compact than the last one. The new hinge will allow for two different positions. An upright position for watching videos and one at 30 degrees allowing you to use the tablet lying down. It seems the handle will not make a reappearance, perhaps Samsung realized after the first Galaxy View that this is more of a stationary device.

The new Galaxy View 2 is expected to run an Exynos processor much like the previous version with an increase of RAM from 2GB to 3GB. The screen will stick to the 1080p resolution of the previous generation which helps greatly with battery consumption on such a large screen. No word how large the battery will be, but it will charge through USB-C this time instead of a separate AC adapter.

Unfortunately, for all of you budding artists out there, the new Galaxy View will not include a stylus like Samsung’s other tablets. Which is a shame considering how large and nice of a drawing surface this would be. However, this is most likely going to be targeted as a media consumption device, instead of a media creation device. It will at least include a microSD card slot for expanding your storage.

AT&T is surely interested in this as a new way for you to consume DirecTV or content from their Time Warner acquisition. This makes sense, for when I reviewed the first Galaxy View I found it was most useful for using as a small TV while in the kitchen or playing games. It was not really built to be a laptop replacement and the lack of DeX or another OS would make it even more difficult to use as one.

You can now undo sent emails for Gmail on Android

Jason England
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One of the most useful features present in Gmail for ages is the ability to undo a sent email. Sometimes this saves you from saying something you shouldn’t have or allows you to add something you forgot. Either way, it can be a real lifesaver when you need it and the Gmail app on Android now has it.

The ability to undo a sent email seems so simple and yet essential, it’s hard to believe it wasn’t implemented earlier. No one knows what took Google so long to add this to the Gmail app for Android or when it got added. We only know that it was sometime recently. This option has been a staple feature in Gmail on the web for years now. I can remember when it was first introduced as a Labs feature and I enabled it immediately.

Previously in the Gmail app for Android after sending an email you would see a toast message at the bottom that said sending message. However, with this feature, a little bar shows up at the bottom with sent and an undo button on the right side. This looks very similar to the notification bar you get when you delete an email with the same undo option.

According to Android Police, it is unknown whether it is a server-side change or part of the app itself. All we know is it appears to be an option in versions 8.7+ of the Gmail app. Android Police also claims that you can recall Gmail to Gmail emails before the sender has seen it. In my own testing, I was not able to achieve this, however.

In any case, it’s better to not linger too long and hit undo quickly if you think you made a mistake. You can always send the email again but once it is out there then you can never take it back.

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