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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week – Android Apps Weekly

Welcome to the 404th edition of Android Apps Weekly . Here are the big headlines from the last week: It’s apparently possible to have Google’s Magic Eraser feature on non-Pixel phones. The feature is seemingly a Google Photos feature rather than a Pixel feature. Thus, it seems like the Magic Eraser feature works on non-Pixel phones as long as you trick Google Photos into believing that it’s on a Pixel phone. Hit the link to read more. Google announced Android 12L this week . This version of Android is mostly for foldable phones and tablets. It features a UI specifically designed for larger screens. We don’t know a lot about it yet. However, the first developer preview is available in Android Studio. Google’s Call Screen feature is finally launching in more markets. Initially, it was only available in Japan, the US, and Canada. It’s rolling out to Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The rollout is only for the manual version of Call Screen and not the au

Poll: What was your favorite announcement from Meta (Facebook) Connect?

Meta here, Meta there, Meta everywhere! In case you missed it, Facebook has a new name . The company is now going by "Meta" to highlight its focus on building the metaverse and how the company is no longer just about the Facebook app (which gets to keep its name, btw). But before CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the name change, he walked us through several updates to the company's AR and VR efforts, especially as they relate to the Oculus Quest 2 and future products. What were your favorite announcements from Connect? What was your favorite announcement from Connect? While much of the focus of the Connect keynote on Thursday was on the metaverse, many announcements were geared toward Meta's VR efforts with Oculus. The company divulged several functional updates to its platform that should please VR enthusiasts, such as including 2D apps like Dropbox, Slack, Instagram, and more. One nice change is the new cloud save system that automatically backs up your gam

Why Pixel 6 reviews are so varied over its new cameras

How is the Pixel 6 both the best camera and the worst camera at the same time? Bias and Google still fine-tuning. I've been using my Google Pixel 6 for two weeks now, and while writing its review for Android Central, the section that honestly felt the easiest to write for me was the camera section. The main sensor kicked out great photos day or night, and the videos I took were wonderful. While white levels missed every so often, it was always within the range for the highlights/shadows toggles to fix. In short, the Pixel 6's main sensor photos were great. Once those words were written, though, the urge to change or hedge them gnawed at me for days. Once the rest of the reviews for the Google Pixel 6 series came in, that gnawing turned into a heavy stone. A lot of reviewers weren't fans of that new 50MP sensor at all, but just as many found the Pixel 6 to be a great camera that only needed some minor fine-tuning. Source: Danny Winget Our own Nicholas Sutrich s

The Galaxy S21 FE has a launch date, but not as you might expect

The phone is likely set to debut at CES 2022. What you need to know The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reportedly launching at CES 2022. The new launch window is slightly in line with a previous rumor claiming the device would debut on January 11. CES 2022 will take place between January 5 and 8, 2022. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 FE figured in numerous leaks and rumors in the past, with the most recent report indicating a January 11 launch date . It now appears that the device will be unveiled a little sooner than previously expected. As per SamMobile , the Galaxy S21 FE is confirmed for launch at CES 2022, which will take place between January 5 and 8 in Las Vegas. The new launch window slightly coincides with the previous rumor, giving us hope that the device is indeed happening despite previous reports suggesting that Samsung would shelve the whole thing. If this pans out, Samsung will be announcing a Galaxy phone at a major tech event for the first time in a long time.

Preview: Heroes of the Dark offers a lot for RPG Android players

Heroes of the Dark throws in a lot of features, but balances them surprisingly well. One of the biggest strengths of mobile RPG Heroes of the Dark is how well it ties together and balances its many different ideas. On the surface, Gameloft's new horror-themed game appears to be juggling far too much at once, its base-building mechanic at odds with the hero collecting, its multiple currencies, and resources clashing with the simplicity of sending your heroes into battle. This is not the case, however, as not only does each mechanic work well together, each element of the game offers something that keeps you entertained. The game also runs very well on Android devices, its stability and smoothness remarkable considering its size. Renovations Heroes of the Dark is set in the fictional land of Tenebris, one that has been taken over by the ominous-sounding High Council. The player is tasked with taking it back using your horror-themed heroes, and there are many different parts

Privacy in the new Metaverse

The future may or may not be the alternate reality paradise that Mark Zuckerberg and company promised us. But if it is, our privacy will matter more than ever. The artist formerly known as Facebook is now Meta . We here at Android Central heard a lot about the promising future of the all-new Metaverse from the company on Thursday. But one area, in particular, was noticeably glossed over: user privacy and security. That's never a good thing and is especially bad whenever a company tries to rebrand or assure consumers how it plans to change and make improvements in the future. This, of course, goes double when that company is Facebook. Facebook used to be the darling of the tech world, but has recently fallen into a new role where nobody trusts it. Honestly, it's the company's own fault. This matters to most people who visit tech websites like Android Central. We care about how the companies that make our connected devices, and the software that runs them, treat our pr

New Gboard feature on the Google Pixel 6 will make you ditch Grammarly

No more silly grammatical mistakes as you type What you need to know Gboard has added a grammar correction feature that is only available on the Google Pixel 6 series. The new feature detects grammatical errors as you type and offers real-time corrections. It currently supports English, with plans to add additional language support in the future. Google has rolled out a new feature for Gboard on the Google Pixel 6 series that detects grammatical errors in real time, expanding the app's existing capabilities designed to make it easier to type on a mobile device. The new feature is intended to check for grammatical errors as you type, but it won't start until you've typed more than three words. Google also trained the feature to function even in the case of incomplete sentences. Grammar errors will then be highlighted, and replacement suggestions will appear at the top of the keyboard. Google also addressed memory constraints by creating an AI model that can p

How to watch Tottenham vs Man United: Live stream Premier League football o

Having been spared the sack after last weekend's dire display by Man United against fierce rivals Liverpool, under pressure boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes charge of the Red Devils in a seemingly make-or-break clash with Spurs - read on to find out how to get a Tottenham vs Man United live stream from anywhere in the world. The 5-0 hammering dished out by Jurgen Klopp's men last Sunday at Old Trafford will be marked out as one of the lowest points in United's recent history, and served to underline just how far behind the club are from the likes of Man City and Liverpool. Solskjaer's reprieve offers the Norwegian a chance to reverse a recent run of results that has seen United claim just a single point from the last 12 available. United come up against a Spurs side also looking to address a worrying run of results, with last weekend's stilted showing by Harry Kane and co in the 1-0 defeat away to West Ham marking the fourth consecutive London derby defeat Tott

How to watch Buccaneers vs Saints: Live stream NFL football online

Sunday in the Superdome sees the intense rivalry between these two sides rekindled as Tampa Bay take on New Orleans for NFC South supremacy. Read on for full details on how to watch Buccaneers vs Saints, no matter where you are in the world. The expectations are high for this fixture, after last year's meeting between the two rivals saw the Saints brush past the Bucs in the regular season in a match that saw Tom Brady throw a combined five interceptions, only for Tampa Bay to gain revenge when it mattered, winning their later divisional playoffs clash. All eyes will be on former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, who was made to make way for Brady in 2020, and has gone on to become Drew Brees' successor with the Saints. New Orleans come into the game with a 4-2 record and their defence on a high after they restricted the Seahawks to just 219 yards in their 10-13 win at home to Seahawks on Monday. The Buccaneers' meanwhile delivered a 38-3 thrashing to the Bears last w

5 best bartender apps and cocktail apps for Android

Mixing drinks is a valuable skill at parties and, potentially, even at work. Bartenders work hard for licenses. Those licenses let them serve drinks with confidence in bars all over the world. The apps on this list won’t give you a license. However, they will give you a bunch of drink recipes. The apps below all contain various recipes to expand your horizons and some of them even let you write down your own drink inventions for future reference. Additionally, some recipe apps like Allrecipe Dinner Spinner ( Google Play link ) have more gourmet drink recipes and apps like CookMate ( Google Play link ) let you write down your own recipes whether it’s drinks or food. In any case, here are the best bartender apps for Android! The best bartender apps for Android Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Cocktails Guru Mixel My Cocktail Bar YouTube Allrecipes Dinner Spinner Price: Free from Apps – Android Authority https://ift.tt/2yhg9cv https://ift.tt/2ZHQvhU

UFC 267 live stream: How to watch Blachowicz vs Teixerira from anywhere

This weekend the UFC is doing things a bit differently as the promotion is returning to its Fight Island facility in the United Arab Emirates for UFC 267 and we have all the details on how you can watch Blachowicz vs Teixerira online or on TV. At UFC 267's Main Event, 42-year-old Brazilian fighter Glover Teixeira will challenge 38-year-old Polish fighter Jan Balchowicz for his Light Heavyweight Championship. Blachowicz is going into tonight's fight with a five fight win streak and during his last match, he defeated Israel Adesanya by unanimous decision in round five. Teixeira meanwhile is also going into tonight's fight with a five fight win streak and though his last appearance was at a UFC Fight Night back in November of last year. In that match, he defeated Thiago Santos by submission in round three. In UFC 267's Co-Main Event, 28-year-old Peter "No Mercy" Yan will take on 29-year-old Cory Sandhagen in a Bantamweight Interim Title Bout. Both fighters

Meta's acquisition of a popular VR brand is a sign of things to come

Acquisitions and partnerships will help Facebook/Meta steal loyal customers for its future platform. What you need to know Meta has acquired VR company Within and its exercise app Supernatural, one of the most popular games on the Oculus Quest 2. Within was founded in 2014 and has released dozens of virtual movies, documentaries, animated experiences, and games. Supernatural will use Meta's resources to add new workout types, licensed music, and "more social experiences." The virtual gym simulator with daily workouts and coaching currently costs $19/month. On Friday, Meta (formerly Facebook) announced it had bought Within VR and its exercise game Supernatural, one of the best Oculus Quest 2 games available today. Supernatural will remain an independent group inside of the Meta Reality Labs umbrella. Supernatural was one of the first VR games to charge a subscription. You pay a hefty fee per month in exchange for new daily workouts and licensed music. Other

Play some awesome Xbox Game Pass games with these controllers

When it comes to playing games via Microsoft's new beta service, once known as Project xCloud, you'll need the best phone for streaming . There are also many titles to choose from, so be sure to check out the best Game Pass games you can play on your phone. But for controllers, there's plenty out there that will do the trick. These are our picks for the best around. Best controller overall Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller Staff Pick The premier option when it comes to true mobile gaming, the Razer Kishi turns your phone into a Switch-like machine. When not in use, it folds up small, perfect for shoving in a bag. It also has a USB-C pass-through so that you can charge your phone while you play. Overall, the quality is good with solid, clicky buttons and great ergonomics. This is one of the best controllers for Xbox Game Pass. $67 at Amazon $70 at Best Buy $90 at Microsoft An incredible option GameSir X2 Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller The Gamesir X2 contr