Sure, being able to look back along your timeline to recall something (like the name of that Sardinian cafe by the water) has its conveniences. But who among us isn’t concerned about the long-term use of our private data?
Well, following a recent update, Google Maps users can have their timelines automatically expire.
Cheers!
quincy
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Wanna sleuth your way around a tech giant’s Mountainview campus? Google has embedded this retro text adventure game and all you need is a web browser (and infinite patience) to play.
Cheers (with special thanks, to Di, for passing this along)!
quincy
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The new iPhone models were debuted during yesterday’s Apple event.
In addition to the entry-level iPhone R, there are 2 variants of the iPhone XS (pronounced Ten-S, like the sport, not excess like, well, most anyone who feels a need to get the latest greatest iPhone). The major cellular providers are taking pre-orders and the models are expected in store by Sept 21.
Specs:
| XS | XS Max | XR | |
| Description | Latest | Latest and greatest | Budget |
| Price | 999 | 1,099 | 749 |
| Storage (in GBs) | 64, 256 or 512 | 64, 256 or 512 | 65, 128 or 256 |
| Case | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Aluminum |
| Display | 5.8” OLED | 6.5” OLED | 6.1” LCD |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rear Camera resolution | Dual 12MP wide-angle & telephoto | Dual 12MP wide-angle & telephoto | Single 12MP |
| Front Camera | 7MP | 7MP | 7MP |
| 3D Touch | Yes | Yes | No |
| CPU | A12 | A12 | A12 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 6.24 oz | 7.34 oz | 6.84 oz |
Take that, Kyrie Irving!…
Perhaps in a bid to win over Flat-Earthers, when zoomed out in Google Maps, you’ll see a round Earth instead of a flat map.
Cheers!
quincy
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Because Sharing is Caring!…
Google Map’s Location Sharing just received an update that allows you to view your location sharer’s battery status.
Why? Well, if your friend’s battery goes dead, the phone, and it’s location information, is sure to follow. At least, armed with this foreknowledge, you’ll know why they went off the grid and not take it personally.
Cheers!
quincy
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Turning off background refresh (your phone’s insistence to update content on your apps whenever it can) will drain your battery life. iOS 11 has this option enabled (thanks Apple). Here’s how to turn it off:
For more check on this read: Quartz-iPhone Battery Draining Tips
And for more read:
Cheers!
ʎɔuınb
Dan Rubino, of Windows Phone Central, put together a tête-à-tête-à-tête comparison, pitting newcomer Cortana (Windows phone 8.1) against veterans Siri (Apple) and Google Now (Android). Although presented fairly objectively, consider the source when reviewing, and judge for yourself.
If you want to skip the 7 minute video, here’s the the blow-by-blow. In many cases each assistant handled its task slightly differently. For more details view the video, or follow this link to wpcentral.com’s article.
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| Connect “Call _____ using Skype?” |
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| Events “When’s the next Miami Heat game?” |
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| Flights “Flight status, AA125.” |
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| Appointments “What’s my schedule?” |
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| Notes “Note: I need to repark the car.” |
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| Navigation “Where’s the nearest Dunkin Donuts?” |
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| Weather “Whats the weather like Tuesday?” |
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Cheers!
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