Google is bringing a one-tap SOS button to some Android phones

When you make an emergency call, the feature will let you tap “Medical,” “Fire” or “Police.” It will then send an automated voice message to the appropriate emergency service provider. It will… Original post: Google is bringing a one-tap SOS button to some Android phones

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Google’s Android Auto update makes launching and using apps safer

Automakers wised up and now most have systems that no longer try the patience of drivers while delivering useful information. With that in mind, Google has updated Android Auto (rolling out now)… Go here to see the original: Google’s Android Auto update makes launching and using apps safer

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TikTok’s parent company confirms plans for a smartphone

A division of the financial news publication Caijing claimed that a former Smartisan executive (Wu Dezhou) is leading the project, which reportedly began seven months ago.There’s a good chance you… View post: TikTok’s parent company confirms plans for a smartphone

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Google confirms Pixel 4 will support face unlock, touch-free gestures

While Google relies on familiar infrared cameras for the actual face recognition, it also uses the radar to detect when you’re reaching for your phone and activate the IR sensors ahead of time. If… Read the original: Google confirms Pixel 4 will support face unlock, touch-free gestures

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Android is (unofficially) available for the Nintendo Switch

It’s even based on the Android tree associated with NVIDIA’s Shield TV, so Tegra-exclusive titles like Borderlands and Half-Life 2 will run.It’d be an understatement to say there are caveats with… Go here to see the original: Android is (unofficially) available for the Nintendo Switch

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