Samsung is discontinuing Bixby Vision’s augmented reality features

Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby offers a Google Lens-like feature called Bixby Vision. The feature allows users to translate words, look for products online, identify landmarks, and much more. Bixby Vision also includes a dedicated AR Zone which offers a couple of interesting features, like the ability to create AR emoji and AR stickers, check out home decor in real-time, apply makeup, measure objects, and more. However, according to a recent Android Police report, these AR-powered features may not be around for much longer.

Samsung is reportedly pushing a notice to users trying to access Bixby Vision through the stock camera app, which states that the company is dropping support for the AR features by the end of this month. As you can see in the attached screenshot, the notice states:

“Thank you for using Bixby Vision. The AR features (Places, Makeup, Home Decor, Styling) on Bixby Vision will no longer be supported starting from the end of October. The AR features that have been supported by each country may be different. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you again for using Bixby Vision. We appreciate your continued interest and support.”

As of now, it isn’t clear if Samsung plans to remove all of the features available in the AR Zone or if some of the more useful ones, like Quick Measure, are going to stick around.

Samsung only mentions four of the nine features currently available on my device, including Places, Makeup, Home Decor, and Styling. So there might still be hope for some of the remaining features. It’s also worth mentioning that Samsung is only dropping support for Bixby Vision’s AR features, and this move shouldn’t have any effect on the other features offered by the service, like the recently added Quick Reader, Scene Describer, and Color Detector accessibility features.

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Via: Android Police

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Google Camera Go adds Night Mode and HDR for better budget phone photography

Google Camera Go is a trimmed down version of the Pixel’s Google Camera app. The app was released earlier this year in March with the Nokia 1.3, a Snapdragon 250-powered entry-level device that runs Android 10 Go Edition. As you’d expect, the app is quite barebones, and it doesn’t include most of the cool features that you’d find on the full-blown Google Camera app. However, Google has been working to bring new features to the app to give entry-level smartphone users a taste of its computational photography prowess. Earlier this year in April, we learned that the company was working to bring HDR support to Google Camera Go. But while the feature is yet to make it’s way to users, Google has now announced that it’s introducing Night Mode to the Google Camera Go app.

In a short video on the matter, Google Camera Go’s Product Manager Pranay Bhatia revealed that the Night Mode feature has started rolling out to the Nokia 1.3, Wiko Y61, and the Wiko Y81 with its latest update. With the new Night Mode, users will now be able to use Google Camera Go to click high-quality images even in low light without using the flash. As with the Night Mode feature on the full-blown Google Camera app, the mode for entry-level devices makes use of burst photography to capture multiple frames of a scene and merges them to get a brighter image. Check out the video embedded below for some sample shots taken with the new feature:

The video also confirms that Google is working to bring HDR support on Google Camera Go, which will allow users with entry-level devices to click images with a better dynamic range. But the company hasn’t revealed a release timeline for the HDR feature yet. If you’re interested in learning more about Google Camera Go and its capabilities, do check out our hands-on review of the app by following this link.

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TCL 10 Pro is now available on Amazon in Forest Mist Green

The TCL 10 series launched earlier this year as TCL’s second line of self-branded smartphones. Now, the mid-range model of the trio, the TCL 10 Pro, is coming in a sleek new Forest Mist Green color, and you can buy it directly from Amazon for $450. The device is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile, and is also certified for use on Verizon’s LTE.

The device comes equipped with a 6.47-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor and 6GB of RAM. That places right into the mid-range category. The TCL 10 Pro also features 128GB of storage, a 4500mAh battery, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and TCL UI based on Android 10. The device is expected to get Android 11 at a later date.

Specifications	TCL 10 Pro
Dimensions & Weight	158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm 177g
Display	6.47-inch curved AMOLED display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 398 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 93% screen-to-body ratio 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Always-on-display Teardrop notch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675: 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7 GHz Adreno 612
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.1 Micro SD card, up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 18W (50% in 35 minutes)
Rear Cameras	Photo: Primary: 64MP GW1, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, PDAF, CDAF, LDAF Secondary: 16MP 3P9, super-wide-angle, f/2.4, 1/3″, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 5MP GC5035, macro, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP OV02K10, depth, f/1.8, 1/2.8″ sensor, 2.9µm pixels Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30 fps 1080p/720p @ 120fps 720p @ 24ofps 720p @ 960fps
Front Cameras	24MP OV24B, f/2.0, Teardrop Notch
Other Features	In-Display fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key
Audio	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth

As for the camera, the TCL 10 Pro features a quad-camera setup, headlined by a 64MP main lens. There’s also a 2MP lens for depth sensing, a 5MP lens for macro shots, and a 16MP lens for wide-angle shots. It’s a pretty nice setup for the mid-range market and should give users plenty of flexibility when taking photos.

TCL 10 Pro Forums

You can read more about what the TCL 10 Pro has to offer in our review. In summary, we liked what the device has to offer, including its quad-camera setup. However, at $450, we concluded it was a tough sell among competition like the iPhone SE and Pixel 4a.

TCL 10 Pro

The TCL 10 Pro is a mid-range Android smartphone that features a quad-camera setup and a 6.47-inch display. It's now available in a Forest Mist Green color.

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Fossil Gen 5E are new Wear OS smartwatches with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100

Fossil on Monday introduced the Gen 5E series, a lineup of new Wear OS smartwatches that start at just $249. The new wearables are essentially paired-down versions of last year’s Gen 5 series, and come in two different sizes and a variety of colors.

The Fossil Gen 5E is available in a new 42mm size with smaller bezels and the same 1.19-inch OLED display with 416×416 resolution, and also three new 44mm styles. No matter which size you choose, the smartwatches start at the same price — and you get many of the same features as the Fossil Gen 5 wearables.

That includes features like sleep tracking, activity tracking, and a heart rate sensor. You can also use the Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch to make and receive phone calls, so long as it’s tethered to your Android or iOS device. The smartwatches also support Google Assistant and Google Pay.

Because the Gen 5E series is similar to the Gen 5, that means you get last year’s specs, including the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor. The Gen 5E series will also have 1GB of RAM, a 300mAh battery, and water resistance rated at 5 ATM. The price is kept low because the Gen 5E doesn’t have an ambient light sensor or standalone GPS. Internal storage has also been halved to 4GB, while the crown on the right side doesn’t rotate for navigation.

The price is certainly attractive for Fossil’s new lineup, but it arrives shortly after Mobvoi introduced the TicWatch Pro 3 with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform. It may be worth waiting for Fossil’s upcoming Gen 6 smartwatches to see if they feature Qualcomm’s latest silicon, because we’re found that it dramatically improves performance. Still, if you’re on the market for a stylish Wear OS smartwatch, the new Fossil Gen 5E is one of the better options out there.

Fossil said the Gen 5E will ship sometime early next month, but you can pre-order it now on Amazon for $249.

Fossil Men's Gen 5E Smartwatch (44mm)

The 44mm Gen 5E smartwatch is a stylish new option from Fossil. It features a stainless steel body and ships later this month.

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Fossil Women's Gen 5E Smartwatch (42mm)

Looking for a smaller version of the Gen 5E? The 42mm case size is slightly more compact yet packs all the same features as the 44mm option.

Buy at Amazon

Fossil Gen 5E specifications

Specs	Fossil Gen 5E
Size	42mm 44mm
Band Size	18mm 22mm
Display	1.19-inch AMOLED 390 x 390 328ppi
SOC	Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100
Battery	300mAh
Connectivity	Bluetooth 4.2 LE NFC WiFi
Sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Off-body IR PPG Heart Rate
Water Resistance	5 ATM
Storage Capacity	4GB
RAM	1GB
Software	Wear OS

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YouTube Music now shows Global Charts and Trends for the most popular songs worldwide

Over the past several months, YouTube Music has put greater emphasis on music discovery, introducing helpful features like the Explore tab. Now, the service is adding a global top charts feature, so you can see the most popular songs in a specific country.

Going forward, the Explore tab will include global YouTube Charts, allowing subscribers to see the most popular music from 57 countries around the world. The streaming service previously introduced playlists in the main feed that included the top 100 songs and music videos on the platform.

The Charts section within Explore features the following for each country:

Top songs

The most played songs on YouTube

Top music videos

The most viewed music videos

Top artists

The biggest artists on YouTube

Genres

The top videos across the major genres on YouTube

Trending

What’s new and hot in music right now

Want to see what the most popular songs are in France? What about in Spain? With the new Global Charts feature, it’s easier than ever to browse top songs, music videos, artists, and trending content.

YouTube Music’s latest feature arrives the week after Google introduced its new Nest Audio smart speaker, which you can buy for $99. Some of the other features made recently available in the service include personal playlist playback through Google Assistant and availability through Android TV.

Global Charts is now available on YouTube Music for iOS and Android.

YouTube Music - Stream Songs & Music Videos (Free, Google Play) →

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These are the best Galaxy Z Fold 2 Deals right now

Samsung’s second-generation foldable phone is now finally available to buy and as we said in our Galaxy Z Fold 2 review, it’s probably our phone of the year!

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 brings several improvements including a new hinge that can be stopped at any angle, a wider front screen, a pinhole camera instead of that awful notch, and far more. There are also optimizations thanks to close partnerships with Google, where Duo and YouTube display controls on half the screen and video on the other half, and Microsoft, where you can work on a Powerpoint and Excel sheet side-by-side from within the Office app.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is $1,999 in the US. Although fairly expensive, it’s only priced at $20 more than the price of the original Galaxy Fold, despite the vast range of improvements it brings. For one of XDA’s favorite phones of the year, the Fold 2 is worth the price of admission. Check out the best Galaxy Z Fold 2 deals below!

Best Unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 2 Deals in the US

In the US, you can pick up your Z Fold 2 with a unique hinge from the Samsung Store, or save a little money at Best Buy.

Samsung

Samsung is doing things differently with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, allowing you to customize it and truly make it your own. You have a choice of hinge colors so you can get creative with the style of your phone. If you place a pre-order, you can get up to $800 credit when you trade-in the Galaxy Fold or Galaxy Z Flip, or up to $650 with other devices.

Galaxy Z Fold 2

Forget the rest of the deals – if you want to save a bundle on your unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 2 and have a recent phone, Samsung's trade-in offer is the best. You can get up to $650 credit and if you have the original Z Flip or Galaxy Fold, you can save $800 on your new Galaxy Z Fold 2!

Trade-in at Samsung and save

Best Buy

Depending on what you’re looking for, you can get some Galaxy Z Fold 2 deals at Best Buy. For an unlocked phone, you’ll save $50 if you activate today, but you need to cough up the remaining amount upfront. If you need a payment plan, you can sign up for a Verizon carrier phone for a 24-month payment plan, or AT&T for a 30-month payment plan.

Galaxy Z Fold 2

If you want to save on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and don't have a trade-in, Best Buy will give you a small discount for activating at time of sale. Best Buy is offering the Galaxy Z Fold 2 either unlocked or with Verizon and AT&T, in both Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze.

See all the options at Best Buy!

Amazon

Right now, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is sold out at Amazon. Unfortunate, but you can sign up for alerts when it’s back in stock!

Galaxy Z Fold 2

Amazon's stock of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is sold out! Sign up for stock alerts and know exactly when you can buy it from the retailer again.

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Best Carrier Galaxy Z Fold 2 Deals in the US

Of course, some major carriers are also selling the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Here are the best deals for each of them:

Verizon

Get your Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Verizon! On Verizon’s standard device payment program, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will cost you $83.33 per month over 24 months ($1999 retail price). They also have no last then 10 promos available for the device, which is… a lot. Here are the highlights:

• Buy one Galaxy Z Fold 2, get another for $700 off (one muse be a new line, and must be an Above, Beyond, Do, Play or Get Unlimited plan)
  • Alternatively, it is buy one, get one $350 off with Select Unlimited plans
• Get up to $550 in trade-in value
• If switching to Verizon, get a $250 Verizon e-Gift Card
• Free copy of Marvel’s Avengers

Galaxy Z Fold 2

Get the full power of Verizon's 5G mmWave network with the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Verizon has a range of promotions available, including big discounts and free games.

See the Deals at Verizon

AT&T

You can buy the Galaxy Z Fold 2 either for $1,999 outright or on an AT&T Installment Plan for $66.67 per month over 30 months. AT&T also lets you save $50 on the Galaxy Buds Live, which is nice if you were planning on picking up the little beans.

Galaxy Z Fold 2

If you're on AT&T and want the Galaxy Z Fold 2, it's available for just $66.67 per month on a new 30-month payment plan. You can also save $50 on Galaxy Buds Live!

$66.67/month at AT&T

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The ASUS ROG Phone 3 is the best gaming smartphone, and it’s now available in the U.S.

ASUS on Monday announced that its latest gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 3, is now available in the U.S., and you can get it through Amazon, B&H, or the ASUS Store for $999. There’s also a version you can get with a whopping 16GB of RAM for $1,099. The phone is compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, and their various MVNOs, and yes, that includes support for VoLTE/VoWiFi.

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 stands out for its raw power and focus on a premium gaming experience. If all you care about is specs, the device features many of the latest advancements, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor with sub-6GHz 5G support, a massive 6000mAh battery, a triple-camera setup, and up to 512GB of storage. There are also ultrasonic shoulder buttons, two USB-C ports, and a clip-on fan accessory called the AeroActive Cooler. These features mean you’ll get a superior gaming experience for titles like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, and more.

ROG Phone 3 features a large 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate (and a hidden 160Hz refresh rate), Bluetooth 5.1, and integrated dual-band WiFi 6. In other words, this thing is future-proof, making it a great option against other flagships on the market. The device also has an under-display fingerprint sensor, which is convenient in today’s world where wearing a mask has become part of the norm.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Specifications

Specification	ASUS ROG Phone 3
Dimensions & Weight	171 x 78 x 9.85 mm 240g
Display	6.59″ FHD+ AMOLED 19.5:9 aspect ratio 144Hz refresh rate 10-bit HDR 650 nits outdoor brightness; 1000 nits peak brightness DCI-P3 support Supports glove touch Corning Gorilla Glass 6
SoC	ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 2.84GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650 GPU ROG Phone 3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC 1x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 3.1GHz 3x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650 GPU (10% faster bin)
RAM & Storage	ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition: 8GB LPDDR5 + 256GB UFS 3.1 ROG Phone 3: Up to 16GB LPDDR5 + up to 512GB UFS 3.1
Battery & Charging	6000mAh 30W ROG HyperCharge direct charging 30W USB PD 3.0
Fingerprint sensor	In-display fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Sony IMX686, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixel Secondary: 13MP wide-angle, 125° FoV, f/2.4 Tertiary: 5MP macro, f/2.0 Video: 8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30fps, 60fps (main rear camera) 4K @ 30fps (wide-angle) 1080p @ 30fps, 60fps Slow-motion: 4K @ 120fps 1080p @ 240fps, 120fps 720p @ 480fps Time-lapse: 4K
Front Camera	24MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm pixel
Other Features	Ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 3 and grip press Wi-Fi 6 — 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.1 (BR/EDR+LE) NFC GNSS: GPS (L1/L5) Glonass (L1) Galilio (E1/E5a) BeiDou (B1/B2a) QZSS (L1/L5) NavIC (L5) 2x USB Ports: Side: Custom USB Type-C Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 Supports DisplayPort 1.4 (4K UHD) Supports 30W USB PD 3.0 Supports 30W ROG HyperCharge direct charging Bottom: USB Type-C Supports USB 2.0 Supports 30W USB PD 3.0 Supports direct charging Dual front-facing speakers (stereo) with dual NXP TFA9874 smart amplifiers Band Support: A-version: 5G: N1, N2, N3, N5, N28, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78, N79 FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 TD-LTE: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48 WCDMA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 B-version and Strix Edition: 5G: N41, N77, N78, N79 FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 TD-LTE: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 WCDMA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Android Version	Android 10 with ROG UI or ZenUI

In terms of gaming, the ROG Phone 3 offers a lot of features that elevate the experience, including X-Mode, GameGenie and AirTrigger gestures, AeroActive Cooler 3, Bypass Charging, and more. These features combine to offer an incredible gaming experience — and if you pair a controller with the phone (like the ROG Kunai 3), you’ll never see mobile gaming the same way again, especially with services such as Stadia on the market.

We reviewed the ROG Phone 3 over the summer and concluded that not only is the device the king of gaming smartphones, but it’s among the best smartphones overall. About the only complaint we had is the fact that the device doesn’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the company said it eliminated in order to accommodate the extra PCB space needed for the external Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

The device runs ROG UI based on Android 10 out of the box, but the stock OS and kernel can be swapped after unlocking the bootloader. ASUS has sent several ROG Phone 3 units to developers on our forums, so if you’re interested in modding this gaming phone, keep an eye out on our forums in the coming weeks.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 Forums

Overall, we think the ROG Phone 3 is the best gaming smartphone of 2020, and now you can buy it in the U.S. The device is powerful, the features are great, and it offers plenty of the market’s latest innovations. Whether you’re searching for a gaming smartphone or simply just want a good smartphone, the ROG Phone 3 is worth checking out.

ASUS ROG Phone 3

Looking to play Android games, emulators, or get into cloud gaming on-the-go? The ROG Phone 3 is the best gaming smartphone on the market, period.

Buy at Amazon starting at $999

You can check out the ROG Phone 3 from the ASUS online store, B&H Photo, or Amazon starting today. You can also pick up a bunch of the phone’s accessories at various prices. We’ll have our reviews up on these accessories soon, so keep an eye out in the coming days!

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