T-Mobile OnePlus 8 gets Google Live Caption and 5G support on bands 2, 66 with latest OxygenOS update

The T-Mobile OnePlus 8 is receiving its first OxygenOS update in the US.  The update bumps the security patch level, adds support for additional 5G bands, and fixes general bugs. This is a relatively minor update compared to the one rolled out to the unlocked Indian/EU/North American OnePlus 8 units which brought along many enhancements and improvements.

OnePlus 8 XDA Forums

The T-Mobile OnePlus 8 update comes with the software version number 10.5.8.IN55CB. It is 308MB in size and also packs the April 2020 security patches. Most notably, the update adds support for two additional Sub-6GHz 5G bands: n2 and n66, bringing the total number of 5G band support to five on this phone. The phone already supports T-Mobile’s low-band 5G on n71 band and Sub-6GHz 5G through n41 and n5 bands out-of-the-box.

The update also brings support for Google’s Live Caption feature which automatically displays subtitles when you’re playing a video, podcast or a voice message on your phone. The Live Caption was rolled out to the unlocked OnePlus 8 with the first OxygenOS update and it’s also available on last year’s OnePlus 7 series.

The full update changelog for the T-Mobile OnePlus 8 is as follows:

• 5G support for bands 2 and 66
• Google live caption
• General improvement and fixes

T-Mobile hasn’t updated its software tracker page with the rollout details yet so this doesn’t appear to be a wider rollout at this stage. Unfortunately we haven’t gotten our hands on a direct OTA download link yet so you’ll have to wait for the automatic rollout to hit your device. Alternatively, you can also head to Settings > System Updates to manually check the update status.

The T-Mobile OnePlus 8 differs from the standard OnePlus 8 in that it has an IP (Ingress Protection) rating and only comes in 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. T-Mobile is also the exclusive U.S. carrier of the Interstellar Glow color. Finally, unlike the Verizon OnePlus 8, the T-Mobile OnePlus lacks mmWave 5G support.

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Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL drop to $279 and $319 on Amazon

Looking for a sweet deal on a smartphone ahead of the holiday weekend here in the US? With the Pixel 4a launch on the horizon (though slightly delayed), the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have been dropped to new all-time low prices on Amazon and B&H Photo. The Pixel 3a is priced at $279 and the Pixel 3a XL is at $319.

Pixel 3a XDA Forums | Pixel 3a XL XDA Forums

This new low price is for the 64GB version of both the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Both phones are available in three colors as well: Just Black, Clearly White, and Purple-ish. The 3a is usually priced at $399 and the 3a XL is usually $479. These are great prices for phones that offer Google’s great photography tools and reliable updates. Check out the full specifications below and don’t miss out on this killer deal.

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Specs	Pixel 3a	Pixel 3a XL
Display	5.6-inches, 2220 x 1080, gOLED, 441 ppi, 18.5:9	6-inches, 2160 x 1080, gOLED, 402 ppi, 18:9
Size	151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm, 147g	160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm, 167g
System-on-chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
GPU	Adreno 615	Adreno 615
RAM Capacity	4GB	4GB
Storage Capacity	64GB	64GB
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Front Camera	8MP 1.12μm pixel width f/2.0 aperture Fixed focus 84° field of view	8MP 1.12μm pixel width f/2.0 aperture Fixed focus 84° field of view
Rear Cameras	12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 Autofocus with dual pixel phase detection Optical + electronic image stabilization ƒ/1.8 aperture 76° field of view 1/2.55″ Sensor Size 1.4μm pixel width	12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 Autofocus with dual pixel phase detection Optical + electronic image stabilization ƒ/1.8 aperture 76° field of view 1/2.55″ Sensor Size 1.4μm pixel width
Battery Capacity	3,000 mAh	3,700 mAh
Wireless Charging	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes, 18W
Biometrics	Rear fingerprint scanner	Rear fingerprint scanner
Water and Dust Resistance	No	No
Software	Android 10	Android 10
Colors	Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish	Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish

Via: Mark Guim

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Google Chrome supports “Windows Hello” face unlock and fingerprint for payment authentication

In an attempt to streamline the payments process in Google Chrome on Windows 10, Google is now rolling out support for Windows Hello biometric authentication in the browser. The feature, which was recently spotted by a user on Twitter, will allow you to authenticate purchases on Google Chrome using Windows Hello’s fingerprint or face recognition.

you can use face unlock to access cards in Google Pay on Windows now, really cool pic.twitter.com/RPvIiCoOFV

— Owen Williams (@ow) May 20, 2020

In case you own a Windows Hello capable device, you can enable the feature in Google Chrome by heading over to the Settings page in the browser and selecting Payment Methods. Here, tap on the toggle next to the Windows Hello option to enable the feature. Once the feature is enabled, Chrome will bring up a Windows Hello prompt every time you select a card to make a payment on the browser. Clicking on the Use Windows Hello button in the prompt will then allow you to enter your card’s CVC number using either facial recognition or the fingerprint scanner.

As of now, we can’t be sure when exactly Google enabled the feature in Chrome as a post on the Google Support forum suggests that it’s been around since March. It’s also worth noting that XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username also spotted the feature in Chrome Canary v82.0.4085.4 all the way back on March 14th. The feature appears to have been enabled by a server-side update and should be available for all Google Chrome users running the latest build of the browser.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 series gets quicker autofocus and other improvements with latest update

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series has received several software updates since its launch to improve the camera performance, especially the department of autofocus. Now the company is rolling out a new build of the system software for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which brings an updated stock camera app as well as an improved kernel that contains a number of under-the-hood enhancements.

Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra XDA Forums

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It is worth mentioning that Samsung started pushing the May 2020 Android security patches to the Galaxy S20 lineup at the end of April in the form of software version G98xxXXS2ATD5, but the rollout was limited to a handful of regions. The latest build, i.e. software version G98xxXXU2ATE6, is intended for a much more broad scale rollout, as it is already available in various countries across South America, Africa, and Asia. Due to the fact that the updates are cumulative in nature, the ATE6 build is carrying the same May 2020 patches and additionally bumps the camera app version from 10.0.03.2 to 10.0.03.10.

The camera autofocus issues should be gone for good, as confirmed by several users on Reddit. The fingerprint unlocking mechanism is reportedly improved as well, albeit the fingerprint animation is slightly off-center. Samsung also introduces a new camera functionality called “Close-up Zoom” on the Galaxy S20 Ultra with this update. The mode gets automatically triggered whenever you are trying to take a picture of a very close object, thus you can think of it as a substitute for a dedicated macro lens.

Experienced users can download the new build right away from Samsung’s updater server using tools like Frija and flash it on their devices, but there is a catch. The current software version is not yet available for the Snapdragon 865-powered US S20 variants, and the downloadable Exynos, and Korean Snapdragon firmware packages are not compatible with those units.

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ASUS ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone III will reportedly launch around July

At the Snapdragon Tech Summit last year, Qualcomm announced its latest flagship chipset — the Snapdragon 865. Since then, we’ve seen the chipset on a couple of devices, including the OnePlus 8 series, the OPPO Find X2 series, the Xiaomi Mi 10 series, Realme X50 Pro, the iQOO 3, among others. Earlier this year in February, Qualcomm also released a list of 19 announced and upcoming devices that would feature the Snapdragon 865 SoC. This included the yet unannounced ASUS ROG Phone III and ASUS ZenFone 7. While we still haven’t heard anything about the devices from ASUS, a recent report from Taiwanese publication Commercial Times claims that the devices will be launched around July this year.

The report states that the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone III will be launched towards the end of the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2020, with ASUS expecting a 30-50% growth in sales for its upcoming gaming smartphone. While we have no further information about the devices yet, it’s worth noting that the ROG Phone III recently passed the WiFi Alliance’s certification process with the model number I003DD.

Even though the certification doesn’t reveal any new information about the device, the fact that ASUS has already received certification for the device means that the company is well past the development process and might be launched soon. For the unaware, the ROG Phone III is a follow up to last year’s ROG Phone II which is known for disrupting the gaming smartphone segment with its flagship specifications and relatively affordable price tag. The ZenFone 7, on the other hand, follows the ZenFone 6 (or ASUS 6Z) from last year, which featured an innovative flip camera module.

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Source: Commerce Times

Featured image: ASUS ROG Phone II

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Discord for Android rolls out noise suppression powered by Krisp for some users

Since its debut back in 2015, Discord has evolved quite a bit and it’s now one of the most popular instant messengers for gamers and professionals alike. One of the main reasons behind Discord’s popularity is the sheer number of features it offers, both for text-based communication and VoIP calls. To provide users the best calling experience on the platform, Discord introduced a new noise suppression feature powered by Krisp for the desktop client earlier this year in April. The feature makes use of machine learning to remove background noise and, after using it for the last few weeks, I can attest that it’s actually quite fantastic. Which is why I’m excited to try it out on my phone, now that it’s rolling out to some users on the Discord app for Android.

The noise suppression feature is already available for some users on Discord for Android version 24-alpha 1. XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username has the feature in his app and has shared the following screenshots. As you can see, the noise suppression feature appears as a new icon in the top right corner of the app when you’re in a channel. You can tap on the icon to enable noise suppression, which will instantly drown out any background noise. Alternatively, you can toggle noise suppression for all calls from within the app’s settings and you can also enable it from within the three-dot menu on any channel.

Our Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahman, downloaded the latest Discord release on his Pixel 4 but he didn’t find the option to enable Krisp noise suppression. I also installed the APK on my Realme 6 Pro and got the same result. This leads us to believe that Discord is currently testing the feature with only a handful of users and it may roll out to more users in the following weeks. In case you think you might be one of the lucky few to receive the feature, you can try installing the Discord 24-alpha 1 APK on your phone by following the link below.

Download Discord 24-alpha 1 APK from APK Mirror

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WhatsApp Beta v2.20.171 brings support for profile QR codes

WhatsApp for Android operates in two public branches: stable and beta. While the stable branch is where you want to be as the average user, the beta branch gives us the opportunity to witness the features that are in development for this popular instant messaging app. Past WhatsApp Betas have shown off hints for upcoming features such as multi-device support, expiring messages, Facebook story sharing, animated stickers, and even the famed dark theme. A previous beta had also spotted hints for QR code support for profiles, and now, the latest beta brings over support for the same.

As reported by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp for Android Beta v2.20.171 brings in support for QR codes for user profiles. This change is actually a server-side update, but you do need to be on this version to receive the feature. As one can expect, users get their own personal QR Code which they can share with other users, who can simply scan the code and add the phone number of the sharing user to their contact book. Since WhatsApp is tied to phone numbers, adding a contact number is enough to add a contact to your WhatsApp contact list.

To check out your personal QR code, you need to navigate to WhatsApp Settings and click on the QR code icon near your profile information. This opens up a new page within the app: on the first tab, you can view your own QR code, and on the second tab, you can scan QR codes from others. We also spot an image picker icon, indicating that you should also be able to scan a code from a pre-existing image in your gallery, for example, a screenshot. If needed, you can also revoke your QR code to prevent your number from being shared further.

As mentioned, this feature is currently available in the latest release within the beta branch of WhatsApp for Android. There is no word on when the feature will be making its way to the stable branch. While QR codes are definitely handy for quickly adding a contact, you can always just share your phone number — so you aren’t losing out all that much either way.

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Source: WABetaInfo

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