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New ‘Cinematic Moment’ Feature Coming to Google Photos
Google is building a new editing tool called Cinematic Moment for Google Photos to enhance users’ editing experience. Google Photos is a package of dozens of editing tools that analyzes and organizes images into groups, lets you search for photos by name or date, offers unlimited cloud-based backup storage, and more.
It is housed in most Android devices, making it readily available; it delivers an integrated archive and trash bin for easy photo management; and features such as Portrait Blur, Unblur, and Magic Eraser enhance even basic photos. A report has revealed that Google is working on a new feature named Cinematic Moment.
However, the forthcoming feature ‘Cinematic Moment’ sounds like an already existing ‘Cinematic Photos’ feature in Google Photo that uses depth data to create a short clip with a parallax effect, where the foreground appears to move slowly against the background. There’s one more feature named Cinematic Wallpapers available on Pixel phones that uses phone sensors to make a similar parallax effect on wallpapers, making them seem more 3D-like as you move the phone.
It’s expected that the upcoming Cinematic Moment builds upon these concepts to make slow-motion videos with a parallax effect. This upcoming app is being speculated by a tipster named AssembleDebug, who reported this to one of our colleagues. The code from Google Photos version 6.84.0.634885033 suggests a similar feature is in development. Tipster also reported that Google will automatically add a slow motion effect to a segment of the video.
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Google released the new beta updates under the Android Auto beta 12 channel earlier this month. The company grabbed a new update for beta 12.2, and now, after testing for a couple of weeks, it has started moving firmware with the new 12.3 beta update.
Android Auto 12.3 beta: What’s new
Google has released a new beta update for Android Auto with v12.3. With the latest beta update, the company has followed the same tradition of providing the old change log, which says, “Improved Do Not Disturb functionality, Dark mode on the car UI is now independent from the phone. Bug fixes and other improvements.”
However, we hope that the latest update may address the issues found in the last software update. It is worth noticing that several users have reported that recent updates have brought up the issue of improper connections, so this update must have the solution to the particular
The latest update for Android Auto is available for a limited number of users who have already enrolled in the beta program; if you are also one of those users, then you should start getting updates. But if you haven’t enrolled in the beta program, you can still have the chance to do so by following the below steps.
To enroll in the beta program, you just need to go to the Google Play Store, then search for Android Auto, swipe down, and tap on the join button. Once the process is done, you will start receiving the beta updates. Now you just need to install new updates to enjoy all the new features.
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Samsung has rolled out a new update for the SmartThings. With the latest update, the company has brought some interface changes and also added some new features that will provide more convenience for the users. Let’s explore the features.
Samsung SmartThings June 2024 Update Is Here
Samsugn is serving a new update for the SmartThings with the firmware version number 1.8.17.22. With the latest update, the company shared a proper changelog where it mentions about three new changes. Now you can share your routines with others, and sharing them will prove the QR function that will be applied to other devices easily.
With the latest update, there is a new device tab added, and you can easily find your new device with a dedicated search bar. It is implemented in a neat design. Along with this, the update has also brought some new device management enhancements, allowing you to configure Hub status and hub group.
In conclusion, the update will provide ease for using the SmartThings, so if you want to experience the smartThings, to update the application to the latest version, you just need to go to the Galaxy Store and search for the update. As the Appalachian is available for other Android devices, it can also be updated from the Google Play Store.
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Google Wallet on your Samsung Galaxy smartphones will let you unlock your hotel room through a virtual key provided by your hotel.
Google is continuously expanding its functionalities and compatibility to enhance the user experience. The new report revealed that Google has announced that the Google Wallet app for Android devices can store virtual keys for digital locks to let you lock or unlock the door of your room. You can easily unlock the doors of elevators, guest rooms, gyms, and pools by using the app and your smartphone.
Currently, you can add boarding passes for airline tickets; now, you can store and access the hotel room keys. A hotel’s app, email, or website can offer you the ‘Add to Google Wallet’ button; once you press it, it will bring relevant details to the Google Wallet app.
Noticeably, before going through the relevant details, you must check in, get a room assigned, and get the hotel key access. Apart from this, you also have the option to add it ahead of time.
You will have to unlock your phone to use the hotel room key. However, some hotels may permit you to access the key without even unlocking your phone. The first hotel to support this new Google Wallet feature is the Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg, Sweden. It’s expected that later on, more hotels will likely support this new feature.
The Google Wallet app is a completely free digital wallet that can store your credit and debit cards, tickets, passes, keys, and IDS. It offers user-friendly payment functionality.
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