Articles by Carl Velasco
No, Android Go Isn't A New Android Version: Google Clarifies It's Just A Configuration
There’s so many Android versions littered around popular narrative that it’s often easy to get confused, especially now that Google has come out with a new one called Android Go. Fortunately, the company has now clarified what it is exactly.
iPhone 8 Mold Gets Leaked, Shows Size Is Between iPhone 7s And 7s Plus
Purported factory molds for the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus have now leaked, showing how the three differ in terms of size. Apple is expected to unveil all three models this September.
Moto Z2 Play Confirmed To Have 3,000 mAh Battery By Lenovo
Lenovo has now confirmed that the Moto Z2 Play will sport a lower-capacity battery than its predecessor. The move, as many speculate, might be a sacrifice Lenovo had to make to ship a thinner phone.
How Facebook Moderates Graphic Content Revealed Via Leaked Guidelines
Documents detailing Facebook’s rules for moderation have just been published, providing an in-depth look at the site’s guidelines prohibiting certain content, particularly with the expression graphical violence. The rules, however, might be too complex for some moderators to handle.
You Can Now Order Food Directly Through Facebook: Here’s How
Facebook has just added a feature that’ll let its users order food directly from its site or mobile app. The whole process is easy, seeing as how everything is handled without ever having to leave Facebook.
Dead But Not Forgotten: NES Classic Edition Outsold PlayStation 4 In April, According To NPD
There were more NES Classic Edition units sold than the PlayStation, according to NPD’s consumer shopping trends for April. What’s more, Nintendo dominated both hardware and software sales last month.
Destiny 2 On The Nintendo Switch? Don't Hold Your Breath
No, 'Destiny 2' isn’t coming to the Nintendo Switch, and that’s straight from project lead Mark Noseworthy himself. He said that the Switch is a great console, but making a version of 'Destiny 2' for it is unrealistic.
2017 Google Play Awards: Here Are The Winners Of The Best Android App Categories
Google just unveiled this year’s Google Play Awards winner, with Memrise taking the Best App award, and 'Transformers: Forged to Fight' taking the Best Game Award. Take a look at the winners in each category.
2016 Ford Vehicles Get Android Auto, Apple CarPlay Via OTA Updates
If you have a Ford vehicle equipped with a Sync 3 infotainment system, you can now shift to either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay as your main car interface. Here’s how to update your car to either systems.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia Tips And Tricks In Playing The New Nintendo 3DS Title
'Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia' has now been released for the 3DS, one of the most anticipated games for the handheld. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.
Ransomware WannaCry Infected Almost Only Windows 7 PCs
Recently released data now shows that nearly all systems affected by ransomware WannaCry are running Windows 7. Affected devices running Windows XP, meanwhile, make up an insignificant portion of all recorded attacks.
Google's New Tool Seurat Lets Mobile Devices Render High-Quality Scenes: 'Star Wars' Gets The First Taste
Google, together with ILMxLAB, just demoed a tool called Seurat that enables mobile hardware to run intensive 3D scenes in real-time, which normally take hours to render. Plans for Seurat are unclear, but it could be crucial for Daydream.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Update Patches Out Inkling Girl's Animation Gesture Because It Was Offensive
Nintendo has now released a new patch for 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' that fixes, among others, Inkling Girl’s reportedly offensive animation. There are also a number of changes that will greatly improve online matches moving forward.
Google Wants To Save You Time From Typing Out Email Replies With Gmail's Smart Reply
Google has now made the Smart Reply feature available on Gmail for iOS and Android. The feature saves you time by giving out auto-generated one-tap responses to be used in certain emails.
OnePlus 5 Camera To Take Smartphone Photography To The Next Level With DxO's Help
OnePlus has partenered up with DxO to improve its flagship camera’s performance. This means it’s safe to assume the OnePlus 5, launching this summer, is poised to become a smartphone camera powerhouse.
Destiny 2 Not Coming To The PC As Soon As You'd Hope, And It'll Be Stuck On Battle.net
Bungie has now confirmed that 'Destiny 2' will arrive later on PCs than consoles. Also, for the first time ever, the game will only be available via Blizzard Entertainment’s Battle.net.
Android Go Is Google's Second Attempt At Budget Phones After Android One
Google has officially announced Android Go, the spiritual successor to Android One. Coming in 2018, Android One is a platform able to run on smartphones with midrange-level specs, specifically geared toward developing markets.
Google Photos Gets Beefed Up With Photo Books, Sharing Features, And More: Time To Ditch iOS Photos?
Google just announced a few changes that will make Google Photos even better in terms of sharing photos. With its new features in two, Google Photos makes a great case convincing you to ditch iOS Photos altogether.
Real-Life iPhone 8 Photos 'Confirm' Rumors, Give A Close Look At Apple's Next Flagship
An iPhone 8 mockup based on finalized schematics leaked from a factory has now surfaced online, giving us an alleged first look at the purportedly official iPhone 8 design. The photo mostly lines up with rumors we’ve heard previously.
Apple Wants You To Hang Around Its Stores, Launches 'Today At Apple' Website
Apple is kicking off its Today at Apple sessions with a dedicated website, which will help customers find the right class for them near their area. There will be more than 60 types of sessions beginning this week.
Arms Early Impressions: What Gamers Are Saying About The Nintendo Switch Title
Ahead of its release date, the fighting title 'Arms' has now reached reviewers’ hands, and now we can finally get hands-on impression of the game’s near-final version. The common sentiment seems to be that 'Arms' has what 'Wii Sports' lacked.
Harvest Moon: Light Of Hope Is Making Its Way To The Nintendo Switch, PS4, And PC
Natsume just confirmed a new 'Harvest Moon' title for the PS4, PC, and Switch, titled 'Harvest Moon: Light of Hope.' The game has no release date yet, but will be playable next month during E3.
Bragi Wants To Put A 'Custom-Made Wireless Computer' In Your Ear
Bragi just updated its wireless headphone lineup with the Dash Pro, which sports two variants: a standard model and a custom-fit model. These earbuds, however, are also powerful little computers with biometric sensors and 4D navigation.
Apple Park's Doors Open To Give A Tour Filled With History, Sketches, And More
The Apple Park, Apple’s soon-to-be headquarters, has a storied history of meticulous design decisions, attention to detail, and complex architecture. Luckily, Apple has officially given us an in-depth peek at the campus.
Instagram Face Filters Now Live: Here's How To Use The Snapchat-like Feature
Instagram has now launched a new set of face filters, which will allow you to add masks, crowns, glasses, and more to selfies. Here’s how to use them.
Google Pixel Still Highest-Rated Smartphone Camera As Samsung Galaxy S8 Falls Short
The Google Pixel’s camera is better than the Samsung Galaxy S8’s, or at least that’s according to DxOMark’s recent review of the device. Here’s how Samsung’s flagship fared in the camera department.
Amazon Wants To Make Sure Alexa Responds Only When You Actually Call Her
Amazon wants third-party devices equipped with Alexa to only respond when users actually say 'Alexa.' To that end, it’s porting over the so-called cloud-based wake word verification system to make these devices better at determining the accuracy of wake words.
Alleged OnePlus 5 Render Shows Horizontal Dual Cameras, Not Vertical
A new OnePlus 5 render has leaked yet again, suggesting a slightly different design than the ones we’ve seen before. Here’s everything you need to know, including the device’s dual camera orientation, rumored specs, features, and more.
Uber Ordered To Return 'Pilfered' Self-Driving Car Files To Waymo
Uber must return stolen files to Waymo by the end of the month, as ordered by Judge William Alsup, who also says that the company knew or must have known about the stolen documents. Here’s everything you need to know.
Google Assistant To Share In Siri's iPhone Space As iOS Version Reportedly In Tow
Google will reportedly bring its Assistant over to iOS, possibly under a chat-style interface similar to Allo. If true, it could share a space with Siri, and eventually threaten it, too.
