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Android Authority
21-05-2025
- Android Authority
Google says Android 16's desktop mode is built on Dex's foundation
TL;DR A Google representative said that Android 16's desktop mode is built on Samsung Dex's foundation. The employee also confirmed that Google and Samsung are working together on the mode. Google is finally bringing a desktop mode to Android 16, and this comes years after Samsung first introduced the Dex desktop mode to Android. However, it seems like Android 16's mode shares some DNA with Dex. Google employee Florina Muntenescu revealed (h/t: 9to5Google) that Android 16's desktop mode is built on Samsung's foundations: We've been collaborating with Samsung, building on the foundation of Samsung Dex, to bring enhanced desktop windowing capabilities in Android 16, for more powerful productivity workflows. It's unclear whether Google is copy/pasting Dex into Android 16 or if the two companies are creating an evolved version for Android 16 using Samsung's knowledge accrued over the years. We've asked Google to clarify the statement and will update the article as soon as the company gives us an answer. In any event, Google's decision to team up with Samsung on Android's desktop mode is smart. Samsung first introduced Dex to Android back in 2017, giving users a PC-style experience when their phones were connected to an external display. So the Galaxy maker has plenty of expertise in this area. This news follows a leak suggesting that Dex in One UI 8 could take some cues from Android 16's desktop mode. In any event, we're glad to see a proper desktop mode in stock Android after all this time. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Geeky Gadgets
20-05-2025
- Business
- Geeky Gadgets
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 7 Apps That Will Organize Your Life!
In today's fast-paced world, staying organized is essential for managing the demands of work, personal life, and leisure. With the right tools, you can transform overwhelming schedules into manageable routines. In the video below, Shu Omi gives us a detailed look at seven apps designed to help you streamline your life. Each app offers unique features tailored to specific needs, empowering you to take control of your time and priorities. Watch this video on YouTube. Ample Note: Your All-in-One Productivity Hub Ample Note is a versatile platform that combines note-taking, task management, and calendar integration into a single, cohesive tool. If you're juggling multiple apps to stay organized, Ample Note offers a solution by consolidating these functions in one place. Its key features include: Task lists to help you stay on track with daily responsibilities to help you stay on track with daily responsibilities Color-coded calendars for clear and efficient scheduling for clear and efficient scheduling Customizable workflows to adapt to both personal and professional needs With its intuitive design, Ample Note enables you to prioritize tasks and streamline your day effortlessly. Whether you're managing a packed work schedule or personal errands, this app adapts to your lifestyle, making it an excellent choice for productivity enthusiasts. Dex: Simplifying Relationship Management Dex is a powerful tool for managing and nurturing your personal and professional relationships. By consolidating contacts and conversations across platforms, it ensures you stay connected without the hassle of manual tracking. Its standout features include: AI-powered tagging to categorize contacts by skills, expertise, or other attributes to categorize contacts by skills, expertise, or other attributes Reminders to prompt regular communication and maintain meaningful connections to prompt regular communication and maintain meaningful connections Integration with multiple platforms for seamless updates and synchronization Dex is ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their networks or individuals aiming to maintain personal relationships. Its tools make it easier to stay in touch and foster connections that matter. Sofa: Organize Your Downtime Sofa is designed to help you make the most of your leisure time by organizing activities like reading, watching movies, playing games, or exploring new places. This app ensures that your downtime is both enjoyable and well-planned. Key features include: A logbook to record and reflect on your experiences to record and reflect on your experiences Availability and ratings to help you choose your next activity to help you choose your next activity A simple interface that balances productivity with relaxation Whether you're planning a movie night, curating a reading list, or organizing a weekend getaway, Sofa helps you stay on top of your leisure goals while keeping things fun and stress-free. Ultrahuman: Smarter Health Tracking Ultrahuman is a health-focused app that pairs with wearable technology to provide actionable insights into your well-being. By tracking key metrics like sleep, activity, and stress levels, it enables you to make informed decisions about your health. Features include: Detailed health data to guide better daily habits and routines to guide better daily habits and routines Real-time stress tracking to promote mindfulness and relaxation to promote mindfulness and relaxation Sleep analysis to optimize rest and recovery Whether your goal is to improve fitness, enhance sleep quality, or reduce stress, Ultrahuman integrates seamlessly into your daily routine, making health tracking both accessible and effective. Craft: Minimalistic Productivity for Creatives Craft is a sleek and user-friendly app tailored for creative professionals who need a space to brainstorm, organize, and execute their ideas. Its features are designed to enhance focus and creativity, including: Whiteboards for visualizing projects and workflows for visualizing projects and workflows Collections to group related concepts and ideas to group related concepts and ideas Offline AI functionality for uninterrupted productivity, even without an internet connection Whether you're sketching out a project timeline or brainstorming innovative ideas, Craft's minimalistic design ensures you stay focused and productive. Its offline capabilities make it a reliable companion for creative work on the go. TimeTree: Effortless Social Coordination TimeTree is a shared calendar app that simplifies group scheduling, making it easier to coordinate with family, friends, or colleagues. Its collaborative features ensure everyone stays informed and on the same page. Key offerings include: Comments and notes for collaborative event planning for collaborative event planning To-do lists to track shared responsibilities and tasks to track shared responsibilities and tasks Day counters to highlight and prepare for upcoming events From casual meetups to complex group projects, TimeTree's user-friendly interface reduces the risk of miscommunication and missed appointments, making it an essential tool for social coordination. Fabric: Your Digital Filing Cabinet Fabric is an AI-powered app designed to organize and manage your digital content efficiently. Whether you're dealing with links, documents, or media files, Fabric helps you keep everything in order. Its key features include: Auto-tagging for effortless categorization of your content for effortless categorization of your content Semantic search to quickly locate specific files or information to quickly locate specific files or information AI summaries for quick overviews of saved materials If you're overwhelmed by digital clutter, Fabric offers a streamlined solution to keep your workspace organized and efficient, saving you time and effort in managing your digital life. Streamline Your Life with These Apps These seven apps cater to a wide range of organizational needs, from managing tasks and relationships to tracking health and planning leisure activities. By incorporating these tools into your routine, you can simplify complex processes, save valuable time, and focus on what truly matters. Whether you're a professional aiming for peak productivity, a student managing a busy schedule, or someone seeking better work-life balance, these apps provide the functionality and flexibility to help you achieve your goals with ease. Stay informed about the latest in AI-powered tools by exploring our other resources and articles. Source & Image Credit: Shu Omi Filed Under: Android News, Apple iPhone, Guides, Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals Disclosure: Some of our articles include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, Geeky Gadgets may earn an affiliate commission. Learn about our Disclosure Policy.
India.com
20-05-2025
- India.com
Sundar Pichai's Google's new update to challenge Apple, Samsung, Motorola, no need to carry laptop, new feature will turn smartphones in…
Google is going to introduce a feature named 'desktop Mode' similar to Samsung's Dex and Motorola's Smart Connect. This new feature has the capacity to turn your smartphone into a computer. It can give you the experience of a PC-like interface on a larger screen. What Is Desktop Mode? These features enable users to transform their smartphones into full-fledged computers. By connecting your phone to a larger display, along with a mouse and keyboard, you can access a desktop-like interface and use it like a PC. Some companies even offer the option to connect the phone wirelessly to displays which have wireless connectivity. Also some of the desktop modes will allow you to use your phone's screen as a trackpad and give cursor control without an external mouse. Google's Desktop Mode According to media reports, Android 16, is set to roll out to eligible users next month during the ongoing Google I/O event. However, Google's Desktop Mode is expected to be launched with Android 17. Experts suggest that Google might unveil this feature along with its new Pixel lineup. Reports also suggest that Google gave a hint of this feature in 2023, and may launch soon. Google's Desktop Mode will also come with multitasking capabilities, like resizable windows similar to the Chrome OS interface. Chrome OS is Google's operating system used in Chromebooks.
The Province
12-05-2025
- The Province
Bomb threats made at Vancouver airport and Waterfront Station on Sunday
File photo: Vancouver International Airport Photo by RICH LAM / PNG Emergency services dealt with two bomb threats on Sunday, one claiming a bomb had been planted on a plane on the ground at Vancouver International Airport and the other threat directed at Vancouver's Waterfront Station. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The first occurred at around 10:30 a.m. and was a 911 call made by an unknown person directed at Metro Vancouver Transit Police saying there was a bomb at Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. Transit Police and Vancouver Police Department officers immediately cleared the station as a precaution. An explosives detection team that included police dogs Scout and Dex scoured Waterfront Station and surrounding businesses but didn't find anything suspicious. A VPD drone was also used in the search. Shortly after noon, the station was reopened and transit service resumed. No injuries were reported. Const. Amanda Steed, spokesperson for Metro Vancouver Transit Police, said there is no threat to public safety. Then, at around noon, Richmond RCMP received reports of a bomb threat on a flight out of Vancouver International Airport. The reports were received through emails from an unknown sender and were received by staff at YVR and a local news agency. 'The RCMP and YVR took the threat seriously and conducted a complete sweep to the affected flight, but found no credible evidence of any bomb on the plane,' said RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Brett Urano. 'Airport operations were minimally affected and only the flight in question was delayed. The RCMP takes threats like this seriously and believes these emails were a 'swatting' call.' dcarrigg@ jruttle@ Read More
Calgary Herald
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Hesson: Children's books for May
Article content Article content What Makes A Bird? Article content By Megan Pomper, Illustrated by Maia Hoekstra Article content The information and colourful illustrations in this picture book will challenge readers to think about the characteristics that make up a bird. Is it feathers, a beak or wings? Is it the fact that they make nests and can lay eggs, or that they can fly? Children will learn about the differences and similarities between these special creatures in comparison to other animals and will be encouraged to take a close look at the natural world around them. The back pages provide a search and find activity, as well as the names of the birds featured in the book. Article content Article content Article content Do Not Turn The Page Article content Article content By Jane Blondie, Illustrated By Marcus Cutler Article content Charlie hates anything to do with bath time. As he warns that turning the pages will lead him there, he gets dirtier and dirtier. He plays in the sandbox, then enters his favourite place, the mudroom. He prompts readers to read faster to get him past the fancy living room and into the kitchen to enjoy sticky jam. The craft room provides glue, paint and sparkles. At the sound of footsteps, he knows the tub is next. Once there, however, he discovers bubbles and rubber duckies are quite enjoyable. Humorous illustrations engage readers in some good, clean fun. Article content Article content Dex only knows life at The Pines retirement village. He is beloved by all the senior citizens there and has learned everything from them since the age of six. When a truant officer orders him to attend a real school, he realizes he is not like other kids. Dex dresses and talks like the people he has lived with. He also knows how to fix things, which leads him to some misunderstandings and trouble. This hilarious, laugh-out-loud story introduces young readers to many old-time phrases and antiquated ways of viewing the world. A fun, feel-good read. Article content Article content Article content By Ava Reid Article content In this YA post-apocalyptic world, people are controlled by the Caerus corporation. Caerus encourages everyone to assume massive debt. When that debt is impossible to pay, people are tasked with a sacrifice. They must nominate someone to participate in the live-streamed Lamb's Gauntlet. Inesa and her brother run a taxidermy shop that specializes in non-mutated animals. When their mother's credits are mismanaged, she nominates Inesa to run the Gauntlet. With help from her brother, she must survive for 13 days while being pursued by Melinoe, a modified superhuman assassin. Told in the voices of Inesa and Melinoe, this page-turning science fiction is also a romantic thriller.
