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mercredi 11 décembre 2019

Tasker 5.9 brings Logcat events, Media Button detection, customizable Assistant, and much more

When it comes to automation apps, there’s no other app on the Android marketplace that can beat the functionality offered by Tasker. Even though the app doesn’t have a beginner-friendly UI, Tasker is the go-to choice for many power users due to the sheer number of plugins it offers. On top of that, the app keeps getting new features ever so often and with the help of the community, you can just about automate any type of task you want. Tasker is also a great choice if you find yourself limited by Android APIs, as it offers a bunch of handy features that can circumvent such restrictions. For instance, a beta update for the app from early last month introduced a new feature called Logcat detection, which opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. Now, with the latest update, the feature is making its way to the stable release.

Tasker v5.9 is now rolling out to users and it brings the new Logcat Entry event that will let you automate tasks based on any Logcat on your device. With the Logcat Entry event, you’ll be able to do things like trigger different actions for each fingerprint when you unlock your device, trigger an event when you snooze your alarm, react to the Back button being held for 1 second in any app, and much more. Here’s a video demonstrating the aforementioned fingerprint unlock actions:

Along with the Logcat Entry event, the latest Tasker update also brings AutoApps Integration. Thanks to this, the app now supports AutoShortcut and AutoAlarm natively, allowing you to call other app’s launcher shortcuts or get the time of the next alarm. These features will help you do stuff like gradually increasing the brightness of your screen 5 minutes prior to the alarm going off. Here’s a demonstration of this new feature in action:

The new Logcat Entry and AutoApps Integration aren’t the only new features in Tasker v5.9. The update also includes more cool features like a media button trigger, faster and more precise location, customizable assistant, and more. You can read the full changelog by following this link.

Tasker ($3.49, Google Play) →

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OPPO is launching the Find X2 in 2020 with the Snapdragon 865, Sony’s new Image Sensor, and a better display

OPPO is a smartphone brand that isn’t well-known in the West, but they’re one of the key players in India and China, operating under the BBK Electronics umbrella like fellow brands OnePlus, Vivo, and Realme. The brand recently expanded to Europe, and in an effort to compete with the more premium offerings from rival smartphone brands, launched the Reno series this year. The Reno series has already seen two different releases and is about to see its third release. On the other hand, OPPO’s other premium smartphone series, the Find series, hasn’t seen a new release since the middle of 2018. During a discussion with OPPO after the company’s Innovation Day, however, we learned that the Find series will be brought back next year. The OPPO Find X2 is launching in Q1 of 2020, and it’ll be OPPO’s premium flagship smartphone with the company’s latest breakthrough technologies.

OPPO’s 2018 Find X was an Android smartphone that was ahead of its time. In a year full of notches, the Find X was the first smartphone to have no notch. It was also the first phone without a proximity sensor, and the first Android smartphone to support 3D facial recognition. The Reno series carried over the no-notch design, but many of the other features first-seen on the Find X weren’t brought to the Reno smartphones. That’s because the Find series has OPPO’s best technologies, and while there may be some overlap with the Reno series, OPPO says they’re targeting two different audiences.

So what can we expect from the upcoming Find X2? First, OPPO says they collaborated with Sony on their latest image sensor technology to create a larger sensor size for better light sensitivity. Specifically, they’re using Sony’s new 2×2 On-Chip Lens Solution, which brings a new “All Pixel omni-directional PDAF” technology. This technology improves the overall focus performance by the micro lens structure and basement layout of the image sensor, makes it so that the focus performance does not depend on the object shape or pattern, and enables high-speed auto-focus using phase differences in every situation.

Source: Sony

Next, the OPPO Find X2 will be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 865 at last week’s Snapdragon Tech Summit, and we’ve covered what’s new in the SoC in extensive detail already, so I recommend reading our announcement article on the new platform. The Snapdragon 865 can only be paired with the Snapdragon X55 modem, which supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequencies for 5G, but OPPO’s Head of Global Sales, Alen Wu, and 5G scientist, Henry Tang, confirmed during a media round-table discussion that the upcoming device won’t have mmWave antennas – meaning it’ll only support sub-6GHz frequencies for 5G connectivity.

Finally, OPPO confirmed they’re placing major emphasis on the display quality of the Find X2. The company states there are big gaps in the mobile display industry in terms of display resolution, refresh rate, colors, and dynamic range, so we can expect the Find X2 to excel in each of these areas.

We’ll learn more about the OPPO Find X2 when it launches in Q1 2020. We don’t have any word yet on pricing or availability, but we can expect it to be expensive given it’ll have 5G support, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, OPPO’s cutting-edge smartphone technology, and is in OPPO’s premium Find series.

Featured image credits: Amelia Holowaty Krales for The Verge

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Motorola One Power’s stable Android 10 update is rolling out

Early last month, Motorola opened an Android 10 closed beta program for the Motorola One Power. At the time, anyone registered on the Motorola Feedback Network could participate in the program and try out a preview build of Android 10 on their devices. While the initial build for the device included the Android security patches for October 2019, Motorola has now started rolling out a stable Android 10 update with the December 2019 patches.

Motorola One Power Android 10 stable

According to Motorola’s official support website, the company started rolling out Android 10 for the Motorola One Power on December 10th. The OTA update is being rolled out in a staged fashion, with only a handful of users getting the update notification in the first couple of days. By January 10, 2020, the company plans to roll out the update to all Moto One Power users.

Motorola One Power users who took part in the closed beta program have also received an update with the Android security patches for December 2019. Screenshots shared by an XDA member reveals that the update (build number QPT30.61-18) packs in the December 2019 security patches along with a few stability improvements. It’s worth noting that Motorola has still not managed to get Google Pay to work in this release and has urged users to wait a few days before the app is functional. As of now, we can’t confirm if the company has managed to fix the Google Pay issue in the stable release.

Source: Motorola support

Via: XDA Forums

Thanks to XDA Junior Member amit.akm for the screenshot!

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Realme 1 and U1 updated with December 2019 security patches, and more

Earlier this week, Realme rolled out updates to the Realme X2, 5, 5S and C2, bringing November security patches, dark mode quick toggle, and more to these devices. Now, the company is rolling out a new software update to last year’s budget smartphones: Realme 1 and Realme U1. The update brings the latest security patches, improvements to the stock launcher and Notification Center, and also fixes known issues reported by users.

Realme 1 XDA Forums

In terms of new features, the update adds a quick toggle for the system-wide dark mode in the Notification Center so you can quickly enable it without digging deep into the device settings. Additionally, flash on call feature has also been added which, as the name suggests, blinks the flashlight whenever you receive an incoming call to draw your attention.

You can find the full update changelog for both devices below.

Realme 1

Security

Android security patch: December 2019
Notification Center and Status Bar
Added fast switch toggles of dark mode in notification center

Settings

Added flash on call feature

Launcher

Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface

Known issues fixed

Fixed the issue of the volume bar blocked by the camera while horizontal status
Fixed the issue that the background of the WhatsApp dialog interface is not clear with dark mode

Realme U1

Security

Android security patch: December 2019

Notification Center and Status Bar

Added fast switch toggles of dark mode in notification center

Settings

Added flash on call feature

Launcher

Added click the blank area to back to the launcher on recent task interface

Staged OTA rollouts may take some time to reach every device but you can skip the wait and download the new update right away by following the download links below for your respective device. Both updates weigh over 2GB so make sure you’ve connected to WiFi or have enough mobile data before hitting the downloading button.

Download OTA package for Realme 1

Download OTA for Realme U1

For those wondering whether their device will receive the ColorOS 7 and Android 10 update, Realme confirmed earlier this month that they would not update the Realme 1 and Realme U1 to the latest version. This shouldn’t come as a surprise given most budget devices in the market only receive one major Android update during their lifetime. The Realme 1 and Realme U1 were launched with Android Oreo out of the box and have already received one major update in the form of the Android Pie based ColorsOS 6 which was rolled out back in June this year.

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[Update: General availability] Microsoft’s Your Phone app now supports phone calls for more Android devices

Update (12/11/19 @ 5:00 PM ET): Microsoft has announced that Your Phone calling is now rolling out to everyone.

Microsoft has been pushing out updates to the Your Phone app recently and it’s become pretty great. Last month, Your Phone gained a battery indicator and prepared support for making phone calls. Now, in the latest Windows Insider build, that phone calling support is ready to roll out to more devices.

Calling with Your Phone was originally announced at Samsung Unpacked for the Galaxy Note 10 series. As mentioned above, Microsoft began preparing to support more devices last month. The latest update to Your Phone brings the calling support to any Android 7+ phone. You will also need a Windows 10 PC with Bluetooth, Windows 10 19H1 or newer, and a minimum of Windows 10 build 18362.356.

Your Phone calling allows you to answer, decline, and initiate calls on your PC. You can decline calls with custom text messages or send them directly to voicemail. Your Phone also shows your recent call history and you can seamlessly move an ongoing call from PC to phone.

Microsoft has built Your Phone into a very powerful app for Android users. In some ways, it has filled a gap in functionality that Google has yet to fill. Apple makes it super easy to sync with your iPhone on a Mac, but Google doesn’t have that. The Messages web client can be a pain to use and it doesn’t support phone calls. Check out Microsoft Your Phone if you’re a Windows user.

Your Phone Companion - Link to Windows (Free, Google Play) →

Source: Microsoft

Update: General availability

Thank you #WindowsInsiders for your feedback over the last couple of months. Today, we're pleased to announce the general availability of the #YourPhone app Calls feature, which allows you to receive and make phone calls on your PC: https://t.co/m47kLcXgbS pic.twitter.com/4GuIOXjR71

— Windows Insider (@windowsinsider) December 11, 2019

After being tested with Windows Insiders and a limited number of phones, Your Phone calling is now rolling out to the general public. You will need a Windows 10 PC with Bluetooth and an Android phone with Android 7.0+ to use the feature. Make sure the Windows app and the Android app are both updated to the latest version. You may not see the update right away.

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Gearbest Double 12 – 48H SALE–Xiaomi Note 10 at its historic low, only $427.59

Miss out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Don’t worry, we get you better deals in Double 12 sale.

Gearbest will kick off the sale on December 11th at 04:00 UTC and the sale will continue for a couple of days, ending on December 13th at 04:00 UTC. There will be good site-wide deals during this time but we’ve selected some tech deals that might interest you. If you are interested in clothing, hand tools, or other cool gadgets, then there’s up to 40% ~ 70% discount for some of these products.Apart from these flat discounts, Gearbest is also offering 2x G points for any purchase made during Dec. 11 @04:00 – Dec. 13 @04:00 (UTC). Note that these purchases should not be made on products of third-party stores.

Best Sales of Xiaomi

Xiaomi has always been at the forefront of online sales. And on XDA, it is one of the most popular brands. So, here you go! first thing first, Xiaomi Deals!

Best sales of Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)

This is the world’s first 108MP camera smartphone and it is an overall impressive device with a curved Full-HD+ display, a powerful Snapdragon 730G, and a massive 5,260mAh battery. The 6GB + 128GB version is currently discounted and can be bought for $427.85 which is even lower than Black Friday.

Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Totaly 1000 pieces limited ( only 500 left!)

For the US & the UK readers, XDA is able to contact the direct distributor of Xiaomi in the region and we got you the cheapest exclusive price ever! $427.85 for the US & £333.53 for the UK

For Spain, France, and Italy, we got you a regional exclusive price as well: €406 with coupon DOUBLE1201

Rest of the world $437.85 with coupon GBXMNT10BF

RRP: ~~$606.62~~

Redmi Note 8T (4GB RAM+64GB ROM)

The Redmi Note 8T is one of the best affordable phones of this year that brings extras like NFC support and an 18W fast charger in the box over the standard Redmi Note 8.

Redmi Note 8T

$169.99 with coupon: GBNOTE8T123

RRP: ~~$220~~

Oneplus 7T

Grab the OnePlus 7T at the super low price of $457.99. The phone features the Snapdragon 855 which is paired with 8GB of RAM. You’ll have 128GB of storage, a 3800mAh battery, and the phone is running Android 10.

Oneplus 7T

For 8GB+128GB $457.99 with coupon: GBOP7T8128B

For 8GB+256GB $589.99 with coupon: GBOP7PBSBW

Xiaomi Mi Watch (Wear 3100 Cortex – A7 44mm Smart Watch)

This is Xiaomi’s first proper smartwatch that comes with a heavily-tweaked Wear OS and features such as eSIM, NFC, and much more. It does support English out-of-the-box as well as both iOS and Android.

Xiaomi Wear 3100 Smartwatch

$239.99 with coupon: GBMIWATCH1

Lenovo X1 LDS Lidar Laser Navigation Robot Vacuum Cleaner (First 400 buyers Each gets a FREE Smart AI Wireless Earbuds!)

The LDS Lidar will help plans out the cleaning route, and with the superior disentangling ability, it never is trapped. Besides, the 2200pa powerful suction increases cleaning efficiency by 20%, but low noise, making for a comfortable environment. Spend less time cleaning, more time enjoying!

Lenovo X1 LDS Lidar

Flashsale：$429.99

Also, for the first 30 buyers to use the “Buy Together & Save More” option on Gearbest, you can get a Lenovo E1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner for only $99.99. So $529.98 for two Robot Vacuums ( original total was $936.28) only.

Note from Gearbest:
Near Christmas, we advise you to buy products from the Gearbest overseas warehouse: arrive in 5 days.
If some electronic products such as smartphones have the same price as the Black Friday, and there will be marked on the page.

If you’re having a hard time thinking of gift ideas for Christmas, use the Gearbest Holiday Shopping Guide to get some great ideas and even more discounts.

Download the Gearbest app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store to get exclusive coupons. Gearbest has included coupons in their mobile app that can save you up to $50 when you participate in the “SHARE GIFTS” activity.

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[Update: Review by DOJ] Google officially acquires Fitbit for $2.1 billion

Update (12/11/19 @ 2:40 ET): The US Justice Department will be reviewing Google’s acquisition of Fitbit for antitrust issues.

As was widely rumored earlier this week, Google is buying Fitbit. The company officially announced the acquisition on its blog this morning. The deal puts Fitbit under Google, not Alphabet, similar to how Nest is now organized. Google reportedly spent $2.1 billion on the fitness company.

People will immediately assume that this move is to bolster Wear OS, and it does seem like that’s the goal. Google SVP of devices and services Rick Osterloh said that the purchase is “an opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market.” Google’s own fitness software is decent, but clearly behind Fitbit and Apple.

On the hardware side of things, Google has never released a smartwatch under the “Made by Google” brand. The company has worked on devices, but none of them have come to light. Fitbit has tons of experience pumping out hardware for millions of people. On both the software and hardware fronts, Fitbit has a lot to offer Google.

Of course, acquisitions shouldn’t necessarily be celebrated. Fitbit was a major player in the wearable market that wasn’t tied to one of the big tech companies. Now Apple and Google, the two big names in tech, own the most popular fitness platforms. Fitbit says it’s “health and wellness data will not be used for Google ads,” but naturally people will still be concerned.

If you’re only interested in Google products getting better, this is likely a good step for Wear OS and any Google-made wearable that comes down the line. Google has struggled immensely in this market and Fitbit could be a huge help. Only time will tell.

Source: Google, Fitbit

Update: Review by DOJ

Google and Fitbit announced a $2.1 billion acquisition early last month and not much has been said about it since then. It is now being reported that the US Department of Justice will be reviewing the acquisition for antitrust issues. Google, of course, has been under the microscope for antitrust issues in the past. The concerned organizations include Public Citizen and the Center for Digital Democracy. The FTC can also review mergers, but they did not opt to do so in this case. We weren’t going to see any of the fruits of this merger for quite some time anyway. This may just be a small hang-up or it could end up reversing the merger altogether. We will have to wait and see.

Source: New York Post | Via: Android Police

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