Google Translate tests a Continuous Translation mode for voice input

Earlier this month, Google rolled out a new Interpreter Mode for the Google Assistant. As the name suggests, the new mode allows you to make the Google Assistant act as your translator for a number of different languages. With a simple command, the feature allows you to translate whatever you’re speaking into a different language in real-time. Now, Google is testing a similar feature for Google Translate.

The feature, called Continuous Translation, allows you to translate uninterrupted speech in Google Translate to facilitate a conversation. The feature appears as a new icon, labeled listen, right next to the Camera and Conversation icons in the app. On selecting the Listen icon, you’re redirected to a new window with a large microphone button at the bottom. As usual, you can select your language and the target language in the top toolbar and then speak while holding the microphone button. The app then translates your speech into the target language in real-time.

The Listen page also has a settings button right next to the microphone button which allows you to change the translated text size, change the theme, and a toggle to show the original text. The feature was also spotted by Jane Manchun Wong, a proficient reverse engineer who has previously discovered several upcoming features in several apps. As of now, it seems like the UI for the Continuous Translation feature is in a prototype phase and Google might improve upon it before it’s release. The feature currently includes support for Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese. The number of supported languages might also change by the time the feature is rolled out in a future version of Google Translate.

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Google Recorder app tests saving audio in the higher-quality WAV format

Much like previous Pixel devices, the Google Pixel 4 series was leaked quite extensively well ahead of its launch. We learned a fair bit about the device’s capabilities from these leaks and we got a good look at all the new features Google planned to introduce with the device. Among these was the Recorder app, which was even available for download ahead of the Pixel 4 launch. At first, the app was pretty barebones and just helped users take quick voice notes. But then Google pushed an update for the app which added some handy features like automatic transcriptions and audio search. The app was then officially launched with the Pixel 4 series and it was subsequently released for older Pixel devices. The first official release included all the aforementioned features, making it a handy app for both students and journalists.  Now, Google is testing another change that will help you record higher quality audio with the app.

Currently, the Google Recorder app saves recordings in .m4a format, but it’s testing the ability to save audio in a higher-quality .wav format. Our Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman managed to partially enable this functionality but was unable to export the .wav file.

However, he discovered the raw .wav audio file alongside the .m4a file in the app’s data folder which confirms that the app was indeed saving audio in .wav.  As of now, it isn’t clear when Google will release the higher-quality audio support, but we expect to see more details in the next release of the app.

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Dark mode scheduling could be coming in Android 11

With Android 10, Google finally introduced one of the most-requested features of all time — a system-wide dark mode. The feature even prompted Google and other developers to release dark themes for their apps to make night-time usage a little easier on your eyes. However, Google didn’t include a crucial feature that was available in early beta releases of the software. Google previously allowed users to schedule the dark mode based on the time of the day, much like night sight. But with the stable release of Android 10, Google got rid of that feature. In an AMA earlier this year, the company revealed that the feature was deprecated as it might negatively affect the user experience by suddenly restarting applications while they’re in use. Now, a recent comment on the Google Issue Tracker reveals that the feature might make a comeback in Android 11.

In the aforementioned AMA, Chris Banes from the Android Developer Relations team at Google also revealed that the feature was deprecated in AppCompat v1.1.0 because it “requires apps to request location permissions to be accurate, and even with a valid location the sunrise/sunset time calculations can be buggy.” He further added that “calculating sunrise/sunsets are notoriously difficult, especially for locations close to north/south poles.” When asked about similar functionality available for Night Light since Android 7.1 Nougat, Banes stated that since Night Light uses CalendarAstronomer from ICU4J, it uses a “big chunk of code which we wouldn’t want AppCompat to depend on.”

Following a number of complaints from users though, a Googler has now confirmed that the scheduling feature will be added in a future Android release. In case you don’t wish to wait for Google to add the feature sometime down the line, you’d be glad to know that there’s a third-party app that will help you set up dark mode scheduling in Android 10. You can head over to this post and go through the instructions to set up dark mode scheduling on your device. Do note that the workaround requires you to run a command via ADB, so you’ll need a PC handy for the app to work.

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Source: Google Issue Tracker

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Latest OxygenOS updates for the OnePlus 7T/7T Pro bring improvements to RAM management, app launch speed, and photo quality

OnePlus’ Android skin — OxygenOS — undoubtedly offers one of the best software experiences out there. Not only is it fast and fluid, but it also offers a wide scope for customizability. And on top of all that, it still offers an experience as close to stock Android as any other. With the latest release of OxygenOS, OnePlus introduced more new features to the software and since its release, the company has pushed several updates to further improve its performance. Now, OnePlus has started rolling out another update for the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro, bringing even more improvements for the devices.

According to recent posts on the OnePlus Forums, the company has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.7 for the OnePlus 7T and OxygenOS 10.0.5 for the OnePlus 7T Pro. The latest update for the OnePlus 7T brings improvements to the app launching speeds, optimizations for RAM management, and the Android security patches for November 2019 among other things. Here’s the official changelog for the OTA update rolling out to the OnePlus 7T:

• System
  • Improved the launching speed of some apps
  • Optimized the RAM Management
  • Optimized the black and white screen issues with some apps
  • Improved system stability and general bug fixes
  • Update Android security patch to 2019.11
• Camera
  • Improved the photo quality

The OxygenOS 10.0.5 update for the OnePlus 7T Pro brings similar improvements and optimizations for the company’s flagship. However, the update also includes a fix that addresses an issue that some users were facing while charging their devices. Here’s the official changelog for OxygenOS 10.05 for the OnePlus 7T Pro:

• System
  • Improved the launching speed of some apps
  • Optimized the RAM Management
  • Fixed the black and white screen issues with some apps
  • Fixed black lines on the screen while charging the device
  • Improved system stability and general bug fixes
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.11
• Camera
  • Improved the photo quality

As with all OTA updates from the company, OxygenOS 10.0.5 and OxygenOS 10.0.7 for the OnePlus 7T series are being rolled out in a staged fashion. Initially, the update will be delivered to a few users. Once the company confirms that the updates don’t have any critical bugs they will be rolled out to the rest of the devices.

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Source: OnePlus Forums (1,2)

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How Does the Honor 9X Compare to Other Budget Phones?

The Honor 9X is one of our favorite budget phones of 2019. While the Honor 9X implemented lots of great features into their device, other companies have put out some really competitive options. See how the Honor 9X compares to the competition.

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Honor 9X €299.00

The Honor 9X is the first in the X-series line to feature a pop-up camera. This pop-up camera has a fully motorized design. When the selfie mode is activated, the camera will quickly rise from the top of the phone. To really enhance the full-screen notch-free effect of the phone, Honor fitted a larger display into the phone at 6.59″. The end result is a large full screen phone with a very convenient motorized pop-up camera.

With the 9X, Honor put a great deal of attention into the photography aspect of this phone. The device is fitted with a 48MP triple camera that includes an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The f/1.8 aperture is paired with the half-inch sensor to produce super clear photos. The AIS super night mode promises improve your low-light photos. Observe some of our initial sample shots here.

Honor 9X

Honor 9X Selfie Camera

Aside from the pop-up camera, the Honor 9X sports some fantastic specs and features for a phone under €300. The Honor 9X features the Kirin 710F and 6GB of RAM. There are other models that come with the Kirin 810, but for one reason or another this isn’t included in every model. This makes the processor a very mild upgrade from the previous Honor 8X which came with the Kirin 710. With that being said, there is not much to criticize when it comes to performance on this phone.

Honor 9X	Specs
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 710F
RAM/Storage	4/6GB 64/128GB
Display	6.59″ 1080x2340p
Selfie Camera	Motorized pop-up 16 MP
Main Camera	48+8+2MP
GPU	Mali-G51 MP4
Battery	4000mAh
Software	Android 9.0 EMUI 9.1

Overall, the Honor 9X is the best of the X-Series so far. While the camera is usually the main feature to suffer in budget phones, the 48MP shooter on the 9X is actually one of the best aspects of this device. The Honor 9X is a great deal for anyone looking to get the most out of their smartphone camera.

This is the best phone under €300 in 2019, but there are plenty of other great budget phones that came out this year. See some of the other good options below.

Features	Huawei P30 Lite	Google Pixel 3A XL	Motorola Action One	Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite	Honor 9X
Full View Display	No	No	No	No	Yes
Pop-up Camera	No	No	No	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chipset	Kirin 710	Snapdragon 670	Exynos 9609	Snapdragon 710	Kirim 710F
RAM	4/6/8GB	4GB	4GB	6GB	4/6GB
Display Resolution	1080 x 2312 pixels	1080 x 2160 pixels	1080 x 2520 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen Size	6.15 inches	6.0 inches	6.3 inches	6.39 inches	6.59 inches
Main Camera	24/48+8+2MP	12.2MP	12+16+5MP	48+8+2MP	48+8+2MP
Selfie Camera	24/32MP	8MP	12MP	32MP	16MP
Battery Capacity	3340mAh	3700mAh	3500mAh	4030mAh	4000mAh

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Motorola Moto One Action $249.99

Motorola Moto One Action

The Moto One Action has really great specs for the price, but stands out because of the unique 21:9 display. Very few phones have this aspect ratio, and most of them have much higher prices. This makes the Moto One Action special, as an entry level phone for those who are looking for this type of display. Aside from this, you’ll have a triple camera setup for great photos.

Motorola Moto One Action	Specs
Chipset	Exynos 9609
RAM/Storage	4GB 128GB
Display	6.3″ 1080x2520p
Selfie Camera	12MP
Main Camera	12+16+5MP
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3
Battery	3500mAh
Software	Android 9.0

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GOOGLE PIXEL 3A XL $348.99

GOOGLE PIXEL 3A XL

The Pixel 3A XL is the best option to get into the pure Google experience from Pixel phones, without shelling out massive amounts of money. The camera quality is decent for a single sensor design, and you can expect to be first in line for future Android Updates.

GOOGLE PIXEL 3A XL	Specs
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670
RAM	4GB 64GB
Display	6.0″ 1080x2160p
Selfie Camera	8MP
Main Camera	12.2MP
GPU	Adreno 615
Battery	3700mAh
Software	Android 9.0

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Huawei P30 Lite $279.00

Huawei P30 Lite

The Huawei P30 Lite is a good option for people looking for a triple camera setup. Don’t expect the best quality from this camera, but the performance of the phone overall is very good.

Huawei P30 Lite	Specs
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 710
RAM	4/8GB 128GB
Display	6.15″ 1080x2312p
Selfie Camera	24/32MP
Main Camera	24/48+8+2MP
GPU	Mali-G51 MP4
Battery	3340mAh
Software	Android 9.0

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite $279.99

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is one of the best phones in the budget category. For the low $279 price, you’ll get a 48MP triple camera, 32MP selfie camera, a huge 4030mAh battery and a large 6.38 display. It’s a great phone for the price, and Xiaomi has been killing it with their software experience lately.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite	Specs
Chipset	Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710
RAM	6GB 64/128GB
Display	6.39″ 1080x2340p
Selfie Camera	32MP
Main Camera	48+8+2MP
GPU	Adreno 616
Battery	4030mAh
Software	Android 9.0

 

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Realme 3 Pro update brings December 2019 security patches, and more

After rolling out the December security patch update to the Realme 1 and Realme U1 earlier this week, Realme is now extending the rollout to the Realme 3 Pro. The new update, version RMX1851EX_11.A.21, is based on Android 9.0 Pie (ColorOS 6) and besides the December 2019 security patches, it also brings along various improvements, feature additions and bug fixes to the device.

Realme 3 Pro XDA Forums

Just like the Realme 1 / U1 update, the Realme 3 Pro’s December 2019 security update also adds a toggle in the Notification Center to quickly turn on the system-wide dark mode along with the Flash On Call feature to notify the user about an incoming call by blinking the flash.

The full changelog for the Realme 3 Pro December update can be found below.

Realme 3 Pro update changelog

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

The update has already started hitting the Realme 3 Pro devices in India, Europe, and Russia. In case if you haven’t received the update notification yet, you can manually update your device by downloading the OTA‌ zip from the link given below and then flashing it from within the recovery.

 Download OTA package for Realme 3 Pro

The Realme 3 Pro was launched in April of this year, packing a 6.3-inch full HD+ LCD, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, a 16MP primary camera and 25MP‌ front camera, and a 4,000 mAh battery with fast charging support via a 20W VOOC 3.0 charger.

Realme has promised to update the Realme 3 Pro to Android 10 based on ColorOS 7. While the company hasn’t shared the exact date for the update just yet, as per the ColorOS‌ 7 rollout schedule shared by Mr. Madhav Sheth last month, the Realme 3 Pro is expected to receive a stable update around January 2020.

Source: Realme

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