[Update: Global rollout] Amazon finally adds Profiles to Prime Video like Netflix

Update 1 (7/08/2020 @ 02:25 AM ET):  Profiles in Amazon Prime Video are now rolling out globally. The article from March 23rd, 2020, has been preserved below.

Almost the entire world is under lockdown and social distancing can make you anxious. We’re fortunate to live in a time when digital entertainment is abundant and so easily accessible. Amazon Prime Video, one of the most popular sources of online cinema and long-form video content, is now adding the new Profiles feature which will make entertainment even more convenient for users. It lets you share your account with your family and friends without worrying about messing up your watch history and recommendations.

The Profile option has long been present on Netflix. It not only allows multiple users to use the same account to watch different content but also isolates their content feeds and seasons’ progress. Among the features that Amazon Prime Video borrows from Netflix, Prime subscribers can use the latest one to add up to six profiles. Out of these six profiles, at least one (admin profile) needs to be an adult while the remaining five can either be profiles for adults or kids under 12 years of age.

You can either create profiles from the Amazon Prime Video apps on Android or through the web portal. Tap on the “My Stuff” button with the blank avatar icon in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen. Then tap on your name and followed by the “Create profile” button from the drop-down menu. On the Prime Video website, you can access this menu directly from the top right corner of the web page. You can also tap on Manage Profile to rename profiles or delete them.

There’s also a Kids profile that filters content unsuitable for kids. On the My Stuff page, you can access the content you’ve downloaded or saved for watching later. Unlike Netflix, however, there is currently no option to change the avatar of Amazon Prime Video profiles.

The Profiles feature is currently limited to certain countries as per Amazon’s support page and is rolling out to users gradually.

Amazon Prime Video (Free⁺, Google Play) →

Via: Gadgets 360

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Update: Profiles in Amazon Prime Video now available globally

After rolling out Profiles to users in India and parts of Africa, Amazon has now launched the features for users worldwide including the U.S. The feature will be available via the apps on iOS, Android, Fire tablet, Fire TV and other smart TVs.

Via: TechCrunch

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OxygenOS 10.5.10 for the OnePlus 8 Pro fixes the Photochrom filter’s see-through issue

The OnePlus 8 Pro’s camera setup has been in the center of controversy of its own and this controversy actually has nothing really to do with the primary camera. Instead, it focuses on the auxiliary color filter camera, which was said to create the Photochrom filter. This secondary camera was written off entirely in early reviews, but was later found to be capable of seeing through thin plastic objects and very thin clothing too! Consequently, the camera was disabled in the next updates — first in China, and then even on global variants. The device even went on sale in India with the color filter camera disabled out of the box! The drama may be coming to an end as OnePlus has apparently “fixed” the Photochrom filter’s see-through issue with the OxygenOS 10.5.10 update — but there’s still a catch.

OnePlus 8 XDA Forums || OnePlus 8 Pro XDA Forums

OxygenOS 10.5.10 is rolling out for OnePlus 8 Pro users in Europe, and it brings along an “adjustment” for the Photochrom filter, seemingly patching the see-through capabilities of the sensor. But as multiple users on the XDA forums and on Twitter have spotted, OnePlus’s fix actually ports over the Photochrom filter to the wide-angle camera instead of utilizing the dedicated color filter camera hardware.

Multiple users today on XDA and Twitter (@linuxct and @niklasstrommen) have noticed that the Photochrom mode in the camera app seems to be using the wide-angle camera rather than the actual color filter camera. See this video by linuxct as a demonstration. pic.twitter.com/crXmMSpd4F

— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) July 7, 2020

The end result is that users do get the Photochrom filter functionality back and it no longer can see through object layers. Win-win? But at the same time, this also places OnePlus into a conundrum: if the feature was possible through the wide-angle camera, what is the purpose of including a redundant camera sensor inside phones when space is an extreme premium? Further, can this feature also be ported over to other OnePlus devices that lack the dedicated camera filter hardware but still have the wide-angle camera? One can argue that the end-result of the filter is just novelty, but having an option to use it would still be appreciated by all.

Changelog for OxygenOS 10.5.10

The update is rolling out with the following changelog:

• System
  • Optimized the touch and interaction experience
  • Optimized the power consumption performance of the system, battery life extended to be longer than ever
  • Optimized the high temperature warning to improve user experience
  • Fixed the failure to full-charge when battery was charged to 90% and above in a few circumstances
  • Fixed the issue with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video unable to play HD video on some machines
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.06
• Camera
  • Adjusted Photochrom filter (OnePlus 8 Pro only)
  • Improved the shooting experience with camera and improved stability
• Cloud service
  • Added the file disk section in file manager: now conveniently upload and store all your files on OnePlus Cloud seamlessly (India only)
• Network
  • Band 46 CA combo enabled for India Network (India only)
  • Improved the stability of communication
  • Improved the performance and stability of Wi-Fi transfers
  • Optimized network latency for online games and improved the smoothness

Download OxygenOS 10.5.10

The update should be gradually rolling out to all users. But in case you want to sideload the update, you can download it from the following links:

OnePlus 8

• India — OxygenOS 10.5.9
  • Incremental OTA from 10.5.8
  • Full update
• Europe — OxygenOS 10.5.8
  • Incremental OTA from 10.5.7
  • Full update

OnePlus 8 Pro

• Europe — OxygenOS 10.5.10
  • Incremental OTA from 10.5.9
  • Full update

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Further reading

• OnePlus 8 Review – Not Enough to Beat the OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 8 Pro Review – Never Settle on Hardware
• OnePlus 8 Pro Display Analysis — Premium Hardware at a Cost
• OnePlus 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S20+ Review Comparison – The Quest to Attain Parity
• Download: OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are getting the Android 11 Beta

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Microsoft Surface Duo V2 enters early development as Microsoft acquires local operations of Movial

At the Microsoft Surface event in October last year, Microsoft first showcased its dual-screen Android device — the Microsoft Surface Duo. The device is expected to launch later this summer and, so far, we’ve learned a little about its software and hardware specifications. While Microsoft has still not announced a launch date for its foldable Android device, a recent report from WindowsCentral suggests that the company has already started work on the next-gen model.

The report primarily talks about Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Movial — a software, services, and design engineering company that was working on the software experience for Microsoft’s first foldable Android device. As part of the acquisition, Microsoft has taken hold of Movial’s local operations in Romania, Taiwan, and the USA, and is bringing on board all Movial employees who worked on the Surface Duo as full-time employees at Microsoft.

However, Movial will continue to operate as a standalone company, with employees at its headquarters in Finland remaining at Movial. A report from SeeNews adds that Movial’s Iași office will become Microsoft Romania’s fourth research and development center, and the company will onboard 60 Movial employees from that location.

With the acquisition, Microsoft aims to bring the OS development for the Surface Duo in-house and provide timely updates following the launch of the device. The report further adds that the same team will also handle the Android OS work for the Surface Duo V2, which, according to unnamed sources, is already in the early stages of development. However, the report reveals no further information about the second-gen foldable device.

For the unaware, the Surface Duo is expected to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip, coupled with 6GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Leaks suggest that the device will feature an 11MP camera with two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays. We also have reason to believe that the Surface Duo won’t include 5G support, wireless charging, or NFC capabilities. While we’ve not heard anything from Microsoft regarding the pricing, the device will most likely fall in the premium smartphone segment.

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Source: WindowsCentral

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TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L are coming to Canada on Bell, TELUS, and Best Buy

The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro are the first phones as part of TCL’s major push into the US, Europe, and Australia. The devices were showed off at CES 2020 earlier in the year, subsequently launching in the USA a few months after. Now, TCL is expanding its lineup to Canada by bringing over the TCL 10 Pro and the TCL 10L to Bell, TELUS, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, and Best Buy in the country.

TCL 10L and 10 Pro Review: Great Value Mid-Range Android Smartphones for the US

TCL 10L XDA Forums || TCL 10 Pro XDA Forums

TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro Specifications

Specifications	TCL 10L	TCL 10 Pro
Dimensions & Weight	162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm 180g	158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm 177g
Display	6.53-inch LCD LTPS Dotch display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 395 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 91% screen-to-body ratio 1500:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Gorilla Glass 3 Top left hole punch	6.47-inch curved AMOLED display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 398 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 93% screen-to-body ratio 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Always-on-display Teardrop notch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665: 4x Kryo 260 Gold @ 2.0GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver @ 1.8GHz Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675: 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7 GHz Adreno 612
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM + 64GB EMMC 6GB RAM+ 128GB UFS Micro SD card, up to 256GB	6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.1 Micro SD card, up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,000 mAh	4,500 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 18W (50% in 35 minutes)
Rear Cameras	Photo: Primary: 48MP S5KGM1, f/1.8, 1/2.25″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels Secondary: 8MP GC8034, super-wide-angle, f/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Tertiary: 2MP GC2385, macro, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP GC2385, depth, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Video: 4K @ 30fps 1080 @ 120fps 720p @ 240fps	Photo: Primary: 64MP GW1, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, PDAF, CDAF, LDAF Secondary: 16MP 3P9, super-wide-angle, f/2.4, 1/3″, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 5MP GC5035, macro, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP OV02K10, depth, f/1.8, 1/2.8″ sensor, 2.9µm pixels Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30 fps 1080p/720p @ 120fps 720p @ 24ofps 720p @ 960fps
Front Cameras	16MP S5K3P9SP04, f/2.2, Single Hole Punch	24MP OV24B, f/2.0, Teardrop Notch
Other Features	Rear fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key	In-Display fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key
Audio	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth
Android Version	TCL UI based on Android 10	TCL UI based on Android 10, upgrade planned for Android 11 by FOTA

Pricing and Availability for Canada

The pricing of the two devices is mentioned below:

• Bell
  • TCL 10L $350 CAD, or Monthly @ $13.17
  • TCL 10 Pro $700 CAD, or Monthly @ $25.23
• TELUS
  • TCL 10L $345 CAD, or Monthly @ $13
  • TCL 10 Pro $665 CAD, or Monthly @ $26

To celebrate TCL’s official entry into the Canadian market, consumers who purchase a TCL 10 Pro from Best Buy between July 10-16 and register themselves at www.tclpromo.ca will qualify for a free 43″ TCL TV, valued at $319.99

If you want to know more about the devices, check out our review!

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OnePlus Nord will launch on July 21 through an AR launch event

The OnePlus Nord is the next smartphone from OnePlus, coming in to resuscitate the brand’s presence in the more affordable segments of the smartphone market in Europe and India. It has been five years since the launch of the OnePlus X, the company’s first phone outside of the flagship space and the Nord is expected to come in and provide more options to consumers looking to buy a new smartphone. Now, OnePlus has officially announced that they will be launching the OnePlus Nord on July 21 through the world’s first AR smartphone launch.

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Spicing up online launches is not entirely new to OnePlus, as we have seen the company hold a virtual, VR launch for the OnePlus 2 back in 2015. With the Nord, OnePlus will pivot to AR for the launch and provide users a different kind of hands-on experience with the device.

“OnePlus Nord represents a new beginning for OnePlus, giving us an opportunity to share our technology with more people around the world. For this launch, we want everyone to sit back, relax, and experience our new phone for the first time right in the comfort of their living room. We feel that introducing this phone in a more personal and intimate way perfectly reflects our ambition to make the OnePlus experience more accessible to users.”

Paul Yu, Head of OnePlus Nord

To experience the launch, download the OnePlus Nord AR App from the Play Store or the App Store. Install and launch the app to grant it requisite permissions for the AR experience and to complete the avatar setup. On launch day, i.e. on July 21 at 10 AM EDT/7.30 PM IST, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to start the immersive AR experience.

OnePlus has also created a physical AR invitation that will give users a unique hands-on experience of the OnePlus Nord. OnePlus has not yet shared how to receive the physical invitation, but you would need to scan the QR code on the physical invitation to begin the AR hands-on experience. We reckon that the experience would open up to other users too, perhaps at a later date.

The OnePlus Nord has been confirmed to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The camera setup on the phone will have OIS. Further details have not yet been confirmed, but we expect more to be revealed in the coming days.

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Nord Launch (Free, Google Play) →

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Take this quick quiz to find out what kind of phone user you are, enter to win a new laptop and watch!

Smartphones are firmly entrenched in our daily lives. We wake up and reach for our phones immediately. A quick trip to the bathroom becomes a gaming session. The waiting room at the doctor is filled with people looking down at their phones while the magazines collect dust. Everyone uses their phones differently, though. Huawei is asking people to take a quiz, included if you scroll down this page, to find out what kind of smartphone user they are. Like the examples above, there are tons of situations where we can whip out our phones to kill some time. But what are you going to do? Play a game? Check Twitter? Listen to music? Those choices define the type of user you are, and Huawei says everyone falls into four groups.

Take Quiz to Win a Huawei Matebook 13 and a Huawei Watch GT2!!!!

• Your name:*
• Your email:*
• Finally the lockdown has let up and you have a date! However, while waiting for your date, he/she tells you that they’ll be an hour late. You pick up your phone to help pass the time--which app will you open?*
  • Play the Clash of Clan(or other games) for an hour
  • Music time, Spotify(or other music apps) for an hour
  • Open Boomerang (or other video or photo Editing app) that would be shared on social media later.
  • Screw the date, lets open Tinder to find another date
• You’ve gone two hours to kill on an Uber or train to visit a family/friend member. Which app would you use to pass the time?*
  • Open up Garanti BBVA Mobile(or other investment apps) to review and make some financial stuff.
  • Open up Citymapper (or other Map apps) to find the best route to travel.
  • Play Score! Hero ( or other sports games) and relax
  • Open up Glovo (or Yelp and other review apps) to check what the best restaurant in your destination is.
• It’s been a long day of work and it’s getting late, but you’re not fully tired just yet. Which app do you open to relax?*
  • Soundcloud(or Spotify and other music apps), Listen to music, and relax.
  • Zalando(or Amazon and other shopping apps), check the latest deal
  • Ma Banque ( or other Bank or Financial apps), check the latest bank statement
  • Minecraft( or other open-world games).
• You’re studying hard so that you can get a good job when you graduate. After a long time learning you take out your phone to take a break. Which app do you open?*
  • Open up Photomath (or other learning platforms) and focus!
  • Open up Gojek(or other food delivery apps) and get something to eat.
  • Open up PlayStation App and check if anyone can play a game with you.
  • Open up Dailymotion and watch some videos.
• You’re spending the day with your best friend. During the meeting, which app would you rely on the most?*
  • Cabify (or other Navigation apps)
  • EasyPark (or other Navigation apps)
  • Rappi (food delivery app)
  • Vinkle (Video and photo shooting and editing app)

 

Hedonic

Someone who lives in the moment. Likes to participate in the community and spread happiness. Quick learner. Hard to find focus and concentrate on single tasks.

Minimalist

Not easily impressed, doesn’t get as excited as they used to. Doesn’t waste money as much as others, but has a hard time with planning.

Hard Working

Not easily distracted by irrelevant things and good at restraint. Good perseverance, but don’t like empty tasks. Needs to learn how to relax and have fun while pursuing goals.

Elite

Careful, thoughtful, and accurate. Lives life in a methodical manner with few unexpected decisions. Always prepared and able to perform multiple roles.

 

The quiz will grade you on your phone activity choices and then assign you to one of these groups. The quiz also provides suggestions for how to improve your life for the rest of 2020. Huawei is also giving out a New Matebook 13 2020 and a New Watch GT2 to some lucky winners, just make sure to accurately enter your email and name below. Good luck!

HUAWEI MateBook 13 (2020)

$1137 at HUAWEI

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2

$189 at HUAWEI

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PUBG Mobile’s new Livik map introduces shorter 15-minute, 52-player matches

PUBG Mobile is typically always a step behind the desktop version of the game when it comes to introducing new changes and features. While the mobile game does offer its own unique set of features, any major additions almost always make an appearance on the desktop version first. For instance, the changes to the Miramar map, the new canted sight attachment, and the 2.7x scope for the Win94 rifle that were released with PUBG Mobile 0.18.0 earlier this year in May had been available on the desktop version for quite a while. However, that’s set to change with the latest update for PUBG Mobile, as Tencent has added a brand new map to the game that isn’t available on the desktop version yet.

The latest update for PUBG Mobile (v0.19.0) has started rolling out to players via the Google Play Store and it introduces a new 2km x 2km Nordic-style map called Livik for shorter 15-minute, 52-player matches. The update also kicks off Royale Pass Season 14 of the game, introduces Spark the Flame-themed game mode, The Ancient Secret mode, and much more. Here are some of the most noteworthy changes in the latest update:

• New Livik Map
  • The Livik map is now available. This Nordic-style map measures 2km x 2km, with 52 players and 15 minute match times, making for a faster and more exciting experience! Livik is still in its BETA stage, and we will continue to adjust and improve it for the best visual and gaming experience.
    
  • Map exclusive firearms
    • Map-exclusive SMG: P90
      
    • Map-exclusive marksman rifle: MK 12
      
  • New vehicle
    • Map-exclusive vehicle: Monster Truck
      
  • Livik super firearm training (coming soon)
    • When the event starts, Experimental Trial Weapon Crates containing a special weapon will appear on Livik. Special weapons look similar to normal weapons, but there are differences in the names, icons, etc. Finishes can be used normally on both types.
    • Experimental Trial Weapons have slightly better stats than normal weapons. You can view your firing and hit stats with your Experimental Trial Weapon after leaving combat.
• Spark the Flame-themed Gameplay- The Themed mode will be available on Erangel and Miramar maps in Classic Mode. Players have a chance to enter this mode after selecting these maps.
  • Small Statue- Burns up after interaction. Drops supplies and event items after burning.
  • Giant Statue- Has multiple construction stages that change as the themed event progresses. It burns in the final stage.
  • Statue Camp- There are tens around the statue. Enter them to search for supplies.
• The Ancient Secret (coming soon)- This themed mode takes effect on Erangel and Miramar when activated. Players can choose whether to participate via settings on the Mode Selection screen.
  • Ancient Temple- Large, major building with a two-story structure. It initially sits on the ground, but it starts to float in the air after a fixed period of time and moves slowly with the playzone.
  • Slate puzzle- An interactive puzzle made up of ancient slates.
  • Boss fight- Players who make it to the sealed room on the second floor of the Ancient Secret can challenge the boss of the temple and win great rewards.
  • Small ruins- Small, randomly-appearing ruins with crates and puzzles.
• Season Warm-up Event Gameplay- At the end of Season 13, a season warm-up event will be available for a limited time. After joining the event, players will battle in 4-player teams in Classic Mode (unranked) and can complete missions to earn a small amount of Season 14 ranking points, which will be converted into Season 14 rating points after the update of Season 14.
• Adjustment of Mode Availability Times- After the version update, Payload and RageGear modes will only be available during the weekend, and Bluehole Mode will no longer be available.
• Arena Gameplay: New Arena Gameplay- Team Gun Game (Available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 31st)
  • 4v4 match- The starting weapons are the same, but can be upgraded by defeating opponents. The winner is the first team to use the final weapon, the Pan, to defeat the opponents (or the team with the highest score when time runs out).
  • New Map- Library. The first0-ever indoor map, with a symmetrical layout and three assault routes: left, right, and center. Take positions on platforms, in doorways, or behind bookshelves depending on your current weapon. This gives players with different styles a fighting chance.
  • New Arena Attachment- Now Loadout attachment: Barrel Extender. This is a muzzle attachment that can be used with the vast majority of Sniper Rifles, Rifles, and SMGs. It increases the firearm’s effective range and reduces the damage reduction of bullets due to distance.

Along with the aforementioned features, the update brings quite a few gameplay changes that can be found in the official patch notes linked below. Additionally, players who install the new update before July 13th will receive 2,88 BP, 100 AG, and a three-day Nightmare Helmet reward. In case you haven’t updated the game yet, you can follow the Play Store link below and download the latest PUBG Mobile update to receive these rewards.

PUBG MOBILE - NEW MAP: LIVIK (Free⁺, Google Play) →

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Source: Patch notes

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