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Oppo Reno 5 series will arrive with three chipsets

Oppo Reno Series
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Most of the information about the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 series is pretty out in the open at this point. Just after two models belonging to the “Reno 5 series” appeared on TENAA, a new set of the leak has provided us with more information about the upcoming series. The Reno 5 series will arrive with three distinct chipsets.

Based on the information shared by a reputable leakster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the upcoming Oppo Reno 5 series will pack in three chipsets. It includes Snapdragon 875 (SM8250), MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (mt6884), and Snapdragon 765G 5G (SM7250). It is perhaps unknown which chipset will be picked by which model under the Reno 5 branding.

Digital Chat Station Oppo Reno 5 Series
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Oppo Reno 5 Series Specifications

Earlier this month, a listing on TENAA revealed two model numbers – PEGT00 and PEGM00. It gave information that both will have a 65W fast charging tech. The listing stated that the phone (in question) sorts a flat display. This means it is likely the standard Reno 5. Further, the device is said to pack in a 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ display. It is flanked by an octa-core SoC clocked at 2.4GHz. It will arrive with an 8/12GB RAM and128/256GB of storage configurations. Apparently, the report also confirms a flat display as aforementioned.

The Reno 5 Pro will likely pack in a curved front display given the fact that its predecessors Reno 3 Pro & Reno 4 Pro had it. That goes without saying if all goes as per the usual curve that Oppo follows with its Reno series launches.

Oppo Reno 5 series will arrive with three chipsets
Image via TENAA

Next up, the phone will pack in a quad-camera setup which includes a 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP matrix camera setup. The front, on the other hand, sports a 32MP sensor housed in a punch-hole as hinted by the Weibo post. The Reno 5 series will also have a high refresh rate although the report doesn’t mention if it is referring to 90Hz or 120Hz or more.

Another bit of detail that we know for sure is that the upcoming Reno 5 series will arrive with Android 11. A 4,300 mAh battery will act as a power source at least of the standard variant with a weight of 172grams. Oppo Reno 5 Series is likely to arrive between December 2020 and January 2021 although the exact date remains unavailable at the time of writing this.

No doubt we will get to hear more about the upcoming Reno 5 series. Stay tuned to AndroidFist for updates.

iPhones just got more powerful with Google Drive, Gmail, & Google Fit widgets

iPhone 12 Pro

Unlike Android which already had widgets for ages, Apple introduced it with iOS 14. The world went on an overdrive with widgets making life much easier on iPhones. Apple released the iPhone 12 series last month sporting an array of helpful widgets. Google already has a decent number of iOS widgets including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Fit, among others.

Gmail – iOS Widget

Gmail Widgets
Via Google Blog

If you are tired of opening the Gmail app on your iPhone to check emails or compose one, this is for you. The Gmail iOS widget is a tiny add-on that users can place on the home screen. It allows for composing, reading inbox, and searching in the mail without any hassle. Everything you need is available at a glance.

Google Drive

Google Drive Widget
Via Google Blog

Google Drive is one of the best cloud storage solutions. The Drive iOS widget enables users to dig into the drive to search for files from the home screen. You can search for files by typing a keyword or check out the recent ones available at a glance.

Google Fit

Google Fit Widget
Via Google Blog

No doubt Google Fit is a great fitness tracker. It counts many activities like heart points, distance, steps, and so on. Google Fit iOS widget lets users view the stats at a glance without opening the app. The widget shows the number of steps and heart points accumulated over the last week.

There is a tonne of other widgets that Google is preparing for iPhones. The Google Chrome iOS widget lets users search the web, open a tab, use voice search right away. It has a QR scanner on-board as well. A Calendar iOS widget gives you access to activities and dates at a glance. It is a quick way to check out your calendar without digging into the app. Google already has iOS widgets for YouTube Music and Google Photos available on-board iOS 14 and above on iPhones.

How to Install any Google widget on iOS?

Adding a widget on your home screen on your iOS device is pretty straightforward. Follow the step-by-step guide below.
Step #1: Firstly, press and hold on the home screen (obviously, on a space).
Step #2: Click on the ‘Plus’ icon located on the top-left corner to access the widget gallery.
Step #3: Next, search for the widget that you want to install. (e.g. Google Drive).
Step #4: Choose the widget size by swiping to the left or right.
Step #5: Finally, tap on ‘Add Widget’.
Step #6: Place the iOS widget where you want and tap on ‘Done’.

This concludes an easy to use step-by-step guide on how to install any Google widget on iOS.

Google Meet Rolling Out Break Out Rooms to More Workspace Customers

Google Meet Rolling Out Break Out Rooms to More Workspace Customers

Last month, Google launched breakout rooms in Google Meet to aid distance learning during these times of the coronavirus pandemic. But now, the company is expanding this feature’s availability to more Google Workspace customers. In addition to Enterprise for Education customers, this feature will now be available to Google Workspace, Essentials, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and G Suite Business customers. However, breakout rooms will not be available to Workplace Business Starter, G Suite Basic, Education, and Nonprofits customers.

The breakout rooms feature allows moderators to divide meeting participants into smaller groups during video calls. While bringing this feature to more customers, Google is also adding a bunch of new features and improvements to breakout rooms. Recently, the company added a new feature that allows users to raise hand in Meet if they want to speak. Here is what the workspace customers will get.

Breakout Rooms New Features

Google Meet Rolling Out Break Out Rooms to More Workspace Customers
Image courtesy: 9to5Google

Break rooms have received three new features along with the expansion to more customers. Now, participants in breakout rooms can ask moderators for help, and the moderator will be able to see the request from the moderator panel. From there, the moderators can choose to join the breakout room too. Another feature that comes to breakout rooms is the timer/countdown feature. With this, the meeting moderators can set up a timer for a breakout session.

On the other hand, participants will see a banner that shows how much more time they have remaining and will get an alert when there are 30 seconds left. In these 30 seconds, the participants can wrap up their discussion, and when the time is over, they’ll be prompted to go back to the main video call. Next, there’s another feature that supports dial-in phone participants in breakout rooms. As per Google, there will be an option to add anonymous users to breakout rooms in two weeks.

Currently, one Google Meet call allows moderators to create up to 100 breakout rooms, and participants get randomly distributed across these rooms. However, moderators have an option that lets them manually move the participant from one breakout room to another.

10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache

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Applications that have been uninstalled from the Android device tend to leave behind system log reports, crash reports, and other unnecessary files that are not required by the user. This extra burden falls on your system’s storage space; as it is constantly collecting files and other directories that the user is unaware of. These files slow the speed and functioning of your Android device. It is for this reason that users look for Android cleaner Apps. 

Here in this blog, we have brought for you a list of the 10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache; and help you increase the performance of your device.

1. CCleaner

CCleaner

This application tops the chart of the 10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache owing to its several advanced high-end features. It can single-handedly rid your system of junk files and thus restore space on your device. It can also clean the RAM and further manages your system to give you smooth browsing. This application can speed up your Android smartphone by cleaning the junk safely and securely. Once the application is installed you can manually analyze and optimize your storage space. Your system can get rid of unnecessary cache files and can even uninstall several unwanted applications in no time. You will be additionally notified about the applications on your device that are draining your battery charge.

Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost while the In-app products might cost you somewhere between $0.6 – $7.5 per item.

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2. SD Maid

SD Maid

This application brings several culminated features to clear RAM and Cache from your Android device. A fully functioning file explorer provided by the application lets you manually browse through the files on your device. Thus, you can determine the junk files yourself and get them deleted to free up disk space. You can also manage and monitor all of your installed applications via SD Maid. The manual browsing allows the user to detect the residual files left behind by some uninstalled application. Users can even get a detailed overview of their Android device’s storage space and then optimize the database to make the device run smoothly.

Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost while the In-app products might cost you somewhere between $0.34 – $11.6 per item.

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3. 1 Tap Cleaner

1 Tap Cleaner

With over 50 Lakh active users, 1 Tap Cleaner was bound to make it up to our list of the 10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache. As the name suggests, a user can by merely tapping clean all the accumulated cache files, their search histories, call logs, messages, and even their entire SD card. This application works exceptionally well at allowing the user to get more free space by removing the application’s cached files, data files, or search/navigation history records. You can even optimize the application to run its errand automatically or can do it manually. This application is a must-have tool for anyone who has a low memory space. 

Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost while the In-app products might cost you about $3.64 per item.

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4. Norton Clean

Norton Clean

This cleaner application, coming from the world’s leading cybersecurity software company; will reduce the load on your device’s RAM by cleaning the junk files, getting rid of the residual files, and optimizing the memory space. It will sweep your memory cache clean and thus will ensure high speed up performance. The cache cleaner removes the APK files or the residual cache system files which are often left behind by the applications; that have been uninstalled to free up space on the Android device. These unnecessary files lay waste the memory space and thus harm the device’s performance. This application is a simple laid out format that presents you with the apps that you rarely use; thereby making it easier to get rid of unnecessary application data.

Price: Free of Cost

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5. Files By Google

Files By Google

This application from the house of Google has been included in our list of the 10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache because of its outstanding performance in getting free space on the Android device. The load on the RAM of your device is exponentially reduced; if you get rid of duplicate files, unused applications, and cache files. This is exactly what this application does for its users.

Apart from removing the extra files it will constantly monitor your system space; and will notify you if your system starts running on low space. The integrated file cleaner can be used to get more space on the Android device. Users can even transfer their files from the internal memory of the phone to the SD card to free up space for system requirements. Additionally, you can use this very application to transfer the extra bulk of files onto some other device. 

Price: Free of Cost

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6. Go Speed

Go Speed

This application is a speed booster and junk cleaner compatible with all of your Android devices. The best part is this application is in itself very small in size. It can get rid of residual files on your system; and can boost the overall performance of your device by over 60%. It increases the available free space by safely cleaning the junk files in your system. There are several advanced features of this application using which you can clean the various background processes of your device; cease the activity of the running applications, and can even disable the auto-start functions of applications; which will prevent them from running in the background. 

Price: Free of Cost

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7. Ace Cleaner

Ace Cleaner

This high power professional system optimizing application is well suited for enhancing your phone’s performance. Different segments of the application are developed to tackle different issues that are increasing the load on your device’s RAM. The Ace Clean feature helps you get rid of the residual junk, APK files, and cache junk files. The Ace Boost is a one-tap solution to boost up all of the auto start applications. The App Lock feature adds a layer of security and protection to your personal applications. The App Manager segment of the application helps in eliminating the unwanted applications from your device. 

Price: Free of Cost

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8. AVG Cleaner

AVG Cleaner

This multi-purpose application ensures that your android device functions faster and smoother. It also makes sure that there is sufficient free storage space available on the device by freeing up the memory and cleaning the junk files. It specializes in locating applications that are sitting idle on your device and lets you get them uninstalled thereby saving space and boosting the overall performance of the device. The application can clear cache files and remove the accumulated junk files. It additionally has a battery saving feature which improves the device’s battery life exponentially.

Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost while the In-app products might cost you somewhere between $0.40 – $72.81 per item.

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9. Avast Cleanup & Boost

Avast Cleanup & Boost

This is a highly sought after application for cache and junk cleaning on Android devices. A user can, with this application, clear up RAM space by deleting the unnecessary files, such as application cache files and other temporary files. You can check out for yourself the applications that are taking up the most space on your device and then optimize it accordingly. This application also lets you tune up the device’s performance by boosting the RAM of your device. The Hibernation Mode of the application restricts the activities of the battery consuming applications. You can very conveniently clean your RAM and hence boost the performance of your Android device.

Price: The basic version of the application comes free of cost while the In-app products might cost you somewhere between $0.45 – $55.29 per item.

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10. All-In-One Toolbox

All-In-One Toolbox

As the name suggests, this is an all in one set of some of the basic necessary tools for your Android device that helps in enhancing the overall performance and life of your device. These tools include a junk cleaner, a history eraser, a speed booster, a memory and battery optimizer, a CPU cooler, and an app manager. All of these work together hand in hand to uplift the performance of the Android device. The interface of the application is simple to understand and operate. The status of the device is the first thing you will see as soon as you open the application. The status report includes the RAM and ROM space, the CPU temperature, etc. From here you can keep track of the RAM and internal storage space easily.

Price: Free of Cost

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It is not really difficult to get rid of the extra burden on your device’s memory because of the accumulated junk and cache files. One just needs to know about the right application and all will be done for you. We hope these applications from our list of the 10 Best Android Cleaner Apps To Clear RAM And Cache would prove to be beneficial to you too as it has been for millions of other users.

Google RCS-Based Messaging Now Available Worldwide, End-to-end Encryption Will Come Soon

Google RCS-Based Messaging Now Available Worldwide, End-to-end Encryption Will Come Soon
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Google has finally completed the global rollout of its RCS-based messaging service as the company announces the achievement of this milestone on Thursday. From November 19 onwards, Google’s RCS is available worldwide, and the tech giant is working on adding end-to-end encryption soon. This means that everyone around the world using Messages now has access to modern chat features — either from their mobile carrier or directly from Google. For end-to-end encryption, the company will start rolling it out for beta testers later this month.

RCS or Rich Communication Services is a new messaging standard that enables modern chat features like typing indicators, higher quality media, reactions, group chats, and more. Google has built this chat feature right into the Messages app, and the new update brings them to all over the world.

Google RCS and End-to-end Encryption

Google RCS-Based Messaging Now Available Worldwide, End-to-end Encryption Will Come Soon
Image courtesy: Google Blog

According to Google, the global rollout of its RCS chat is complete and will now be available in every country. Integrated into Messages by Google, the app lets you send texts, start a video call from your conversation, send messages from the web, or use other features like Smart Reply. Google says that it has worked with the device makers for the past few years on various carrier networks in different countries to provide these RCS-based chat features in Messages. However, one of the major drawbacks with this was the lack of encryption. But now, Google is fixing that as it’s planning to roll out end-to-end encryption for one-to-one chat this month.

End-to-end encryption is a security feature in a messaging service that encrypts all data flow between two ends. It ensures that no one in between reads the content of a conversation. Google is also working on adding end-to-end encryption to Messages so that no one, including Google and third parties, can read the messages. As said before, beta testers will get this feature starting this month and will continue into next year. To ensure that the chats are end-to-end encrypted, both the users should have the Messages app installed and chat features turned on.

10 Best Android Tablets for Drawing – Creative Zone

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So, if you are an artist or like scribbling and is planning to invest in a brand new tablet for drawing, you are in the right place. This article will give you an insight into the ten best android tablets for drawing and illustration, which will guide you and help you decide which one to opt for.

Creativity can come to artists at any point in time, and they would want to create their masterpiece with their favorite instrument, brushes, and colors. But it is not always possible to carry the drawing stuff along with them. This is where the use and necessity of drawing tablets steps in. the technology has progressed at such a pace that it has made people’s lives more comfortable. Drawing tablets are easy to carry and are convenient to use. The artist can illustrate his drawings from anywhere. They come in different designs, brands, operating systems, and features. Each of them has a unique characteristic of its own, which makes it different from the other, and they need not be attached to the computer or laptop. They can be easily used with android gadgets and comes with an easy-to-use interface.

Best Android Tablet List for Your Creative Self

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 SM-T867VZAAVZW

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 SM-T867VZAAVZW

Price- $ 599.95

OS- Android 9 pie

Popularity- 4.7 stars out of 5

This device stands at top of the best android tablets list; powered by an octa-core processor is one of the most potent and fantastic tools for drawing. It is compact and lightweight and comes with a whopping 10.5-inch display screen with 2560 x 1600P.  This has a great battery backup of up to 15 hours and has a fast-charging capability that doesn’t disturb your work. It also comes with 4 AKG quad speakers, which can produce excellent graphics. For easy drawing and writing notes, it comes with an S-pen. It magnetically attaches itself with the device for easy storage and fast charging.

Features of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 SM-T867VZAAVZW

  1. It has a fantastic AMOLED display.
  2. It comes with storage of up to 128GB/256GB.
  3. It comes with an S pen stylus perfect for drawing and doodling.
  4. It has a super-powerful processor and CPU Snapdragon 855, which makes the device work faster.
  5. It has a battery life of up to 15 hours.

Advantages

  1. It comes with 6GB RAM that makes it a multitasking device and operates at lightning speed.
  2. It has a 0 MP and 5MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera.

Disadvantages

  1. It does not come with a headphone jack.

 2. XP-PEN G640S

XP-PEN G640S

Price- $39

OS- Windows 10/8/7 and Mac 10.10 or above operating systems

Popularity- 4 stars out of 5

This 9mm and 1.1 pounds device is a convenient portable device that is made for users on the go. It has a display of 6.5 x 4 inches and works on all devices ranging from android to windows. This one works well for both right and left-handed people. It comes with six shortcut keys located close to the user’s fingers to adjust according to their convenience. It also has one of the most potent styli with 8192 levels of pressure, which offers you a very realistic drawing experience. The pen does not require charging and is environmentally friendly. It comes with additional 20 replacement nibs, which saves you from the tension of finding nibs when running out of them. It is suitable for a more professional experience as it supports a variety of drawing and design software like photoshop, SAI, Illustrator, XP-Pen Deco Draw Drawing App, etc.

Features of XP-PEN G640S

  1. It is suitable for both the left and right-hand users.
  2. It supports a range of drawing software.
  3. It is lightweight and portable.
  4. The pen is environment friendly with a rubber-grip.
  5. It offers a smooth and sensitive drawing experience.

Advantages

  1. An excellent option for budget-friendly best android tablet buyers.
  2. Its customizable express keys help to work according to the user’s convenience.
  3. It has a pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels, which provide you with detailed and in-depth strokes.

Disadvantages

  1. The only con of this device is it does not come with a built-in screen, and only one small screen can be used for drawing.

3. 2020 Huion HS611

2020 Huion HS611

Price- $79.99

OS- Android 6.0 or above, Windows 7 or above, MAC OS 10.12 or above.

Popularity- 4.4 out of 5 stars

This effortlessly light-weight and portable device with a  6.35 x 10.17 inches display screen is a budget-friendly Android tablet for drawing. It comes with a type-c port that can help connect with any device of the user’s choice. This device comes with eight multimedia keys, which help in optimising productivity. It serves dual purposes at once when looking for the best android tablet. You can draw and also listen to music at the same time. It also comes with ten shortcut keys that the user can adjust as per his/her preference. The touch strip will help in smoothly zooming in and zooming out. It comes with a PW500 stylus, which has 8192 levels of pressure, making your drawing experience superb.

Features of  2020 Huion HS611

  1. It comes with a type-c port that offers convenient connectivity.
  2. It is super light and portable.
  3. It weighs only 0.063 pounds.
  4. It is suitable for those who want to listen to music along with their work.
  5. It comes with eight multimedia and ten shortcut keys.

Advantages

  1. It is economical and budget-friendly.
  2. It is very sensitive and comes with 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity.
  3. It comes with a large drawing surface.
  4. They come with many shortcut keys, which makes the operation more comfortable and convenient.
  5. It comes with a light pen that provides a firm grip.

Disadvantages

  1. It has a weak USB port.
  2. It is not compatible with a lot of design and drawing software.

4. VEIKK-A30

VIEK-A30

Price- $62.99

OS- MAC and Windows software

Popularity- 4.1 out 0f 5 stars

One of the best options to consider when looking for drawing tablets. It has a big screen display of 10 by six with a big surface area to design your thoughts and imagination. This tablet is also light in weight, compact, and portable. It comes with four customizable keys to adjust according to your preferences. VEIKK-A30 also comes with a smart touch strip, which helps in zooming in and out. It has a digital pen that comes with super 8912 levels of pressure sensitivity. It is compatible with almost all the design and drawing software, making it a desirable option to consider.

Features of VEIKK-A30

  1. It is thin and lightweight.
  2. It has a battery-free digital pen.
  3. Economical and budget-friendly
  4. It offers a large working space.

Advantages

  1. It has a screen resolution of 5080LPI.
  2. The stylus does not require charging.
  3. It has a ten by six active area.

Disadvantages

Nothing as such.

5. M708 UGEE

M708 UGEE

Price- $55.99

OS- Windows 7/8/10 Chrome and Mac OS 10.10 or above

Popularity- 4.1 out of 5 stars

It is one of the best android tablets for artists and designers. It comes with a large 10 x 6.25 inches display screen, which offers a large active area for designing the user’s creativity. M708 UGEE is also compatible with a wide variety of drawing software Zenbrush, ibis Paint X, Medibang, Autodesk Sketchbook, etc. it comes with a set of 8 customizable keys to adjust as per the user’s preference.  It has a high reporting rate of 266RPS, which makes it efficient and fast in operating. The stylus comes with 8192 levels of pressure, which helps in drawing freely and smoothly. The stylus has eight nibs, which can be replaced when one is finished. It is convenient and easy to use with a single click eraser or pen click.

Features of M708 UGEE

  1. It has a large working area.
  2. It comes with eight customizable shortcut keys.
  3. It Supports an array of drawing and design software.

Advantages

  1. Best buy in budget with great features and characteristics.
  2. It is handy for both right and left-handed people.
  3. It comes with a pen signer, which allows the user to sign any document digitally.
  4. The USB cable is quite long, around 150 cm, which is great for all kinds of work.
  5. Compatible on both Windows and MAC.

Disadvantages

  1. The pen needs to be recharged with AAA batteries, so it is advised to buy beforehand so that the pen doesn’t stop working.
  2. The pen does not come with an eraser.
  3. The user might face some driver issues.
  4. It scratches very quickly as compared to other tablets.

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6. Wacom Intuos CTL4100WLEO

Wacom Intuos CTL4100WLEO

Price- $79.79

OS-Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 (excluding Windows 10 S; Latest service pack/build), macOS X 10.11 or later

Popularity- 4.5 out of 5 stars

This brand is one of the leading ones for tablets in the market. It is an excellent option for beginners and intermediates, thanks to its stunning and latest features at a cost-effective price. Adding to the list, it comes with a 4k sensitive pen, which gives the users a better and realistic experience. It is portable and thin, easy to carry, and presentable. This also has a large active area that offers expansive space for showing your creativity and imagination. It also has four customizable shortcut keys for better productivity. Also, this best android tablet is available in four different variants, and the user can choose as per his/her need.

Features of Wacom Intuos CTL4100WLEO

  1. It has a screen display of 6-inch x 3.5”.
  2. It has the feature of Bluetooth that helps to connect the desktop to the tablet and share files.
  3. Compact and lightweight.
  4. The stylus comes with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

Advantages

  1. It comes with four customizable press keys.
  2. It is easy to install and set-up.
  3. It has an excellent resolution of 2540LPI.

Disadvantages

  1. Nothing as such.

7. Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite

Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite

Price- $249.99

OS- Android 8.0

Popularity- 4.3 out of 5 stars

The device powered by a kirin 659 Octa-core 2.36GHz processor is one of the best options to consider while buying an android art tablet. It comes with a large display of 10.1 inches and a screen resolution of 1920x1200P. It has a unique feature of Huawei ClariVu technology, which enhances the brightness and sharpness of visuals. This has a great battery life of up to 12 hours. It has the eye-comfort mode feature, which does not stress the eyes when sitting for long hours on the screen. It also has a stylus named Huawei M-Pen lite pen with 2048 levels of pressure, which works well in all situations. This is lightweight and portable to be carried easily while traveling.

Features of Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite

  1. This has a high battery life with power-saving technology.
  2. It comes with a Huawei ClariVu technology for the vividness of the screen.
  3. It comes with eye comfort mode.

Advantages

  1. It comes with 3 GB RAM for the smooth operation of the device.
  2. It has a storage capacity of 32 GB and can be expanded up to 256 GB.
  3. It supports Bluetooth and wireless connectivity.
  4. It has dual speakers on the top and button which produce rich sound.

Disadvantages

  1. There is no place to keep or attach the stylus to the device.
  2. The 8MP rear front camera is a disappointment.

8. Simbans Picasso tab

Simbans Picasso tab

Price- $229

OS- Android 9 pie

Popularity- 4.4 out of 5 stars

This 10-inch drawing tablet comes with a stylus pen is a budget-friendly option for the people out there. It has a lot of stunning at such a price point. This comes with Autodesk Sketchbook and Artflow: Paint Draw Sketchbook already installed, and other applications can also be installed according to the users’ needs. It has 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity to create different strokes. It also comes with a case and pen, easy to use, and handle. This android tablet works on an Android operating system and can be used as standard tablet-like watching movies, listening to songs, checking emails, and using social media. It is an excellent option for artists who and children who like doodling and practicing the art on a low budget.

Features of Simbans Picasso tab

  1. It has a long battery backup of up to 10 hours.
  2. This has compact and lightweight, and easy to handle.
  3. It has a screen resolution of 1200 x800
  4. It comes with high CPU power.
  5. It can be connected via wi-fi and HDMI cable.
  6. It offers a one year warranty on built-in defects.

Advantages

  1. It has a storage capacity of 32 GB and can be expanded further.
  2. It comes with 2GB RAM.
  3. It comes with pre-installed drawings apps great to use.

Disadvantages

  1. The stylus is not up to the mark.
  2. The screen should be more durable.

9. Lenovo Tab M10 Plus

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus

Price- $167.99

OS- Android 9 pie

Popularity- 4.5 out of 5 stars

The ultra-thin and stylish design makes this device a travel-friendly option. It comes with an 8 MP camera and has a screen display of 10.3 inches with a 1920 x 1200-pixel. Additionally, it comes with dual-speakers that offer a good quality sound. It comes with a google-assistant ambient mode, which transforms the tablet into a smart display. This one comes with many pre-installed apps that are useful and handy. It comes with android 9. It also has a built-in eye protection feature.

Features of Lenovo Tab M10 Plus

  1. It comes with a storage space of 32 GB.
  2. The display screen is high resolution and eye-friendly.
  3. It has an attractive metal body and lightweight.

Advantages

  1. It comes with a vivid screen.
  2. Transforms into a smart display.
  3. It is accompanied by a charging dock.
  4. It has engaging software.

Disadvantages

  1. It has a very poor battery backup.
  2. Works on outdated android.
  3. It doesn’t offer pressure sensitivity.

10. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Price- $ 549

OS- Android 10.0

Popularity- 4.7 out of 5 stars

It is one of the best android tablets available for artists in the market. Moreover, it comes with an 11-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. It has a good battery backup and charges quickly. This android tablet for drawing comes with a stylus that has a good grip and glides on smoothly on the screen. It is sleek and sturdy. It comes with 1 TB of additional storage space for all designs.

Advantages

  1. The stylus is highly responsive and pressure resistant.
  2. It operates smoothly, giving a fantastic user experience.

Disadvantages

  1. It is on the expensive side.

Google Partners With NBC’s “The Voice” And Brings It to Nest Audio

Google Partners With NBC's The Voice And Brings It to Nest Audio
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Google is partnering with NBC’s “The Voice” to help Nest Audio users find new music and control it using Google Assistant and YouTube Music. This means that now “The Voice” is coming to your Nest Audio to relieve you from the same boring and repetitive songs. Google has said that users can listen to the official playlists on their Nest Audio or other Assistant-enabled devices with a YouTube Music subscription starting November 19, 2020. From November 30 onwards, users can listen to the official “The Voice” Playlist and relive their favorite performances from the live episodes.

There’s more to just listening to the new music or “The Voice” performances on Nest Audio. For The Voice fans, Google is making it easier to vote for their favorite artists — that too just by using a voice command. To vote for your favorite artists, just say, “Hey Google, vote for The Voice” to your Assistant-enabled devices. However, this feature will be available only after November 24, 2020, for devices like smart speakers, Smart Displays, and Assistant-enabled smartphones.

You Can Do More on Nest Audio

Google Partners With NBC's The Voice And Brings It to Nest Audio
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There are a lot of new features that Google is bringing to its users who use Assistant-enabled devices. In addition to the ones mentioned above, there’s another feature that gives users a chance to set a reminder so that they don’t forget to vote during the next episode. Not just this, starting December 2, users will also be able to enjoy a new Nest Audio Sessions album. Google says that it will be available exclusively on YouTube Music. This album will feature exclusive tracks from nine female artists from around the world. The special part of this is that each of these artists have recorded tracks from their homes, exclusively for the Nest Audio Sessions.

Additionally, Google has said that it is making it easier for users to enjoy this content on YouTube Music. For this, you just need a have a YouTube Music Premium subscription. But, if you’re a Nest Audio user and have not tried YouTube Premium before, you can get a free three-month trial of YouTube Premium. This will include access to YouTube Music Premium also so users can listen to the exclusive content on their Nest Audio.

Google Launches Tree Canopy Lab to Find Where Cities Need More Trees By Using Power of AI and Aerial Imagery

Google Launches Tree Canopy Lab to Find Where Cities Need More Trees By Using Power of AI and Aerial Imagery
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Global warming is one of the biggest concerns for humanity. And as it progresses, a lot of climate changes will happen, ultimately leading to serious health issues in many people. Especially in the urban areas, tree cover is too low, and it’s become more than important to restore that. To assist this process, Google has launched “Tree Canopy Lab,” a tool that automatically identifies areas where trees should be planted. 

In urban areas, most of the city is covered with concrete paved roads and buildings. This traps heat and makes the place hotter than the suburbs — creating heat islands. It results in an increased risk of heart stroke due to heatwaves. Here’s where Google’s Tree Canopy Lab will assist policymakers plan where they need to plant more trees.

How Does Google’s Tree Canopy Lab Work

It’s a well-known fact that trees clean the environment and provide shade to people and other things in the vicinity. The roadside trees protect buildings from direct sunlight, thereby reducing more heat to trap. Moreover, the evaporation process lowers the temperatures in the surrounding area. Thus, the tree plantation in urban areas can significantly cool the cities. So to identify places for tree plantation, Google’s new tool detects trees in urban areas by using the power of AI and aerial photography.

Google Launches Tree Canopy Lab to Find Where Cities Need More Trees By Using Power of AI and Aerial Imagery
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According to Google, the company will collect aerial imagery from planes during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. After this, it’ll combine its AI and Google Earth data to “pinpoint all the trees in a city and measure their density.” The tech giant says that it’ll first start from the city of Los Angeles.

In addition to this, the tool will use near-infrared photos to detect various colors and compare images from different angles to create a height map. After this, Google uses a specialized tree detection AI that scans all the images to detect the presence of trees. The AI then creates a map that shows the density of tree cover in that area.

OnePlus Nord N100 sports 90Hz refresh rate, says OnePlus

OnePlus Nord N10 and Nord N100 to Receive only one Major Update
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OnePlus launched the latest OnePlus Nord N100 and Nord N10 5G just a few days ago. Nord N100 is advertised as a phone with a 60Hz refresh rate while N10 5G sports a 90Hz refresh rate. However, turns out the Nord N100 sports a 90Hz refresh rate display as well.

Apparently, users in the UK where Nord N100 is available, have reported that their unit has 90Hz settings as well. Though it depends on applications used, settings, and processing limitations, getting a 90Hz refresh rate is a major plus for Nord N100 users.

The Chinese smartphone maker advertised Nord N100 with a 60Hz display. However, it is able to scale all the way to 90Hz as the phone is able to pull it off. Perhaps it is because of the underlying specifications that don’t allow the system to consistently exercise a high refresh rate. This was something OnePlus admitted the same in a recent statement it made available online.

OnePlus Nord N100 Refresh Rate Settings
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According to a theory coined by Android Authority, OnePlus could either brand and promote Nord N100 with a “Fluid Display”. This would affect the company’s branding when users complain about it. Or promote the phone as with a standard 60Hz display where the latter holds much credibility.

OnePlus Nord N100 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 40 SoC on-board along with 4GB RAM, an Adreno 610 GPU. The display is a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD with 720×1600 pixels resolution. Although otherwise advertised, the OnePlus Nord N100 has settings to switch between 60Hz and 90Hz although it is applicable to some apps and not all.

Nord N100 offers a 13+2+2MP triple camera setup at the back along with an 8MP front camera. It has a huge 5,000 mAh battery paired alongside 18W fast charging tech. It runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.5 out-of-the-box. The phone is almost a rebranded Oppo A53 which is from OnePlus’ sister company Oppo.

Facebook Messenger and Instagram Get New Chat Feature With Animated BTS Characters

Facebook Launches New TinyTAN Chat Feature for Messenger and Instagram
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Facebook has announced that it is rolling out a new chat experience for Messenger and Instagram featuring animated BTS character TinyTAN. Starting November 18, users can access and activate the TinyTAN chat theme for a unique chat experience on Messenger and private messaging on Instagram. You can now set up a Room and use immersive 360 AR backgrounds to explore the bedroom and cafe from the TinyTAN universe. By moving your camera around, you can find all seven TinyTAN characters.

You can set up these rooms on both Messenger and Instagram when video-calling with other users. Other users who are familiar with the “Magic Door” of TinyTAN will recognize the bedroom and cafe backgrounds in the video call.

How to Use TinyTAN Chat Experience

Facebook Launches New TinyTAN Chat Feature for Messenger and Instagram
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As the new chat feature is released for both Messenger and Instagram messaging platforms, there is a slight difference in the way you use them. On Messenger, Facebook will integrate TinyTAN into the messaging platform with its sticker pack. You can just download the special TinyTAN sticker pack to use it for expressing yourself. Notably, these stickers will be free to use for all users. Moreover, there is a TinyTAN chat theme for both the messaging platforms of Facebook — the Facebook Messenger and the new Instagram Messenger.

To use the TinyTAN chat theme on respective messengers, you can activate it by going to your chat settings and then tap Theme to select TinyTAN. For TinyTAN 360 backgrounds, you need to create a Room on the respective messenger and then tap the “Effects” button. Next, select the TinyTAN background from the options on your screen. Messenger users can also access these backgrounds from the video call or the camera.

Facebook Launches New TinyTAN Chat Feature for Messenger and Instagram
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Those of you who don’t know what’s TinyTAN — it is a group of characters created from the seven BTS members. Each TinyTAN character has a personality of its real-life counterpart. But, there is a unique narrative to each character in the TinyTAN universe.