Android Oreo 8.1 means a big update for the Pixel 2 camera. The Pixel Visual Core signal processor responsible for image processing and machine learning is finally activated. Photos of all camera apps are then processed with HDR +. What sounds like a massive improvement can…
Month: May 2020
Camera blind test: Pixel 2, Note 8, LG V30, iPhone 8 Plus and more
Which smartphone takes the best photos? We want to get to the bottom of this question here. However, we do not evaluate the image quality, but yours. The participants on the smartphone are the Google Pixel 2, the LG V30, the HTC U11,…
According to Wiko, Xiaomi is also caught spying
Shortly after his European debut, Xiaomi can prepare for embarrassing questions from its new customers. Software expert Robert Baptiste took a closer look at the firmware of the global version of the Mi 6. Just like OnePlus or Wiko before, Xiaomi also…
Google Play Store: tips and tricks for beginners and experienced users
Do you want to give away a Play Store app? Or you read in the Play Store: “This app is not compatible with any of your devices”, so probably not available in Germany? Or do you want to return a purchased app? Do…
A year without roaming fees: A nice summer for vacationers
In 2017, we were able to roam more cheaply than ever before on a European holiday. Thanks to Roam-like-at-Home, our Facebook status remained up-to-date, we were able to stay on the ball in WhatsApp, navigate with online maps and call the…
The call function of the Echo Spots is unfortunately awesome
Video telephony is child’s play with the new Amazon accessories. I am usually critical of smart home accessories. I am not a friend of the idea that a camera and a microphone are aimed at my friends, family and me in every…
So the pictures with the mod for the OnePlus camera
We tried the Camera Mod M for the OnePlus 5 and 5T. The Magisk module can be set up and installed reversibly in no time at all. The photos are visibly better, but they also occupy considerably more storage space than before. Find out everything about installation…
How to transform a OnePlus 5T into a limited Star Wars edition
With the Star Wars Edition, OnePlus has launched a cool special edition of its flagship OnePlus 5T . In addition to a nice lettering on the back, the version also provides a special theme, but you can also activate the latter on a…
Google’s HDR + for LG smartphones: With this app, wide-angle photos are really good
The porting of Google’s camera app is very popular in the XDA Developer Forum, but so far these ports have only accessed the main camera on dual-camera smartphones. Now there is a special version for LG smartphones that have a wide-angle…
The Pixel 2 / XL now gets the camera update for all apps
With the February 2018 security patch, Google is once again bringing a new feature to Pixel 2 smartphones. For a long time, a chip was lying idle inside the smartphone. The so-called Pixel Visual Core is now switched on by default. This is…