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Magic Eraser lost Pixel 6 exclusivity, thanks to new Google Photos update
At the Pixel Fall Launch, Google announced the Pixel 6 smartphone lineup. As always, the company is shipping the most up-to-date Android OS pre-installed on these devices to the consumers along with three major OS and five years of security updates support.
On the same date, the search engine giant unveiled several new and powerful features that exclusively come with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Magic Eraser is one of them that lets users easily remove unwanted things from the captured images with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
Well, it looks like the amazing Magic Eraser tool has lost its Pixel 6 exclusivity as it becomes available for more Pixel smartphones running Android 12 with the latest Google Photos update. Spotted by AndroidPolice, Google Photos version 5.24 includes support of Magic Eraser tool for older Pixel devices running Android 12.
How to get Magic Eraser on older Pixel phones?
- Download Split APKs Installer (SAI) from the Google Play Store.
- Download the Google Photos APKs file from HERE.
- Open SAI, tap “Install APKs” and select “System file picker.” You’ll need to grant it permission to access your files on your device.
- Find and select the Google Photos .apks file you’ve just downloaded.
- Tap “Install” and allow SAI to install unknown apps.
- A pop-up will take you to the right settings screen.
- Hit “Update” in the system install prompt.
- You can access Magic Eraser by tapping the Edit button when viewing an image and navigating to the Tools section.
Google Magic Eraser
Google’s Magic Eraser tool automatically uses the deep learning algorithm to fill the texture for the erased part. For some objects with obvious boundaries, the software will automatically recognize them, and they will disappear after the user clicks.
To be noted, the latest Google Photos version 5.24 can only be installed on Pixel phones. For other brands of phones, you need to unlock and use tools to modify the phone’s configuration file, change the device name to Pixel, and then install this application.
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YouTube is currently testing a new user interface (UI) for its Video Player. This updated UI introduces several changes to improve user experience. Some people think the new design looks cluttered, while others see the changes as useful improvements.
The fresh look of the Video Player reveals several changes in comparison to the previous UI, spotted by Mishaal Rahman (via Android Authority). Let’s check what’s coming.
WHAT’S NEW
Several changes have been noted in the new Video Player UI of YouTube. Now, the video title is located above the progress bar, and the channel icon along with the subscriber count is shown next to the channel name. Below the title, viewers can now find the view count and the date the video was published.
The expand button has been shifted to the top left of the screen and a new rotate button has been added. A second playlist button replaces the old expand button, just above the progress bar.
Moreover, the forward and backward buttons are not visible when watching in fullscreen mode. However, these buttons appear when the video is paused in portrait mode. The like, dislike, comment, and share buttons have been placed above the progress bar on the right side.
The bookmark feature is now shifted under a menu, while a new Remix button is shown by default. There’s also a button for video chapters added to the bottom left of the screen.
Users can now swipe up and down to switch between videos in a playlist. However, you can only swipe down to minimize a video if it’s the first one in that playlist.
Several users are sharing their opinions on Reddit, and most seem to prefer a simpler design. Currently, Google is testing these new changes and will soon release the final version.
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Several Samsung users have reported issues when trying to use the Dual Messenger feature alongside the One Hand Operation app. This issue is quite frustrating for those who want to use different accounts on apps. Users are looking for a solution that will allow them to switch between accounts easily.
The problem arises when users try to launch the Dual Messenger version of KakaoTalk using gestures on the Samsung One Hand Operation app. Instead of opening the KakaoTalk 2, the original KakaoTalk app (KakaoTalk 1) launched.
This means that no matter how users try to switch between the two versions like swiping left or right, they always end up with just the main version of the app.
In response to these concerns, a Samsung community moderator clarified the situation. He explained that the current One Hand Operation + app does not support running the Dual Messenger app, which is why users are having difficulty switching between the apps.
He also mentioned that the team is exploring the possibility of adding support for Dual Messenger in future updates of the One Hand Operation + app. However, a specific timeline for when this update will be available has not been provided yet.
Several users are expecting that future updates will make it easier to use both Dual Messenger and One Hand Operation together. With these improvements, they are looking forward to a better way to manage their messaging apps.
WhatsApp is rolling out 20 color Themes for chats with the latest Beta. Ahead of the Public rollout, developers testing the new personalization feature on the Beta channel. We expect the general availability in a future update to the app.
WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.21.34 introduces 20 color Themes for chats. Users enrolled in the Beta Program can download the latest update from the Play Store. However, it’s imp to note that not all beta testers may receive the feature, even on the latest version.
Color themes for chats are an upcoming feature for WhatsApp users. This feature will allow users to change the chat theme to match their style preferences. Selecting a theme will apply it across the entire application, whether for personal or group chats.
The app-wide implementation aims to offer a uniform and consistent look across the entire app. Once enabled, you can also alter the theme for specific chats, similar to how you apply conversation background wallpaper on WhatsApp.
Image: WABetaInfo
The ability to choose diverse themes will allow WhatsApp users to pick different designs for personal, work-related, and group chats. Users will have over 22 distinct themes and 20 color options to choose from within the app.
Changing the chat theme will also modify the message color to display a visually cohesive appearance. Message color in WhatsApp will be optimized itself to offer a unified look along with the chat themes.
At present, the new WhatsApp personalization tricks are available for select Beta testers. As soon as the development and testing progresses, the availability will expand. We with WhatsApp to soon announce the general availability of the feature.