Music streaming no longer seems to be the prized cow it once was but that doesn’t mean the battle has let up in the slightest. It has just changed arenas. While mobile users are still a top priority, service providers, like much of the tech market, have shifted their eyes towards the unstoppable onslaught of smart speakers. And the way … Continue reading
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A couple of years ago, Microsoft launched an AI-powered camera app called Pix. For those who are still using it, or for users who are looking for a quick and easy way to add business cards to their phone contacts, Microsoft has updated the app where it will now be able to recognize and add business cards to your contacts.
According to Microsoft’s announcement on its blog, “The new Business Card feature for iPhones makes it quick and easy for you to add contacts, not only to your iPhone’s address book but also to your LinkedIn account. To use, simply open Pix and point your iPhone at a contact’s business card. Microsoft Pix automatically detects this and asks if you would like to take action.”
Also given that Microsoft owns LinkedIn, it isn’t surprising to see that the app will also have some kind of integration with the platform. In addition, the app will also be able to organize things like numbers, email addresses, and URLs, placing them in the correct fields on iOS devices. Users will also be able to see that person’s job title, work experience, and so on.
The update should already be live so if you haven’t updated the app already, or if you have yet to check it out, Pix is a free download from the iTunes App Store.
Microsoft’s Pix Updated With Business Card Recognition , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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Just like how WhatsApp for web/desktop requires the user’s phone to be connected to the same WiFi network to work, the same can be said about Google’s Allo for web where users are required to have their phones turned on with a network connection. However the good news is that that could change soon.
In a tweet by Allo engineer Justin Uberti (via Android Police), it seems that Google is working on making it so that Allo users on the web will be able to use the app without the need for their phones. It is unclear as to when this migration will take place, all we know is that it appears to be in the works.
Yes, we are in the process of migrating the backend system to support completely independent devices.
— Justin Uberti (@juberti) March 8, 2018
As it stands there are plenty of messaging apps on mobile that work independently on desktop. Take for example Skype, Facebook Messenger, LINE, KakaoTalk, Discord, and even Google’s Hangout works without needing a phone’s presence, so we’re not sure why Allo did not launch with such functionality out the door.
In any case we guess better late than never, so if you’re someone who does use Allo frequently and switches back and forth between the desktop and mobile version, hopefully this feature will arrive sooner rather than later.
Allo For Web Will Eventually Work Without A Phone Connection , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Microsoft’s attempts at getting into the mobile game haven’t been too successful, and save for their Surface tablets, Microsoft’s mobile efforts have largely been focused on software. In fact it looks like Microsoft is hoping to embed themselves in more popular devices, like the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+.
The company is now accepting pre-orders for their customized version of the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The handset for the most part is still the same phone that was announced. It will still run on Android, but there are some slight differences aimed more towards Microsoft users, such as it being compatible with the Microsoft Launcher.
This customization will be applied when the phone is connected to a WiFi signal, in which it will also activate apps such as OneDrive, Excel, Skype, Word, OneNote, Cortana, and Outlook. These are all apps that are already available via the Google Play Store so users who don’t buy this version can always download them separately.
We suppose this is aimed more towards Microsoft users who want everything ready right out of the box. It should also be noted that the phones sold via the Microsoft Store are unlocked and sold at full price, with the Galaxy S9 priced at $720 while the Galaxy S9+ is priced at $840.
Microsoft’s Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Now Available For Pre-Order , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
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