Posts by Killian Bell

PlaNet neural network

Google’s neural network continues to amaze. With a new deep-learning machine called PlaNet, which has been trained by 126 million images and their accompanying EXIF data, it has picked up the “superhuman” ability to pinpoint the location of almost any photo.

Huawei Watch is still one of the prettiest Wear watches. Photo: Huawei

Huawei Watch is still one of the prettiest Wear watches. Photo: Huawei

The Huawei Watch will get its Marshmallow upgrade on Monday, February 29, according to a new report. The update will bring new navigation gestures, the ability to make and receive calls, and more.

Android N Settings

Spot the hamburger menu button. Screenshots: Google

Google is planning to make it easier to navigate Android N’s settings menu by adding a new navigation drawer. The change was revealed in screenshots posted on its Android Developers Blog this week, and we should get our first glimpse at it at Google I/O.

Galaxy S6 edge+ gets its Marshmallow upgrade. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Galaxy S6 edge+ gets its Marshmallow upgrade. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung has begun rolling out its latest Marshmallow software for the Galaxy S6 edge+, less than one week after it hit the Galaxy Note 5.

The upgrade packs almost identical changes and improvements — including features like Doze and Google Now on Tap — plus some nice enhancements for the edge display.

galaxy-s7_accessories_keyboard

Remember Samsung’s clunky keyboard case for the Galaxy Note 5? Believe it or not, it’s still not dead yet. In fact, Samsung thought it was worthwhile to make another one for the new Galaxy S7 series, and you’ll be able to get yours in March.

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