TECHBOOK https://www.techbook-magazine.com/ The magazine for digital lifestyle and entertainment Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:23 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Video Shows: New Car Sensor Disrupts Smartphone Cameras https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/e-mobility/new-car-sensor-disrupts-smartphone-cameras Mon, 18 May 2026 12:44:13 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=2528 To capture decent photos, camera sensors typically require sufficient light. However, too much light can damage the sensitive electronics. Recently, the sensor system of a well-known car manufacturer has rendered several smartphone cameras unusable.

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]]> ]]> For decent photos, camera sensors typically require sufficient light. However, too much can damage the sensitive electronics. Recently, the Lidar system in the Volvo EX90 has rendered several smartphone cameras unusable.

]]> QR Code Function: How to Transfer Files Between Android and iOS Without an App https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/smartphone/how-to-transfer-files-between-android-and-ios-without-an-app Mon, 18 May 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11522 Google is enhancing the functionality of Quick Share to facilitate data transfer between Android and iOS. A new QR code feature allows Android users to send files to iPhones by scanning the code. This works without additional apps and uploads the files encrypted to the cloud. Compatibility is being expanded to various Android devices, including Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus. The updates also improve the transition from iOS to Android by enabling broader data transfer.

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]]> ]]> Google is expanding the functionality of Quick Share to facilitate data transfer between Android and iOS. A new QR code feature allows Android users to send files to iPhones by scanning the code. The updates also improve the transition from iOS to Android by enabling broader data transfer.

]]> Bloomberg Report Suggests Testing Phase: Apple’s AI Siri Likely to Launch in iOS 27 Only as a Beta https://www.techbook-magazine.com/news/apples-ai-siri-likely-to-launch-in-ios-27-only-as-a-beta Mon, 18 May 2026 10:33:40 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11524 With iOS 27, Apple aims to fundamentally modernize Siri and position it more as an AI assistant. However, according to a report, the new Siri will initially launch only as a beta–a sign that the overhaul is not yet fully complete. Apple Completely Overhauls Siri Siri has been a staple of the iPhone for years, …

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]]> ]]> With iOS 27, Apple aims to fundamentally modernize Siri and position it more as an AI assistant. However, according to a report, the new Siri will initially launch only as a beta–a sign that the overhaul is not yet fully complete.

]]> Google AI Gets New Feature: Users Will Soon Be Able to Control Gemini’s Cognitive Load Themselves https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/users-will-soon-be-able-to-control-geminis-cognitive-load-themselves Mon, 18 May 2026 10:12:31 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11527 Google Plans Major Redesign of Gemini App

Google is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Gemini app, featuring a modernized interface and new functions. The homepage will include a pill-shaped prompt field instead of the traditional input bar. Voice control and Gemini Live are directly integrated, with additional options accessible via a plus symbol. The design varies between Android and iOS, with iPhones featuring a liquid-glass look. The full rollout of the update is still pending, but some users are already reporting changes.

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]]> ]]> Google is reportedly working on a new setting for its AI chatbot Gemini. Users will soon be able to decide whether the AI should respond particularly quickly or more thoroughly.

]]> New Look: Google Gemini Receives Major App Update https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/google-gemini-receives-major-app-update Mon, 18 May 2026 08:48:00 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11518 Google Plans Comprehensive Redesign of Gemini App

Google is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Gemini app, featuring a modernized interface and new functions. The homepage will include a pill-shaped prompt field instead of the traditional input bar. Voice control and Gemini Live are directly integrated, while additional options can be accessed via a plus symbol. The design varies between Android and iOS, with iPhones featuring a liquid-glass look. The full rollout of the update is still pending, but some users are already reporting changes.

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]]> ]]> Google is planning a comprehensive redesign of the Gemini app with a modernized interface and new features. The full rollout of the update is still pending, but initial users are already reporting changes.

]]> Snapchat Alternative: Instagram Launches New App “Instants” in Germany https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/instagram-launches-new-app-instants-in-germany Mon, 18 May 2026 06:34:36 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=10924 Instagram has been evolving its platform for years, often taking cues from other services. The parent company, Meta, is now announcing another innovation that clearly draws on existing concepts. This time, the focus is on a standalone application called “Instants.” With this, the company is once again adopting ideas from competitors to keep its platform …

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]]> ]]> Instagram has been evolving its platform for years, often taking cues from other services. The parent company, Meta, is now announcing another innovation that clearly draws on existing concepts. This time, the focus is on a standalone application called “Instants.” With this, the company is once again adopting ideas from competitors to keep its platform current and explore new usage forms.

]]> Major Update: Google Turns Android 17 Into a Video Powerhouse https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/smartphone/google-turns-android-17-into-a-video-powerhouse Mon, 18 May 2026 04:24:55 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11516 Google Announces 17 Innovative Features for Android 17

Google has unveiled 17 new features for Android 17, including "Screen Reactions," which allows simultaneous recording of the screen and front camera. Enhanced Instagram integration ensures Ultra HDR photos and video stabilization. The Edits app is expanded with "Smart Enhance" and "Sound Separation" to automatically optimize content. Android 17 is positioning itself as a platform for content creators with the introduction of Adobe Premiere for Android. A new video format, APV, offers high-quality recordings and efficient storage for tablets.

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]]> ]]> At the Google I/O developer conference, held on May 19 and 20, 2026, in Mountain View, numerous new features for Android 17 were unveiled. These are designed to make creating, editing, and sharing content on smartphones and tablets easier. The focus is on video recording and integration into social media apps.

]]> Major Update: Android Auto Finally Gets a Video Player https://www.techbook-magazine.com/mobile-lifestyle/e-mobility/android-auto-finally-gets-a-video-player Mon, 18 May 2026 01:26:00 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11469 Google Unveils New Features for Android Auto at Android Show

Google has introduced new features for Android Auto at the Android Show. The design has been refreshed with Material-3-Expressive elements, allowing it to adapt flexibly to various vehicle displays. Widgets provide information at a glance, and Google Maps will soon offer immersive 3D navigation with highlighted lanes. For entertainment, videos can be played in up to Full HD. The AI assistant Gemini is more deeply integrated into the system, offering enhanced everyday support and using vehicle data for information.

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]]> ]]> Ahead of the Google I/O developer conference, Google held an event called “The Android Show.” New features for the Android operating system, which is also used in vehicles, were introduced. Users can look forward to various innovations aimed at enhancing the driving experience.

]]> Surveillance Pricing: Why Some Consumers Pay More Online Than Others https://www.techbook-magazine.com/shop-pay/why-some-consumers-pay-more-online-than-others Sun, 17 May 2026 10:06:36 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11471 If an online store can “guess” how much money you are likely willing to spend on a product or service, it can directly affect the displayed price. This is known as surveillance pricing, best translated as monitoring-based pricing. TECHBOOK explains what’s behind it. Dynamic and Surveillance Pricing: Related but Not the Same You’ve probably heard …

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]]> ]]> If an online store can “guess” how much money you are likely willing to spend on a product or service, it can directly affect the displayed price. This is known as surveillance pricing, best translated as monitoring-based pricing. TECHBOOK explains what’s behind it.

]]> Significant Price Increase: Switch 2 Available at Old Price for Only a Few More Months https://www.techbook-magazine.com/home-entertainment/gaming-consoles/switch-2-available-at-old-price-for-only-a-few-more-months Sun, 17 May 2026 02:08:00 -0400 https://www.techbook-magazine.com/?p=11465 Nintendo is raising prices worldwide for the Switch 2. The company is following a trend that has been affecting the gaming market for months. Sony and Microsoft have also recently increased the prices of their consoles. Nintendo had long resisted this move but is now adjusting its suggested retail price as well. The company cites …

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]]> ]]> Nintendo is raising prices worldwide for the Switch 2. The company is following a trend that has been affecting the gaming market for months. Sony and Microsoft have also recently increased the prices of their consoles. Nintendo had long resisted this move but is now adjusting its suggested retail price as well. The company cites current market conditions as the reason.

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