Google updates its Find My Device network on Android, Android 16 should provide new feature to the Google Pixel, beware of the Spoofing scams, it is the Recap ‘of the week.
The next major update of the Find My Device network will allow you to locate your objects faster, Pixel users will soon be able to take advantage of the screen extinction function by Double TAP and the new Orb application allows you to measure the real quality of your Internet connection. The checks of parcel from China are tightened on the French border. This week, we are warning you of a new scam that puts your personal data in danger, spoofing.
Find My Device: Find your objects in the blink of an eye
If you tend to lose your objects and use an Android smartphone, you will be delighted to learn that Google is about to deploy a major update for its Find My Device network. Indeed, Angela Hsiao took advantage of an exchange with The Verve to announce the arrival of Ultra Wide-Band (UWB) technology, speed gains as well as several technical optimizations. Google claims that the UWB will allow a localization four times faster and extremely precise of your objects. What start to seriously compete with Apple Airtag.
Read: Android: The Find My Device network muscle (finally) thanks to this technology
Google Pixel: You can soon turn off your screen with a double tap
The double TAP is a function already present in several Samsung and OnePlus devices and much appreciated by users. With Android 16, Google has decided to offer this function within its recent smartphones, namely Pixel 8, Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. The extinction of the screen by Double TAP will not be available from the launch of Android 16 in June, but the specialists claim that the function will be added at the time of the quarterly autumn update, at the same time as other improvements.
Read: The Google Pixel are preparing to receive this very practical function of Samsung smartphones
Be careful, spoofing scams are multiplying
Spoofing victims are more and more numerous and it is time to warn you against this new scam. If you receive a call from a stranger who accuses you of having called him, know that your interlocutor may seek to usurp your identity or to extract sensitive data. If you are affected by a spoofing scam, the Arcep recommends file a complaint and alert your bank.
Read: Spoofing scam: how your phone number becomes a weapon without your agreement
Chinese e-commerce: France hardens customs controls
France seems to have decided to tighten the checks of parcels from China. Indeed, the government announced this Tuesday, April 29, wanting to better supervise online trade. If you order on e-commerce sites based in China such as Shein, Aliexpress or Temu, prepare for much longer deadlines and additional customs fees to receive your purchases.
Read: Do you order on Shein or Temu? Your package may be blocked by customs and cost you dearly
Orb.net: the perfect application to test the actual quality of your internet connection
The founders of DowndeTector and Speedtet.net have decided to join forces to offer a new application that measures the overall quality of your Internet connection. Called Orb.net, this application available for free on many devices will allow you to measure of course the bandwidth and latency of your connection, but will also give you indications on the reliability of the connection and the loading time of the web pages.
Read: Forget other debit tests: this application reveals the real quality of your internet connection
Our tests of the week
Nacon Revolution x Unlimited: a comfortable and very complete controller
If you are looking for a controller that combines comfort, ultra personalization and good autonomy, the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited is for you. The screen is a bit of a gadget but we appreciate the six additional buttons and the magnetic sticks. Good news, a bag is supplied with the controller. Please note, some users could find it a little massive.
Read: a controller with an integrated screen, is it really useful? We tested the Nacon Revolution X Unlimited
Redmagic 10 Air: Excellent performance/price ratio
With its price less than 500 euros, the Redmagic 10 Air should easily seduce players looking for a powerful gaming phone. We love her rectangular screen, her good macros photos experience, her complete gaming interface and her very good macros photos. The autonomy is a bit fair and overheating is not really controlled, but the Redmagic 10 Air remains a real small portable console. The charger and the shell are provided.
Read: Test Redmagic 10 Air: a real gaming smartphone at a friend price
Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition: a versatile mouse perfect for calm games
Razer offers an ultra comfortable mouse here, perfect for working during the day but also very convincing in calm games. The Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is not really suitable for competitive games and autonomy could have been better, but we appreciate its simple personalization and the inclusion of AI. Despite a slightly low wheel, the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition is the best vertical ergonomic mouse on the market.
Read: An ergonomic gaming mouse? Razer did it with the Pro Click V2 Vertical Edition, but what is it worth?
