Facer 7.0 introduces real-time 3D interactive animations for your smartwatch
If you own a smartwatch, you’ve most likely heard of Facer before. It’s easily one of the largest third-party watch face marketplaces for WearOS, and I’ve personally been using it since I first bought the Moto 360 years ago. And for those of you who have never used it before, you might want to after hearing about the latest feature.With the release of Facer 7.0, the team has now introduced real-time 3D watch faces on the platform. Designers will now have the freedom to create 3D effects that react to touches, time of day, and more. Here’s all you can expect from the latest feature as outlined in Facer’s announcement.Real-time 3D models, featuring high polygon count, high-resolution textures, and lifelike rendering.3D-based procedurally generated visual effectsInteractive 3D animationsDynamic lighting effectsParticle effectsTo give users and designers a preview of what’s possible, Facer Studios has released 15 watch faces along with Facer 7.0. They range from dancing 3D animals that react to touch interactions, to more minimalist faces with animated sequences or even a roaring fire.Those first 15 watch faces are only a small taste. Facer says to expect hundreds of new faces released from designers in its Facer Creator Partner program in the coming weeks. Plus, the Facer Creator app will soon enable these features and allow even more designers to start creating 3D interactive watch faces.To check these out for yourself, start off by downloading the Facer app from Google Play onto your WearOS smartwatch of choice. Then, you can browse the new 3D face collection and enjoy watching your smartwatch come to life on your wrist.
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series review: Simple, affordable buds for Android phones
We give a solid B to the A-Series.
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This deal saves you $529 on the 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro)
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch is a force to be reckoned with and it’s on sale now at Woot. There’s a slight catch though.
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The Galaxy S23 has a big display problem that no one’s talking about
Every version of the Galaxy S23 has an incredible display. But there’s one missing feature that I’ve found difficult to overlook.
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Deals: Get Up to $50 Off AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods 2 in New Sales
Verizon and Amazon today have deals on Apple’s AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods 2. As
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Podcast: TRI Multi-Sport Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones
Check out episode 401 of the AndroidGuys Podcast where we discuss the TRI Multi-Sport Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones.About the TRI Multi-Sport Waterproof Bone Conduction HeadphonesThe H2O TRI Multi-Sport Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones are a unique type of headphones that use bone conduction technology to transmit sound through the cheekbones instead of the ears.Listen below using the embedded player or click here to check out the episode using your favorite media player.
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Android 14 Beta 1 is available for Pixel devices with these new features
A few days ago, Google released the open beta version of Android 14, marking it as the first opportunity for general users to try out the new OS. Previously, developers had the chance to check out Google’s latest OS and test their apps during the developer previews, but now it’s your chance to jump in and see what the next version of Android is all about.To get started, you’ll have to check if you have any devices eligible for the update. If you own a recent Pixel device from the Pixel 4a onwards, then you should be ready to go. Next, you’ll need to enroll in the preview program and then the automatic over-the-air update should begin. It’s as simple as that.However, it is important to remember that this is a beta, and as such, there will be bugs and some of your apps may not function properly. It is not recommended to opt-in to the Android 14 Beta on your primary device, because while you can opt-out at any time, it will also wipe your device in the process.Keep in mind, this is the first beta and bugs are a certainty at this point. According to Google’s release schedule, the second beta won’t be released until sometime in May, and the platform stability tests won’t come until June and July. By that time many of the initial bugs will have been ironed out, and it might be a better idea to wait till then before using Android 14 on your daily driver.For those of you ready to throw caution to the wind, here are some of the new features Google has packed into the first beta of Android 14. Anyone who has found the gesture system a little lackluster and misses the good ole days of the back button can rejoice. There is now a persistent back arrow that compliments your wallpaper using Android theming.Google has also refined the sharesheet further with customizable actions and has supposedly improved the recommended contacts. Maybe that means I’ll stop getting recommendations for random people I haven’t spoken to for years, but I’m not holding my breath.There are also more enhancements made to the per-app language feature that was introduced into Android 13, and last but not least, accessibility services have received an important privacy update to reduce the visibility of personal information for users with disabilities. For example, the new protections will protect user data like passwords from being visible, and prevent accidental actions such as transferring money or checking out in a shopping app.
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Apple Responds to Report About Thieves Permanently Locking Out iPhone Users
The Wall Street Journal’s Nicole Nguyen and Joanna Stern today published a report highlighting how thieves can use Apple’s optional
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Deals: Nearly Every Model of the 2022 iPad Air Available at All-Time Low Prices on Amazon
Amazon today has discounts across every model of the 2022 iPad Air, offering numerous all-time low prices on these tablets
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Heart Analyzer v10 Brings New Dashboard and Watch App Experience with Enhanced Swift Charts
Heart Analyzer this week reached version 10, bringing some major improvements and changes to the popular heart health app including
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