TechnikNews Weekly # 044: Google Calendar, One UI and more
A SUMMARY of David Haydl 
on December 30, 2018, 18:00 | Write a comment
This forty-fourth edition of the TechnikNews Weekly will be the last one of the current year. But it will continue next year. This week we reported, among other things, about the new design of the Google Calendar web app and the rollout of One UI.
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- 1 The web version of the Google Calendar got a new design
- 2 Start of distribution of Android Pie with One UI
- 3 Samsung is reportedly working on a new smartwatch
- 4 Sonos 5.0 home cinema setprobeer
- 5 Android Pie reaches OnePlus 5 and 5T
- 6 Android Pie with EMUI 9 for Huawei P20 (Pro)
- 7 Instagram accidentally rolled out a new app design
- 8 Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite should be released in spring
- 9 Google announced a 30-day Google Fit Challenge
- 10 Huawei P Smart (2019) presented
- 11 Android Pie causes the Galaxy S9 (Plus) batteryProstated problems
- 12 LibratoneZIPP 2 and ZIPP mini 2 tested
The web version of the Google Calendar got a new design
It wasn't that long ago that Google redesigned their calendar's mobile app. Now the web app has also been given the new design. You can now find Google's font in several places Product Sans, the Floating Action Button, or FAB for short, now looks like it does in the web versions of Gmail and Google Drive, and the overall UI looks more modern in general. The current day is now circled in blue in the appointment overview instead of being highlighted in blue font color, and the corners of the blocks representing each event are now rounded.
Start of distribution of Android Pie with One UI
The rollout of Android Pie with One UI for Samsung devices shouldn't start until January. But this week, just in time for Christmas, the update began to be distributed. Users of a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus will get the new Android version first. In February, the Galaxy Note 9 should be on, followed by the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus in March.
Samsung is reportedly working on a new smartwatch
In just a few months, Samsung could introduce the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus. Now a smartwatch with the code name "Pulse" appeared, which the company could present to the public along with the new smartphones. The code name suggests that this is the direct successor to Gear Sport. Accordingly, the watch is expected to have a heart rate sensor, GPS, and other sensors for tracking sports.
Sonos 5.0 home cinema setprobeer
Editor-in-Chief David had the opportunity to test the Sonos 5.0 home theater set. This consists of two Sonos One speakers and a Sonos Beam soundbar. In his conclusion, he said that while the devices do not Profi home system, but Sonos still has its right to exist. Especially the easy and reliable operation would speak for the company. Especially when it comes to the app, Sonos is clearly ahead of competitors like Teufel.
Android Pie reaches OnePlus 5 and 5T
Buyers of a OnePlus 5 or 5T also received Android Pie this week, here in combination with the OxygenOS user interface in version 9.0. The update will be rolled out gradually, which means that it may take a while for Pie to arrive on all devices. The security patch for December is also included with Android Pie and OxygenOS 9.0.
Android Pie with EMUI 9 for Huawei P20 (Pro)
Almost at the same time, there was a message that Huawei also released Android Pie with the EMUI 9 interface. More precisely, all buyers of a Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro with the latest version of Android. But it can also take a while for all devices to have the update.
Instagram accidentally rolled out a new app design
This week there was an internal error on Instagram, as a result of which a new design was rolled out to many users of the social network. Those affected reported that it was then suddenly only possible to navigate horizontally through the new posts. This update should only have been distributed to a handful of users as part of a test phase, reports Adam Mosseri from Instagram on Twitter. In the meantime, all involuntary testers got the old design back.
Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite should be released in spring
According to some rumors, Google is planning to introduce mid-range versions of the current Pixel devices for the first time this year. Android Police colleagues may have heard that such smartphones will be available from Verizon this spring. It is not known whether the Pixel-Lite smartphones will make it to Germany. But I think it's likely. The Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite are said to have a Snapdragon 670 or 710 with 32 gigabytes of memory and 3 gigabytes of RAM. The displays are almost certainly 5,5 and 6 inches each.
Google announced a 30-day Google Fit Challenge
To start the new year fit, Google announced a 30-day challenge. During this time, it is important to collect as many cardiopoints as possible on Google Fit. The challenge starts on January 1st, but you can already register for it in the app on your smartphone.
Huawei P Smart (2019) presented
Huawei already presented a smartphone in the current year before the coming year. This is called Huawei P Smart (2019) and has a so-called "dewdrop display", which is 6,21 inches. "Dewdrop" could be an allusion to the waterdrop notch. Inside is the in-house mid-range Kirin 710 chip with 3 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of memory. The OS already has Android Pie with EMUI 9.
Android Pie causes the Galaxy S9 (Plus) batteryProstated problems
The update for the Galaxy S9 (Plus), the rollout of which, as mentioned, began at Christmas, is already causing Protrouble. More precisely: batteryProtrouble. SamMobile reports that with a remaining charge of 10 Prothe score centered on 5 within just a few seconds Procent falls. Some readers were able to confirm that in the comments on the post, while others claim the update improved battery life by up to 20% Procent increased. Those affected are advised to perform a factory reset.
LibratoneZIPP 2 and ZIPP mini 2 tested
Last but not least, my test report on the new ZIPP loudspeakers from Libratone was published yesterday evening. I found the design of the smart speakers with the colorful fabric covers particularly appealing. I was also consistently satisfied with the Libratone app and the battery life. However, the sound quality didn't make me a hundredprocent warm. In fact, at low volume, the bass can overshadow other details of a song.
