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mardi 13 septembre 2022

Here are the new emoji that could be coming to your phone with Unicode 15.0

The Unicode Consortium has made things official and unveiled to the public Unicode 15.0. Unicode 15.0 will include 20 new emoji that will bring the total to 4,489 characters. There is quite a difference from last year when Unicode 14.0 had a total number of 3,633 characters.

Out of the 20 new emoji, the one that was apparently most requested by users was the plain pink heart. In addition to the pink heart, the new release includes new musical instruments like the maracas and the flute. Those that want to add a little more spice to their expressions will be able to deliver the shaking face emoji or maybe the rightward or leftward pushing hands. You can see some of the new additions mentioned in the image below.

Unicode 15.0

As far as the full list of new emoji, there is:

Shaking Face
Light Blue Heart
Grey Heart
Pink Heart
Rightwards Pushing Hand
Leftwards Pushing Hand
Moose
Donkey
Wing
Goose
Jellyfish
Ginger
Hyacinth
Pea Pod
Folding Hand Fan
Hair Pick
Maracas
Flute
Khanda
Wireless

In addition to the 20 new emoji, there are also an additional 11 emoji added that are sequences. Ten of these will be dedicated to skin tones for the Rightwards Pushing Hand and Leftwards Pushing Hand, while another will be for a “zero-width joiner (ZWJ) sequence” that will allow the combination of two emoji to form one, which is for the new “Black Bird” emoji. Now, this doesn’t automatically mean that we will see these characters appear on our emoji keyboards. Emojipedia explains that Unicode 15.0 and Emoji 15.0 are different, with the latter including “sequences where two or more code points can be combined to display a single emoji, while the former only includes the list of standalone emoji codepoints.” For example, the release of Emoji 12.1 and 13.1 only included sequences despite the former and latter released in Unicode adding more. So, seeing the new emoji in Unicode 15.0, what’s your favorite one?

Source: Emojipedia

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Facebook will roll out a new way to connect with Community Chats

Facebook will begin testing its Community Chats feature in Messenger, allowing users to create a Facebook Group and then have conversations using chat, video, and audio channels. Furthermore, there will be the added convenience of being able to invite people to the community through the Messenger app.

According to Facebook, Community Chats will allow users to connect in a different way. By discussing topics in real-time using text, audio, and video, community members can have deeper conversations that would otherwise maybe not occur with just simple messages. Community Chats will seamlessly allow people from Messenger and Facebook Groups to gather together to have a discussion without waiting. Furthermore, the admin for the Community Chat will have the ability to organize chats into different categories to allow users to find the topic that is right for them.

Community Chats with Facebook

In addition to the new feature, Facebook has also rolled out a new set of tools to keep the community safe. Admins will be able to manage chats and other experiences. If there is a problem in the Community Chats, an admin will have the ability to block, mute, or even suspend a community member. If things go too far, the admin can even have the offending member removed from a Community Chat or Group. Admins will also be able to set criteria, so if they are not on when something happens, the rules will still be enforced, doing what’s necessary to keep the community balanced. Community Chat members will also be able to report members that violate the rules to admins and directly to Meta.

This seems like an interesting feature that will bring more activity to the Facebook platform. While the company is announcing this new feature, it will not be rolling out for another few weeks. Regardless, a new way to connect will certainly revitalize Facebook Groups and also the Messenger community, as there has been stiff competition in this space from others.

Source: Facebook

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Google Japan is giving away Pixel 7-themed potato chips to 2,000 lucky winners

Google is set to announce its new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro on October 6. While we wait for the event, Google has offered some interesting tidbits leading up to the date, like the name of its next-generation processor, the Tensor G2, and giving us a better look at its colors. But, if you’re a Google Pixel fan in Japan, things are about to get a bit more interesting, as it looks like Google is offering official Pixel 7-themed potato chips to 2,000 lucky winners.

As you can see from the image, the bag is carefully designed to resemble the Pixel 7 smartphones, even featuring its unique camera visor. The promotion will offer four different flavors of chips coinciding with the official colors of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. There is Snow Cheese, Hazel Onion, Salty Lemon, and Obsidian Pepper. The official Pixel 7 Pro colors that will be offered will be Snow, Hazel, and Obsidian. For the Pixel 7, you will also be able to choose from Snow and Obsidian, but you’ll also have the option for Lemongrass.

Google Pixel potato chips in four delicious flavors

If you are located in Japan or know someone in the country, you might want to enter or have that person enter on your behalf. The promotion will be open for a limited time, taking place from September 13 until September 23. After that point, if you are a winner, you will be shipped a set of chips to enjoy. The first set will be shipped out towards the end of September, while the second batch will be shipped during the beginning of October. To enter, you will need to submit your name, nickname, address, email address, and lastly a phone number. You will also need to give consent that you are entering the promotion and agreeing to Google’s terms and conditions. For those entering, good luck.

Source: Google Store Japan
Via: 9to5Google

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lundi 12 septembre 2022

Instagram is internally testing “Gifts,” a new monetization tool for its creators

Sometimes, you just want to give your favorite creator a little more than just a view or a like, and some platforms have created a way for you to do that through a tip or donate system. While there were early reports about Instagram working on such a feature, Meta has now officially confirmed that it is working on such a project.

According to a Meta spokesperson, the company is now currently testing a feature called “Gifts.” Although Gifts looks to be in the works, the prototype feature is currently only being tested internally. The feature was first spotted by mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi back in July. The developer found a toggle under a menu called “Content Appreciation” on Instagram, with the feature at the time being described as a way for fans to send a token of appreciation to a creator. A month later, Paluzzi would report that the feature had been further developed, being renamed “Gifts.”

#Instagram is working on a new monetization tool: Content appreciation

Enable your fans to send a token of their appreciation to you: stars, charms or mega-likes. pic.twitter.com/M3cg6XXDd2

— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) July 21, 2022

At this point in time, there aren’t many details about the feature. But looking at other platforms with tipping or gifting options, it really isn’t hard to imagine how it will work. Currently, Instagram’s biggest rival, TikTok, has a similar feature called, Gifts. TikTok allows viewers to send a gift when a video appears on the For You page, or a Gift can also be sent during a live broadcast. There are options between Classic and Premium gifts, and also messages can be attached as well. Like Instagram, TikTok has been hard at work, trying to bolster its creators, even offering ad revenue to select creators.

Again, while there aren’t many details about the Instagram Gifts feature, if something similar comes to fruition, it would be a nice way for Instagram content creators to earn more money. Since July, Meta has pushed various ways for its creators to earn more. It has made Badges available, along with Bonuses, streaming ads, and more. Ultimately, Instagram has tough competition, so it will be interesting to see what it can come up with to retain its audience and its creators.

Source: Business Insider, Alessandro Paluzzi (Twitter)

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Instagram is internally testing “Gifts,” a new monetization tool for its creators

#Instagram is working on a new monetization tool: Content appreciation

Enable your fans to send a token of their appreciation to you: stars, charms or mega-likes. pic.twitter.com/M3cg6XXDd2

— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) July 21, 2022

Source: Business Insider, Alessandro Paluzzi (Twitter)

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Google is looking to move some of its Pixel production to India

While a majority of production still occurs in China, recently, some larger technology companies have either explored moving production of products to other countries outside of China or splitting the production between several countries. There are a number of reasons for this shift, and whether a company is motivated by political or financial reasons, the shift is happening. Now, according to a new report, it looks like Google could be moving some of its Pixel production to India.

According to The Information, Google wants to move some of its smartphone production to India. The source states that the company will want to produce around 500,000 to 1 million Pixel devices annually. This amount would make up roughly 10 to 20 percent of Google’s total Pixel device shipments for the year. The company has spoken with regional manufacturers to test the waters but has yet to solidify a deal. This wouldn’t be Google’s first time moving production of its products outside of China. The company currently produces its Pixel devices using facilities in both China and Vietnam. Google could eventually add a third manufacturing partner in India sometime in the future.

The source also states that Google wants to streamline the production of its Pixel devices by reducing potential problems. Due to lockdowns, the firm has recently experienced delays in its facilities in China. Furthermore, Google could create other advantages for its business by moving production to India. By having a production facility inside the country, it would be able to be more competitive in selling its products in the region. Currently, India has a 20 percent import tax on smartphones made out of the country. By making devices locally, the firm could offer more better pricing on its mid-range devices like the Pixel 6a and future handsets.

This is something we have seen a lot of over the past couple of years. Big manufacturers either want to move their production somewhere outside of China or at least diversify by setting up production in another country. Recently we reported that Apple Watch production could move to Vietnam. Furthermore, it was also looking to shift MacBook production from China to Vietnam. While diversifying production is certainly a good thing, it isn’t always as easy as just setting up a new factory with many variables coming into play.

Source: The Information
Via: 9to5Google

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