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It seems Google is planning to bring a new Android feature that will automatically detect when you’re on public transit and adjust your device settings accordingly. This will, no doubt, make the journey smoother, especially for the billions of people out there who depend on public transportation daily. This is a fact as they don’t need to enable ‘ Do Not Disturb ‘ mode to silence incoming calls and alerts, turning down the volume on their device so that the Reels don’t annoy, because Android could soon detect when you’re on public transport and make automatic settings adjustments.
This new feature is very effective as soon as it’s enabled, because Android’s Driving Mode automatically silences incoming calls, texts, and notifications to reduce distractions.
A source shows that the operating system will soon add a new Mode called “ Transiting “. It allows the creation of custom sound and notification profiles that activate based on a schedule or calendar event. Preset modes like Driving use special triggers, while standard modes depend on manual or scheduled activation.
A leak has it that the new feature will make “automatic settings adjustments.” It’s not clear yet how it will work, but what is suggested is that the new ‘Transition’ mode will include a unique ‘while transiting’ trigger that sparks when your phone detects you’re taking public transport. When activated, Android optimises the device for a smooth experience on public transport.
Another speculation about the new Transition Mode is that it will enable you to fully personalise which apps, alarms, and contacts can interrupt you while you’re on public transit. Also, you’ll be able to toggle specific display settings or adjust notification behaviour, that is, automatically enabling dark mode or hiding notification icons.
If Google Play Services will be responsible for detecting when you’re on public transit, Google is supposed to allow you to automatically enable its upcoming Motion Cues feature when Transiting Mode kicks in, because Motion Cues is designed to reduce motion sickness in moving vehicles. Probably Google plans to unveil the two features at the same time.
The Transiting Mode is likely to arrive as early as the Android 16 QPR3 release in March. More clues in this regard will unfold as soon as Google initiates the QPR3 beta.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
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The new Nubia Fold is going all out on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, challenging it in every area, from a bigger battery to a cheaper price tag. It’s a more affordable version of everything you’d expect from an expensive foldable.
According to Notebookcheck , the Nubia Fold packs an impressive 6,560mAh battery. That’s good enough for a regular smartphone, and for a foldable, that’s more than enough. It makes it the largest battery a foldable has ever had, significantly outperforming the 4,400mAh of the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
For a foldable that beats the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and tops the list with the largest battery, you’d think it would be more expensive. The Nubia Fold launched in Japan at a price of ¥178,560 (about $1,150). You’d be getting a book-style foldable running the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for that price compared to Samsung’s $1,920 deal. The Nubia Fold is proof that foldables don’t have to be expensive to offer premium specs.
A large battery isn’t the only appeal. The device features an expansive 8-inch OLED main display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a usable 6.5-inch cover screen. Even with the big battery, the Nubia Fold measures in at 5.4mm unfolded and 11.1mm folded.
Now for the trade-offs
With a foldable too good to be true, there are bound to be trade-offs for such impressive features, starting with the cameras. Instead of the periscope zooms and high-end sensors found on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the Nubia Fold sticks to a more low-key setup: a 50MP main, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro sensor.
Another is durability. The phone comes with an IP54 rating that can handle dust and a splash of water, compared to the IP68-rated Galaxy Z Fold 7, which can handle falling in the pool.
For now, the Nubia Fold is only available in Japan. If it gets to other regions, Samsung and other brands may be forced to reconsider their prices and battery choices for future models to maintain their market.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
