Recently Google Camera 8.1 was rolled out for the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5, which now has an added ‘Storage Saver’ mode. This new feature can be found under the recently introduced ‘Storage’ section. The ‘Storage Saver’ mode was set to be originally released with the Google Camera 8.0 but was then announced to be released later on. The ‘Storage Saver’ mode was set to be debuted as ‘Low Storage Mode’ in Google Camera 8.0, but the idea was then rejected; however, it can finally be seen in version 8.1, but with a different name.

According to Artem Russakovskii of Android Police and Mishaal Rahman of XDA, this new feature can be seen in the Pixel 4XL and Pixel 5, both with Google Camera 8.1. However, there are a lot of social media users who have claimed it to be present on the Pixel 2XL too. Still, we cannot clarify if the feature is present on Pixel 2XL or not.

XDA’s Mishaal Rahman on his Twitter handle @MishaalRahman has stated that recently two Pixel 5 owners claimed that the ‘storage’ section and a ‘low storage mode’ were not present on their devices. He said that it is clearly mentioned on the Google support page that both the options will be there on the Google Camera app of the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5.

The Storage Saver mode of Google minimizes the file size of images and videos to let the individuals store more media on their devices. No doubt, minimizing the size of the files will lead to reduced quality images and videos. This thing is clearly mentioned on the Google support pages, and also, the company has warned individuals about that.

Google claims that currently, the ‘Storage Saver’ mode will only be available for the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5; however, Russakovskii’s post didn’t relate to this fact.

It seems like this feature is now available on the complete Pixel lineup, and now let us see if the company’s website gets updated or the support gets withdrawn from the previously launched devices. If you are a Pixel owner, you need to download the Google Camera 8.1 to check the new features for your device.

So, this was all about “Storage Saver” – the recently launched feature for Google Camera 8.1.

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Source : Google Camera 8.1 Adds ‘Storage Saver’ Mode to Help You Save Space on Your Phone

Apple Watch and Mac are two different devices developed by Apple Inc. On the one hand, Apple’s wearable gadget provides tons of fitness information and Apple Pay accessibility, whereas, on the other hand, Mac is a computer that runs on compatible software based on macOS. Apple provided a new feature, “Auto Unlock.” It can be used to pair your Apple Watch to the Mac for unlocking the device. For this procedure to work, you need macOS Sierra or above on Mac and watchOS 3 or above on your wearable device.

When you have paired both the devices, you can easily unlock your computer automatically by sitting down in front of it. It won’t ask you to enter your account passcode. Here’s how:

Specs and System Requirements for Setting up Auto Unlock Feature

Before going through the detailed procedure for auto-unlocking the device, it is recommended to read these prerequisites as these tips are necessary for both the devices:

• Make sure that your wearable gadget or Mac is compatible with this process.
• Now, ensure to set up two-factor authentication for your iCloud account.
• Check and make sure that your devices are running on supported operating systems.
• Ensure that your Watch is running on at least watchOS 3, and for Mac, the minimum requirement is macOS Sierra.

Note: If you are using the latest edition of the Apple Watch, you need watchOS 4 or above.

• Now, you should check and make sure that your Mac and Apple Watch are linked to the same iCloud account.
• Then, ensure that your Watch and Mac both have a secure passcode because it’s necessary to use the Auto-Unlock feature on your device.
• It is also mandatory to set up a secure login password on your Mac.
• Finally, you need to keep the Auto-Unlock feature enabled on your wearable device during the entire process.

Updating Software on Apple Watch and Mac

As it is mandatory to have macOS Sierra or above on Mac and watchOS 3 or later on Apple Watch to pair both the devices for the automatic unlocking feature to work, you need to check for recent or compatible updates for the device you are using. Here’s how:

On Apple Watch

• Go to the Settings section.
• Then, hit the General tab.
• Now, press the Software Update button.
• If there is any recent update available, then install it instantly.

On Mac

• First of all, open the Mac App Store.
• Then, tap the Updates section by navigating the upper-left edge.
• After that, if you find any latest updates, then install the same on the device.

Activating Auto Unlock on Mac

When you have prepared your gadgets properly, then activating Auto Unlock will be an effortless procedure. To do so, follow these steps:

• At the start, hit the Apple icon from the top-left edge of your display.
• Then, choose the option System Preferences from the pull-drop menu.
• After that, hit the Privacy and Security option.
• Now, press the General tab.
• Mark the box related to using the Apple Watch for unlocking apps and Mac.
• The process will take some time to proceed, so wait patiently until you get the confirmation.

Apple provides several interesting tools for its users. One such interesting feature is “Auto Unlock.” It can be used to unlock a device by pairing your Apple Watch and Mac. Once the pairing is successful, sit down in front of the device you want to unlock. Wait for a little for the process to complete.

Tim Cross is from Ohio USA. Before he started writing blogs he went through various occupations such as teaching, programming and travelling. But his favorite job is writing blogs for antivirus technology for mcafee.com/activate.

Source : How to Turn On Auto Unlock on your Mac and Apple Watch?