Reuters lists down Huawei, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo as the companies behind GDSA. However, some parts of the report have been refuted by Xiaomi. For example, Xiaomi’s spokesman stated that GDSA is meant to help developers upload their apps to its store as well as OPPO, and Vivo own app store simultaneously. This is something that has also been stated on GDSA’s official website. The company further insists that GDSA is not going against Google Play and also denied that Huawei is joining the alliance....

Wider range of smartphone compatibility aside, other features offered by the Intel Unison app are mostly similar to the ones available on Phone Link. These include the ever useful ability to quickly transfer files from your phone to PC wirelessly, browse photos, receive notifications, as well as send and receive text messages or phone calls. However, the one ability that is not offered by Unison but available through Microsoft’s own tool is screen mirroring....

1. INTRODUCE ARTWORK 1. INTRODUCE ARTWORK ‘Every home and design should have some sort of story attached to it. If the design doesn’t tell a story about the homeowner, the house or the surrounding area, it can then lack depth and connection. Whether it be a design around an inherited piece of art or a celebration of the classical features of a property, this will help create the soul and character of a home and make it different to any other house,’ says Camilla Clarke, Creative Director of Albion Nord....

While cabinets with doors used to be in the majority within a kitchen design, today’s rooms tend to include more drawer storage. And although drawers used to be sized to accommodate items such as dish towels and cutlery, the latest kitchens often also feature sizeable drawers fitting items such as saucepans, plates, and casseroles. Here, we look at whether it’s better to have doors or drawers in a kitchen to get the most from your room....

Whilst there are several bedroom Feng Shui rules to follow, finding the right Feng Shui bed placement is considered one of the most important principles in designing a space. After all, the bed is the place you spend most of your time – in fact, the average person spends around one-third of their life in bed. Learn more about the best Feng Shui bedroom layout and where you align your bed with this expert’s advice....

In an interview with io9, It director Andy Muschietti discusses the possibility of exploring the mythology of Pennywise in another film. And it looks like Bill Skarsgard, who excellently portrays the psychotic mythical clown in both movies, is also very interested in an It prequel, though he admits that it needs to be handled properly. In an interview with EW, he said: While I think the idea sounds intriguing, I’m not convinced that we actually need a prequel....

7 wellness tips to find inner peace – and the buys you need to achieve it In 2020, country music superstar Kacey Musgraves teamed up with Los Angeles-based candle brand Boy Smells (opens in new tab) for her very own candle called Slow Burn (opens in new tab). The scent is described as a mix of ‘incense, black pepper, elemi, guaiac, raspberry, tonka, amber and smoked papyrus.’ It was an immediate success and has remained popular since its launch....

Interior design is something of an art – and the best schemes are usually created with professional input, though you needn’t hire a decorator to get it. We talked to renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler about using scale in interior design. Renowned for her dramatic but liveable schemes, she offers her invaluable insight, below. 1. Use scale to create contrast 1. Use scale to create contrast ‘When working with scale in a room, what you’re really trying to do is create a beautiful tension,’ says Kelly Wearstler....

In this KitchenAid vs Smeg comparison, we take an in-depth look at the entire line of KitchenAid and Smeg products available for your kitchen. You may be here to find a Black Friday small appliance deal, or perhaps you just want to find the best stand mixer for your home and have whittled it down to two major brands, but we’re here to shed some light on the key differences to know before buying....

On the other hand, Labor Day also marks the unofficial end to summer, and is the perfect time to bring out all of your summer-themed decor and BBQ essentials for one last hurrah. Whichever way you plan to celebrate the weekend, these Labor Day decorations will help you set a festive scene. Labor Day Decorations for a festive long weekend Labor Day Decorations for a festive long weekend From simple to over-the-top, these decorating ideas are key to a celebratory long weekend....

At the same time, counters can bolster your laundry room ideas from a style standpoint, bringing a finished look to the space and enhancing laundry room organization. Feel like your laundry room could benefit from a countertop? Keep reading. Laundry room countertop ideas Laundry room countertop ideas We’ve rounded up the best types of laundry room counters to use, layouts that will help you maximize your counter space and more, below....

The art of layering is to learn how to use each of these individually and make them work together cohesively – building a room from the ground up. We look at the 10 key elements of layering below – use them to add depth and interest to your space. See: Interior design tips – decorating secrets for the world’s top experts 1. Choose your main color, over which to build layers 1....

Le Creuset’s 3-ply stainless steel cookware is available as individual pans or in bundles, which offer the best value for money. We tested the four-piece pan set, available in the UK. If you’re in the US, there’s a seven-piece 3-ply pan set, which has a slightly different lid design but similar features. As the name helpfully suggests, the pans are made of three layers – two layers of stainless steel with an aluminium core – which it is said to distribute the heat evenly across all surfaces of the pan and helps prevent food from sticking....