5000 Pinky counters deployed by Enedis, Google Photos benefits from a new editor, uninstall unwanted software from Windows 11, this is the recap of the week.
As Xiaomi prepares to launch its own OS, a new editor is appearing in Google Photos. The lack of staff at the Gigafactory in Berlin is causing a severe drop in Model Y production. Good news for Windows 11 users, Microsoft will soon allow you to uninstall unwanted applications. Finally, we tell you everything about Pinky, the new electricity meter from Enedis.
Windows 11: You’ll soon be able to get rid of preinstalled apps
As you know, Windows 11 comes with lots of software pre-installed, and some of them are surely unnecessary for you. Good news, Microsoft is finally about to allow you to uninstall unwanted applications that you do not need, such as Contact, Photos, Weather or News. Go to our dedicated news to discover the complete list of applications that you will soon be able to remove and the other improvements brought by Build 25931.
Read: Windows 11: Here is the full list of unwanted software you can now uninstall
What to expect with Pinky counters?
Enedis is about to deploy 5,000 Pinky electricity meters, Linky’s cousin. The purpose of these new meters is to optimize the energy consumption of cities thanks to new readings every 10 minutes which will notably enable Enedis to anticipate any breakdowns by detecting anomalies.
Read: After Linky, here is Pinky: this electricity meter optimizes the energy consumption of cities
Xiaomi is preparing its own operating system
If we are to believe the leaker @That_Kartikey, Xiaomi is secretly preparing to launch its own operating system, dubbed Mios. Before landing on different devices, including our smartphones, Mios should first be deployed in the Chinese manufacturer’s connected electric cars.
Read: Xiaomi is preparing to replace Android with MIOS, its own operating system
A new editor in Google Photos
Google Photos users will be delighted to discover the new editor available on the web version of the software, in the “edit” menu. Now it’s easier than ever to edit your shots. Please note that some options are only available to Google One subscribers.
Read: Google Photos has the right to a brand new editor, retouching your photos becomes child’s play
Model Y production down in Berlin
While the Berlin Gigafactory aimed to produce 5,000 Model Ys per week, our German colleagues from Business Insider reveal that production has dropped dramatically in just a few months. Indeed, only 4000 copies would be manufactured per week. It is the lack of manpower within the Berlin factory which would explain this severe drop in production.
Read: Tesla Model Y: Berlin Gigafactory production drops to less than 4,000 copies per week
Our tests of the week
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: beautiful and large Amoled screens but a still rising price
Samsung offers 4 models of watches here, customizable both in terms of straps and dials. We love their large and bright AMOLED screens, the quality of health and sports monitoring, and the particularly well-developed communication functions. Unfortunately the price of these connected watches is still rising. We regret that the autonomy is still a bit tight and that some applications are only compatible with a Galaxy phone.
Read: Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 test: it brings together everything we expect in 2023 from a connected watch… or almost
