But the doubts were clarified this week during the MWC with the announcement shortly of the availability of Google Assistant for all Android. Because Google has anticipated and Google Assistant is already available for all Android smartphones. Google showed during the MWC that Google Assistant would be nearing Android devices. This exclusive Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones would thus make a move to the rest of the devices, with the only condition being the presence of Android 6....

Google Losses $425 Million After The Ban On Huawei Smartphones According to the well-known media platform Business Insider, Nomura Instinet research firm has recently estimated that the tech giant Google’s revenue will fall from $375 million to $425 million as it no longer allows the well-known Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei to use Android. Hence, the users of the Chinese firm now cannot download any applications from the tech giant Google’s Play Store....

Beta apps are common enough for Android, allowing developers to push out new software, and test out future updates, before rolling out the update to the public. Google has its own Search app that offers a beta version, and now Google is adding in Google Maps as well. If you want to become a tester, which means you’ll get updates for Google Maps ahead of a public release, you can sign up right here....

And today, In this article, I will show you the full teardown of Google Pixel 2 XL, which will reveal all the inner contents and components of Google Pixel 2 XL. Google Pixel 2 XL Teardown Reveals What’s Inside The tech giant Google’s Pixel 2 XL may not come so soon to all countries, but it has received good ratings and even has the tech giant Google’s first mobile chip....

Besides the difference in their screen size, battery capacity, and dimensions, the Pixel and Pixel XL are exactly the same specs. Both phones feature a USB Type-C port with fast charging support. To take advantage of the fast charging feature, Google has included an 18W charger with both handsets. Nathan K, known for testing USB devices/specs, in a detailed write-up mentioned that contrary to Google’s claims, the Pixel only pulls 15W of power when charged with the stock 18W USB-PD charger....

Last month Google previewed the Pixel 6 and announced the much-awaited Tensor custom SoC. In the meantime, we have heard rumors about the Google Pixel Stand, and now we have more information about the same. A US-based retailer has confirmed that Pixel stand should support up to 23W of wireless charging. While 23W of wireless charging might not be a lot, it is still better than Apple. Furthermore, the retailer confirms that one US carrier has already received information about the Google Pixel 6 series....

When Google announced Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich back in late 2011, they also introduced a new in-house developed font for the platform called “Roboto”. It didn’t take people long to realize however that Roboto was basically a rip-off of the now famous Helvetica font. All that aside for a second, the guys over at Android Police have noticed that Roboto in Android 4.3 has received several modifications. To quote their language, because I’m not exactly sure how one should talk about a font, it’s “more balanced”....

A new report from Android Police claims that Google will be unveiling a new Pixel-branded Chromebook and a smaller Google Home smart speaker at a hardware event later this year. The company will also be unveiling its two new Pixel handsets at the same event. Google had last launched a Pixel-branded Chromebook in 2015 dubbed the Chromebook Pixel. The device was praised for its hardware design and performance but did not exactly set the sales chart on fire....

[This article was first published on The Simple Dollar website in 2020. It was updated in March 2022.] When it comes to credit cards, a billing statement generally tells you: Your previous balanceAny payments and purchases made during the billing cycleAny fees owed (late fees, balance transfer fees, etc.)The interest on your outstanding balanceThe new balance for the statement period – based on your purchases, payments, interest and feesThe minimum required payment and its due date...

Also: How to create a drop-down list in Google Sheets You can use another nifty trick to help make these cells stand out once a collaborator has made a section. That trick is called Conditional Formatting. What is conditional formatting? Simply stated, conditional formatting formats a cell based on specific conditions. In the example I will show you, the conditional formatting will add a background color to a cell based on the color chosen from the drop-down....

Fuel Cell Technology: What we Need in Our Devices Every single fuel cell has two electrodes, a positive one and a negative one – an anode and cathode basically. The reactions that take place between the two electrodes are the ones who produce electricity in the end. Hydrogen is the fuel used but for the reactions to occur the cells will also need oxygen. You might remember that Liliputian’s battery is based on this technology, as well....

Unless you’ve searched every nook cranny of the settings menu, there are probably still many tricks you don’t know your Galaxy Note 4 performs. Most are great turn your phone into a true mobile computer, even if you only use the S-n on occasion. The downside, of course, is the sheer number of features can get overwhelming. If you want a place to start, consider these ten features suggested tweaks....

Samsung usually operates on a one-year flagship cycle with a slightly upgraded version of its flagship device being released in its home market — South Korea — sometime during the second half of the year. It looks like the company is all set to follow suit this year as well with a Snapdragon 805 powered variant of the Galaxy S5 being released later this month on SK Telecom, if reports from The Korea Times and Yonhap News are to be believed....

Now that he’s gone, I miss him every single day. His military medals shine under my office lights, proudly displayed so I can honor his memory. They reaffirm how brave and selfless he was and how I can be just like him, too. If you want to know more about the service of a loved one, an amazing site offers many resources about our country’s heroes. If you haven’t explored this tremendous resource, take a moment now....

Sure, it’s nice to be able to scroll through your photos on your phone. But you might enjoy viewing them even more on your desk or bedside table. If you haven’t tried a smart digital frame yet, you don’t know what you’re missing because they can brighten your day. However, the best ones can be expensive. But if the price is the only thing holding you back, you’ll love the SimplySmartHome 14-inch Cloud Frame....

The APK of the new Material Design’d Gmail app for Android is now finally available for download. The app has already been shown off in a video and even worked on certain devices running the leaked Nexus 6 Lollipop ROM. This new APK, however, has been signed using production keys, which means installing it is as simple as sideloading it on any Android device. The new Gmail for Android comes with a gorgeous new UI including a colored Action Bar, animations and more....

A doughnut that can speak When you first look at it, the Google Home Mini does not look like a gadget at all. The doughnut sized device looks more like a stylish paperweight than a smart speaker, which we think is a big plus because the Home Mini will just blend in easily with your home decor without making it look like a gadget store. The Google Home Mini is basically divided into three different textured segments....

Gaming the system within the Google Play Store, where the digital content is available for Android users, will get harder with Google’s upcoming additions. Google has officially announced a few key additions to the Play Store, which should work to remove fraudulent and spam activity from the digital storefront. The company is rolling out new filtering and detection systems within the Play Store, which should detect when an account is being boosted within the Play Store by fraudulent means....

A Better Burst Mode The Photos team appears to be working on a Burst Actionsheet that could give you more control over which burst images to save and how to cull others you’d instead eliminate. The option to keep for later are limited to smart burst. Which holds onto the best shot of the bunch, or curation of individual photos shot simultaneously. It could encourage people to use burst mode more often to share such images across their networks....

Ahead of Google’s Made by Google event on October 4 where it will be unveiling its second-generation Pixel handsets, prolific leaker @evleaks has posted high-resolution press renders of the devices. The press renders confirm that the Pixel 2 will feature a design similar to the existing Pixel with huge top and bottom bezels. The handset will also continue to feature a 5-inch Full HD display with a 16:9 aspect ratio display....