Google launched a lot of hardware at its Made by Google event but the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL undoubtedly stole the limelight. The handsets are going to launch later this month in selected markets of the world, and despite their high price tag, they have managed to catch consumer attention. While most people must have already gone through the detailed spec sheet of both phones, there’s still a lot to know about them....
Google’s indoor maps feature is now making its way to select Indian cities with an update to the Google Maps application. Although only limited to a few malls and other establishments at the moment, the arrival of this feature will be welcomed by the locals. The feature basically gives users an indoor view of buildings and the floors within them to get a better angle of the surroundings. This will be very helpful for users venturing into a relatively large building on their own....
Google has finally launched the Nest Audio smart speaker alongside Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. The latest smart speaker is powered by Google Assistant and is positioned between Nest Mini and Nest Max. The Nest Audio smart speaker is priced at $99 and will be available starting October 5th. The Nest Audio smart speaker comes in a rectangular shape that resembles a soft pillow. It comes wrapped in fabric and we cant help but notice how good the colors look....
It also populates the list of the app in ascending order of their data consumption. With the Triangle app, one can simply restrict the app from consuming data in the background or allow the data usage for a predefined time frame. The app will let you set a time limit of 10 or 30 minutes and this will help conserve the data. Well, the inbuilt Android feature to have a look at data consumption is decent but it doesn’t offer as many options as the Triangle app....
The proof that the tech giant Google is working in this mode is offered by a user of Reddit, who claimed to have found references to it in the development code of the Pixelbook. Later it was accessed and it was found that in the update there is “AltOS” mode. The following is stated in the Reddit thread:- “The evidence is quite light for this, so we are still in the speculative phase what AltOS would mean....
Google is updating Chrome browser across All Platforms. Google is updating Chrome browser across all platforms as it got infected with some vulnerabilities. The update will be rolled out soon for Windows, Mac and Linux platform. Google has confirmed that the vulnerability ‘CVE-2020-6457’ was found earlier. The Company also announced that a stable channel had been updated for all the versions, so you have to update your Google Chrome to version 81....
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor today unveiled the Honor 20 series. These phones are essentially stripped-down versions of the Huawei P30 series and carry a slightly lower price tag. The compromises they make are minimal and overall, these phones offer great value for money. The Honor 20 Pro and Honor 20 feature a 7nm Kirin 980 chipset. This chip is as powerful as the Snapdragon 855 found inside the likes of the OnePlus 7 Pro and the Galaxy S10....
As it turns out, most platforms have a few extra layers of protection built into their systems — and users need only activate them to reap the rewards. Of all these extra methods, however, two-factor authentication sets itself apart as one of the most useful cyberdefenses, as well as one of the easiest to activate. You might have seen options for two-factor authentication while setting up an account for the first time, but what are the real benefits of turning it on?...
With proper apps, you can customize almost all visual elements of your Android smartphone. We have shared many guides on Android customization; today, we will discuss another best hack that will allow you to add app shortcuts to the Quick Settings panel. Also read: How to Password Protect PDF Files on Android Add App Shortcuts to Notification Panel on Android A third-party app for Android allows you to add app shortcuts to the Quick Settings panel or Notification panel on your Android device....
Your photo uploads probably aren’t limited to social media channels, either. Many have at least one or two photo accounts that they use to create, share and store digital images. Web-based photo hosting sites are a common way to help organize your messy photo collection, too. What you may not realize is if you’ve uploaded any photos to the web, chances are they’ve been used to help build facial recognition systems....
This feature others are hiding in the code of Maps version 9.17. The core of that update was about performance upgrades following the new navigation features that came with version 9.16. An A teardown shows that may add diesel, midrange, premium prices when searching for gas on Maps. You can already see gas prices for stations listed on Maps, but right now you’re limited to the stard 87 Octane. th hotels, a new series of icons are at the ready go give you a better idea of what that inn, bed–breakfast, or hotel offers in the way of amenities....
There are all manner of reasons you might find yourself without power in your home. Unusually bad weather could do it, brownouts could turn into blackouts, and even equipment maintenance and repairs in your neighborhood could cause your electricity to go out for who knows how long. If you have devices, home appliances, or machinery that absolutely must have electricity at all times, then you need an emergency power supply....
At Google I/O, Google released 41 new updates and enhancements to Google Plus including auto-enhanced images, automatic grouping of burst photos, auto highlight, a revamped UI and much more. Today, the company bumped that number to 42 with a major update to the Google Plus app for Android. The v4.0 update for the app brings all the new features that Google introduced to the web version of the Google +....
“It is currently Google Ads policy to disallow promoting VPN services in China, due to local legal restrictions,” Google said in an email today. The email was received and shared with ZDNet by VPNMentor, a website offering advice, tips, and reviews of VPN products. The company said Google prevented its employees from placing Google search ads for the Chinese version of its site. When reached out for comment, a Google spokesperson told ZDNet the ban on VPN ads in China isn’t a new development....
According to information that has arisen, Google Assistant will now reach Apple’s own operating system, of course, iOS very soon. Google Assistant was introduced by the tech giant Google on its latest I/O and has since grown in the Android world. First appeared in the smartphones of the company, the Pixel, and the Pixel XL, having then been extended to other Android devices. It did not stop and eventually also appeared inside Allo, which is the new app of instant messaging of the search giant Google....
Google Lens will now allow users to copy and paste handwritten notes to computer This new feature will be very helpful to students, and anyone can use it. Google Lens new feature is launched out, and everyone can use it. If you want to use this feature, then you need to have the latest version of Google Lens app or Google App on iOS where it is available at the search bar....
What can be Done Just say Ok when you’re on your home screen and say Ok to trigger voice input. Then state your search query. Or tell your phone what to do, like send a text message, get directions, or play a song. For a Faster search, tap the search box to enter your query immediately with Easy access to your product services. Like Gmail, YouTube, and Maps. The status navigation bars in a larger viewing area are now translucent, so your wallpaper pops from every pixel....
Few other features are also added, including a new screen time widget that helps users improve their digital habits. To pay for parking, Android users just need to say, “Hey Google, pay for parking.” The transaction is done with the help of Google Assistant and Google Pay. You Can Now Pay For Parking Using Your Voice In a blog post, the company said, “No more coins, no more confusion. And when you need to check your parking status or pay for more parking, just say, “Hey Google, parking status” and “Hey Google, extend parking....
Last year, Google managed to outdo every other smartphone OEM in the market in terms of camera performance with the Pixel 2 which featured a single camera setup at its rear. Google managed to deliver unprecedented camera performance which other OEMs failed to do with the dual-camera setup on the rear. A year later, it looks like the company is going to stick to the same strategy with the Pixel 3 XL....
Google introduced 64-bit support for Android phones in 2014 and support for Play apps starting in 2019. The recently launched Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are the first Android phones to support only 64-bit apps. In a blog post, the Mountain View-based organization explains how dropping support for 32-bit has helped reduce RAM usage, and improve performance and security. Over time, the big G wants to make support for 64-bit apps commonplace....
