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But there’s a problem with notes: they do not work on the phone and in a world where mobile devices account for 60 percent of YouTube’s viewing time, it would be worrying to keep the feature unaddressed or killed. As usual, the tech giant Google opted for the latter option, justifying that there are other tools to take the place of annotations. However, the interactive cards exist on YouTube, and they appear throughout the video and get that information icon in the upper right corner which is not so annoying....

The language will join the list of other programming languages used for Android app development like C++ and Java. Well, let me tell you Kotlin programming language is an open source project under Apache 2.0 License. Kotlin tools will be introduced with Android Studio 3.0 by default. Stephanie Saad Cuthbertson, director of product management for Android during the developers’ conference said “We did it because Kotlin is a beautiful programming language,… With Kotlin, there’s just so much less syntactical noise between what I want to say and how I can say it....

The version 69 of the tech giant Google’s web browser, Chrome brings lots of design changes, new features. The newer version of Google Chrome also comes with an updated password manager, a more accurate auto-fill feature and a bunch of other changes meant for the developers. After the launch of Chrome 69, the company, of course, the tech giant Google has started to roll out the beta version of update 70 for Chrome on Android and MAC....

We all know how accurate Google Lens is for searching for images which makes it more demanding, so Google has now made it available for everyone in a simple way. Google Images Replaced By Google Lens On Major Search Pages As you can see in the above image, Google’s main search page features the Google Lens logo, which still seems like a search-by-image logo, and its process is the same you have to upload an image or put a link for results....

The tech giant Google is seeking to respond, the formula has yet been found, but now it may possible that the tech giant Google can turn the giant online video platform YouTube into a social network. According to the information provided by the sources, the tech giant Google has the plan to turn its giant online video platform YouTube on a pure and simple social networking site. In the middle of the competition generated by the popular social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter, the giant online video platform YouTube is developing internally a feature dubbed as “Backstage” that allows users to share photos, surveys, links, text messages and videos with subscribers....

Google has just released a new update for Google Now/Search on the Play Store that brings some useful features and voice actions. For starter, Google Now can automatically pull up information for the shows or movies that you are watching on your internet-connected TV. Sadly, this feature is US only for now, and only works if the TV and your Android device are on the same network. Other new features and enhancements include voice action tips, and the ability to directly play a music from your phone or the Play Store....

Stock Android lovers, your time has arrived! After an agonising wait of more than a month, the stock Android 4.2.2 running Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One are now available on the Play Store. Instead of being called the Google Experience devices, Google will be calling them the Galaxy S4 Google Play edition and the HTC One Google Play edition, respectively. The reviews of the handsets are out as well, and I would recommend readers to go through AnandTech’s review....

Google has finally released the Android 5.0 factory images for its previous generation of Nexus devices. The company has also started rolling out the OTAs in a phased manner across the globe. The Android 5.0 factory images and the OTA updatefor the Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2012, 2013) and Nexus 10 carry the build number LRX21P. Sadly, there is some bad news for the owners of the 3G/LTE variant of the Nexus 7 (2012/13) and Nexus 4 as Google has not released the factory images for these devices....

Motion Stills is an app Google released last year for providing iOS users the ability to edit their Live Photos and share them as GIFs. Of course, the application’s Apple-specific features aren’t particularly useful for Android and hence, the company has brought in some nifty new additions for its own operating system. For starters, Motion Stills allows you to generate iOS’ “Live Photos” on Android where you essentially just need to take a regular picture and the app will automatically create a short GIF out of it....

Say you decided that you need a new pair of running shoes. You browse for a few models at your favorite brand’s website, pick the pair you like the most, add them to your cart and you almost buy them. Now, guess what will happen next? Ads about those running shoes you almost bought will start following you online, enticing you to go back to the website and settle your unfinished shopping cart business....

According to the report, Google is prepping a streaming device that will look like a Chromecast but will be much more advanced. Typically, Android TV offers better features than the Chromecast, For instance, you can install apps, and games on Android TV, something that is not possible on a Chromecast. Meanwhile, the Chromecast serves the basic function of mirroring your smartphone on the TV. Furthermore, you also get to use a dedicated remote and view other stuff like movie preview on Android TV....

There may not be many jump scares happening this Halloween, though. The current pandemic has put a damper on how much Halloween celebration can take place in 2020. But you don’t have to miss out on all the fun. This genius DIY project will help keep Halloween fun and safe. You don’t need to visit a creepy haunted house this year to get scared out of your wits, though. There’s a way to get your fill of heart-pumping fear from the safety of your own couch....

There’s a lot to be concerned about right now: COVID-19, endless wildfires and the potential for a disastrous flu season, for starters. These issues are dominating news cycles, so it can be easy to get caught up in reading only negative news. Looking for something more positive? Tap or click here for a show made up of only good news. There’s even a term for the habit of endlessly consuming bad news....

Apple and Google are finally trying to do something about obsolete or abandoned apps. When applications remain on the app stores without constant checks and balances, it clogs up the ecosystem. Read on how to see the tech giants are solving this problem and how it can affect you. Here’s the backstory Earlier this year, Apple took a look at available applications in the App Store to determine the level of abandonment....

Xiaomi has completed the rollout of MIUI 10 for its entire range of Redmi and Mi devices including the likes of Redmi 5/6, Redmi 5/6A, Redmi Note 5/6 Pro, and more. MIUI 10 comes with plenty of new features and enhancements including an enhanced system launcher. If you are looking to move apps around on the home screen, add widgets, and create folders on the stock MIUI launcher in MIUI 10, follow this guide....

How To Auto Mute Noise Tabs On Google Chrome Here you will be using a cool google chrome extension that is Mute Inactive Tabs that can be used to mute all the inactive tabs of chrome and that will be very helpful while you are watching out Youtube videos or streaming out some other media in your browser. So follow some simple steps below. Steps To Use Mute Inactive Tabs Extension In Google Chrome: First of all you need to get the extension that is Mute Inactive Tabs in your google chrome....

Canonicalization remains to be one of the most challenging issues for bloggers aiming for good organic traffic from search engines. Now a days, search engine algorithms are claimed to be smart enough to handle the duplicate content of blogs but still it is wiser to be safe than sorry. URL canonicalization deals with redirecting www to non-www URLs or vice versa. Popular blogging platforms like Wordpress has seen several plugins which claim to handle URL canonicalization for the webmasters using the 301 permanent redirect....

There have been millions of recalls for faulty test kits, and even worse is the proliferation of fake and overpriced tests. Even legitimate tests are being sold at a premium, and there’s no reason you should be paying ridiculous prices. Tap or click here for tips on spotting a fraudulent test kit. From the better late than never department, the government just introduced a new website in response to the ongoing pandemic....

The Windows operating system is stronger than ever, with the number of users still growing alongside amount of time users spend on their computers. As a result, the demand for Windows professionals has increased, making it a great career choice. Right now, you can get a lifetime of Microsoft training with the Complete Microsoft Windows, 365, & Teams Certification Training Bundle for only $59. Even better, during the Your Bundle, Your Way sale, you can combine this course bundle with another item from our Labor Day collection and get an additional 20% off with code YOURWAY20....

If you’ve been reading about digital nomads working abroad and feeling a pang of envy, there’s no reason you can’t do the same. More remote positions are available than ever, and affordable training classes can provide you with the skills to kickstart a well-paid career. But if you plan to be on the move frequently, you’ll need the right equipment, starting with a lightweight, powerful computer. While the latest flagship ultrabooks can be expensive, do you really want to bring something that valuable when traveling?...