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Android P Beta 2 hints at possible wireless charging support; Pixel 2’s Active Edge said to return on Pixel 3

Google never throws hints at the features of its upcoming flagships this early, but with Google being the force behind the software that powers the flagships digging a little deep into the codes and strings revealed some interesting possibilities. The company recently rolled out the Android P beta 2 update to Pixel phones and within the update, there were traces that point at a new type of wireless charging dock support that we believe is in preparation for the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. Continue reading “Android P Beta 2 hints at possible wireless charging support; Pixel 2’s Active Edge said to return on Pixel 3”

Google details Ethical standards for AI and its use cases

Google AI

Google recently rebranded ‘Google Research’ to Google A.I to convey how serious the company is about the artificial intelligence. Today Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has laid down the company’s new AI manifesto, and it is Google’s answer to the concerning rise of AI fear. Google has seven “principles” that will guide as it progresses and these are the real guidelines the company believes it can use for both engineering and business decisions. Continue reading “Google details Ethical standards for AI and its use cases”

Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon

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Always connected Chromebooks are slowly making their way back again and it looks like Project Fi and eSIM chips support will be a feature for future Chrome OS devices, according to a recent code-review on the Chromium Gerrit. Since there are no current pending announcements with eSIM support, so this technology will likely have to wait for a new for some more time. Continue reading “Google Chromebooks could get eSIM and Project Fi support soon”

Google Pixel 3 XL with notch display, single rear-camera, glass back surfaces in live images

Google Pixel 3 series is due for later this year; October to be precise. While we started seeing rumors and leaks about the design of the flagships including the screen protector. Today the device live images have surfaced courtesy of XDA confirming most of the details that were rumored earlier. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL with notch display, single rear-camera, glass back surfaces in live images”

Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more

A new version of chrome has been rolled out slightly after the rollout of the Chrome 67 public release. This update brings the version to Chrome 68 and adds features like new payment handler API, adblocker Chrome redirections, changes to web app install banners, and more. Continue reading “Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more”

Essential Phone Android P Beta with bug fixes and June security patch rolling out

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Google rolled out the Android P Beta 2 (DP3) update to Pixel series smartphones with final APIs, SDK, and Play Store publishing today. Now Essential Phone is getting the Android P Beta 1 update (DP2) with bug fixes & June security patch. Continue reading “Essential Phone Android P Beta with bug fixes and June security patch rolling out”

Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant up for pre-order in the US

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Google at the I/O 2018 mentioned that first Google Assistant-powered smart displays from companies like LG, Lenovo, and JBL will be available from July. However, according to B&H Photo pre-order listings, the Lenovo’s smart displays might be up for pre-orders already. Continue reading “Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant up for pre-order in the US”

Google rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the feed

Google seems to be rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the Feed. It is now filling with more articles on a given news category, accessible via the labeled tags above each. Google has picked up the pace of pushing out new features to the Feed section in the recent months. Continue reading “Google rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the feed”

Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users

Android Messages

Google rolled out Smart Replies in Android Messages last year, while the initial offering was available to selected devices as it was a server-side roll out. Now according to new reports, the test might be expanding as users have started reporting seeing the feature on their devices. Continue reading “Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users”

Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more

Gboard

Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”

Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan

Google Project Fi

Google Project Fi already supports family plan which is an easy way to share your phone plan with friends and family. Today the company has announced that parents can their children under 13 to Project Fi group plan using a Google Account managed with Family Link. Continue reading “Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan”

Revamped Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode to roll out for everyone in July

Gmail Web

Google revamped the Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode, priority notifications, Nudge’ respond reminders was rolled out in early adaptors program back in April, and the interface is still in preview. The new UI will roll out to all G Suite users in July, and we hope it will be available for regular Gmail users as well at the same time. Continue reading “Revamped Gmail interface with Smart Replies, confidential mode to roll out for everyone in July”

Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store

Google Lens from the date it was announced refrained itself within the camera app and Assistant, and today Google has finally launched it as a standalone app on the PlayStore. This way you can now access Lens feature even if your phone doesn’t currently offer it. The Google Lens app offers exactly same functionality as it does anywhere else. Continue reading “Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store”

Google app v8.6 hints at Assistant contacts, updated material design theme and more

Google has rolled out a fresh new update to its Google app which brings the version number to v8.6. The new update brings more references to ‘Your People screen’ and Google Assistant for Households by adding personal details to contacts and it will also have an option to enable or disable Assistant on the Pixel Buds while your phone’s lockscreen is active Continue reading “Google app v8.6 hints at Assistant contacts, updated material design theme and more”

Google said to be working on mid-range Pixel smartphone with Snapdragon 710

Google usually launches Pixel phones in October, and this year too we will see new Pixel branded phones dubbed Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Surprinsgly, according to Roland Quandt‏, Google is said to be working on a mid-range Pixel phone that it will launch in May of 2019 and it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710. Continue reading “Google said to be working on mid-range Pixel smartphone with Snapdragon 710”