After lots of speculations and teasing, Google is finally bringing Duplex artificial intelligence guidance to users booking movie tickets online through Assistant in the US and UK. This new feature is built on existing Duplex technology that can book restaurant reservations over the phone. Continue reading “Google officially rolls out Duplex-powered assistant to book movie tickets on Android”
Google is making its Earth app more fun and useful than ever now! In the latest development, Google is now turning Earth into its storytelling canvas and create a map or story about the places that matter to you. Continue reading “Google Earth gets new creation tool that lets anyone create maps and stories”
Sony Mobile has officially confirmed the list of its smartphones that will get Android 10 update. This includes its flagship smartphones Xperia 1 and Xperia 5, which will get the update next month. Xperia 10, XZ2, and XZ3 will get the update in early 2020. Sadly, Xperia XZ, XZ1 and Xperia XA2 series are not in the list. Continue reading “Sony confirms Android 10 update for range of Xperia smartphones, roll out begins in December starting from Xperia 1 and Xperia 5”
Google has been testing integrating Rich Communication Services (RCS) in Android Messages for a few users in the USA for quite a while. Now Google has decided to broadly roll out RCS for all Android users through the Android Messages app. Users in the US will be able to enable RCS Chat features over the coming weeks.
Continue reading “RCS Messaging rolling out to all Android Messages users in the US”
realme launched the realme 3 smartphone in India back in March, later in July it launched the realme 3i, a cheaper version. Both these run Android 9.0 (Pie) based ColorOS 6 back in June. Now it has released new RMX1821EX_11.A.24 update for the phone with the latest November security patch for the users. Continue reading “Realme 3 and 3i latest update brings Dark Mode, Redesigned Notification Center, November security patch and more”
After Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has started rolling out beta version of One UI 2.0, the next major One UI update based on Android 10 for its flagship Galaxy Note 10 series. This brings Clean and easy-to-use interface with minimized pop-ups, New, smarter layout for a visually comfortable experience, enhanced Dark Mode, Focus Mode, Intuitive Device Care menu and more. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta starts rolling out”
Google has partnered with ESET, Lookout, and Zimperium to create the App Defense Alliance that is aimed at improving the protection for users from bad apps in the market. The partnership will boost the current Play Protect service with the goal of reducing the risk of app-based malware, identifying new threats, and protecting our users.
Continue reading “Google App Defense Alliance to stop malicious apps before they hit the Play Store”
Google had confirmed earlier that Pixel 3 series would get Astrophotography, that was announced along with Pixel 4. The update is now coming out for Pixel devices via Google Camera v7.2 through the play store, up from the Google Camera v6.3.
With the launch of Pixel and Pixel XL in October 2016, Google promised 2 years of Software updates and 3 years of security updates. Google extended that promise by pushing Android 10 to the devices and now, Google has confirmed that they will push one final OTA in December for Pixel First gen.
Continue reading “Another final December OTA update for first gen Pixel users confirmed”
Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release for November. Pixel and Pixel XL phones will not get security patches starting this month since the phone has completed 3 years. Continue reading “Google rolls out November 2019 security update for Pixel devices, includes Smooth Display and Camera quality improvements for Pixel 4”
Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo) and later updated it to Android 9.0 in December 2018. The device runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 as of now, and should get MIUI 11 shortly as per the announced schedule. Continue reading “Get Android 10 on POCO F1 with Pixel Experience”
If you ask Motorola what this is, they will say this smartphone is bringing the best out of the One series into one device which is the Moto G8 Plus. It brings together the One Vision’s primary camera, the One Action video camera and the laser autofocus from the One Macro. If you ask me, we are looking for a smartphone in the end of 2019 and we want to spend only enough for a high quality experience at its basics. It’s a competitive market, every brand is launching a new phone and we are eternally confused, so in this crowd which is battling for our attention, what do Motorola’s words mean to us? Let’s find out in this Unboxing and First Impressions of the Moto G8 Plus.
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With many collaborations with vehicle manufacturers like Volvo Car Group, General Motors and others to power infotainment systems with Android Automotive OS, Google is closer with its vision of achieving safe and seamless connected experience to every car. On 21st October, Google released new updates enabling developers to create more innovative, and drive optimized experiences.
Continue reading “Google updates Android Automotive emulator”
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.4 update for the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro smartphones. The update brings 50GB free storage in gallery for India. You can claim the free storage once per account, and is valid for 1 year for the day you claim it, said the company. This was announced at the launch event of the phone. The update also brings several optimizations, including improvements to overall communication performance and improve front camera low-light performance. Continue reading “OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro OxygenOS 10.0.4 update brings 50GB free cloud storage for India”
LG started beta testing for G8 ThinQ in Korea back in May. Today the company has confirmed that it will roll out stable Android 10 update for the phone this month starting from Korea. It also added that the V50 ThinQ will get the update in November. Continue reading “LG G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ Android 10 update to roll out starting from this month”
