Google is all set to unveil the Pixel 2 at an event tomorrow, October 4th. Press renders of the phone in several colors and pricing for both 64GB and 128GB storage versions surfaced last month, now clear press renders of the phone has surfaced. This also shows smaller bezel for the Pixel XL 2, thanks to 18:9 aspect ratio, but it is not an edge-to-edge screen, according to @evleaks.
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Google has finally rolled out support for Assistant on Android TV starting with NVIDIA SHIELD TV just as it had promised earlier this year. For the assistant to work, firstly user have to update which is available for both the Original Shield TV and new upgraded model. In addition to SHIELD TV, Google said that it would also roll out the update to Sony Bravia TVs in the coming months. Functioning of the Google Assistant is very easy, and you can trigger the voice assistant by pressing the microphone button on your SHIELD remote which then will activate the Assistant. Continue reading “Google Assistant now available on Android TV starting with NVIDIA SHIELD TV”
Google is working on a high-end Google Home smart speaker called as “Max”, according to a latest report from 9to5Google. Earlier this month we saw renders of Google Mini smart speaker. Continue reading “Google Home Max smart speaker with stereo sound reportedly in works”
Google usually offers security updates for its devices for one year from the time it stops offering Android version updates. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 stopped getting Android version updates last October, after Android 7.1.1 update and the company had promised to offer security updates till October 2017. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X and 6P security updates extended till November 2018”
Google has announced a new Android “zero-touch” enrollment service to make it easier for companies to preconfigure devices before handing over to their employees. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android ‘Zero-touch enrollment’ for the enterprise”
Bose has officially unveiled QC 35 II noise-cancelling headphones that come with Google Assistant. Rumored earlier this month, QC35 are the first headphone to support your Google Assistant. The headphones have all the performance and features of the original QC35. Continue reading “Bose QC 35 II noise-cancelling headphones with Google Assistant announced for $349.95”
Cleartrip and SpiceJet have announced partnership with Google Flights to make it easier for consumers to view flight schedules and fares right within the Google Flight search page. The integration is aimed at reducing the time for consumers to access information and book tickets. Continue reading “Cleartrip and SpiceJet team up with Google Flights for easier booking”
After rumors, Google has officially announced the Android version of the Moto X4 smartphone, soon after the launch of Xiaomi Mi A1. It is exclusive to U.S. for Project Fi users. This is the first Android One phone to launch in the U.S. and is also be the first non-Google phone to join Google’s Project Fi.
After rumors, Google has officially announced that it has signed an agreement with HTC to acquire team of HTC talent for US$1.1 billion in cash. This includes some of whom have already been working on the Pixel smartphone line. The deal also includes a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property to support the Pixel smartphone family.
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HTC has suspended trading on the stock exchange owing to rumors of a takeover by Google. Taiwan’s stock exchange announced that shares would not be trading on Thursday morning “pending the release of material information. The statement does not mention when the exchange will resume normal trading.
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Google has rolled out a new feature for its Search app for iOS that makes it easy to explore and discover content while browsing the web. With the latest update, Google Search app will now suggest articles related to what you are reading. Continue reading “Google Search app for iOS now suggests articles based on what you are reading”
Google is expected to announce a new mini version of its smart speaker Google Home, according to latest report from Droid Life. As per the images, it looks like Google Home Mini will compete directly with Amazon’s Echo Dot. It is smaller than the original Google Home that was launched last year.
Continue reading “Google Home Mini and New Google Daydream View surface”
Following the leaked press images of Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, a new report from Droid Life has now revealed details of an upcoming high-end Chromebook from Google dubbed as Pixelbook. Continue reading “Google Pixelbook is a high-end convertible Chromebook with a stylus”
Google has already confirmed Pixel 2 event on October 4th. Even though we had already seen some renders and live images of the Pixel 2 series phones, now press renders of the phone in several colors and pricing for both 64GB and 128GB storage versions have surfaced. Continue reading “Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL press images, price surface”
Gmail is getting a new handy feature that convert addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and contacts to into clickable hyperlinks. The update is rolling out for Gmail and Inbox by Gmail on Android, iOS, and the web. Continue reading “Gmail will now convert addresses, phone numbers and contacts to link”
