Android 12 will soon support better connectivity and fast pairing across devices

Seamless connectivity across devices is one of the areas that Google is focusing on for Android. To enable this, Google is introducing a number of improvements and features in Android that will make it a much better connected tool in a user’s home.

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Google Photos introduces Little Patterns, improved Cinematic photos, Locked Folder and more

Google Photos is a great tool for viewing and storing photos and videos. At their Google I/O 2021 keynote, Google revealed new updates to the service that improve upon various features such as Memories, Cinematic photos and more.

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 May 2021 update

Microsoft announced the next Window 10 feature update called version 21H1 back in February. Today it has started rolling it out as May 2021 update for the users that brings with it security, remote access and quality improvements, along with updates to a few core user experiences. Continue reading “Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 May 2021 update”

VAIO Z (2021) with 14-inch 4K HDR display, 11th Intel Core i7 processor, carbon fiber body launched in India

VAIO introduced the new VAIO Z (2021) laptop with carbon fibre body back in February. Today Nexstgo has launched it in India. It has a three-dimensional carbon fibre body including the bottom part, so it weighs just 1kg and can survive a 127cm or 4.1ft drop which is beyond the MIL-STD-810H requirement. It comes with 11th Generation Intel Core i7 H35 Series processor, 14-inch 4K HDR LCD screen with 99.8% of DCI-P3 colour gamut and runs Windows 10 Home. Continue reading “VAIO Z (2021) with 14-inch 4K HDR display, 11th Intel Core i7 processor, carbon fiber body launched in India”

Noise Flair with touch controls, up to 35h battery life, fast charge launched for Rs. 1799

Noise, popular for its accessories, has launched its new Noise Flair Bluetooth neckband headset in the country. It promises playback time of 35 hours on a single charge and 500 hours of standby. It has a flexible design and the comfy earbuds are made of food-grade silicone. The company says that it is India’s neckband to support full touch controls, and it also has vibrating call alerts. Continue reading “Noise Flair with touch controls, up to 35h battery life, fast charge launched for Rs. 1799”

OPPO Reno6, Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ to be announced on May 27

Update: OPPO today confirmed that it will introduce the OPPO Reno6 series on May 27th in China. Based on latest reports, the Reno6 will be powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, pack a 4300mAh battery and support for 65W fast charging. Continue reading “OPPO Reno6, Reno6 Pro and Reno6 Pro+ to be announced on May 27”

Google and Samsung partner to rebuild Wear OS for faster performance and longer battery life

At the Google I/O the company announced the biggest update to Wear ever – built with users’ preferences in mind. Google has worked in three areas: building a unified platform with Samsung, delivering a new consumer experience and providing updates to Google apps. Continue reading “Google and Samsung partner to rebuild Wear OS for faster performance and longer battery life”

Google Maps introduces improved Live view, routing updates, detailed street maps and more

During their Google I/O 2021 event, Google revealed a range of new updates to Google Maps that were made possible with their advancements in AI. Users will now have access to better Live View and more detailed street maps, spot busy areas at a glance, get more environmental friendly routes and more.

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Android 12 Beta 1 rolls out for Pixel series and more smartphones – Here’s how you can download

Google released Android developer preview for Android ‘12’, the next major Android release, back in February and released the DP 2 in March and the DP 3 last month. The company today started rolling out Android 12 beta 1 for its Pixel smartphone range, after it was announced at the I/O today. Beta 1 will also be available for 10 more brands including ASUS, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, SHARP, TECNO, TCL, vivo’s iQOO, Xiaomi and ZTE, in addition to all the Pixel phones (Pixel 3 and later). Continue reading “Android 12 Beta 1 rolls out for Pixel series and more smartphones – Here’s how you can download”

Android 12 Beta 1 with new UI, Redesigned widgets, new Privacy Dashboard and more released

Google has released the Android 12 Beta 1 update at the Google I/O. It says that the Android 12 includes the biggest design change in Android’s history and is the most significant UI update to Android yet, created with a design language that it calls Material You. This includes a new UI that adapts to you, improved performance,  new privacy features like approximate location, and a new standard called Performance Class that lets apps and users identify high-performing devices. Continue reading “Android 12 Beta 1 with new UI, Redesigned widgets, new Privacy Dashboard and more released”

Google Workspace gets Pageless Docs, improved Google Meet integration and more

Google has announced 12 new updates to Google Workspace, adding new features Docs, Sheets, and Slides. The features are designed to improve collaboration when using Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and improves the integration with Google Meet and Google Chat.

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Google Search History 15-minute Quick delete, Photos passcode protected folder lock and more announced

At the Google I/O Google introduced new privacy features which the company says will keep users safer. This includes features for Google Search, Photos, Chrome, Maps and more. Continue reading “Google Search History 15-minute Quick delete, Photos passcode protected folder lock and more announced”

Google’s LaMDA natural language technology enables free-flowing open-ended conversations

When it comes to speech recognition, Google is widely regarded to have some of the most advanced technologies that put it a step ahead of other companies. Google is now aiming at extending that lead with their latest research breakthrough in conversational abilities, called LaMDA.

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Google Chrome now lets you fix compromised passwords with a simple tap

Google Chrome has a built-in password manager which recently got a new feature that warns users of weak passwords. At the Google I/O today the company has announced new password manager improvements that now warns you about stolen passwords immediately when it detects a breach and also fix the compromised passwords with a single tap. Continue reading “Google Chrome now lets you fix compromised passwords with a simple tap”

HONOR Play5 with 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED display, Dimensity 800U, 64MP quad rear cameras and HONOR Play5T announced

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand has announced the HONOR Play5 5G and Play5T smartphones, as it had promised. The Play5 pack a 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED screen with 60Hz refresh rate, DC Dimming, HDR10, in-display fingerprint sensor, is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC with 8GB of RAM and packs a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP depth and a 2MP macro camera. Continue reading “HONOR Play5 with 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED display, Dimensity 800U, 64MP quad rear cameras and HONOR Play5T announced”