Google Pixel 2 Review

After putting an end to the much celebrated Nexus brand, Google opened a fresh front in the smartphone market last year in form of ‘Pixel’. This game plan gave Google a full control over both software and hardware, elevating them to a next level when it comes to Android experience. With Pixel smartphones, Google directly … Continue reading "Google Pixel 2 Review"

Google Tez clocks 12 million users, to get Bill Payments, Reminders and more

Google launched Tez payments app in India back in September. Today at the Google for India event in Delhi the company said that Tez has seen huge growth in its first 10 weeks of launch. It has processed over 140 million transactions from nearly 12 million active users and over 525,000 merchants are on Tez who pay their suppliers or transfer money … Continue reading "Google Tez clocks 12 million users, to get Bill Payments, Reminders and more"

Google Maps gets Two-wheeler mode in India, shows directions and voice navigation for motorcycles

At the Google For India 2017 event today, apart from announcing Android Oreo Go edition and launching new apps, Google has announced new Two-wheeler mode in Maps for India. This is the India-first feature which is debuting in the country before it goes to other parts of the world. The new two-wheeler mode is placed alongside the other … Continue reading "Google Maps gets Two-wheeler mode in India, shows directions and voice navigation for motorcycles"

YouTube expands with more human moderators and machine learning to prevent inappropriate content

YouTube’s CEO, Susan Wojcicki in a blog post today has announced that the company is expanding the teams that moderate the content that is on the platform as the company believes that human judgment is critical to making contextualized decisions on content.  In the blog post, Susan stresses that since June the trust and safety teams have … Continue reading "YouTube expands with more human moderators and machine learning to prevent inappropriate content"

Google Go search app, Files Go, Google Assistant for JioPhone and more launched

Google at the Google For India 2017 introduced Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices. It also announced that Android Oreo (Go edition) devices will includes optimized apps – Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. Google Go  Google Go search … Continue reading "Google Go search app, Files Go, Google Assistant for JioPhone and more launched"

Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices announced, available from early 2018

Google at the I/O 2017 announced Android Go for low-cost Android devices that have 512MB to 1GB of RAM offering smooth and efficient software experience, better data management, better saving and more. Today at the Google For India 2017 in the country it has announced that this will be called Android Oreo (Go edition) and will be … Continue reading "Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices announced, available from early 2018"

Apple manufacturer Quanta teams up with Lumus to make AR displays

Quanta Computer Inc., who is one the major manufacturing partners of Apple has struck a deal with Israel-based augmented-reality component maker Lumus Ltd to build lenses for smart glasses. The displays for AR glass designed by Lumus will project information into the wearer’s field of view. As a part of the new deal, Quanta will now manufacture the lenses for Lumus … Continue reading "Apple manufacturer Quanta teams up with Lumus to make AR displays"

Broadcom seeks to replace Qualcomm’s board as it escalates fight over its proposed takeover bid

After being rejected for a proposal to acquire Qualcomm, Broadcom has now nominated a slate of 11 candidates for Election at Qualcomm’s 2018 Annual Meeting to replace the Qualcomm’s existing board of directors and propose certain other matters for the consideration. Both Broadcom and Qualcomm have confirmed the new development. Qualcomm’s Annual Meeting is scheduled to … Continue reading "Broadcom seeks to replace Qualcomm’s board as it escalates fight over its proposed takeover bid"

OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS beta update brings aptX HD support, Gallery photo map view and more

OnePlus has released new Oreo-based open betas (Beta 19 for OnePlus 3T and Beta 28 for OnePlus 3) that brings several new features including support for aptX/aptX HD, better shortcut menu, photo map in Gallery to view photos by location, emergency information (ICE) in Contacts to add your personal information and more along with several optimizations and bug fixes. OnePlus … Continue reading "OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS beta update brings aptX HD support, Gallery photo map view and more"

ACT Fibernet revises broadband plans in Coimbatore, increases speed, data limits at no extra cost

ACT Fibernet has revised its plans for its customers in Coimbatore at no extra cost. Similar to Chennai, Andhra Pradesh and other most other regions, it has increased monthly data limit, which now combines both download and upload, and most plans get upgrade in speed as well. ACT Basic has been upgraded to 75 GB FUP limit … Continue reading "ACT Fibernet revises broadband plans in Coimbatore, increases speed, data limits at no extra cost"