News and notes on the latest from Google.
Google Chrome is turning 10 years old, and it’s getting a shiny new revamp from head to toe. The dino game (the one that you play when there is no internet) is also getting a makeover!
Continue reading “Google Chrome turns 10 years old with v69, redesigned with Material Theme”
I recently purchased the Xiaomi Poco F1, and I intend to use this device for the long-term. I am not a big fan of MIUI, and I come from Nitrogen OS, which is a custom ROM. When Xiaomi decided to open up a sub-brand, everyone thought it would be like OnePlus—a sub-brand of Oppo which runs their own ROM, Oxygen OS, which is stock Android with certain added features on top. This was a given, considering how Xiaomi said it would focus on speed.
Android has always had an update problem. Google is trying to fix it with Project Treble and it’s worked out well so far. However, it still remains a concern for large businesses who don’t want security flaws. For them, Google launched an Android Enterprise Recommended program that guarantees at least three years of security updates. Today, Google expanded the program for rugged devices used in field services, warehouses, retail stores, and manufacturing plants.
Continue reading “Google expands its Android Enterprise Recommended program to rugged devices”
The smartphone market has never been as competitive as it is today. Whenever you decide to buy a new phone, you start by looking at the specs and then reading some reviews on how they stand out from the herd. However, the question always remains: “How will this phone perform after 2-3 years?”
That is why we have decided to revisit one of the best phones of its year: the Nexus 6P. Continue reading “Using a Nexus 6P in 2018 is a surprisingly okay experience”
Ever since OnePlus first made it to the smartphone business, they have always recognized as a fitting brand for the tech enthusiasts. Flagship specs at cheaper prices with some cut corners was the recipe of their success, along with an incremental bump in the price every iteration. This year, however, might be a little bit different. Introducing the OnePlus 6, the first OnePlus phone your dad might actually want to buy. Let’s get the specs out of the way first.
Yes, you read that right. If your Pixel 3 or 3 XL needs a battery replacement, you can get one off of eBay. Wait a minute, that doesn’t sound quite right. What’s going on, Google?
Continue reading “You can now buy battery replacements for the unannounced Pixel 3 and 3 XL”
A VPN service should adhere to certain standards: ensure that your data remains safe from prying eyes. The Onavo app, owned by Facebook, is a VPN service that collects your: mobile traffic, location, installed/opened apps, visited websites, and more.
Continue reading “PSA: Do not use the Onavo app by Facebook”
Google’s much-awaited hardware launch event is coming soon, and so the rumor mills are churning again. The air was rife with speculation about Google adding a Pixel Watch to its Pixel device ecosystem. However, Google has confirmed that there will be no Pixel watch launching this year.
Continue reading “Report: Google confirms there is no Pixel Watch coming this year”
After the Pixel 3 XL leaked in all its notched glory several times, the regular Pixel 3 has finally leaked too.
Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 (non XL) real life photos leak”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you must have heard of the cheapest phone with a Snapdragon 845, the Poco F1. Launched in India for only ₹21,000 ($300 USD), it’s generated a lot of hype and has been dubbed a “OnePlus killer.” While it is a pretty good phone for the price, I think calling it a “OnePlus killer” is inaccurate.
