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Until now we’ve only seen Android 7.1 Nougat on Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, but it is now confirmed that older devices such as Nexus, the Pixel C tablet and all other supported devices will be getting the latest version of Android Nougat by early December. “At the final release of the Android 7.1.x platform,…
A recent survey of Samsung smartphone owners, including people who bought the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7, shows that a significant portion will buy either an Apple iPhone or Google Pixel instead of replacing their Note 7 or purchasing another Samsung smartphone. The survey, conducted by Branding Brand, shows that 40% of the 1,020 owners…
Within a 48-hour period of launching the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL smartphones at its October 4 event, Google reportedly spent $3.2 million in television advertisements to promote the new smartphones. So, obviously, Google is very serious about pushing its namesake-branded smartphone, the Google Pixel, to the world. Ironically, however, in a segment where its own…
Google has now made it abundantly clear that the company has no interest in throwing the towel in its repeated attempts at becoming a hardware player. Google is a giant when it comes to software, and everybody knows this; but the company’s efforts to become a hardware player in the mould of Apple has failed…
If you were impressed with Google’s line up of product launches yesterday – from the Pixel smartphone to the 4K-ready Chromecast to Google Home smart speakers – you haven’t see the best (or worst?) of it yet. The biggest reason for Google making its own smartphones is obviously to leverage the power of the Android…
Well before the official launch of Google Pixel, the new smartphone #madebygoogle, rumors and leaks had pretty much figured out everything that was going on behind the curtains. What was speculation is now fact, and we already know the facts about the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. For the features, you can simply take a look…
Update, Oct 4, evening: The Google Pixel section of the video is now available here: Pixel Launch Video It’s October 4, and Google’s much-awaited event is already under way. The highly anticipated Google Pixel smartphone was unveiled just a few minutes ago, and we’ve got a great video link for you to check out the…
Yesterday we reported that Google may soon be unveiling its brand new hybrid operating system that’s a cross between the popular mobile operating system, Android, and Chrome OS. Two independent sources have now reported that Google may be working on a laptop running this new hybrid OS, dubbed Andromeda, under the code name Pixel 3 or…
October 4 is a date most people have marked on their calendars as the official (assumed) launch of Google Pixel, said to be one of the fastest Android smartphones ever. But what is Google Andromeda, said to have been under wraps for many years, that everyone is talking about? Andromeda is essentially a merger between…
From the way Google is buying up billboard space around the country ahead of the assumed Google Pixel launch on Oct.4, it would seem that the search engine giant is now after smartphone giant Apple and its recently launched iPhone 7. But it’s not just the United States, either. Google has apparently rented building-side space…
If you have any plans to buy a high-end smartphone, hold that thought until October 4. Google today sent out invites as part of an announcement that it will be unveiling some “made by Google” hardware that we assume are the two much-awaited smartphone variants Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL. Google Pixel Smartphone Launch…
For smartphone aficionados 2016 is nearly over, with most of the bigger launches already done and dusted. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus from Apple are out, as is the Apple Watch series 2; and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is out, albeit bitten by a major recall bug because of battery overheating issues; so what’s…
Are you bored at home or simply looking for more control over your working life? Home trading has become more popular than ever with the rise of digital broker platforms and the ease of access to market data from anywhere. The question now is whether it’s right for you. There are a few things you…
Google Assistant is Google’s answer to Alexa and Siri. It has come a long way since its 2016 launch and is now the most powerful and active assistant available. Google has embedded Assistant in a wide range of gadgets, from fridges and headphones to speakers and cars, through collaborations with other companies. Here’s everything you…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be unveiled on Wednesday at Samsung Unpacked 2021, but there will be many surprises. It appears WinFuture has detailed specifications for both the next-generation Fold and Flip after official-looking brochures of the foldable leaked yesterday. The recent disclosures aren’t particularly unexpected, but they…
