The Google Assistant is capable of handling many tasks, from basic queries to smart home toggles and more. You can add web browser commands to the mix too, as the Assistant now offers a variety of commands in Google Chrome.
The feature, spotted by Android Police, is available for the Google Pixel 4 series and isn’t enabled by default just yet. To enable the feature, follow the instructions below.
Enter chrome://flags/#direct-actions in Chrome’s address bar Tap the dropdown bar in the Direct actions field, and choose enabled Restart/relaunch Chrome when prompted Android Police notes that there are nine commands on offer, ranging from opening/closing tabs and to reloading/bookmarking pages.
If you’ve got an active lifestyle and you’re still using wired headphones, then I don’t know what you’re doing with your life. It’s okay, you probably just don’t know any better. Nobody goes back to wired earbuds after they’ve experienced the convenient glory of Bluetooth. If you’ve ever needed a better reason to make the switch, then you’re in luck. Today JayBird unveiled their newest wireless earbuds for the Freedom line, and they are very tiny.
Unfortunately for Samsung, they didn’t really have anything over the holiday season to compete against the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. Instead, they were dealing with one wicked migraine of a problem with the Galaxy Note 7. Now that’s all in the past, they’re looking ahead to the future with its upcoming phablet of a phone in the Galaxy S8 Plus.
Galaxy S8 vs Google Pixel: The two most important Android devices right now
I am looking out the window at this very moment, it is windy and raining hard. I was able to prepare for it though because my weather warning system built using Zooper Widget in last week’s Android customization series notified me. Speaking of notifications, today we want to step up the notification game, building our own tools, like usual.
Just after Android Lollipop was announced (as Android L) at Google I/O back in June, we took a look at an app that attempted to duplicate the new floating notifications that Android L revealed.
What is Monument Valley? Monument Valley is an atmospheric puzzle platformer that was just released for Android. The premise is fairly simple. You play as a princess named Ida who must wander around a strange and captivating world filled with puzzles and little crow people. It sounds easy but thanks to some creative level design, it’s actually quite the challenge.
Let’s first talk about the level design. Each level is a captivating mix of retro graphics and optical illusions.
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Sharp has sent invites to Taiwanese press for an Aquos S3 launch event Google Play Help terminal found that lists an “Aquos S3 mini” 5.48-inch “mini” variant listed on TENAA with a 20 megapixel selfie camera and 17:9 aspect ratio display You might remember that a new Sharp phone popped up in a TENAA listing at the tail end of December which looked a lot like the Aquos S2.
ZTE’s response to the U.S. technology ban came through on Friday morning, with the company stating that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s action was unfair.
China’s second-largest telecom firm said that the ban handed down by the Bureau of Industry and Security threatens its survival, and committed to “take judicial measures to protect the legal rights and interests of our Company, our employees and our shareholders, and to fulfill obligations and take responsibilities to our global customers, end-users, partners and suppliers.
✨ Good morning! First a big welcome to all new subscribers. This is the place! 👉 Now, it’s Samsung Galaxy S21 launch day, along with the new Galaxy Buds Pro as well, all at the Samsung Unpacked event happening about 10AM EST, or about three hours after this newsletter goes out.
January 14, 2021
CES 2021 Top Picks Awards: The best new products and announcements
Android Authority‘s CES 2021 Top Picks Awards delve into the best new products and tech out of CES 2021, with the real awards normally handed out in Las Vegas also a virtual affair — but there’s still plenty on offer, and a couple of surprises.
The Motorola Moto X4 might not be the newest phone around, but it’s still a good choice for the budget-conscious. That choice got even better with B&H’s deal, which almost takes $200 off the Moto X4.
B&H already applies an instant savings of $170 at checkout. Make sure to click the coupon above the giant Add to Cart button, since the coupon takes an additional $25 off the Moto X4. The instant savings and coupon bring the Moto X4 down to $224.
If you’re someone who regularly exercises come rain or shine then the IPX5 waterproof rating of the iPM PowerBuds should serve you well. The ear hook design also means that they’ll sit securely in your ears during even the most intense workouts.
For daily commuters, you’ll appreciate the Bluetooth connectivity and CVC noise-cancellation feature to block out unwanted noise during your trip.
The iPM PowerBuds will deliver crisp sound no matter the weather.