Since Android 4.4 KitKat in 2013, the only way to pull up Google‘s virtual assistant with your voice is with the “OK Google” hotword. That changed a bit when the search giant launched Google Home, which lets you summon Google Assistant with both “OK Google” and “Hey Google.” That functionality seems to be slowly trickling down to phones, though it might not be available for your phone just yet. I say that because the Hey Google hotword is not yet available on my Galaxy S8 Plus or Pixel XL.

One of the big new additions included in the first Android O Developer Preview is its Autofill feature. Developers will be able to implement the Autofill APIs directly into their apps so users will be able to automatically fill in any secure information they need, such as addresses, usernames, and passwords. 10 best password manager apps for Android Apps AgileBits, the creators of one of the most popular password managers, 1Password, is wasting no time in testing these new Autofill features in Android O.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus leak in a stunning Lilac Purple color (Update: Coral Blue, too!) News The update, firmware version G935FXXU2ERB2, appeared just ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Oreo update, and was seemingly an isolated incident. For these reasons, there were suspicions that the story was fake. The unofficial Samsung Viet Channel (via SamMobile) uploaded the video which appears to prove otherwise. It shows a screen-recording of the S7 Edge running the Experience 9.

The big Apple news this week relates to rumors about the upcoming cheaper entry into the iPhone lineup, colloquially referred to for now as the iPhone SE 2. The device should be even cheaper than the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR and land at some point in Q1 2020. We also have some news about displays on the upcoming iPads and MacBook Pros, a scheduled Apple earnings call, and a short film shot on the iPhone 11 Pro by none other than Rian Johnson.

A typical padlock tends to use one of two methods for granting access to a person: a key, or through the use of a combination. For those looking for a 21st century solution, the Noke instead turns to Bluetooth LE technology. This means you no longer need to keep a physical key around or remember a combination. Even better, the second you click on the Noke it automatically looks for a device with a compatible wireless ‘key’ and opens up without you ever having to take out your phone.

Many early adopters of Google Glass area already enjoying the benefits of the futuristic device. It didn’t take long before some Glass Explorers started posting their own unboxing and hands-on videos online. On the other hand, some of these lucky “pioneers” might actually have something else in their mind. Rather than experience the future of wearable computing, they’re going for a profit by reselling the device for heaps of cash. Sure enough, while Glass should nominally cost $1,500 once publicly available, a listing was found on eBay, with bids getting as high as $95,300.

Reports on Reddit and the XDA Developers forums suggest that the Pixel 2 XL’s screen is the victim of several problems, including muted/undersaturated colors, grainy images when scrolling down web pages, and a blue tint. Pixel Visual Core: A closer look at Google's hidden chip News CNET has subsequently compared some phones at its office, including a couple of Pixel 2 XLs, to try and get to the bottom of this. They learned that the display situation amounts to “more of a nuanced issue, and less of an open and shut case.

So which Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Profession is right for you: Auror, Magizoologist, or Professor? We’ve outlined the advantages and disadvantages in our Wizards Unite Profession guide below. Plus, we’ll list how you can farm Scrolls and Spell Books to burn through those lessons and get even stronger! Related Articles Related Related Articles Related Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Professions There are three Professions in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite — Auror, Magizoologist, and Professor.

Aside from Defy, Motorola doesn’t have any other good and competitive Android phones available on the market. This makes it nearly impossible for them to overcome Nokia, which is what Samsung and HTC have successfully done in the past few years. However, the Motorola Fire XT, a mid-ranged smartphone, is one of the major competitors of the Samsung Galaxy ACE. Since it is one of the best-selling phones in the market today, Motorola recently released an Android 2.

The Meizu M1 Note stays true to its formula, providing a device with excellent specifications for an affordable price. Although, on the surface the device screams iPhone, once you get a bit deeper, you will realize that this is a decent Android device with great performance. As amazing as high-end flagship devices are, there is an increasing demand for high quality, yet affordable, smartphones in the market. Gone are the days when a low price point for a smartphone was indicative of a compromise in build quality or specifications, with various OEMs jumping in with a variety of options in this segment.