Google is launching its rewards program — Google Play Points — in the US. The initiative was first launched in Japan in September 2018, and later made its way to South Korea in April 2019. Google says millions of people have joined the program since its launch.
The program will let Play Store users in the US earn rewards for buying in-app items, movies, books, subscriptions and more. Play Points can also be accumulated by downloading free featured apps or games.
Google announced today that Google Search will now be able to give you fun facts about pretty much anything, ranging from dogs to cucumbers. So I tried it and the results were a bit disappointing.
You can now book an Ola or Uber ride directly from Google Search in India
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It’s true that Google Search has come a long way: what started out as a search engine running on the Stanford University servers can now give you all sorts of information, ranging from recipes to where your nearest polling station is.
Although the Samsung Galaxy A80 is already available in certain countries (such as the United Kingdom), it has yet to land in India. That will change soon though, as we now have confirmed details for the Galaxy A80’s arrival (via Android Central).
The Galaxy A80 launched in April of this year and is notable as being the only device in Samsung’s new “A” series to have a slider mechanism. The top half of the back of the device mechanically slides up when you put the camera app into selfie mode.
What is Instabridge Free WiFi? Instabridge Free WiFi is a crowd-sourced application that shows you where WiFi hotspots are and connects you to them automatically when you’re in range. This not only includes public places like coffee shops, but other Instabridge users as well (if they opt in). It’s currently free to use in the Google Play Store.
Here is how the app works. Users of the app find free WiFi hotspots and then connect to it with Instabridge.
Here’s everything you need to know about Google’s family monitoring app!
What is Google Family Link?Google Family Link is a mobile app that lets you set digital rules for your child’s access to their smartphone, tablet or Chromebook. This can govern anything from what websites they can visit and what apps they can download, to how many hours they can use their device. Google allows users to sign up for an account at the age of 13 in most countries, so parents can use Google Family Link to set up accounts and devices for children younger than that.
Machine learning is the future, but it can be tricky to get your head around. There’s so much more to it than just training robots to take over the world. Actually, it can become a lucrative career with the right skills and training.
The beginner-friendly learning kit includes 25 total hours of machine learning content for you to explore. You can learn how to implement algorithms in MATLAB and dive into AI.
Oppo has teased the Reno 3 5G series for a few weeks now, giving us a look at the design and quietly confirming a few specs. Now, the company has officially launched the two devices.
The Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G is the more impressive device on paper, offering a tiny punch-hole cutout (for a 32MP camera), a brand-new Snapdragon 765G processor, and a 6.5-inch OLED FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The OnePlus 6T isn’t a huge upgrade over its predecessor, but while the specifications remain largely the same, a new and more minimalistic teardrop notch, a larger battery, and an in-display fingerprint reader make the latest OnePlus flagship stand out. What continues to be its biggest selling point though is the price, with the 6T also undercutting the competition by at least a couple of hundred dollars.
However, like any current generation smartphone, the OnePlus 6T has faced its fair share of issues since launch.
The Prince of Persia franchise is among the most popular in the gaming community. Originally made in 1989, the game had a lot of success stories for both its PC and gaming console titles. However, as far as the mobile platform is concerned, the franchise started poorly due to its Java-based application. Recently, Ubisoft launched an iPhone version of Prince of Persia, which received good reviews from its users. Now Ubisoft is planning to take on Android devices.
Republic Wireless is known for its amazingly low prices. The only problem is that they have never really offered enticing phones. Case and point, right now the carrier only carries the Moto G and Moto E. Not that those phones are bad! In fact, they are awesome budget handsets, but leave a lot to be desired for more demanding users. The fact that there are no high-end offerings is a bit of a problem and forces much of the market to go somewhere else for service.