Nokia may be jumping in on the digital assistant bandwagon that’s already seen involvement from several of the top tech companies. Nokia filed for a trademark today in Europe for something code named “Viki”, which the application says will be used for mobile and web-based “assistants working with digital knowledge and combining all data sources into a single chat and voice-based interface.” 10 best personal assistant apps for Android Apps

The Spectre is a quality option for both beginners and expert flyers, making it ideal for casual droners or hobbyists alike. First-timers need not worry about getting to grips with the aerodynamics, as the controls are intuitive and user-friendly. Along with its handy flight-assistant functionality, plus auto-takeoff and landing, you’ll soon find yourself dominating the skies with this drone in no time. The art of flight has never been this easy to master.

The new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones will have a lot of cool features, and one of them has never been available on any smartphone before now. It’s a new SIM technology called eSIM, and it will likely be the first of a new wave of phones that will change the way you switch from one wireless carrier to another. Simply put, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will have an embedded SIM that does not need to be removed physically from the phone.

Just as we suspected, a new Android Q developer preview was released at Google I/O — not just for Pixel phones, but also for 23 other smartphones from 12 OEMs. Google dropped the Android Q Beta 3 a little over a month after the Android Q Beta 2 was released. How much has Android Q improved over that time? Should you install it? I’ve been running Android Q Beta 3 on my Google Pixel 2 XL since it launched at Google I/O.

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has launched Android 13 beta 3.1. This is a point update over the just launched beta 3. The reason for the update is to fix a missing Feedback app. Earlier this week, Google launched the latest beta of its upcoming Android 13 software. The beta brought the work-in-progress operating system to Platform Stability, a significant milestone. However, the release caused a problem.

According to Reuters, China will play hardball with India if the latter ultimately blocks Huawei. The issue reportedly came about due to India’s upcoming 5G trials. The country has not yet decided whether to invite Huawei to take part in the trials. Vikram Misri, India’s ambassador to China, was then reportedly called to the Chinese foreign ministry in response to India’s lack of a decision. In a statement sent to Reuters, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the country hopes India will make an independent decision on its 5G trials:

Samsung Bixby, the digital assistant said to be arriving with the Galaxy S8 flagship phone, will be based on S Voice, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Bixby software was previously speculated to be built by Viv Labs, an AI specialist Samsung purchased last year. Samsung mobile division chief technology officer Injong Rhee revealed in November that the S8’s AI would house functionality delivered by Viv Labs and that this would “significantly” differentiate it from competitors.

Google has announced a new gallery app designed for offline use called Gallery Go. In a blog post published earlier today, Google said the app would help “first time smartphone owners” manage their photo libraries and edit images.  It’s a titchy app, coming in at just 10MB, and it doesn’t rely on cloud backup services like the regular Google Photos app (it’s basically a lightweight version of that). Instead, the app is designed for emerging markets where copious amounts of device storage and internet access aren’t always available.

Google+ may not compete on the same level as Facebook when it comes to mainstream popularity (which many of us G+ users prefer that way…), but the company continues to work towards improving the service, even if rumors earlier this year suggested Google wasphasing back its plans for the social network. The latest effort to make Google+ even better apparently involves the purchase of Polar, a startup that focuses on polling mobile device users for their opinions.

The beauty of the Internet is that you can keep updated without having to waste paper. Sure, there’s something about being able to feel a magazine or newspaper in your hands, but if you want to help Mother Earth, going paperless is the way to go. There are a number of ways to get the newest information. You can stalk certain websites like Android Authority to get your fix on the latest in Android news or keep updated on what’s happening around the world by visiting CNN.