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Google Pixel 4 Render Shows Off Complete Phone Ahead of Launch; Pixel Launcher, Themes Apps Now Available for Download

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Google Pixel 4 Render Shows Off Complete Phone Ahead of Launch; Pixel Launcher, Themes Apps Now Available for Download


HIGHLIGHTS:-


  1. Pixel 4 render suggests a thick top bezel with Soli radar chip
  2. Google is likely to start selling Pixel 4 sometime after October 18
  3. The phone would come preloaded with Pixel Launcher 10


Google Pixel 4, the next-generation flagship by the search giant, has been leaked in detail through a render. The official-looking render shows the Pixel 4 from its front and back. The new Pixel phone is expected to come in multiple colour options. It is also likely to include an all-new camera setup at the back to take on the likes of the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Alongside the Pixel 4 render, the APK files of the Pixel Launcher 10 and Pixel Themes 10 have surfaced on the Web. Both apps are speculated to come pre-installed on the Pixel 4.

The leaked render, courtesy prolific tipster Evan Blass, purportedly shows off the Google Pixel 4 from its front and back. The phone appears with a wallpaper that highlights the characters "P" and "4" along with an abstract design. Further, it is likely to have the "Just Black" colour.

Apart from the major highlights, the Pixel 4 render showcases a thick top bezel that could have the room for the Soli radar chip to enable Face Unlock and Motion Sense gestures. Google notably confirmed the presence of the Soli chip on its next-generation Pixel handset in the recent past. Further, the bottom and side bezels of the Pixel 4 appear to have a thin design over what we've seen on the existing Pixel phones.

The back of the phone available in the render looks identical to what Google released earlier this year. There is a square camera module that likely to include three image sensors along with an LED flash module. Furthermore, there is Google's branding with the iconic "G" logo.

Last month, a leaked promo video of the Pixel 4 emerged online to suggest its Air Gestures and improved night photography. Some renders based on initial leaks also released in July that had shown a design similar to what we can see on the latest leak.

In addition to the leaked render, APK file links for the Pixel Launcher 10 and Pixel Themes 10 have separately surfaced on APK Mirror, as reported by Android Police. Both apps were spotted earlier this week and are likely to be a part of the Pixel 4.

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 4 at its hardware event on October 15. The event will take place in New York and is also likely to be the place where the Mountain View company would unveil its updated Chromecast and new Nest Hub display alongside the Pixelbook 2.

While the Google Pixel 4 is likely to be unveiled on October 15 alongside the Pixel 4 XL and other hardware offerings, it isn't likely to go on sale on the same day. The official Android account on Twitter has mentioned that the OnePlus 7T₹ 37,999 is the first device to ship with Android 10. Since the OnePlus phone is launching in the US on October 18, it suggests that the Pixel 4 handsets wouldn't be available anytime before October 18.

If we look at the historical records, all the Pixel phones, except the Pixel 3a models, have gone on sale sometime after their formal debut in the market. This again suggests that the new phones would follow the company's tradition and hit stores days after their launch.

Meanwhile, Google has kicked off a new #SwitchtoPixel campaign on its Made by Google YouTube channel. The campaign is aimed to set the pitch for the Pixel 4 series by highlighting unlimited Google Photos storage, new camera experience, easy transferring of data, and an enhanced battery life. Videos showcasing the new features have been posted on the YouTube channel.

Source:- Gadgets

Apple’s iPhone turns nine: 5 ways it’s still better than Android

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Apple’s iPhone turns nine: 5 ways it’s still better than Android

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Apple changed the world nine years ago when it released the first iPhone. It sounds hyperbolic but I assure you, the original iPhone quite literally reshaped the mobile industry. It also changed the way we access information and connect with each other. The giants of the industry at the time have now all but vanished. Android, which was being developed as a terrible BlackBerry copy, was reimagined and released as the platform we now know.

 Apple iPhone is still better than Android, See How?


There have been plenty of retrospective pieces covering the iPhone to celebrate its nine-year anniversary, and some have been fairly interesting. But in light of all the negativity currently surrounding Apple’s next-generation iPhone, I thought it might be nice to look at some of the ways Apple’s mobile phone is still far better than its chief rival, Android.
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1) User Experience >>

Beginning with the most broad advantage the iPhone and iOS have over Android devices, Apple’s UX is still in a league of its own.

Google has taken tighter control of Android in recent years and we see “pure Android” shine through more and more with each new handset generation. This has had a huge positive impact on the overall Android user experience, which had for a long time been a muddled mess. Even pure Android can’t quite compare to iOS though, which offers levels of simplicity and fluidity that are unmatched.

Tight inter-device integration and proprietary services also add to the experience. Products like iMessage and FaceTime don’t just lock users in, they offer superior quality and consistency. Sharing content between iPhones is also a snap. And if you own multiple Apple devices like an iPhone, iPad and MacBook, Continuity features bring better and tighter integration than you’ll find anywhere else.

Apple controls the hardware and the software experiences so the company is able to offer a product that aligns perfectly with its vision. Rumors suggest Google may finally be working on its own phone, but the company has quite a bit of ground to make up before it can even approach the experience Apple has crafted.

2) Software Updates >>

I wrote just about everything there is to write on this matter earlier this year.

In a nutshell, the open source Android distribution model that led to the platform’s success is also one of its biggest disadvantages. Almost no Android users have access to new updates when they’re released. Instead, they have to wait months or longer before they gain access to the latest features and security updates. Many Android phones will never have access to new releases even after just a couple of years.

The most widely used version of Android in the world right now was released in 2014. And Android Lollipop’s market share (35.4%) is just a few points higher than KitKat (31.6%), which was released all the way back in 2013.

3) Security >>

Apple’s iOS security is an advantage in so many ways. From encryption to general policy, Apple has a very pro-consumer approach to the way it protects its devices and services. And then you have app development and distribution to consider, which are controlled much more tightly by Apple than they are by Google.

There is no question that Android apps have exciting capabilities you won’t be able to enjoy on an iPhone. But all that freedom brings serious risks. Scary new malware that targets the Android platform is discovered on a weekly basis at this point. Meanwhile, as security expert Graham Cluley pointed out in a recent post, iOS hasn’t ever had a major malware incident.

4) Third-Party Apps >>  

It’s as true today as it was seven years ago when the App Store first launched: iOS apps are better than Android apps.

“Better” is subjective, so I’ll elaborate. Apple’s stricter guidelines for developers result in a far more consistent user experience across all iOS apps, first- and third-party. They look similar, they’re fast, they’re smooth, and they’re far more reliable than apps on rival platforms. As I’ve written before, the same app from the same top-tier developer will always offer a better experience on an iPhone than it does on an Android phone.

The third-party app ecosystem Apple has created is the main reason I can’t ditch the iPhone and switch to my favorite smartphone, which just happens to be an Android phone.

5) Customer Service and Support >>

Last but certainly not least is customer support, which is an area where Apple has no competition.

When you have a problem with your iPhone, Apple employees do everything they can to fix it. The best experience comes in Apple Stores, where friendly reps work with customers one-on-one to resolve any issues. And if an issue can’t be resolved, the customer walks away with a new iPhone that has already been filled with all of his or her data.

Apple’s phone support is nearly as impressive. In some ways, it’s even more impressive. Phone reps are friendly and patient, and they always do everything they can to resolve any issues and avoid having a device sent in for inspection. Often times you’ll even receive a follow-up call to ensure your issue was resolved and your device is still working properly.

Making a sale is the easy part and Apple knows it. After-sale service is yet another area where Apple shines far brighter than rivals, and it’s one of the main reasons iPhone buyers keep coming back.


Please share with us in comments - what you think which one is better for you, Either iPhone or Android?


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Google India Now Lets You Flip Search Results Between English and Hindi

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Google India Now Lets You Flip Search Results Between English and Hindi



HIGHLIGHTS >>>>


The new Hindi search results tab will appear in select states

Google targets significant Hindi-speaking populations with new feature

Users in Delhi, Bihar and Haryana among others to get new Google feature



Google on Wednesday to cater users in India has started rolling out a new tab on search for mobile which will show results both in English and Hindi. The new move by Google makes sense as it will cater to users who are served with results in English regardless. With the new feature, users can type query in English and then flip the tabs to read the answers in Hindi, or vice versa.

The search engine giant says that the new tab in search results throwing Hindi results will show up to users state-wise. This means users in the states namely Bihar, Chattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi and West Bengal will start seeing the new Hindi tab alongside the query for any term which could be better served in Hindi language.

Google confirmed that the new tab search feature has started rolling out for mobile users and will show up on all browsers except UCBrowser and Opera Mini and will improve over time. The company explains that the feature is targeted at audience with significant Hindi-speaking populations. The new feature gives users a way to flip between English and Hindi searches when using the Google Search app or Google Search on any browser on Android or iOS.


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The new feature works for all queries, according to Google and lists some examples such as Samachar, Dil Chahta Hai, and Dhoni ka janam din kab hai. It adds that users can also look up health related information and view the results in Hindi.

Google's Shekhar Sharad, Product Manager, International Search, announcing the new feature in a blog post said, "Indians should be able to search for information online the same way they live: moving between multiple languages depending on the moment or the audience. For example, you may search for "samachar" in English, but you would rather be better served with results for a Hindi query."



How to Remove Your Number From Truecaller

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Truecaller is a popular app that shows you contact details of unknown numbers calling you. It crowdsources contact details from all its users' address books. So even if you've never used the service, your name and number could be on Truecaller's database, thanks to someone else who's saved your contact details and allowed the app to access them.

Not everyone knows this, but for some fixed-line phones, Truecaller even lists the address of the landline. This doesn't mean much when telemarketers or spammers call from an office address, but ideally you wouldn't want strangers to know your home address just because you called them from your landline. Of course Truecaller sources this data from public data sources. This is because if someone knows your landline number, they can easily find the registered address via any publicly available phonebook (many telcos have this information public) or even by simply searching for your landline number on Google.



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For this reason, you should consider removing your number from Truecaller's database. Note that you can't remove your number from the service if you are using the app. You'll have to deactivate your own account to get your number removed. If you were hoping to get just your number removed, while seeing contact details of everyone else who calls, you're out of luck.

If you are ready to remove Truecaller once and for all, here's what you need to do. If you are using the app on iPhone, Android, or Windows mobile, here's how to deactivate your Truecaller account.



Steps to deactivate your Truecaller account >>


Android >

Open the app > tap the people icon in the upper left corner > Settings > About > Deactivate account.


iPhone >

Open the app > tap the gear icon in the top right corner > About Truecaller > Scroll down > Deactivate Truecaller.


Windows Mobile >

Open the app and tap the three dots in the bottom right corner > Settings > Help > Deactivate account.

Once you have deactivated your Truecaller account, you can proceed to removing your number from the service. Here's how.



How to remove your number from Truecaller >>


1 Go to the Truecaller unlist page.

2 Enter your phone number with the correct country code. For example: +911140404040 or +919999999999.

3 Tick one of the reasons for unlisting, or if you wish, type your reasons for removal in the Other form.

4 Key in the verification captcha.

5 Click Unlist.


Truecaller claims that it removes these numbers up to 24 hours after receiving an unlist request. This doesn't always mean that your number will stay off the service forever. We'd removed our mobile number around a year ago but it started appearing again on the service a few days ago even though we've never used Truecaller. Your best bet is to keep checking with Truecaller users whether they see your contact details. If they don't, you're good to go. If not, you can always ask them to unlist your number.



 
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