Google Appears to be Testing a New search results layout

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 01, 2017       

According to a bunch of users, Google is testing some sort of rounded cards with 4 mysterious colored dots to the Google Search for Android, iOS, and on the mobile web. 

The latest UI has rounded card corners and 4 colored dots. Additionally, the headlines and titles uses Blue color, while the page summary is now gray instead of black. The URL color is now green instead of black.

The new UI looks more colorful and alive, We haven't seen this new design on any of our devices, but according to the latest reports, few users are already testing this new UI on their Android and iOS devices.

Pixel 2 'walleye' and 'taimen' Specifications and Design leaked!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 25, 2017       

Google's upcoming flagship smartphones, the Pixel and Pixel XL have been leaked online various times. However, all leaks till date suggested the references of the upcoming Pixel Smartphones in AOSP source code.

That's going to change from today as a new leak from a XDA is speculating the complete specs of Pixel 2 along with Larger Pixel 2 and their design as well. The larger Pixel device "taimen" will feature a 5.99-inch display (tiny bezels) with a 1440p OLED panel provided by LG, Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. 

Also, the interesting suggestion is that the Larger 2017 Pixel Smartphone will be having similar rear design as the current Pixel phones with a two-tone glass and metal finish, though the glass window is located near the top and no longer encloses the fingerprint scanner. Unlike OnePlus 5, Xiaomi Mi6 or iPhone 7 Plus, the device will feature a single camera with dual LED flash.

The Walleye (Smaller Pixel), on the other hand will feature a 4.97-inch display with FHD resolution, Snapdragon 835 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Google might ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers to blame. Design wise, the Pixel 2017 (Walleye) will be having familiar large bezels surrounding the display and similar rear design.

The report also says that the larger Google device "taimen" could be called "Nexus" as the device uses the name “Nexus Imprint” when referring to the device’s fingerprint scanner. That said, Google might launch these new devices later this year, Will you be buying any of them? Let us know in the below comment section!

Via: XDA

Google Pixel 2 concept shows a huge Battery Bump, No Ports, and 4 Cameras

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 21, 2017       

Various recent reports claimed that Google is already working on the Google Pixel 2 series of phones. A total of three two smartphones named Walleye, Muskie, and Taimen codenames have popped online in recent times in the Android Open Source code.

And now, a Reddit user have designed a concept of the upcoming Google Pixel 2, and I must say it craziest concept ever. The front design of the phone looks similar to the first generation Pixel phones with trimmed down bezels.

Also, he imagines the unusual dual camera setup at the back and the sensors are vertically placed to each other. Aforesaid, the phone has almost same design language as Pixel with three quarters glass and One quarter metal back with "G" branding. The crazy thing about this mock up is the giant battery (4800mAh) bump with a 8X optical zoom camera for high-quality images. The concept maker also killed all the ports in favour of Wireless tech.

However, Google won't go with this design language definitely as the search giant will go for the Infinity Display with almost zero bezels as already a concept with the same have surfaced online, which looks a lot more beautiful than this.

Via: Reddit

This Pixel 2 concept is the Smartphone we want Google to build

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 17, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel 2 will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Pixel and Pixel launcher has posted online by a Reddit user Bobby Mckenzie and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the images, the Pixel 2 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides and bottom, same as the LG G6 and Essential PH-1. Also, the phone in the images has very small top compared to current Pixel phones.

The rear side of the Pixel 2 Concept shows interestingly arranged dual-cameras and LED Flash, which looks unique. Also, it has the back-mounted fingerprint sensor similar to the current Pixel phones, Google branding and an Antenna band placed slightly above the bottom.

Coming to the Pixel launcher, it is the same one seen the Pixel phones, but Google will probably bring something exclusive and new with the 2017 Pixel Smartphones.

Google has already confirmed the existence of Google Pixel 2 and it stay premium as per one of the company's official. Would you like to see the upcoming Pixel 2 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below.

Via: Reddit

Report: Google reaches 1.8 Million in Pixel sales

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 16, 2017       

Google had a promising start to their own smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL impressing everyone right from day one. According to new reports from BayStreet Researchers, Google has sold close to 1.8 million Pixels since it launched nearly eight months ago.

The Pixel and Pixel XL were the best phones of 2016, but getting a hand on one of them was difficult as the phones were already out of stock. The report also states that around 475,000 Google Pixel devices were sold in the second quarter of the year 2017 (which ends on June 30th.)

Google is already looking for the next generation Pixel phones, As per earlier rumors Google is investing an amount that is close to $1 billion to develop OLED panels and if this rumor is believed to be true and if LG accepts the deal, we don't have to face any availability issues with the upcoming Pixel 2 flagship phone and the sales will apparently surpass the current numbers.

Via: AndroidHeadlines

Google is testing a new transparent Google Now panel

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2017       

As reported by a bunch of reddit users, Google is now experimenting a new background design for its Google now page. 

The below screenshots are from version 7.3 of the Google app, the latest UI is somewhat similar to the Google Now panel you have right now, except the background is now transparent and shows the current wallpaper underneath the shortcuts and cards. The Google logo is no more and the search bar has been moved to the top.

That said, Google seems to be testing or maybe rolling out the new transparent Google Now panel UI. So far, only a few reddit users has reported these design changes. Anyone else seeing it? Let us know in the below comment section!

New Google Pixel 2 Concept Suggests Vertical Camera and it Looks Gorgeous

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 14, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel 2 will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. A new concept of the Pixel with Pixel launcher has posted online by DBS DESIGNING and it looks absolutely stunning.

As you can see in the video, the Pixel 2 will have almost zero sized bezels on either sides, same as the LG G6. Also, the phone in the images has very small chin compared to current Pixel phones. Coming to the rear, it is having the vertical dual-camera setup, fingerprint sensor and the Google's "G" branding.

Google has already confirmed the existence of Google Pixel 2 and it stay premium as per one of the company's official. Would you like to see the upcoming Pixel 2 with thin bezels? Let us know in the comments below. 

Rumor states Google will not release the second-gen Pixel XL this year

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 13, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.


According to the latest reports, Google will not release the 2017 Pixel XL (Pixel XL 2) codenamed muskie, which was leaked last week with 5.6-inch display, 18:9 aspect ratio, and Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage.

The reports also claims that Google plans to release only two Smartphones i.e. "walleye", the successor of the Standard Google Pixel and "taimen", the beast Pixel Smartphone with a larger display.

Rick Osterloh (Google's head of hardware) has already confirmed that the second-generation Google Pixel(s) will be released this year and will stay premium.

Via: AndroidPolice

Google Pixel XL 2 Leaks: 5.6-inch Display with 18:9 aspect ratio and more!!!

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

Alright Guys! There's no denying the fact that Google has already started working on next generation Pixel Smartphones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.

As spotted by Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the 2017 Google Pixel XL under codename muskie has appeared in the GFXBench revealing most of the specification of the Smartphone.


Starting with the display, the Pixel XL 2 will feature a 5.6" 2560 x 1312 Screen resolution. The device could join the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 with an unusual 18:9 aspect ratio. The leak also reveals that the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage.

As far as the camera is concerned, the Pixel XL 2 will feature a 12MP Rear Camera, we don't have any info whether the camera is a Dual or Single. There's going to be a 8MP front-facing shooter and It will support 4K Video recording as well. The Google Pixel 2 is expected to come with a much improved camera hardware with the key focus on enhancing the low-light photography. 

The device will feature almost all the sensors except altimeter (altitude meter) and heart rate sensor. You will find the latest bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Android 7.1.1 or Android 8.0 (if released) out of the box. Speculations are also such that the Pixel 2 is reported to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. All said, we now have the upcoming Pixel XL phone specs confirmed. 

Thoughts?

Via: Winfuture | Source: GFXBench

Android O Developer Preview 3 now Available for Pixel and Nexus Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

The Android O Developer Preview 3 Factory Images are now available for the Nexus and Pixel Smartphones. For those not in the Android Beta Program, have to flash the firmware manually.

The new Android O Developer preview 3 has build OPP3.170518.006 for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, and Nexus Player. You can download the Factory Images from the link below.

Android O Preview 3 Images | Release Notes

Google now lists expiry dates for Nexus and Pixel Telephone, Online support

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 09, 2017       

We already know that approximate length of Nexus and Pixel Devices to get Android software updates is 18 months and Security Patch is 3 years after available on the Google store and Google already made this clear by providing the exact end-of-life (EOL) dates.


Now, Google has updated its Android updates page to clarify how long they will support both Nexus and Pixel devices with telephone and online support.The Pixel and Pixel XL will be getting Online and Telephone support until October 2019 and so (three years after their initial launch), Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X until September 2018, and Nexus 9 or Nexus 6, until October 2017.

Via: Google Support

Google Opinion Rewards Finally Lands in India, Turkey, and Singapore

 By Unknown on May 24, 2017       

Google has finally brought its Google Opinion Rewards to few more countries including India, Turkey, and Singapore. With the Opinion Rewards app, you can earn credits for the surveys being conducted by Google in the app. 

Google will send surveys every week from now, and if you answer them correctly, you will be rewarded with some amount, which you can use to purchase any app or game in the Google Play. 

So, in the US, the company will give up to $1 for each survey, and in India, it will start from Rs. 10 and may go up for each survey. The survey amount credits will be linked to your Google account. 

Google has taken a long time to bring the app to India, but it's now official in India. Go and give your first survey to earn some amount. 


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2017 Google Pixel With Codename Taimen and Android O Spotted on Geekbench

 By Unknown on May 11, 2017       

It might be early, but here's the news: The 2017 edition of Google Pixel has been spotted on Geekbench with codename 'Taimen.' Earlier rumours said that Google is working on three Pixel phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen. 

The Google Taimen is said to a smartphone with a 6-inch display, and the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and will feature 4GB of RAM, according to the listing. Also, at the time of testing, the device was running Android O. 

Not many details have revealed by the Geekbench listing, but we're expecting to surface in coming weeks. That said, it's now almost confirmed that Google is working on three Pixel smartphones this year. 

Also, the three Pixel phones will be separated by the screen size and battery capacity, same as what we saw with Google Pixel and Pixel XL last year. There are no details about the Walleye and Muskie as of now. 


Via: Techupdate3

Google is Testing Search Bar in Notification Panel and This Concept Video Shows How it May Look

 By Unknown on May 11, 2017       

A few days back, folks at Android Police tore down the APK of Google App beta 7.1 and said that the company is working on adding a search widget in the notification panel and today, a reddit user has posted a video on how it may look when Google really implement it. 

As you can in the see in the YouTube video, he has imagined two scenarios- one is the normal Android style Google search bar and the other one is the Fuchsia OS-based search bar, and it looks far better than what we had imagined when the news broke out.

The primary intention of having a search bar in the notification panel is to quickly search the user queries. Some might think it as a redundant feature as the home screen already has the search bar, but in the Pixel phones, Google has moved it to just a small 'G' letter in the left corner.

As of now, there's no info on when this feature will officially roll out, but it will be added in the next Android OS upgrade to the Pixel phones.

Google's 'Fuchsia' OS Under Development; Now Has a New Functional UI

 By Unknown on May 09, 2017       

From the past few years, it was regularly rumoured that Google is building its own operating system that is not based on Linux called as Fuchsia. Instead, the Fuchsia OS will be based on the search giant's own kernel 'Magenta.' 

Back in August 2016, the Fuchsia OS was just a command line, and now, it has a wild user interface with a card-based design, claims Ars Technica. The UI was first spotted by Kyle Bradshaw at Hotfix, and the interface servicing the default system UI for Fuchsia will be called as Armadillo. 



Armadillo and other Fuchsia apps are built on Google Flutter SDK, and the apps can be used on any platform- Android or iOS or Fuchsia OS. As you can see in the video above, the Fuchsia OS may support both smartphones and tablets. The OS might be an entire card-based UI.

The video also shows that the cards can be aligned with each other to use it as a multi-window mode and yeah, there are Google Now suggestions as well. 

There's no info on why the Fuchsia even exist? Is Google planning to replace Android and Chrome OS with Fuchsia? There might be something about the new OS at the Google I/O 2017 event due to commence next week. 

Google I/O 2017 App Can Now be Downloaded from Google Play Store

 By Unknown on May 08, 2017       

Following its tradition, Google has released a dedicated app for its Google I/O 2017 app on Google Play Store. The application is available for free to download and has all the events which are lined up at the event. 

However, the major purpose of the application is that it reserves your seat for the event. Also, the application has all the events already completed in the recordings form, which you can watch later after missing the event. 

Also, you can set reminders for the events if you're attending the show. There are various other features which make the application a must downloaded one if you're attending the show. And for others, you can download it later to watch all the missed events. 

That said, if you have the Google I/O 2016 app installed on your phone, an update will appear in the Google Play Store. Just update it and you'll be on the Google I/O 2017. 

A New Concept Image of Google Pixel 2 Popped Online and it Looks Absolutely Shit

 By Unknown on May 02, 2017       

Various recent reports claimed that Google is already working on the Google Pixel 2 series of phones. A total of three smartphones named Walleye, Muskie, and Taimen codenames have popped online in recent times in the Android Open Source code.

And now, a Reddit user have designed a concept of the upcoming Google Pixel 2, and I must say it looks absolutely shit. The design of the phone looks similar to the first generation Pixel phones with trimmed down bezels. 

Also, he imagines the dual camera setup at the back and the sensors are vertically placed to each other. Aforesaid, the phone has the same design language as Pixel with half glass and half metal back.

However, Google won't go with this design language definitely as the search giant will go for the Infinity Display with almost zero bezels as already a concept with the same have surfaced online, which looks a lot more beautiful than this.

SOURCE

Google Pixel Selling in Canada and the US with a More Secured Android Skin, But it's Tad Expensive

 By Unknown on May 01, 2017       

The main forte of using a Google branded phone is the presence of near stock Android OS. If you're an avid Android customizer, then you can head over to XDA Forums and download a custom ROM to enhance the usage of the device. 

However, one of the famous custom ROM CopperheadOS is directly selling the Pixel XL and Pixel with the OS preloaded. The specialty of CopperheadOS is the security it offers. Although Google is pushing monthly security patches and regular software update, CoopperheadOS claims themselves as the more secure than the Google' stock Android. 

The CopperheadOS is available for various Google-branded devices, but if you want a Pixel phone which is more secure than ever, you can purchase the device from CopperheadOS store. Also, the phone is available to purchase only in Canada and the US. 

There are no details regarding the availability of Pixel XL from the CopperheadOS store, but indeed, the store is selling the Pixel for $1049 (32GB option), whereas the 128GB one costs $1149. 

CopperheadOS

Google VP of Hardware Product Development, David Foster Exits the Company in Just Six Months After His Joining

 By Unknown on April 29, 2017       

Google Vice President of Hardware Product Development, David Foster has resigned to his position from the company, which was confirmed by an employee of Google to Bloomberg, a couple of days ago. However, the Mountain view based company did not give any reply when asked about the situation.

As of now, there's no info on why Foster left the company. Google acquired him just seven months ago from e-commerce giant Amazon to strengthen its position in the hardware department and immediately after he roped in, Google announced the Pixel phones.

While in this stint with Amazon, Foster and his team developed various hardware products from including the Amazon Echo. It is also reported that Google is working on three Pixel phones for 2017, and the Foster is also leading the team, but his sudden exit turns down some shackles.

Foster, however, did not make any public statement on his next journey. We're expecting him to join Andy Rubin's Essential, but not sure about the same though. 

Google Pixel 2 Series Might Hit the Shelves Much Faster than we Anticipated

 By Unknown on April 28, 2017       

There's no denying the fact that Google is working on next generation Pixel phones. Already there are couple of leaks speculating the codenames of the phones- walleye, muskie, and taimen.

While there are details about the Walleye and Muskie, there are absolutely zero details about the Taimen. Some rumors also suggest it as phablet or tablet, but nothing is official yet.

Today's leak also came from the Android Open Source Code (AOSP) as a Google employee is allegedly using a next generation Pixel phone and he got his hands on the Walleye, which is expected to be the low-end Pixel phone.

Previous leak also revealed that the devices will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU.

So, if the employee already using the device, we might see the leaks about design in coming days. Also, the devices launch might happen earlier itself.