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Digital Kanban Boards Go Mobile: Is This the Future of Project Management?


Digital Kanban Boards Go Mobile: Is This the Future of Project Management?
Have you heard about the Kanban process? If you haven’t, then chances are that it is probably already implemented in one form or another in your workplace, you just didn’t know it was the Kanban process! If you are unfamiliar with the world of Kanban, essentially what this is, is a method of managing knowledge work and there is an emphasis on work being completed just in time, whilst not overloading team members. Kanban is a process that was first used in the mechanical engineering process, however, it is now used across all industries, and IT development is a sector has recently also adopted the Kanban method.

Visual Project Management

The Kanban process is fantastic for those who are visual thinkers. With this process, you will be able to see all your work laid out on the task board and you can see exactly what work you need to achieve in order to complete a task. The Kanban process is also great as it acknowledges that workers will be overwhelmed when there are too many tasks on their board and that keeping work pared down to the basics will ensure workers continue to stay motivated.

So, how do online Kanban boards work? Well, each time you have a task that needs to be completed, this should be written on its own specific card and it should then be placed on the Kanban board online. Kanban boards are great to organise work as you can categorise them according to their own criteria and you can then move them along your board to show how far along they are in the process and this will also give you a good idea of how much work still has to be completed for this task. It is also very satisfying to see the cards eventually end up in the done column at the very end of your board.

While Kanban was once restricted to just being a physical board, it has now moved online and into the digital world and there are now some amazing visual project management apps that can really benefit the efficiency of your workplace. These online digital boards and apps will help managers get the most out of their team and will allow you to complete projects smoothly, on time and to a high quality.

Are Online Kanban Boards the Future?

So, you may be wondering whyyou need an online kanban board and what an app can offer you that a physical board cannot. The biggest advantage with using Kanban boards online is that everything is happening in real time. This is especially important for those businesses who have staff and offices based across the world as anyone can make a change anywhere in the world and staff in all other offices will be able to see these changes in real time.

Another major reason why digital Kanban boards are far more popular nowadays than physical boards is simply due to the fact that they are portable. So, team members don’t have to be glued to a physical Kanban board and instead they can access and modify task boards while on the go. Many digital Kanban boards also have apps now too, which means team members can access all of their work tasks with just the touch of a button. These apps will give you a process for managing documents and it is far easier to provide other team members with the documents that they need to be able to work on the tasks that they have been assigned to.

What many people find great about online Kanban boards and Kanban apps is that they are a communal place too. A Kanban board quickly becomes the natural gathering hub where members of staff can discuss any issues that they may be facing with their assigned tasks, colleagues can help each other to solve problems and you can also learn from each other. Kanban boards show the accountable record of workflow and as everyone can see the discussion being held on here, this promotes transparency and a collaborative approach within the work place which is absolutely essential for effective project management.

Final Thoughts

As more and more businesses implement online digital Kanban boards into their workplace, it looks like we are only set to see a rise in this being used in future project management projects. If you feel like your current project management structure is not up to task, why not implement a Kanban digital board. This will allow staff to be held accountable for their own tasks, improveproductivity and you will be able to make your business, as a whole, more efficient.

Work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) has started

Work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) has started
The Lineage team has already started work on LineageOS 16 (Android 9.0 Pie) although we’re yet to see a working ROM out in the wild for users to try out.

The team posted on Github the Initial manifest files for LineageOS 16 based on Android Pie, although that doesn't mean a LineageOS 16 release date is available.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

That said, we'll keep you updated with every news of the LineageOS 16. Stay tuned to our FacebookTwitter, and Telegram to get the first News.


Motorola Moto Phones Android 9.x Pie Update Info

It seems that Motorola has already started working on Android 9.0 Pie for eligible Moto devices and today we want to take a look at everything we know about the Moto devices Android 9.0 Pie update and its release as we push deeper into the year.

With Android 9.0 Pie, you'll get new Swipe Gesture navigation, Rotation suggestion, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, Smart replies, App actions, Text selection, Redesigned Quick Setting tiles and Notification Panel, Redesigned Volume Options, Brand new Settings, Privacy, Digital Wellbeings (Dashboard) and Winddown Mode, and more...

Official Android 9.0 Pie Release Note

"Android™ 9.0 Pie is fully released, and we will begin working on the new code for our devices - as always, we know upgrades are about getting it right and making sure the phone performance remains the best it can be.

We'll share upgrade plans for our products and more specific timing later, and will keep everyone posted on our software upgrade page." - Motorola


Moto Z3 Play Android 9.0 Pie Update

Back in June, we spotted Motorola beta testing Android 9.0 P Developer Preview 3 for the Moto Z3 Play in China. Well, that's all.. 


Android 9.0 Pie for other Motorola devices?

We haven't seen any sign of the Android 9.0 Pie update for any other Motorola device apart from the one mentioned above.

The Moto devices likely to get Android 9.0 Pie includes Moto Z3, Moto Z3 Play, Moto G6 Plus, Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, and Moto X4.

That said, we'll update the article as soon as we get more information regarding Android 8.0 Oreo for Moto devices. Kindly let us know if we missed anything! Stay tuned to our Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram to get the first News.

New Nokia Smartphones announced for India, Pricing is too high for the Specs they offer

New Nokia Smartphones announced for India, Pricing is too high for the Specs they offer
HMD Global yesterday announced the Nokia 2.1, 3GB RAM model of Nokia 3.1 and the Nokia 5.1 for Indian markets. The devices will be available starting August 12th via Paytm Mall, Nokia's website, and Offline retail stores.

The Nokia 2.1 is priced at ₹6,999, Nokia 3.1 (2GB) at ₹10,499, (3GB) at ₹11,999, and Nokia 5.1 at ₹14,499. It seems that Nokia love adding ₹1000 - ₹2000 to their retail prices year-over-year. 

Last year, the Nokia 3 was launched with a price of ₹9,499 for the base variant, while the Nokia 5 was ₹12,899. Such a price increase, with these specifications.

Nokia 3.1 has a 5.2-inch HD+ Display, MediaTek 6750 CPU with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, 2990mAh Battery. Nokia 5.1 (₹14,499) is powered by Helio P18, not even Helio P60 which can be found in Realme 1 (₹ 10,990 - 4/64GB), 16MP Single Rear Camera, 8MP front shooter, 2970mah Battery... uh

The Pricing seems too high for the Specs they offer. I personally would choose Motorola Moto G6, or Redmi Note 5 Pro over Nokia 5.1 for that price.

Pixel 3 XL Leaks Again, Shows Android 9.0 Pie Upcoming Feature!!!

Pixel 3 XL Leaks Again, Shows Android 9.0 Pie Upcoming Feature!!!
It's raining Pixel 3 XL leaks nowadays. Yesterday, we saw real life Unboxing video of the device and now, same source from Ukrain has posted another video showing off the Pixel 3 XL and Android 9.0 Pie upcoming features.

The device do looks hot in the video. It is having a display cutout with front facing stereo speakers and dual cameras. The back looks similar to the Pixel 2 XL, also there's no dual cameras.

One thing worth noticing is the Pixel 3 XL Interface. It runs on the latest Android 9.0, we have swipe gesture, new Settings, Notification panel, and more. It looks like the Pixel 3 XL will be coming with the rumored "Always on Display Wallpaper" feature. Just like Samsung AOD themes, the Pixel 3 XL is also having some sort of AOD theme with Pink shade.
Pixel 3 XL Leaks Again, Shows Android 9.0 Pie Upcoming Feature!!!
Just a few days back, XDA spotted Always On Display wallpaper code in the latest Android 9.0 Pie AOSP source. Looks like it's really coming..

As per earlier leaks, the Pixel 3 XL will feature 64GB Internal storage, Snapdragon 845 processor. There's a 6.7-inch display, 12.2MP rear camera, 8.1MP dual front camera setup, and 3430mAh battery. Thoughts?