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A new high-end detachable Chromebook code-named "Nocturne" is in the works, as revealed by a newly discovered commit found in the Chromium Gerrit repository. The device in question features one of Intel's Kaby Lake chips and a 2,400 x 1,600 display panel that can be removed from its keyboard, with its form factor hence being similar to that of the recently announced HP Chromebook x2 , i.e. the world's first detachable Chrome OS hybrid which has yet to hit the market after being unveiled in early April. The 2:3 aspect ratio has already been embraced by some premium convertible Chromebooks such as Google's Pixelbook and Samsung's Chromebook Pro, having also been popularized by Microsoft's Surface Pro series as the go-to format for devices that are meant to serve both as laptops and tablets. The Nocturne may also end up shipping with a fingerprint reader and become the first Chrome OS laptop to offer such a functionality, as indicated by some code strings

New Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ (or Galaxy S9 Plus, if you prefer), models are coming to Samsung online. These new models will sport expanded storage over their predecessors, coming with either 128GB or 256GB internal storage. Both models will be made exclusive to Samsung's online store. In a nutshell The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones originally came with … Continue reading #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Earlier this month, Motorola unveiled the Moto G6 line, which includes the G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play. While the whole G6 series is now offered in Brazil and Mexico, sometime over the next few months the G6 and G6 Play will be coming to the states. For those who like to develop custom ROMs, Motorola has released the kernel source code for the Moto G6 Play. So far, we can't say the same thing about the G6 or G6 Plus. The kernel source code for the Moto G6 Play can be found on GitHub as "aljeter" and "jeter." Those who like to flash custom ROMs on their handsets will be happy to see the code ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

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Huawei may be riding high on the launch of the P20 Pro this year thanks to its impressive three rear cameras, but not every aspect of 2018 is going all that well. The company is not gaining traction with the wireless market in the United States as it originally intended, and it was reported recently that Huawei is also under criminal investigation in relation to violating certain sanctions tied to Iran. We saw a similar situation set in with another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, ZTE , where that company is facing a future where it may have its Android license revoked . That may be a future for Huawei as well, depending on how the aforementioned criminal investigation goes and consequences made from it. However, Huawei may be working on a backup plan. Specifically, the company may be in the process of building its own mobile operating system as an alternative to Google's Android. The latest news comes from sources speaking with the South China Morning Post , which

As I've shared in the past , Google Cloud's vision for the healthcare industry is very much a reflection of Google's overall mission . We're building healthcare-specific products and solutions as well as supporting a growing partner ecosystem to help companies organize healthcare data in a way that is accessible and interoperable, but also secure, enabling them to create a positive and lasting impact on human health. Today we're announcing a new collaboration with Fitbit across wearables and digital health that will help drive positive health outcomes at scale. Fitbit has chosen Google Cloud as their preferred cloud provider and will be using our Cloud Healthcare API to provide an interoperability solution that enables their users to collaborate on care with their own healthcare providers. For example, using Cloud Healthcare API with Fitbit's newly acquired Twine Health platform. The two companies will also be exploring how Google Cloud's machi

Reports state that Huawei is currently under investigation from the United States government in connection with Iran sanction violations. ZTE, another smartphone manufacturer based out of China, has already gone down that investigation route, and, just recently, was banned from having companies based out of the U.S. from exporting goods to them. That includes Qualcomm. And ZTE is rumored to have its Android license removed as well. And now, with Huawei facing similar investigations, it sounds like the company is planning ahead. Or, as sources speaking with the South China Morning Post articulate, Huawei may have started planning ahead way back in 2012. That's when the company reportedly started working on its own proprietary mobile operating system. Huawei is working on it now to prepare for a "worst case scenario". However, one source speaking to the publication stated that Huawei's effort isn't that great right now, and that third-party app suppo

Four photographs said to have been taken with HTC's upcoming U12 Plus Android flagship leaked online earlier today, having been obtained by Dutch tech blog Mobiel Kopen. The images that can be seen in the gallery below were apparently taken in the company's home country of Taiwan and were leaked together with their unaltered EXIF data which doesn't reveal the actual specifics of the smartphone's camera but does disclose some of its capabilities, in addition to pointing to the location where they were captured. The photographs hence hint at a 12.2-megapixel camera setup with two lenses — an f/1.8 module and another f/2.6 one — in addition to identifying the possible HTC U12 Plus by the model number 2Q55100. One of the two lenses will possibly be a telephoto affair, with the entire setup delivering seemingly sharp results, even though it appears to be struggling to control image noise as efficiently as Huawei's P20 and Samsung's Galaxy S9 lineups do, as indicate

Today we're running down the latest in Samsung Galaxy Note 9 "Crown" tips and rumors before the big release. This smartphone, nicknamed "Crown", is almost certain to replace the Galaxy Note 8 much in the same way the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus replaced the S8 and S8 Plus. The differences might seem slight to some – but for power … Continue reading #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Safely charge in the car. Odds are you've heard of iOttie's awesome car mounts in the past, but did you know the company also sells some with wireless charging capabilities built in? They may sound expensive, but right now at Amazon they are on sale for 32% off , which drops the price down to just $33.95. There are two different options available, one which goes into a CD slot and one which clips into your vehicle's air vents. Obviously, if your vehicle doesn't have a CD player, you won't be able to pick this option, and the air vent one is pretty universal. Of course, you'll need to have a compatible phone, like the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9, or similar. The cigarette plug has a built-in USB port as well, so you can charge another device via a USB cable while wirelessly charging your main phone. Both options were released back in February and have never dropped in price before this deal, so don't miss out. See at Amazon #Google #

Moto X4 is available with zero processing fee EMI offers till May 2, 2018. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

OnePlus 6 64GB storage variant to be priced at Rs. 36,999, a report claims, adding the OnePlus 6 128GB variant will be priced at Rs. 39,999. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

PS4 games may use blockchain DRM as per a Sony patent filing which opens up a host of possibilities. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Wallet turned gateway PayU expands its credit offering from pay-later micro-credit to EMIs for loans up to Rs. 1 lakh. Here's what you need to know. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Samsung Galaxy A6+ has been spotted on TENAA, revealing some of the specifications of the upcoming smartphone. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Uber's settlement of Waymo's trade-secrets lawsuit in February left a key piece unresolved: the role played by Anthony Levandowski. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Dr. Hui Cheng, the head of robotics research at JD.'s Silicon Valley Research Center, recently spoke with The Associated Press about the priorities of the lab. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

FRESHeBUDS Pro magnetic wireless earbuds 75% off (Deal of the Day) Wireless earbuds are becoming quite popular as of late, especially with select phone makers removing the 3.5mm headphone jack. Up for your consideration today is a set of Bluetooth, weather resistant earbuds on sale to the sweet tune of $29.95. Indeed, the FRESHeBUDS Pro are discounted by a whopping 75% off. About As the pro model, these can fare well in practically any outdoor activity, even those near and around water.  Magnetically held together, they pair to your smartphone once you pull them apart. Features Designed to be sweat & water resistant Features unrivaled sound quality for compact size Includes a battery that lasts for up to 10 hours of playtime Fully charges up in just 90 minutes Connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth as soon as you pull apart the earbuds Allows you to answer calls straight from the earbuds w/ a built-in microphone Designed to be

Simply put, the Home Mini is the perfect smart speaker for just about everyone. When Amazon launched the Echo Dot in 2015, it made a breakthrough in the smart speaker industry by offering all of the smarts of Alexa in a package that was considerably smaller and more affordable than its flagship Echo speaker. That's essentially the same path that Google took with the Home Mini , and while all of the things it does are done better by the regular Home and Home Max , it's become the smart speaker that I recommend to friends and family looking to venture into this field. That's not to say the Home Mini is without its faults, but for anyone who's in the market to make their home a bit smarter, this is what I've come to love (and sometimes get annoyed by) with the Google Home Mini. Always getting better Things that are still great I could spend all day blabbering about the Google Assistant (the brains behind Home Mini), and while I'll touch on that

Xiaomi could unveil the Mi 7 on May 23 if a new official-looking poster is to be believed. The poster looks real enough and features a burning 7 and the date May 23 along with the Mi logo, which usually adorns Xiaomi teaser posters. But the image isn't of very high quality and it hasn't been posted on Xiaomi's official Weibo account but is instead found elsewhere on Weibo. Of course, that doesn't discount the information and the teaser as false. We're just advising caution at this point. The Xiaomi Mi 6 was announced a year ago in April, which puts the timing right on the money. What we can gather from leaks and rumors about the Xiaomi Mi 7 is that it will offer a Snapdragon 845 and 8GB of RAM , an in-display fingerprint scanner and could quite possibly harbor a notch on top of its display. Recently we saw a leaked screen protector , supposedly belonging to the Mi 7 and now we see a new one that looks similar. Keep in mind that the internet is f