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Google's backdrops are great, but Apple's Aerials are awesome. We've talked about how easy it is to bring Apple TV's excellent Aerial screensavers to Android TV . It's also possible to use them as your Mac background . And for everyone else — especially those of the chromeOS variety — it's also possible to use them as what you see when you fire up a new tab in the world's best browser. Here's how to do it: Install this Chrome extension . Open a new tab. (I'm a fan of the Ctrl-T method, you might be a mouse clicker. To each his own.) And that's in. Inside that new tab you'll see the gorgeous aerial screensavers Apple's left open for folks to do with as they please. Chromebooks The best Chromebooks Chromebooks in education: Everything you need to know Should you buy a Chromebook? Chromebook Buyers Guide Google Pixelbook review Join our Chromebook forums #Google #Android #Smartphone

At long last, Google is making it super easy for you to set music as your alarm sound in the Clock app. By way of a new update that's starting to roll out today, users will be able to connect their Spotify accounts to the clock app and wake up to their favorite playlists and songs. This new update will let Spotify Free and Premium users integrate the music streaming app into the alarm sounds section on Google Clock . There, they will be able to select between two tabs for picking alarm sounds, including the familiar alert tones and now an entirely separate set of options for Spotify. After navigating to the Spotify section, users can pick music from a variety of pre-made morning-themed Spotify playlists or choose from music that they have recently listened to through the app. This new feature will be available to all devices running at least Android 5.0 Lollipop. According to 9to5Googl

Right ahead, get Xiaomi Mi Max 3 wallpapers for your smartphone. Recently announced, Mi Max 3 is a large screen smartphone with minimal bezels. The retail price on this new Xiaomi device is between $250 to $300. Despite the fact that this phone is not yet available in stores, we have managed to grab a […] The post Download Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Wallpapers appeared first on Team Android . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Samsung's Dual Wireless Charger Goes On Premature Sale Samsung's dual wireless charger has allegedly been released early in Russia, following leaks indicating that it would go on sale alongside the company's upcoming Galaxy Note 9 flagship. That handset isn't expected to be revealed until August 9 but the aptly named Samsung Wireless Charger Duo has apparently been spotted and bought from a Moscow-based OEM showroom, local media reports. While previously thought to ship at around the same price as the mobile manufacturer's current charging tray, the new dual pad is reportedly substantially more expensive. The previous iteration sold for approximately $70 but the new Samsung Wireless Charger Duo is listed in Russia at around $112. That may be the result of regional pricing or could turn out to be relatively consistent across the board. At that cost, users get a manual, a USB cable, and wall adapter, and a wireless adaptive fast charger with ro

Jul 31 AT 10:36 AM Evan Selleck 0 Comments If you use the Google Clock app for your alarm and have grown tired of the standard options to help you wake up or remember to do something, then you may be in for a treat with the app's newest addition. Google has announced the Clock app now supports Spotify . You will need to make sure that the latest versions of both the Clock app and Spotify are installed on your device. Once you have that taken care of, just open the Clock app and you will be able to choose from Spotify's own curated morning playlists, search for a specific soundtrack, or play your own recently played music. Now when your alarm goes off you can hear the music you chose from Spotify instead of the built-in sounds. And once you turn off the alarm, you'll have the option to continue to listen to Spotify. This new feature for the Clock app is available for both the free Spotify users and the folks who subscribe to Spotify Pre

First Samsung Smart Speaker To Ship With Bixby 2.0: Rumor Samsung's premier smart speaker will ship with Bixby 2.0, just like the company's next Android flagship, known industry insider from China known only by their social media handle "Ice Universe" said earlier today. The first major Bixby upgrade is set to debut with the Galaxy Note 9 next week, boasting improved response times, a revamped user interface, and extra functionalities, including the ability to recognize natural speech thanks to the technology from artificial intelligence startup Viv Labs that Samsung acquired in 2016. No specific launch timeframe has yet been attached to the Seoul-based company's first smart speaker, with its officials previously only stating the gadget will be released in select markets by the end of the year. One recent rumor suggested the device may be introduced alongside the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9 but as Samsung is expected to initially only targ

Canon has launched a new pocket sized PowerShot SX740 HS camera. The camera is meant for casual users as well as vloggers who want something compact and easy to use for taking quick photos and videos that look a little better than what you get from your smartphones. The SX740 HS has a 20.3MP sensor and 24-960mm equivalent lens that gives it 40x optical zoom capability, more than enough for most users and especially impressive for a compact camera. The camera can also record 4K video, which makes it the first in the PowerShot series to do so. The SX740 HS includes Canon's newest DIGIC 8 image processor, which enables the high resolution video recording as well as 7.4fps continuous shooting. The camera has a 3.0-inch LCD that rotates 180 degree. Coupled with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, this can be a good camera for those who want to quickly capture some videos and photos and transfer them to their phones for sharing. The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS is priced at $39

There are just a few days left to snag this limited time deal. Update: This deal is set to expire at the end of the day, so if you haven't already taken advantage, now's your last chance. Don't miss out! Amazon is offering Prime members an exclusive 66% discount on their first three members of Audible this month. Through July 31, you can start an Audible membership (or re-activate one) for just $4.95 per month for three months. After that time, the price of the membership will rise to its regular price of $14.95 per month. If you're not yet a Prime member, you can start a free 30-day trial to get in on this deal. You'll be billed monthly for the service, so if you decide during the first month that it isn't for you, you can cancel your subscription immediately after only having paid $5. You'll get one credit each month, which are each good for any audiobook on Audible regardless of its price. You'll also get access to podcasts and other

The Moto X4 is a pretty nice mid-range smartphone that normally costs $399.99, but it's currently sold by Motorola for $299.99. If you don't find the latter price attractive enough, we're glad to let you know that, for a limited period of time, the Moto X4 can be bought for just $199.99, although only if you're getting it from retailer Newegg.   To pay $199.99 for the Moto X4, you need to use the following Newegg promo code at checkout: EMCPWSE22. The is code is exclusive to the retailer's newsletter subscribers, so you'll have to share your email address ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The Samsung Galaxy J8 sports an Infinity Display, a dual camera setup at the back and face recognition technology. But should it be your first pick? Read our review to find out. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition recently went on sale in China with a price tag of CNY 3,699 (roughly Rs. 37,100). #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Spigen's new phone grip solves every problem we had with the original and looks so good doing it. It's no secret that phone grips are a smartphone accessory worth having. They help you keep ahold of your precious, pricey Android phone — and help you avoid straining the muscles and tendons in your priceless hands — so don't leave home without one! Every phone grip on the market today seems to have a trade-off of some sort — Popsockets can't kickstand in portrait like phone rings, the Ringke Ring is bulky and has a tendency to spin when I set it down on my desk, and the original Spigen Style Ring refuses to lay flat and is a big, bulky design that doesn't look nearly as elegant as the rest of the cases and phone accessories Spigen is known for. Well, it's taken a few years and a few hiccups, but Spigen has a new Style Ring on its hands, and not only does the Spigen Style Ring POP fix everything wrong with the original — and then some — it's

When it comes to cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is near the top of the pile. It can be found in countless places around the web, and it's comprised of multiple services from computing and storage to analytics. As AWS continues to grow, there is understandably an urgent need for trained professionals in the field. Because AWS is comprised of so many different services, becoming proficient in the entire system can be pricey and time-consuming. Instead of finding the appropriate courses on your own, why not grab a bundle? Right now, Android Central Digital Offers has a deal on an Amazon Web Services Certification Training mega bundle that included eight certification courses with more than 50 hours of training. Instead of paying $1,299, you'll instead pay just $69 . That's 94 percent off the regular price ! The eight courses in this bundle include: AWS Technical Essentials Certification Training Introduction to Amazon S3 Training Course Intro

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You probably never think about the Google Clock app on your Android phone . And unless you are one of those happy early risers, it's not exactly an app that brings you joy. But every day, it wakes you right on time, with either some annoying chirps or other sounds that, over time, will stress you out. But stress no more. Google today launched an update to the Clock app that now lets you choose any song or playlist from Spotify to wake you up. This works for any Android phone running Android 5.0 (Lollipop and up) and you don't even need a premium Spotify account to use it. Just a free one will do just fine. This new feature will roll out globally over the course of this week. So if everything goes to plan, you'll be able to wake up to the soothing sounds of your favorite metal band by next Monday, if not before. Now, you may think that it's a bit weird that Google is using Spotify here. Doesn't the company have its own music service? Or maybe even two, in the

There was a time not that many years ago when Sony was trusted implicitly by consumers all over the world. You knew if you bought a Sony product, you were getting the best, and people were willing to pay more for that peace of mind. However, Sony has struggled to find its place in today's hyper-competitive world, particularly when it comes to smartphones. Sony makes phones that are good in some ways, but the issues often outweigh the strengths. Through it all, the price is still consistently higher than competing devices. And that brings us to the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, which is the most "Sony" Sony phone I've ever used. It's absolutely jam-packed with impressive hardware and has a price tag to reflect that. However, many of the features that are supposed to make this device stand out simply don't matter, and phones that cost half as much do a lot of things better. With the clunky design and dated UI, I have trouble taking this phone

In case you haven't noticed, notches are having a moment . Ever since Apple validated the camera cutout with the iPhone X , Android phones great and small have been rushing to out their own spin on the dubious design tactic, with no less than 16 phones going all in on cutouts. Basically, it's the new Coke of Android screens. And it's about to get Google's official blessing. Aside from the rumors that the Pixel 3 XL will have a giant cutout for dual cameras at the top of the screen, the upcoming Android P update will usher in full notch support as well, so developers can ensure their apps won't be truncated or otherwise diminished by varying degrees of blank space. But before Android manufacturers start getting into a razor blade-like war of oneupmanship—"You did two notches? We'll do  three !"—Google is laying down some ground rules. Michael Simon/IDG Google is reportedly building support for notched screens in Android P