Japanese information technology equipment manufacturer, Fujitsu, is planning to sell its smartphone business unit. News has it that Chinese giants, Lenovo and Huawei are two of the likely buyers.
The smartphone arm of Fujitsu was made a separate company in February, 2016. Competition from foreign brands have caused most of the local companies to collapse. Out of the 11 Japanese companies that were in the market in the early 2000s, Only Sony, Sharp (now owned by Foxconn), and Kyocera remain. NEC, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, and Panasonic are examples of the companies that have exited the Japanese market.
Fujitsu’s decision to sell its mobile phone unit means it will be able to focus its resources on its IT services business. Nikkei reports that Fujitsu plans to retain a minority stake in the business and keep the brand alive.
Samsung had introduced the DeX (Desktop Experience) station dock for the Galaxy and Galaxy S8+ smartphones. A promotional poster of the Galaxy Note 8 reveals that the phablet will also carry support for Samsung DeX. Moreover, it is expected to be available for free to customers who pre-order it in Italy as well as in other European regions.
The above image shows that Galaxy Note 8 will be hitting the European (Italy, to be precise) on Sept. 15. The pre-orders of the Note 8 in Italy are expected to begin on Aug. 24 and will end on Sept. 14. The promotional image also contains a link to the pre-order or page that is currently defunct. It also shows the Galaxy Note 8 sitting on DeX with a widescreen TV mirroring the display of the phablet.
The Samsung DeX station is currently selling for 149 euros and in the U.S. it is now selling for $123.99 with a price cut of $26 over its regular price of $149. Even though the Samsung DeX allows users to connect the Note 8 to a view desktop interface on a TV. At the launch of Samsung DeX, it only supported 16 apps. It is likely that Samsung may add some improvements to the DeX with the arrival of Note 8. Popular leakster had revealed in the previous month that the Galaxy Note 8 would be available in the Europe for 1,000 euros ($1,175).
Talking about freebies, the Galaxy Note 8 in the U.S. will be available with a 256 GB microSD card and wireless charger or a 360-degree cam. In the home country of South Korea, Samsung is likely to release a 256 GB Galaxy Note 8. This variant is also expected to be available in China. However, other markets are expected to receive only the 64 GB and 128 GB models of the phablet.
The 64 GB Galaxy Note 8 in South Korea will carry a free Gear VR along with a remote control or a LED case along with a 5,1000mAh power bank with fast charging capabilities. The 128 GB Galaxy Note 8 in South Korea carries a free AKG Bluetooth speaker or a Nemonic speaker. The 2017 Unpacked event will begin today to unleash the Galaxy Note 8.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be unveiled today through the Unpacked event that will begin later today. Here is all that you want to know about the upcoming flagship phablet from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Launch Event and Livestream
The 2017 Galaxy Unpacked for unveiling the Note 8 will begin today at 8 PM PT and 11 AM ET in the U.S and 4 PM GMT. The event will be held at New York and its livestream will be available through Samsung’s official site, Samsung Mobile YouTube channel and Unpacked 2017 apps for Android and iOS.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specifications and Features
The Galaxy Note 8 will be the largest ever Note series phone that will be coming with a 6.3-inch S-AMOLED screen. The Infinity Display with its full-screen design will produce QHD+ resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
The Galaxy Note 8 powered with Snapdragon is expected to arrive in the U.S. The Exynos chipset powered Note 8 is rumored to be available in the international markets. Both the variants are pegged to feature 6 GB of RAM. The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be available in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB storage models. The 256 GB model is rumored to be solely available in South Korea and China.
It will be the first ever smartphone from Samsung to come with dual rear cameras that will feature a 12-megapixel Dual Pixel RGB sensor and a 13-megapixel telephoto lens. It will come with features like OIS and 2x optical zoom. Leaked renders have revealed that the LED flash unit will be sit between the dual rear cameras and the fingerprint scanner. For shooting selfies, it is expected to house an autofocus enabled 8-megpaixel snapper. An iris scanner is also expected to be available on the Note 8.
It will arrive with Android 7.1.1 Nougat preinstalled and is expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo within this year. It will be arriving with a S Pen stylus. A 3,300 mAh battery manufactured by Samsung SDI and Japan’s Murata Manufacturing will be available on the Note 8.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Color Variants
Well-known leakster Evan Blass has not revealed the specifications of the Galaxy Note 8 but also the multiple color variants that can be seen in the post. The Note 8 is expected to be available in colors like Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray and Deep Sea Blue.
In Europe, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be available with a pricing of 1,000 euros ($1.175). Customers who pre-order in the Europe are rumored to receive a free DeX dock. Other markets are expected to the Note 8 in October. The pricing for the Chinese market has also been revealed.
Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy Note 8 later today and with few hours remaining for the unveil event to begin, a new leaked has revealed a new color variant of the phablet. Reliable leakster, Evan Blass has shared a new image of the Galaxy Note 8 in Orchid Gray version.
This is the first ever legitimate looking image of the Galaxy Note 8 Orchid Gray color variant. Previously, the smartphone has been seen in colors like Midnight Black, Maple Gold and Deep Sea Blue. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones that released earlier this year are also available in Orchid Gray option. The new image shows the same design detail as it was seen in the previous renders.
As it can be seen in the above image, the rear side of the phone shows off the Orchid Gray color. The horizontal dual rear camera housing that accompanies the LED flash and heart rate monitor unit as well as the fingerprint reader are in black color. The Samsung logo can be seen below the camera housing and the Galaxy Note8 logo can be seen moving downwards. The S Pen stylus is also in Orchid Gray color. As far as frontside of the smartphone is concerned, it shows features the Infinity Display that measures 6.3 inches and carries support for QHD+ resolution of 2,960 x 1,440 pixels.
A leaked promotion poster of the Galaxy Note 8 that seems to have emerged from South Korea suggests that the Galaxy Note 8 would be coming in 256 GB storage model. In the home country, the 256 GB Galaxy Note 8 model will allow buyers to either take away an AKG Bluetooth speaker and a Nemonic printer for free. Samsung is also rumored to offer a Gear VR handset along with the 64 GB Galaxy Note 8 in South Korea.
The 256 GB Galaxy Note 8 is unlikely to be available outside of South Korea and China. Rumors have it that the highest storage of Note 8 that will be available in the U.S is 128 GB.
Meizu has officially released a new Developer version of its Flyme interface, version 6.7.8.22, with a couple of new features. The most spectacular feature which the new update brings is a kernel upgrade of some models to Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat.
Meizu Flyme 6 was initially released based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow at a time Android Nougat was already launched and now an update to Android Nougat is coming when Google just released Android 8.0 Oreo. However, good thing it is coming but it will only be available for the Meizu Pro 6 Plus, Pro 6, Pro 6s, Pro 5, MX6, Meizu E, M3 Max, M5 Note and M3 Note. It could be noticed that all the models are smartphones released within the last two years. The oldest is the Pro 5 released in September 2015 but the company did not reveal the reason for this.
Other models such as the MX5, MX4, MX4 Pro, Meizu X, Meizu U20, U10, and several others also got upgraded to the same Flyme 6.7.8.22 Developer ROM but their System kernel was not upgraded to Android Nougat.
The new Android 7.0 / 7.1 kernel brings some improvements in the system update speed and application installation speed. It also brings onboard several changes to the camera, system, connectivity, and basic settings of the Flyme OS including support for a number of new features such as payment authorization for several services via the fingerprint sensor, among others. Do note that this is the developer ROM, so all the features may not be fully functional on all the models but Meizu is working to fix all bugs before rolling out a Stable ROM.
It has been a while we saw a new machine from Chinese tech company Vivo but the tech company looks set to unveil a new smartphone, albeit in India. Already, invitations have been sent out for the launch event which would hold on September 7 in Mumbai, India.
The press invite clearly reveals the device that would be launched is the Vivo V7+ which looks like a successor to the Vivo V5 launched in India last year. The poster also reveals the design as well as the main feature of the V7+. First, it will likely come with a design with little bezels at the sides and a high screen-to-body ratio. Even the bezels at the top and bottom edges would be reduced also. In addition to that, the V7+ is being projected to pack a “revolutionary selfie camera” which would capture clear shots and clear moments. The device will likely have a dual selfie camera setup just like its predecessors, talking about the trio of Vivo V5, V5S and V5 Plus.
The Vivo V7+ is expected to pack a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED 1080p display and would be powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor backed by 6GB RAM and a 128GB expandable storage. The device is expected to run Android Nougat and pack a 3,500mAh battery under its hood. We can’t say when the device will hit other markets, including Vivo’s home country, China but it may likely launch with a different name in China.
On Aug. 31, LG would be unleashing the LG V30 flagship phablet. A logo of LG V30+ that has been revealed by well-known leakster, Evan Blass, suggests that the LG V30 and V30+ smartphones would be showcased together at the upcoming launch event.
Earlier in this month, a South Korean publication had revealed that LG would be launching the LG V30 and LG V30 Plus this month. The logo shared by Blass indicates that V30 Plus would be sold as LG V30+. Both the smartphones are expected to sport the same appearance. However, the LG V30+ is expected to feature a larger storage.
The South Korean publication had revealed that the LG V30+ would be coming with 128 GB of internal storage whereas the LG V30 would have 64 GB of native storage. It had reported that the LG V30+ would be also featuring Hi-Fi audio, a feature that may not be available on LG V30. The Hi-Fi audio could be either referring to Hi-Fi DAC (digital to analog converter) or Bang & Olufsen audio sytem or both.
(Speaking of V30, apparently the quad DAC that was restricted to Asia in the G6 will be included globally this time around.)
Blass claims the global version of the LG V30 will feature Hi-Fi DAC. There is a possibility that the LG V30 or LG V30+ may lack wireless charging feature for certain markets. Also, a recent report reveals that North American edition of LG V30 would be featuring FM Radio.
LG had launched the LG G6 in February this year. The smartphone came wireless charging feature in the U.S. and lacked Quad DAC. However, its South Korean version came with Quad DAC but lacked wireless charging. In June, LG introduced the LG G6 32 GB and LG G6+. The latter came with wireless charging and 128 GB inbuilt storage for the South Korean market. The LG G6 32 GB and LG G6+ also came in varied colors.
The LG V30 is expected to be priced at $700 whereas the V30+ may come with a higher pricing of $875. Both smartphones are expected to be available for buying from Sept. 15. LG has confirmed plenty of features that will be coming on the LG V30. It has revealed that the smartphone would be a multimedia powerhouse and it will be boasting an industry first f/1.6 aperture camera sensor.
The LG V30 is expected to feature a 6-inch FullVision OLED screen and will be powered by Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM. It also rumored to feature LG’s own payment solution. It is rumored to house a 3,200mAh battery.
Huawei will be soon debuting its Mate 10 flagship smartphone as a successor for Mate 9 from 2016. Last year, the Chinese firm had launched the Mate 9 series included four smartphones such as Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Porsche Design, Mate 9 Pro and Mate 9 Lite. Hence, the company is also expected to release couple of smartphones as the Mate 10 series.
By citing an unnamed Weibo user, a Chinese site has revealed that Huawei will be releasing its upcoming flagship smartphone in two models, the Huawei Mate 10 and the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. The former is expected to come with a regular screen, but the latter is rumored to pegged to sport a bezel-less design.
It also states that the regular Huawei Mate 10 would be featuring a front-mounted fingerprint reader and the Mate 10 Pro model will be having a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Mate 10 Pro could be coming with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner because there won’t be enough space for it on the front side as the smartphone is rumored to sport minimal bezels.
Earlier in this month, Huawei had allegedly trademarked “EntireView Display” moniker. This could be the name of the bezel-less screen that would be arriving on the Mate 10 Pro.
A previous report had claimed that there would be two Mate 10 models. One of them would be featuring a 6.1-inch display that may launch as Huawei Mate 10 and the other would becoming with a 5.8-inch display that may debut as Huawei Mate 10 Lite. There is a possibility that the Chinese firm would be having Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro and Mate 10 Lite in the upcoming Mate 10 series phones. There is no confirmation on whether the company would be releasing Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design phone.
Huawei will be holding a launch event in Munich, Germany on Oct. 16 to announce the Mate 10 series. The upcoming Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are heavily tipped to feature the Kirin 970 chipset. An official teaser from the company has confirmed that the company will be launching it Mobile AI processor will be showcased on Sept. 2 during the IFA 2017 event in Berlin, Germany. The AI chip is speculated to be integrated with the Kirin 970. Like the Mate 10 and 10 Pro are also expected to feature Leica branded dual rear module featuring a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor.
Back in February, TCL-owned Alcatel showcased a bunch of entry-level at MWC Barcelona. One of them is the Alcatel U5, and less than a week to IFA Berlin 2017, it gets an upgrade. The Alcatel U5 HD brings improved features in key areas.
The 5-inch display now has a 1280 x 720 resolution, up from 845 x 480. The cameras have also been upgraded. The rear camera is an 8MP sensor (interpolated to 13MP) with a LED flash. The front camera is 5MP (interpolated to 8MP) with EIS, HDR and its own LED flash. Compared to the 5MP and 2MP sensors respectively on the U5, these should take better pictures. The Alcatel U5 HD also sports a slightly bigger 2200mAh battery and comes with Android Nougat.
The rest of the features remain the same. There is still 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. There is a MicroSD card slot that can take a max. capacity of 128GB and a dual SIM slot. The processor is the MediaTek MT6737 clocked at 1.1GHz.
The design of the phone doesn’t seem to have changed. The back is textured to allow for a firmer grip, and the device uses backlit capacitive keys. There is a microUSB port at the bottom and an audio jack at the top. It comes in Volcano Black and Pure White.
Just a few hours to the launch of the Meizu M6 Note and a leaked image has given away the variants the phone will arrive in.
The Meizu M6 Note will come with a Qualcomm chip and a Mediatek chip according to the image of a bunch of advert boards to be used at the launch event.
Just as earlier leaked, one variant of the M6 Note will come with a Helio P25 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. Another variant will have the same memory configuration but swap the chip for the Snapdragon 625. The third variant will have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a Snapdragon 625.
However, these won’t be the only differences. Two other differentiating features are blurred out. Our guess is they may have to do with the cameras and battery capacity. The Meizu M6 Note will come with dual cameras but there is a possibility that the configuration will be different in each of the three variants.
If you are one of those waiting patiently for the MIUI 9 update to hit your Xiaomi model as soon as possible, this might disappoint you, especially if you’re anticipating to have a feel of the Split screen feature MIUI 9 comes with. This is because Xiaomi has made a shocking disclosure that not all models would support the Split screen feature. This means that even if MIUI 9 update did hit your Xiaomi model, if it is not among the models that support Split screen, you won’t be able to use the feature.
Xiaomi released the list of models which would have the split screen feature and surprising, out of about 36 models which would get MIUI 9 update, only 16 would have the Split screen function. This is because Split screen feature is only available for models running the Android 7.0 Nougat kernel while those using lower OS versions won’t support it.
The list of supported models includes the Mi Mix, MiNote 2, Mi 6, Mi Max, Mi Max 2, Mi 5, Mi 5s, and Mi 5s Plus. Others include the Mi 5c, the newly launched Mi 5x, Mi 4S, Mi 4c, Mi Note top-end version, Redmi Note 4X-Qualcomm version, Redmi 4X and Mi 3. There should be no argument that Split screen was featured on Android Nougat and so, it isn’t really a new innovation from Xiaomi.
Flip phones have always attracted a small part of the crowd, but as phones became smarter and screens became bigger, their design wasn’t considered viable. As a result, there are hardly any good flip design smartphones in the market today. Samsung did show us how beautiful these phones can be even today, loaded with powerful specs inside, but they are quite costly and are limited to specific markets like South Korea and China.
VKWorld T2 Plus is like a cheaper ticket to the world of flip smartphones. The company has been releasing interesting devices for the past few months, like the Nokia 3310 clone but this device should be even more interesting, considering how limited our options are in this segment. But T2 Plus can’t just rely on its flip design to attract attention, it needs to have good specs as well.
Source: VKWorld FB
The phone is said to upgrade the RAM, ROM, chipset, as well as battery as compared to its slow predecessor, the VKWorld T2. To be honest, that doesn’t tell us much, given that the T2 was powered by the old MT6580 quad-core chip, which made it a 3G only smartphone. So, we’ll have to wait for some real chipset, RAM details to get excited about the device.
Glass Design
Leather Design
What we do know is that the VKWorld T2 Plus will come with a 4.02-inch screen, same as the T2 but with upgraded resolution. It could either be 1280 x 720 or 1280 x 768, translating into 366 ppi or 372 ppi respectively. That’s way better than 480p on the T2. But the new T2 Plus won’t just feature a single display as the phone is said to come with dual screens and a physical keyboard. As for the design, leather and glass seem to be the two materials of choice and it is said that the phone is in trial production right now.
Expect to get more details in the coming weeks. The T2 Plus should launch sometime in the next couple of months. Their YouTube page says that the price is under $150, but we can’t confirm it yet. Meanwhile, take a look at the short teaser of the T2 Plus below. Which design do you prefer, Glass or Leather?
Xiaomi has quietly launched yet another cool gadget, this time around a compact-sized camera. The camera is dubbed the MIJIA Compact Camera and is already available to buy on Xiaomi’s Mi Mall. The camera comes with a number of features, one of which is the ability to record 4K videos and in Xiaomi’s usual way, it has a cheap price tag of 699 Yuan(~$105).
The MIJIA Compact Camera comes with a compact size which can easily fit into the pocket. Specifically, it has a dimension of 71.5 x 42.7 x 29.5mm and weighs 99g. It sports a 2.4-inch touchscreen display for easy access to the photo gallery and to also play back video recordings. From the display, the shooting mode can be switched between picture and video modes. Other image settings can also be adjusted right from the display.
Inside, the Xiaomi camera packs an Ambarella A12S75 chip with 3D motion noise reduction and comes with lens distortion correction and support for RAW file format. The processor is the same used on professional motion cameras. The camera also uses a Sony IMX317 sensor with f2.8 aperture, 145° wide angles, and can capture pictures at 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) and record 4K videos at 30 fps. It features 6-axis image stabilization (Electronic Image Stabilization) which includes 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer. Shooting modes include slow motion, time lapse, and high-speed continuous shot. The battery can last up to 2 hours when shooting 4K videos and 3 hours during 1080p video shoot. It also supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and comes with an SD card slot which can take a maximum of 64GB SD card.
The Xiaomi MIJIA Compact camera will be sold exclusively on Xiaomi Mall, Mi Home, and Lynx and as stated earlier, is presently available for just 699 Yuan ($105).
ZTE’s elite Nubia brand went official with the Nubia Z17 in June, announcing both a 6GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB storage and an high-end 8GB RAM + 128GB version. A new variant with 8GB RAM + 64GB storage was later spotted on TENAA a couple of weeks back, which means, the 8GB RAM version would soon be available in two storage types, and therefore, two different price points.
Since the launch, none of the 8GB RAM versions have been up for sale. However, starting today, the 8GB version of Z17 is available for pre-order on Nubia’s official website and on Nubia official flagship store on Jingdong. One good thing about having an 8+64GB variant is that it brings down the price of the top-end model drastically. While the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is available for 3999 Yuan ($587), the 8GB RAM +64GB storage version is available for a much cheaper, 3,199 Yuan ($480) price tag. The pre-order will run from now until August 28 when the sales would commence.
As a reminder, the Nubia Z17 features a bezel-less 5.5-inch 1080p display panel protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor and gets its juice from a 3200mAh battery with support for QC 4.0 fast charging. On the camera end, it features a powerful dual camera setup that consists of a 23MP + 12MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 1.4um large pixel. The setup supports 2x optical zoom and 10x dynamic zoom. There is also a 16MP selfie shooter at the front. In addition, the phone comes with Android 7.1 with Nubia UI 5.0 on top. Connectivity features include Dolby Atmos, Hi-Fi+, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1 and dual-band Wi-Fi ac.
A few days ago, Evan Blass revealed the gifts that will be bundled with the Galaxy Note 8 in the US. You can either get a 256GB microSD card and wireless charger or a 360° cam.
In Korea, the gifts are equally interesting judging from the details of a leaked flyer. The flyer not only states the gifts but also confirms the existence of a 256GB variant.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 arrives tomorrow. It will be the first Samsung phone with dual rear cameras and also the most expensive so far. Prices of the three variants have leaked and the cheapest is nearly $1,000.
The Galaxy Note 8 will have 6GB RAM as standard on all three variants but will come with 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of built-in storage. The 64GB model is the international edition while the other two will be an Asia exclusive.
According to ITHome, the 64GB model will sell for ¥6288 (~$944); the 128GB version will get a ¥7088 price (~$1064); and the 256GB model will retail for ¥7988 (~$1199).
This is Samsung’s first time of crossing the $1000 mark. Apple is expected to do the same with the release of the iPhone 8.
Gionee has released a new smartphone for the Indian market. The Gionee X1 is a mid-range device that packs a Mediatek MT6737 processor and a price that puts it in competition with the Moto E4 and the Nokia 3.
The Gionee X1 has a 5.0-inch HD display. There is 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage that can be expanded via microSD card slot. The X1 has an 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash that sits above a fingerprint scanner. The front camera is another 8MP camera too with its own flash.
Gionee has included a 3000mAh battery inside the X1 that should see you through the better part of a day. There is an audio jack at the top and a microUSB port at the bottom right of the device. However, the main speaker however sits at the back. The phone runs Android 7.0 out of the box underneath Gionee’s Amigo 4.0 UI.
The Gionee X1 comes in Champagne Gold and Black and is priced at INR 8,999 (~$140). Airtel customers who purchase the X1 will get 10GB of data per month for up to 6 months on data recharges of 1GB and above.
The price of the X1 is lesser than the INR 10,248 (~$160) price of the Nokia 3 but more than the INR 8,456 price of the Moto E4 (~$132). All three phones have the same processor but are slightly different from each other.
The video is an invitation to the launch and is packed with lots of expectations. It teases that we should expect the unexpected from the new AI which will be launched on September 2 in Berlin, Germany. That means Huawei will be unveiling the new AI chip during IFA Berlin 2017, perhaps as one of its innovative technology. It is also reported that Huawei head of Consumer Business Unit, Richard Yu (Yu Chengdong) will give the keynote speech during the event and the main focus would be what the new AI has to offer consumers.
Until the AI processor is officially unveiled, we can’t tell what features the AI adds to the chip that would be of more benefit than most of the AI around which seems to be just a Voice Assistant. Remember, it is said to be more than just a Voice Assistant. So, in addition to voice assistance feature, the Artificial Intelligent processor will bring with it more smart features.
The new AI chip is expected to be integrated into the Hisilicon Kirin SoC but may also be used independently in different gadgets. The AI is also expected to be used on the Kirin 970 chips which would feature on the upcoming Mate 10. You can watch the teaser video from here.
Google has released the latest version of Google app on the Play Store. The APK teardown of the latest Google app with version 7.10 has revealed that Google could be working on Google Assistant enabled headphones. The alleged headphones are codenamed as Bisto
The Bisto codename had first appeared in April in the strings of the beta version of 7.0 Google app. At that time, it was speculated as portable audio device. Its references were removed, but it returned again earlier in this month which suggested that it could be referring to a pair of headphones. Here is a reference from the code of the latest Google app that clearly hints the upcoming Google Assistant enabled headphones codenamed as Bisto.
<string name=”bisto_magic_pairing_assistant_prop_text”>”Your headphones have the Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own personal Google, always ready to help.”</string>
Its seems that users will be able to ask queries through the mic of Bisto headphones and Google Assistant will provide answers along with their alerts. Users will be also able to reply to notifications through verbal responses. The headphones are also expected to come with a Google Assistant button as well as another button at the top.
One of the strings provides some information on directions by stating: “To hear them, press the Google Assistant button. Press the Google Assistant button. To hear them, press and hold the top button. Press and hold the top button.” The Google Assistant button can be long pressed to talk to the headphone and the top button can be used to for enabling verbal alerts.
Another string reveals some troubleshooting information: “Your headphones won’t be available for a few minutes. Try restarting your headphones. To troubleshoot, visit the Help Center. Can’t update headphones. Bisto firmware update New features and fixes are available. Your headphones have been updated and are ready to use,” Other strings contain information for setup and update process for Google Bisto headphones.
There is no information on the release date of the Google Bisto headphones. Also, it is not known how much the Google Assistant enabled earphones would be costing.
It seems that the Google Assistant enabled Bisto may run on Android Wear. Speculations are rife that the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones would be unveiling in October this year. The search engine giant is expected to announce an advanced Chromebook and mini Google Home. It is likely that Google may announce Bisto headphones in October alongside the Pixel 2 duo. More information on the rumored headphones from Google are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.
Android 8.0 Oreo is now official and its system images have been made available by Google for devices such as Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus Player and Google Pixel C. The flashing instructions are available here. Users are required to perform the backup of their devices before installing Android 8.0 Oreo through system images. The search engine giant has also released Android 8.0 Oreo OTA updates for the devices that have enrolled in Android Beta Program.
Installing Android 8.0 Oreo manually through system images may not be convenient for all even though Google is offering a hassle-free installation process now. The easiest way to get the Android 8.0 Oreo before it is officially released by the carrier or the smartphone vendor is by joining the Android Beta program.
Users of Google Pixel XL have claimed that updating to Android O from Developer Preview 4 has been unsuccessful. However, Google seems to have resolved the issue. The OTA update is available without any problem for Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones enrolled in Android Beta Program.
Users can now get Android O by visiting this page and signing in with a Google account. Users can then click on “Enroll Device” button present next to the image of the device. It will then check for an available update. At any time, users can unenroll by visiting the same page to unenroll the device if they wish to go to back a stable build.
As far as Android 8.0 Oreo OTA updates without Android Beta Program is concerned, Google has confirmed that carriers have started testing the software update for Google Pixel, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P phones. Once the carriers are done with testing process, the update will be soon made available to these devices. The OTA update process will begin in phases and it will be gradually coming to supported devices from various brands. The Android O update for Google Pixel C and Nexus Player will be also made available soon.
Google will be also releasing AOSP build for Android 8.0 Oreo that will allow developers to prepare custom ROM. The search engine giant has also confirmed that devices from various OEMs like Essential, General Mobile, HMD Global Home of Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp and Sony will be getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update before the end of 2017.
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