The growth driver this year will be the new models being released by various vendors ahead of the festive shopping season. Be that as it may, growth is still expected to remain relatively subdued this year, but the market is expected to emerge stronger in 2021, thanks to a more broad-based recovery worldwide. Beyond the immediate future, Canalys says that it expects the global smart speaker market to reach 640 million by 2024....

Camera Go, for those unaware, is a lightweight camera app that Google unveiled for its low-RAM Android phones earlier this year. It brings the company’s popular AI camera features to entry-level phones. Camera Go already offered ‘Portrait Mode’ to users and now, it has started rolling out the Night Mode feature, via an update, for enhanced low-light photography. You no longer need to rely on your phone’s flash to capture photos in low-light situations....

Google Delays FLoC Rollout Until 2023 Google announced the updated timeline in a recent blog post. With the shift in focus, the Mountain View giant expects to phase out third-party cookies over a three-month period starting in mid-2023 and ending in late 2023. For this to happen, Google also needs to implement key technologies including FLoC by late 2022. The transition will take place in two stages. Google will announce the start of Stage 1 in late 2022 after completing testing and launching relevant APIs....

According to the report, the regulator opened the investigation last June following allegations that Google engages in anti-competitive practices by creating barriers for OEMs and developers wanting to use or develop modified versions of Android for smart TVs. The case was filed by two antitrust lawyers, Kshitiz Arya and Purushottam Anand, both of whom have since confirmed the filing. While neither of them could speak on record about CCI’s investigation, one of the sources quoted by Reuters claimed that the regulator had asked Google to submit its written responses to the allegations, but the company has sought more time....

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Shown at Google I/O 2022 Google not only confirmed that the Pixel 7 series will arrive in the fall later this year, but also showed off the devices on stage at Google I/O 2022. The Pixel 7 and the 7 Pro carry forward the design aesthetic introduced with the Pixel 6 series last year. The upcoming phones will come with a revamped camera bar, switching out the glass build for a recycled aluminum design....

Pixel Buds Pro: Specs and Features The Pixel Buds Pro’s primary highlight is ANC, which is made with a custom 6-core audio chip and uses Silent Seal to adapt to a user’s ears and cancel the noise accordingly to its maximum capacity. This is clubbed with the “Transparency mode” to let in the outside sounds if needed. The built-in sensors will also measure the pressure in a person’s ears so that there’s no ANC-caused discomfort....

Nest Hub 2nd Generation: Specs and Features The Nest Hub 2 has a 7-inch display and is said to provide 50% more bass and better sound output than the first-generation Nest Hub. It allows you to watch online content on various platforms such as Netflix, YouTube, and more. You can also access YouTube Music, Spotify, and more popular streaming platforms. It is compatible with a number of apps such as Gaana, Google Photos, Philips Hue, Google Maps, Google Calendar, and more....

As per reliable reverse app engineer Jane Manchun Wong, Google Maps will soon add a new map layer titled ‘COVID-19 Info’ alongside the existing transit, traffic, and street view layers. You can see in the image below that the layer demarcates all the different states and countries, showing whether COVID-19 spread is increasing or decreasing in that region. — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) September 4, 2020 The COVID-19 data, as per the screenshots, is being sourced from Wikipedia, The New York Times, Johns Hopkins University, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation....

McLaren Partners with Google Under this collaboration, McLaren will use 5G-enabled Android devices and Chrome browser across its operations. This includes practice sessions, qualifying matches, and races to support the drivers and team. Furthermore, McLaren will add Android and Chrome logos to the engine cover and wheel covers of the MCL36 Formula 1 race cars and Number 58 McLaren MX Extreme E race car. Helmets & race suits of McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo from the 2022 Formula 1 season will also bear Google’s Android and Chrome branding....

Google Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch Surface in the US According to a recent report by Android Police, both the Pixel 6a and the Pixel Watch have surfaced in the back-end inventory system of a US-based carrier with the codenames “Bluejay” and “Rohan,” respectively. The listing also revealed the color options and other details of the products ahead of their official launch. Starting with the Pixel 6a, there’s mention of three colors – black, white, and green in the carrier’s database....

Pixel Watch Charger Details Revealed A recent report by 9to5Google, citing official FCC filings by Google, suggests that the Pixel Watch will come with a USB-C-based magnetic charging adapter in the box. The report mentions that the FCC filings appeared on May 11, the same day Google held its I/O 2022 event, and revealed that the Pixel Watch will come in both Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi + LTE models. An additional FCC ID (G943M) of the Pixel Watch also revealed that Compal Electronics will be responsible for manufacturing the charging unit of the smartwatch....

iPhone SE 3 Price and Availability in India The iPhone SE 3 comes in three storage options, much like the global variants, and here’s what it would cost in India if you intend to buy it: 64GB: Rs 43,900128GB: Rs 48,900256GB: Rs 58,900 The starting price isn’t much high as compared to the 2020 iPhone SE, which had a starting price of Rs 42,500 at the time of launch. It will be up for pre-orders in India starting March 11 and can be purchased from March 18....

HiSense U7H TV: Specs and Features The HiSense U7H QLED TV comes in two screen sizes: 55-inch and 65-inch. The 4K IPS display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Full Array Local Dimming for deeper blacks and bright views, and Quantum Dot technology for rich color reproduction and contrast. It also comes with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, as mentioned earlier. For gaming enthusiasts, there are features like an AMD Free Sync Premium, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)....

Some of the devices on the list shipped with Android 9, so the company is seemingly adhering to its three-year update promise. That said, it isn’t immediately clear as to why the company deleted the tweet, so it will be interesting to see if all these devices will eventually receive the update. While the original tweet is now lo longer available, a screenshot of the post was saved for posterity by Neowin, suggesting that the company will update even entry-level devices like the Nokia 1 Plus and the Nokia 1....

Tech Meets Aesthetics The new laptops from MSI all follow a decidedly aesthetical design. Whether it’s in the curves of the chassis, or the aspect ratio of the screen. MSI is drawing on the efforts of the Renaissance artists, who placed a lot of emphasis on accurate placement and ratios. The Golden Spiral is one such example, and it’s what MSI has used extensively throughout its new line-up of laptops, both for creators and gamers alike....

Add Money to Apple ID Wallet on iPhone, iPad, and Mac (2022) You can add money to your Apple ID wallet using almost any Apple device that you own. Whether it’s your iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac, adding funds to Apple ID is very simple. We will discuss the steps to do so individually, and you can use the table of contents below to find the steps for your device....

Note: While you will lose ongoing conversation when moving from WhatsApp to Signal, you can export a copy of your conversations and keep it as a reference in the chat with the same people. We have shown the steps in our guide linked above. How to Back Up and Restore Signal Chats Since Signal is incredibly high up on the security ladder, the app doesn’t back up any of your data by default....

That’s not a good feeling, is it? Especially at a time when Game of Thrones book fans are at par with the TV show fans on what’s going to happen next. Thankfully, there are ways to block all Game of Thrones spoilers and here’s how to do it: 1. Block Spoiler Posts on Chrome and Firefox There’s an extension for Chrome aptly dubbed Unspoiler, which should really help you out in blocking Game of Thrones spoilers....

5 Ways to Change Apple ID Phone Number (2021) You can switch your Apple ID to a different mobile number right from your iPhone or iPad. If you do not have access to your device, you can also use a computer to change the phone number associated with your Apple ID. Irrespective of which of the five methods you choose, none of your data is harmed. So, if you are worried about losing any important data in the process, you should leave this misconception to rest....

How to Convert MBR to GPT While Windows does offer a native solution to switch between MBR and GPT, you have to delete all data from the disk to be able to use it. Luckily, we do have ways to do this without data loss, and today, I’ll show you exactly how to. So without further ado, let’s take a look at how to convert the disk partition style in your PC from MBR to GPT....