News & Reviews: Google
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Aug 13, 2020
Chromebooks aren't as commonly used as Windows laptop, but the adoption rate is rising and Google wants to make it easier to transition Android apps to the platform. That's why the company launched ChromeOS.dev, a new site that aims to help developers build and test Android apps for Chrome OS.
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Aug 12, 2020
For some of us working at home now, it's become even more imperative that we get some privacy on our Internet browser. The Incognito Mode for Google Chrome helps with this, but it's easy to forget about it if you don't use it often. It doesn't help that you have to manually open an Incognito window.
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Aug 12, 2020
By now, you should have heard the news about TikTok facing a ban thanks to US President Trump due to 'spying'. It may sound ridiculous but the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) just posted news that TikTok may have violated Google's privacy policy for tracking MAC addresses from Android users.
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Aug 11, 2020
It's a bummer that newer Huawei devices aren't compatible with Google Mobile Services, but Huawei have come up with a new way for you to watch and download YouTube videos. Introducing YouTube Vanced, this method also teaches you how to log into your Google account as well.
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Aug 10, 2020
OPPO has officially unveiled the OPPO Watch in India, equipped with a curved display starting from the price of INR14990 (~RM839) for the 41mm variant while the 46mm variant priced at INR19990 (~RM1119). Unfortunately, there is no official information on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now so you might want to check back with us as soon as we get an update.
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Aug 07, 2020
By now, you probably have heard of Google Stadia but if you haven't, it's a new way for gamers to play video games via streaming from the cloud. At the moment, Google Stadia is working on most Android devices particularly the OnePlus 8 series but if you're thinking of waiting for it on your iPhone or iPad, that's not going to happen ever.
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Aug 06, 2020
Based on a statement by 9to5google.com, it seems that an internal Google document may have been spotted hinting that Google could be working on a foldable Pixel smartphone. While not much is known in regards to the aforementioned device, we do know that it will most likely make its debut alongside the Google Pixel 6 series which is due to be unveiled in Q4 2021.
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Aug 06, 2020
Thought the Bitcoin hack case on Twitter was shocking enough? Well, YouTube has been hit by a new series of Bitcoin scams targeting the accounts of high-profile YouTubers. In this new wave, hackers change the channel names of hacked YouTube account and live-stream trending topics to spread their Bitcoin scam.
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Aug 06, 2020
If you've been thinking about the next show you can binge on your Android TV, you will probably appreciate Google making things easier for you. The company has added a new feature that will help you find something new to watch. There will now be a rotating carousel of "Google Play Staff Pick" above the apps to show the highlights of some popular shows.
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Aug 05, 2020
The Google Pixel 4a was just launched yesterday and while it's a bit pricey, it has some respectable tech specs. But the dust has barely settled on the launch and already rumours of a new phone are appearing. Now, sources claim Google is working on a new smartphone that will feature a high refresh rate display.
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