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It wasn't all that long ago when Google used codenames for its Android versions instead of numbers, tasty codenames too. For example, Android 8 was Oreo and Android 9 was named Pie. The company dropped the tradition with Android 10, though internally there was a codename for it. Now, a new interview has revealed the codename for Android 11 as well.

Now and then, you may have noticed some Android 10 that have very little RAM but run the full version of the OS. But Google is taking steps to prevent that in the future. The company will be looking to mandate minimum RAM requirements for devices with Android 11.

Pos Malaysia has officially unveiled the e-Consignment Note, which allows customers to fill and print out their own consignment notes at Pos Laju outlets or kiosks via their official app. With that said, the e-Consignment will help make parcel sending a much more streamlined and efficient experience for both Pos Laju as well as their customers.

When it comes to computers, Chromebooks probably see the least widespread use. Chrome OS needs to do much more to get people to adopt its use and Google may have the right idea for it. Reports claim that Google is working on a dual-screen device that could be a new Chromebook.

Remember Zoom and its infamous 'zoombombing' incidents? The increase in people working from home has pushed more people to use video meeting apps, but it brought a slew of new issues like strangers crashing video meetings. Google has been working hard to ensure its Google Meet platform avoids the same problems and has announced new preventive measures.

Samsung hit no.1 again and this is the company's 9th time winning in a row, they have been rated as the most popular brand in Asia. A report had shown that among the 1000 electronic companies in the rank, Samsung is the first choice based on consumer insights. 

When it comes to web browsers, Google Chrome is currently one of the most widely used. Even some Mac users prefer it over Safari browser. But Google Chrome has an issue with Mac devices where battery performance is poor. Now, reports claim that Google has pledged to address this on-going problem.

With how widely used smartphones are these days, it makes sense for the OS to be updated fastest. On the other hand, Wear OS seems to have gotten the short end of the stick in recent years, as it is still stuck on Android 9. But now Google seems to be ready for a major upgrade to Wear OS.

When we mention “ok Google”, what comes to your mind? Yes! It is the Google Home speaker. A few weeks back, Google confirmed that the product is discontinued, but after 4 years we got a surprise that they might announce a new speaker.

How do you communicate with your friends and family through texting? Sometimes it’s kind of difficult to express your emotion through texting, but you may express yourself better with emojis. Anyway, the Google Gboard keyboard will roll out 117 new emojis for users and they are currently in beta version.