Android 8.0 Oreo is rolling out today for the Asus ZenFone 4
Dec 29th - As the year comes to a close, Asus is updating the ZenFone 4 to Android Oreo before the calendar switches to 2018. The update is rolling out now over the air.
Joe Fedewa
Features Editor
Android apps will soon be able to run in the background on Chromebooks
Dec 29th - Android apps in Chrome OS only work when they are in the foreground. As soon as you go to a different task, the app freezes where you left off. This is changing soon.
OxygenOS Open Beta 29 for the OnePlus 3 and 20 for the OnePlus 3T released
Dec 28th - The OnPlus 5T may be the new phone on the block, but OnePlus hasn’t forgotten about the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T. The latest OxygenOS beta updates bring some new improvements.
Google’s voice-generating AI now sounds nearly identical to humans
Dec 28th - A research paper published by Google shows a few examples of the Tacotron 2 system. This system trains neural networks to generate speech that sounds almost identical to a real human.
Mount your Google Home Mini to a wall outlet with this simple accessory
Dec 27th - The first thing you have to decide after unboxing the Google Home Mini is where to put it. The Mini Back Pack can help.
Google Home Max has a slight latency issue with the aux port
Dec 27th - The Google Home Max is an ultra high-end speaker with Google Assistant built-in. Google made a big deal about the high-quality audio that the Home Max can play.
Kotlin could overtake Java as the predominate programming language on Android next year
Dec 26th - Based on the current projections, Kotlin could overtake Java by the end of 2018. It’s clear that Android developers are switching to the more modern language.
OnePlus 6 could launch in March with under-glass fingerprint sensor
Dec 26th - The OnePlus 5T just launched in November, but the next OnePlus phone is not far away. However, new information claims OnePlus could be moving the OnePlus 6 launch up to March.
5 Best Android Games of the Week (December 2017 #3)
Dec 24th - Each week we will highlight five of the best new or overlooked games. You’re sure to find some hidden gems in these recommendations.
5 Best Android Apps of the Week (December 2017 #3)
Dec 23rd - Every week, hundreds of new Android apps are submitted to the Play Store. If you’re not paying attention 24/7, it’s easy to miss some of the best stuff.
The Essential camera app can now do live 360-degree videos
Dec 22nd - he Essential Phone has a 360-degree camera attachment and the latest update makes it possible to stream live from it.
Google’s ’12 Days of Play’ sale includes $0.99 movie and TV show rentals
Dec 22nd - Google Play is getting in the Holiday spirit with “12 Days of Play.” Everything from movies to TV shows to ebooks are on sale now until January 2nd.
You can now send Instagram Live videos as direct messages
Dec 21st - A new feature allows you to send Instagram Live videos to your friends via Direct message. This works while you’re doing a live video and from live videos from others.
Apple admits what everyone knows: they purposely slow down old iPhones
Dec 21st - If you have friends that use the iPhone, you’ve probably heard a common complaint after the latest iOS update rolls out. “My phone is so slow now! Battery life is terrible now!”
LG plans to release new AI products under the ‘ThinQ’ brand
Dec 20th - The new brand will be called “ThinQ” (pronounced “think”) and products should start arriving in 2018. We’ll see ThinQ in TVs, refrigerators, and electronic devices.