Google May Be Working On AI Fitness Coach For Wear OS Smartwatches

According to a report, Google is planning to launch an AI-powered fitness and health platform catered towards those using Wear OS smart watches, called Google Coach.

Google Coach is reportedly able to use artificial intelligence to plan your meals and monitor your nutrition, regardless if you go out or cook at home. It can also recommend meal plans on a weekly basis or suggest healthy restaurants based on your location and whereabout patterns.

Although this AI fitness coach is likely going to be a major part of Google’s smartwatch operating system, sources say that there may be a phone app as well that will have similar-but-limited functionality.

What do you guys think? Would you like an AI fitness coach on your wrist? Let us know in the comments.

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Apple Still On Top After Amazon Passes Google As Second Most Valuable Company

On Tuesday March 20, Amazon’s stock rose 2.7% to while Apple declined .03% and Alphabet (Google) slipped .19%. As a result of this activity, Amazon passes Alphabet to become the second largest publicly traded company with a market cap of $768.04 billion. Alphabet is currently valued at $761.42 billion while Apple is atop with a current valuation of $889.17 billion.

Although, analysts estimate based on trends that Amazon will be first to hit one trillion in August with Apple hitting the mark one week later.

What Works With Google Home? Full Device Compatibility List

Google first unveiled Assistant in May 2016 and later launched it on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, alongside a smart speaker called Google Home. More than a year later, Google has introduced new hardware, all of which have Assistant built-in.

What is Google Assistant?

Well, Google Assistant is Google’s very own voice-controlled smart assistant. It’s designed to be personal and conversational while expanding on the company’s voice controls. Think of it Google’s version of Amazon Alexa or Apple’s Siri.

What Works with Google Home?

Due to it’s simplicity and availability, Assistant is the perfect entry point for a connected smart-home. With hundreds of smart home devices from a variety of popular brands, you can easily control things around your house with just your voice. Here’s a list of devices that are compatible with Google Home:

August – Smart Lock Pro – Locks

Aubic – Mini Wifi Outlet / Wi-Fi Surge Protector / Wi-Fi Light Bulb – Smart Plugs

Awair – Glow – Smart Plugs

B&O – Beoplay A6  / Beoplay M5 – Speakers

Blossom – Smart Sprinkler System – Sprinkler Hubs

Canary – Flex Security Camera – Cameras

Control Nightingale – Smart Home Sleep System – Smart Plugs

Ecobee – Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat – Thermostats

Emberlight – Wi-Fi Smart Light – Lights

EufyHome – Smart Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Multi-color Bulb – Lights

Geeni – Smart Surge Protector – Smart Plugs

Grace Digital – Wi-Fi Internet Radio – Speakers

Guardzilla – All-in-One Video / Outdoor Wifi Camera – Cameras

Honeywell – Lyric Round / Lyric T5 – Thermostats

Hook – Smart Home Hub – Smart Hubs

Hoover – Rouge 970 – Vacuums

HP Print – DeskJet 3755 / Printing with Google Home – Printers

iDevices – Outdoor Wi-Fi Plug / Wi-Fi Wall Outlet – Smart Plugs

igloohome – Deadbolt 02 / Smart Lockbox – Locks

iHome – ISP6X Wi-Fi Plug / ISP100 Outdoor Plug – Smart Plugs

Insignia – Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

iRobot – Roomba 690 / 890 / Setting Up with Google Home – Vacuums

LG – Music Flow H5 – Speakers

LG – Hom-Bot VR65502LV / VR65704LVM – Vacuums

Liftmaster – MyQ Garage Controller – Garages

LIFX – Smart LED Light Bulb / Smart LED Light Strip – Lights

Logitech – Circle 2 Security Camera – Cameras

Logitech – Harmony Hub / Elite Remote Control – TVs

Lutron Caseta – Smart Light Dimmer – Lights

Lux Products – Wi-Fi Thermostat – Thermostats

Master & Dynamic – MA770 Premium Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Meross – Mini Wi-Fi Plug – Smart Plugs

MyQ Chamberlain – MyQ-G0201 – Garages

Nanoleaf – Aurora Smarter Kit / Expansion Pack – Lights

Neato – Botvac D5 / D3 – Vacuums

Nest – Learning Thermostat – Thermostats

Netatmo – Weather Station – Thermostats

Netgear – Orbi / Nighthawk X6S / Nighthawk AC1900 – Wi-Fi Routers

Netro Sprite – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Nexx Garage – Smart Garage Door Opener – Garages

Pebblebee – Key Finder – Location Devices

Phillips Hue – Smart Bulb Starter Kit / E12 Color Candle Bulb / Lightstrip – Lights

Pioneer – Multiroom Digital Music System – Speakers

Powwow – Mini Wi-Fi Plug / Smart Surge Protector / Wi-Fi LED Bulb – Smart Plugs

Rachio – Smart Sprinkler Controller – Sprinkler Hubs

Ring – Video Doorbell Pro – Cameras

Samsung – Home Monitoring Kit / SmarThings Outlet – Smart Hubs

Sengled – Speaker Bulb Combo – Lights

Sensibo – Wi-Fi Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Shark – ION Robot 750 Vacuum – Vacuums

Smanos – Wi-Fi Camera and Security System – Cameras

Sony – SRSZR5 Wireless Speaker – Speakers

Tado – Smart Air Conditioner Controller – Thermostats

Tile – Key Finder – Location Devices

TP-Link – Wi-Fi Smart Plug / Smart LED Bulb – Lights

Urbanears – Stammen / Baggen – Speakers

Vizio – SP50-D5 Smart cast Crave 360 / SP30-E0 Smart Cast Crave Go – Speakers

WeMo – Mini Smart Plug / Wi-Fi Smart Plug – Smart Plugs

As you can see there are a wide variety brands adding their devices to the smart home market and that list is growing everyday. Honestly, a lot of these devices can also be used with Amazon’s Alexa and are just recently receiving support for Google Home. Sure Google is playing catch-up but considering Google Home costs less than the Amazon Echo, the Google Home is quickly becoming a more attractive option for a voice-controlled assistant.

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Google Reveals Android Oreo And Features With The Solar Eclipse’s Arrival

With the arrival of the solar eclipse, Google has revealed the final name and consumer launch details of Android 8.0. The next iteration of the mobile operating system will be called Android Oreo. The company traditionally uses the names of sweet treats for its major releases for Android, including Cupcake, KitKat, Nougat and now Oreo.

Here are some new features Android Oreo contains:

Notification Dots: See which app has anything new to show you. A long tap on the app’s icon now brings up a menu with the last notification, shortcuts and a link to the app’s widgets.

Autofill: Allows third-party password managers to work directly with apps and web forms without having to utilize bypass methods.

Instant Apps: Provides access to applications for limited interactivity without requiring a download.

Android Oreo also includes 69 new emoji. These new additions are focused on better representing people and gender, plus adding some new fun characters like the exploding head emoji.

Google has done away with its blob style faces in favor of a more traditional-looking set of emoji. The company says it wanted to help avoid miscommunication by making sure emoji are as consistent across platforms.

Android Oreo is rolling out to Google’s Pixel and Nexus 5X/6P devices soon, with other devices to follow shortly.

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Google Testing Multiple Next Generation Pixel Phones

via Instagram It seems like yesterday the Google Pixel was just released but now we're hearing details about Google's next generation smartphone. Reportedly, Google is again focusing intensely on the camera with the device currently being tested with improved chipsets from two different manufacturers that could bring a higher price tag. However, sources say Google has also been testing another Pixel device with lesser specs and a much lower price tag. Google is known to release new devices during the fall of each year.
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HOW TO INSTALL THE NEXUS LAUNCHER WITHOUT ROOTING YOUR PHONE

Earlier this month the android users were given a sneak peek at the new Nexus Launcher which is believed to be featured on the new Nexus phones coming soon. This new launcher adds an arrow to open the app drawer and an irregular Google Now widget located at the top of the home screen, we are calling the "Google Pill."
Now thanks to some diligent work from Cody Lopez, you can have the same experience without rooting your phone. He has provided an advanced, intermediate and novice setup in a video tutorial so anyone will be able to complete this.

ADVANCE SETUP

1. 1. Download Nova and Zooper Widget Pro apps
   2. Download Zooper Widgets (Arrow and Google Pill)
   3. Install Zooper Widget
   4. Place attached .zw files in sdcard/ZooperWidget/Templates
   5. Add a 4×1 Zooper Widget to your homescreen on the top row
   6. Tap it to configure > select SD Card > select nexus_launcher_top
   7. Use the scaling options to adjust the size of the widget to fit your screen
   8. Back out of Zooper and that widget should be ready
   9. Next for the chevron above the dock
   10. Add a 1×1 Zooper Widget to your homescreen and center it horizontally right above your dock
   11. Tap it to configure > select SD Card > select nexus_launcher_drawer
   12. 1. Desktop
          1. Width padding > None
          2. Persistent search bar disabled
          3. Page indicator > None
       2. App & Widget Drawers
          1. App drawer style > Vertical
          2. Card background disabled
          3. Background > White at 10% transparency
          4. Enable fast scrollbar enabled
          5. Scroll accent color > teal
          6. Transition animation > Slide up
       3. Dock
          1. Dock Background
             1. Shape > Rectangle
             2. Content > Tint > White
             3. Transparency > 90%
          2. Dock icons > 5
       4. Gestures & Inputs
          1. Swipe up > App Drawer

INTERMEDIATE SETUP

1. Download Action Launcher 3 (w/Plus Enabled-$4.99)
2. Join Action Launcher 3 Beta
3. Wait for App Update then install
4. Turn on Beta Features-Smartsize Icons
5. Turn on Nougat Style App Drawer
6. Apply Google Pill and Date Widget
7. Remove App Drawer Icon
8. Remove Google Quickbar
9. Set Theme to Material Light

NOVICE SETUP

1. Download Nexus Launcher APK
2. Install Nexus Launcher from APK

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 5 AND S6 EDGE+: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

After weeks and weeks of rumors and leaks, we have the official unveiling of Samsung's newest phablet devices. That's right, early today Samsung took to the stage in New York City to announce not one but two large-and-in-charge smartphones. The CEO of Samsung Mobile JK Shin reminds us that Samsung is single-handedly responsible for creating the phablet category stating that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ are the next step forward of their popular flagships. Here's what we will get with the Note 5:

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

• 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED display
• Octa-core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit process
• 4GB RAM (LPDDR4) , 32/64GB (UFS 2.0)
• Rear : 16MP with Optic Image Stabilization , Front : 5MP
• 3,000mAh Battery, Fast Charging both wired and wireless
• Near Field Communication for payments
• Fingerprint scanner for added security and authorization
• Android 5.1 Lollipop

The S pen which is the included stylus pen of the Galaxy Note 5 has received some new improvements as well. Our favorite has to be the ability to jot down notes even when the display isn't on. This is performed when the phone is idel and the display isn't illuminated. Simply, unsheathe the S pen from the phone and write onto the black screen of the idle phone. This new feature is perfect for any user needing to quickly write something down. What's just as interesting but may be more important to some are the features that are missing from the phone. Here is a list of what we won't receive with the Galaxy Note 5:

• No micro SD card slot
• No USB Type C
• No infrared blaster
• No removable battery

Along the side of an improved Note 5 was the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 Edge+. This is the simply a larger version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that was released earlier this year. That being said, this version isn't without some perks. The S6 Edge+ sports a larger battery than it's predecessor and it also has improved optical image stabilization for even smoother video recording. The edge display software has received improvement as well with "Apps Edge.” This acts as an area of shortcuts to quickly launch some of your favorite applications.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+

• 5.7" Quad HD Super AMOLED display with curved edges
• Exynos 7420 (64bit, 14nm) Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad)
• 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM
• 32GB or 64GB  storage, non-expandable
• 16.0MP OIS rear camera, 5.0MP front camera
• 3,000mAh battery with fast charging and fast wireless charging
• NFC for payments, fingerprint scanner for authorization
• Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ will be available for pre-order starting today and will be officially on sale August 21st. Although, if you want to get your hands on the phone before launch, the phone should be on display at more than 7,000 stores around the US tomorrow, August 14th. Simply ask your local sales representative to take a peak at these new devices.  Now is the perfect time to upgrade. If you are not a fan of these new phones, remember that their previous models will be going be getting a price drop.

CARRIERS BEGIN PROVIDING FIX FOR TEXT MESSAGE HACK

The first wave of Android handsets obtaining the Stagefright vulnerability patch are here. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T step-up to provide a few of their respectable Samsung devices with a a software update to protect users against malicious MMS messages. Starting today, the T-Mobile and Verizon variants of the Galaxy Note 4 and Note 4 Edge have begun to receive this update. AT&T provides the same update to Galaxy S 6 and S6 Edge. Additionally, the update can also be found available on T-Mobile's Galaxy S5.

Nearly every cellphone service provider and manufacturer have promised a roll-out of these required software patches. Although, it appears that only Samsung is hitting the gate running and dominating all other Android manufacturers with an urgency demanded from such potentially harmful risks.

Once your device or devices receive the update, do not delay. Protect yourself by taking advantage as soon as possible. To check for it, simply head into Settings > About phone > Software update > Ok.

*Tip: Make sure that you have at least 50 percent battery life and a Wi-Fi connection.

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PHONES AT RISK FROM TEXT MESSAGE HACK

As we previously reported, Google has placed a 'bug bounty' for research teams to discover potential threats to the Google Chrome web browser. Google has paid out $4 million since the bug bounty begain in 2010 and it seems a researcher named Zimperium, has uncovered a new vulnerability that has the potential to wreak havoc on our beloved Android devices.

This researcher states that the flaw exists within a media playback tool within the mobile software called Stagefright. By simply sending a text message, hackers could acquire complete control over the device and allow them to steal any content on it. The malware hides inside of a short video and as soon as the text is received, built in features to reduce time for viewing processes the video. It seems that short amount of time to process the video is enough for hackers to take control. This would include all personal information or credit cards.

A Google spokewoman had this to say regarding the mobile threat,
"The security of Android users is extremely important to us and so we responded quickly and patches have already been provided to partners that can be applied to any device." The Google spokeswoman went on to add, "Most Android devices, including all newer devices, have multiple technologies that are designed to make exploitation more difficult. Android devices also include an application sandbox designed to protect user data and other applications on the device."

Zimperium sent the patch that has been accepted to Google. He told the National Public Radio that he estimates only 20 percent to 50 percent of Android devices will actually get the updates due to vendors being slow to react -- if they react at all. You see unfortunately, fixes to the popular mobile operating system take time. To resolve issues within Android, Google provides patches through software updates handed down to device manufacturers. These manufacturers include Samsung, LG, HTC among many others to then provide these software updates to the cellphone service providers. It is then up to these carriers to push the updates to each phone. You can start to see how long this process could take. Thus many devices rarely receive the latest software available to them.

Currently, Zimperium tells the National Public Radio that the flaw has not been exploited. However, expressing the severity in a recent blog post, he states that 95 percent of Android devices worldwide are vulnerable.

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ONEPLUS 2 LAUNCH SUMMARIZED

After months and months of leaks and teasing, the highly anticipated OnePlus 2 has officially been confirmed. The Chinese startup OnePlus took the unveiling of their newest smartphone to a place where no other company had ventured before; virtual reality. Last night was the world's first ever product launch in virtual reality. Here are our impressions and coverage regarding the unique presentation.

 

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SECURITY FLAWS PATCHED IN CHROME UPDATE

As part of Google's bug bounty program, researchers have been granted financial rewards based on the severity of the issue. Nearly, $40,000 has been awarded to security researchers in total. Bug bounties continue to be a valuable way for software vendors to use third-party specialists to detect security flaws. This results in problems being addressed faster and updates being provided to users, thus keeping them safe from exploitation. 

On Wednesday, Google provided the public release of Chrome 44 for Windows, Mac and Linux. As part of the Chrome 44 update, 43 bugs have been fixed. The most severe issue include universal cross-site scripting, a flaw which allows executable files to run immediately after download and a content security policy bypass in the Chrome browser. 

 To protect yourself against some of these potential security flaws, Google recommends setting up auto-downloads of the browser updates. If you do not have this feature set-up you will need to manually update your Chrome browser. This can be done by opening your Chrome browser and locating the three horizontal lines at the top-right position of the browser. These lines indicate the ability to customize and control the browser settings. Click this for a drop-down menu to appear. Select "About Google Chrome" toward the bottom of this menu for the browser to search for the most recent update available. Approve this update to protect yourself from potential security flaws.

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GOOGLE+ PHOTOS SHUTTING DOWN

The new Google Photos application has been available for nearly two months now. It appears that the time has come for the original Google+ Photos to be discarded to the trash can. Today Google announced that on August 1 of this year, the photo section that was integrated into the Google+ will be shut down in favor of the new stand-alone Google Photos application. This just in from Google:

 "In an effort to ensure everyone has the best photos experience we can deliver, on August 1st we'll start to shut down Google+ Photos — initially on Android, and soon thereafter on the Web and iOS." 

 This means that if you are not already ahead of the game, to be sure to make the switch to the new Google Photos app ahead of August 1. All of your photos and videos will transition to the new application, so you don't have to worry about losing any of your content. All you are actually doing is breaking the original functionality from Google+ and continuing with Google Photos.

If you are unfamiliar with the Google Photos app our lead product reviewer has provided a video review regarding this recently released cloud storage application.

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