Only these smartphones will receive Google Assistant’s initial support for overcoming texter’s block and meme culture
During the recent Made by Google event, our team at Phones Canada was excited to learn about the new and improved version of Google Assistant. This update includes the introduction of Bard, a generative AI chatbot that aims to enhance the Assistant’s capabilities. While Google Assistant is already proficient in handling basic tasks like answering […]
Important Change to Action Button Introduced in iOS 17.1 Update
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a new feature called the Action Button. This button is located above the volume rocker and replaces the Mute switch. With the new Pro models, users can customize the Action Button to perform a specific action when pressed. To do this, go to Settings […]
Groups calls in Google Meet now support 1080p video resolution thanks to the latest update
After bringing the ability to install third-party add-ons directly within the app last month, Google Meet is now getting another useful feature that’s not really related to productivity: 1080p support for group calls. Previously only available for 1:1 Google Meet calls, full HD support is now being expanded to meetings with three or more participants. […]
Initially, Smarter Assistant will exclusively support these phones, aiding with texter’s block and meme culture.
During the recent Made by Google event, our team at Phones Canada was excited to hear about the new and improved version of Google Assistant called Bard. This innovative feature incorporates generative AI chatbot technology and aims to enhance the conversational abilities of Google Assistant. While the current Google Assistant is proficient in handling basic […]
Tasks, Tiles, and Complications: Google Calendar app now available for Wear OS
Google Calendar App for Wear OS Now Available with Tasks Integration Last week, Google released a Gmail app for Wear OS compatible with the Pixel Watch 2 and other smartwatches running Wear OS 3/3.5/4. Now, Google has followed up by rolling out the Google Calendar app for Wear OS, which includes integration with Google Tasks. […]
Samsung Strives to Prolong Galaxy S24 Software Support in Response to Google’s Pixel 8 Guarantee
Google recently announced that its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models will receive seven years of OS and security updates, surpassing even Apple’s update timeline. This move comes in response to feedback from Pixel owners who questioned why Google, as the maker of both the hardware and software, only offered three years of […]
Google Nest & Chromecast smart speakers regain ability to support multiple speaker groups with recent patent victory over Sonos
Sonos and Google Legal Battle Continues: Multiple Speaker Groups Restored In 2020, a legal war began between tech giants Sonos and Google, with allegations of theft and patent infringement. This resulted in an import ban on several Google smart home products, including Nest, Chromecast, and Pixel smartphones. Unfortunately, consumers were also affected by the ongoing […]
Hidden phones exposed by last week’s emergency alert
Last week, our phones in the U.S. sounded a long, loud alarm as part of a test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). While the intention was to ensure that everyone received the necessary information, there were concerns about individuals in abusive relationships […]
Google Implements Passkeys as Default Sign-In Method for Personal Accounts
Google has taken a major step towards passwordless sign-ins by making passkeys the default method for personal Google accounts. Passkeys are a secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords and offer enhanced protection against phishing. Previously, passkeys were an optional sign-in method for Google Accounts, but now, Google is actively promoting their use. Users will […]
Samsung expands commercial warranty coverage for Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices through 2023
Samsung is taking a step towards longer software support for its smartphones and tablets. While it may not mean more OS updates, the company is extending the commercial warranty for Galaxy Enterprise Edition devices launched in 2023. This warranty extension will apply to smartphones such as the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, […]
