Google slashes the price of the Huawei Watch by $50
Google has slashed the price of Huawei’s smartwatch on its online store. The device carries a retail price of $499 for the silver model and $579 for the black variant. However, once a $50 discount has been applied at checkout, the cost will drop down to $449 and $529, respectively.
Just in case you need a refresher on its specifications, the Huawei Watch features a 1.4-inch 400 x 400 pixel AMOLED display, a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a 300mAh battery. It also sports a gyroscope, accelerometer, heart rate sensor and barometer.
Source: Google Store
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Google Authenticator takes security codes from your smartwatch
It can be annoying to set up two-factor authentication and boost the security of your accounts, but Google may have found a way to ease your pain. It’s delivering an update to Authenticator for Android that not only touts a “refreshed” design, but receives codes from Android Wear smartwatches. You’re no longer stuck using this solely on your phone. To top things off, Google is rolling in early support (sadly, developer-only) for the FIDO Alliance’s NFC Security keys — in the future, you may only need to tap devices together to sign in. If you can’t bear the thought of logging in with a regular password, you’ll want to grab this upgrade in short order.
Source: Google Online Security Blog
Google Authenticator finally gets its Material Design makeover and Android Wear support
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You might have assumed that by now all of Google‘s Android apps would have been updated according to the Material Design guidelines that were brought in over a year ago with Android Lollipop – as it turns out, Google Authenticator is just getting its update today. It’s actually a pretty sizeable update for Authenticator, not only overhauling how the app looks, but adding useful features like Android Wear support. I can’t vouch for the app itself since I don’t use it, but most of the Material Design updates that Google’s apps have gotten have made them smoother and easier to use (generally). If you’re not on board with what Google Authenticator does, here’s a short video for you to watch:
Here are the full update notes as per the Play Store page:
WHAT’S NEW
- UI improvements: new theme and icon
- Support for Android Wear devices
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Developer preview: support for NFC Security Key (FIDO Universal 2nd Factor protocol)
If this is an update for you, we’ve got the Play Store link for you below:
http://playboard.me/widgets/pb-app-box/1/pb_load_app_box.jsWhat do you think about the update to Google Authenticator? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Droid-life
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Google Authenticator gets massive update with Wear support and a much-needed material design overhaul
Nearly every Google app has been updated with the company’s latest material design elements. However, up until this point, Google Authenticator has been one of those left out.
Google Authenticator increases users’ security by means of a security code that is prompted whenever registering a new device with one’s Google account. This way if your passcode gets hacked, the hacker won’t be able to gain access to your Google account unless they have the device containing Google Authenticator. This adds an extra layer of security. Today, the app has received the much-needed material design overhaul, which will replace the old grey style Holo theme. The update also brings compatibility for Wear devices. This allows users to enter the security code right on their wrist and even keep their smartwatch safe. For specific instructions, check out the step by step guide Google has provided down below.
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Nexus security update for December is released
Google has released an OTA security patch for Nexus devices. The new Nexus firmware can also be found on the Google Developer site.
Builds LMY48Z or later and Android Marshmallow with Security Patch Level of December 1, 2015 or later address these issues. Refer to the Common Questions and Answers section for more details.
This is part of Google’s Android Security Bulletin Monthly Release process. All partners were notified about the update on or before November 2, 2015. Source code patches will be released to Android Open Source Project (AOSP) repository over the next 48 hours.
Most of the issues this update will fix are minor, but there was one major Critical security vulnerability that could enable remote code execution on an affected device through multiple methods such as email, web browsing, and MMS when processing media files. However, Google says they have no reports of any of these security issues being used on customers.
Source: Nexus Security Bulletin
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Factory images for Android 6.0.1 update have been released
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We’ve had the Android 6.0.1 update on our radar for some time now and it seems Google has decided today is the day – Google has released the factory images for Android 6.0.1 for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. While the update inevitably contains the December security update, one of the more anticipated additions are the new emoji that SVP of Android Hiroshi Lockheimer announced would be coming in this update. We also got a sneak peek at all the new emoji if you’re not keen on flashing a new factory image right now.
As with all software updates, you can either wait for the update to roll out to your device – which can take days or weeks depending on where you are – or you can download the factory image from the Google Developers website and flash it yourself. In case this is your first time, flashing a factory image will wipe everything on your device, so make sure to backup everything before you attempt anything – otherwise, you might be better off waiting for the OTA (over-the-air) update.
Are you excited to see the factory images for Android 6.0.1? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Google Developers via TalkAndroid
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Chrome for Android protects you from dangerous websites
Google Chrome already shields you from sketchy websites on the desktop, and now it’s doing the same on your smartphone. Grab the latest version of Chrome for Android and you’ll get the same Safe Browsing security measures that you’ve seen on your computer. You’ll know if a site is perpetrating a phishing scam or pushing malware. It’s not quite as comprehensive as on the desktop (Google saves data by limiting safety info to your region), but it could still prove a lifesaver if it keeps you from falling for a convincing fraud while you’re away from your PC.
Via: Android Central
Source: Google Online Security Blog
Google publishes Android 6.0.1 factory images for Nexus devices
Google has published the factory images for the long-awaited Android 6.0.1 update for the Nexus 5, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 7, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The upgrade brings a brand new Emoji set to these devices, in addition to the latest security patch which is targeted at resolving any critical issues present in the open-source operating system.
Hit the source link below to download the factory images from the official Google Developer Blog for manual flashing. Alternatively, you can wait for the OTA to start rolling out, which should start soon.
Source: Google Developers
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Reminders join Google Calendar to further help us stay on top of things
I don’t know about you, but Google’s Reminders system has become a vital feature to helping me function in everyday life. These days, we have so much going on. And with our devices always around, it only makes sense to utilize them to stay on top of things we’ll inevitably forget.
Google has long kept Calendar entries and Reminders separated, still hanging on to the calendar events ideology. But with the increased importance of Reminders in the ecosystem, Google is now adding them as entries in the Calendar app.
One of Google’s justification for doing this is that “while those entries [calendar events] come and go, Reminders stick with you over time so you can track them until they are actually done.” Reminders will stay on top of your daily list of entries until you dismiss them.
Reminders in Calendar will also 1’up event entries by automatically adding information like phone numbers and addresses (if you make a Reminder to make a call or go somewhere). That’s what great about the Reminder system, it gets incorporated across the ecosystem. Therefore, if you create one via a voice command on Google Now, it will automatically populate in Inbox, Keep, and now Calendar.
Regarding the roll-out, Google says that incorporation into the mobile Calendar app will come first – an update will show up on the Play Store and iOS App Store this week. The update via Calendar on the web is in the works. Check out Google’s video on the new feature below.
Source: Google Blogspot
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Google Calendar gets reminders to keep track of your tasks
Google’s services have had reminders for a while, but they’ve usually been kept apart from your day-to-day schedule. That’s a bit counterintuitive, isn’t it? However, the company is finally setting things right by incorporating those reminders in Google Calendar. As of this week, mobile users (the web is coming soon) can create and track reminders from within the Calendar app. If you need to remember to get groceries, you’ll know right away if there’s a conflict with your kids’ recital. And importantly, you don’t have to worry about those reminders being lost in the shuffle — if you don’t tackle them one day, they’ll show up in your itinerary for the next. All iOS users should see this overdue upgrade today, while Android users will see it roll out over the course of the week.
Source: Official Gmail Blog
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