Developers can now stop their Chrome extensions from working in Incognito mode
Most times we see no extensions working in Chrome’s incognito mode, but this is only because Google turns them all off by default. Jump into the extension settings and you will find the vast majority of these have a check box to “allow in incognito”. Now, just because you have the option to, it doesn’t mean you should allow all your additional Chrome software to run in the private browser, though.
Google recognizes this, so they are introducing the ability for extension makers to deny access to incognito. So far it is only an experimental feature and it is working in Canary, but we can assume it will likely make its way to the stable version of Chrome in due time.
All developers have to do is set the manifest “incognito” field value to “not_allowed”. This would get rid of the “Allow in incognito” option withing the extension settings.
For those who may not know what Chrome Canary is, it’s pretty much the beta to Chrome Beta. The name comes from an old practice in which miners would bring a canary to their working grounds, where there could potentially be poisonous gases. If there was any danger, the canary would die before the miners, serving as a form of alarm. In the same way, Chrome Canary is the testing ground that all bleeding edge features go through when they are to new to put in the stable or even beta channels. It’s a very experimental build, and you should only use it if you want to experiment with new features.
Huawei Nexus 6P gets a press render leak ahead of announcement next week
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We know that Google is hosting an event on September 29th that will likely announce the new Nexus smartphones, and today, we’re getting a good look at one of those devices courtesy of a press render. Android Police has managed to get a hold of a press image that shows us the Huawei Nexus 6P in all its glory, front and back. This will be our best look yet at the front of the device, though it’s always nice to see what the back of the finished device is going to look like too. From the looks of it, the Nexus 6P will look quite a lot like the out-going Nexus 6 from the front with its two front-facing speakers.
From the back of the device, we can clearly see the rather unusual looking camera at the top of the device. This is probably the first time in recent memory that any Nexus device has been leaked so comprehensively, to the point where almost nothing is going to be a surprise come the 29th next week – then again, we’re sure there’s more to this device than meets the eye, so we’re expecting Google to put on a good show.
What do you think about the finished look of the Huawei Nexus 6P?
Source: Android Police
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Retail boxes for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P break cover
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It’s Nexus leak day apparently – I must have missed the memo. After getting our best look yet of the Nexus 6P, we’re now getting a squizz (Australian for “look”) at the retail boxes for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Unlike the last group of Nexus boxes, the emphasis of these boxes is on the letter after the number, rather than the number itself – note the rather artistic “X” and “P” adoring the front of either box.
The boxes also pretty much confirm the naming of the devices, clearly emblazoned with the “5X” and “6P” naming that we’ve been starting to hear about. It would appear that this is a new naming nomenclature that Google is going to continue with its new devices, though we’re interested to know what the letters actually mean. Naturally, all should be revealed come September 29th when Google has scheduled an event to launch Android Marshmallow, but also presumably these two Nexus smartphones, a new Chromecast and a new Nexus Player as well.
What do you think about the retail boxes for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: Android Police
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Huawei Nexus 6P shows up in newly leaked high-resolution press render
Earlier we reported on leaked images of the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P retail packaging, and now the Nexus 6P seems to have just appeared in a newly leaked high resolution press render.
This press render comes by way of sources close to Android Police, and it seems to be the same device that leaked a couple of days ago, showing a black bar across the top of the device. The phone is expected to sport a massive 5.7-inch 1440p display, according to Android Police, along with an array of other impressive specs.
As you can see, around the back of the device under the black bar is a fingerprint scanner. We’re not sure what the entire purpose of the black bar is just yet, but there’s obviously a camera and flash on the left of it. However, there’s no telling what the mirror does, if anything.
We’re only a week away from Google’s San Francisco event, where the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are expected to be announced. It’s only a matter of time before we see the Nexus 5X in all of its glory now.
source: Android Police
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Nexus ‘5X’ and ‘6P’ boxes leak out ahead of Google’s Android event
Names, specs and pictures of the next Google-brand phones have already been floating around, and now Android Police has what it says are the retail boxes for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. If you’ll recall, these are the rumored LG (5X) and Huawei (6P) devices that Google will introduce at its Android-flavored breakfast meeting one week from today. Of course, most of our speculation is about what else might be there (new Chromecast?), but this peek can help you get an idea of how the eventual unboxing process will begin.
Source: Android Police
Google adds more useful features to its Clock app for Android
With Google’s focus on improving the custom Android experience, standalone applications like Camera, Calendar and Messenger continue to get better over time. Today, the search titan updated its Clock app with a number of features that will come in handy to many Android users, including those who own a companion Android Wear device. One of the main additions is new progressive alarms and timers, which will gradually increase their volume as they’re set off. You can also choose your favorite ringtone, control timers from a notification and dismiss an alarm preemptively — in case you wake up ahead of time, as any responsible human would do. On the Android Wear side, the Clock app now further integrates with Android Wear, giving you easier management options and interactive alarm notifications. And best of all, it’s all free for the taking.
Source: Google Play
Google updates its Clock app with new alarm features for smartphones and smartwatches
Google today has updated it Clock app for Android with an array of new features. The update should be hitting your Android device soon, if it hasn’t already.
Google’s Clock app is one of the better clocks on the Play Store, and today it’s getting even better in the alarm clock department for smartphones. There’s been a few additions to the application for Android Wear, too.
Here’s the full changelog outlined by Google:
- Gradually increasing volume for alarms and timers
- Choose your favorite timer ringtone
- Preemptively dismiss alarms within the Clock app
- Control timers from a notification
- Easier alarm and timer management on Android Wear
- Interactive alarm notifications on Android Wear
Anyone get the update yet? Be sure to let us know what you like and dislike in the comments below!
source: Google (Twitter)
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Google Nexus smartphone retail boxes leak, confirms Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P naming convention
We’ve seen plenty of leaks leading up to Google’s September 29 event, and as such, we know almost every detail about Google’s upcoming Nexus handsets. An earlier rumor indicated that they would be called the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, and now images coming by way of Android Police offer concrete evidence of the purported model names.
The Nexus 5X box is pictured above and the Nexus 6P box below. Interestingly, the Nexus 5X box takes on more of a square design while the corners are rounded on the Neuxs 6P box. You can see the Nexus logo on bottom right of both boxes along with the model name and storage size on the top left of each.
Google’s expected to announce the two devices at its September 29 event, along with some other goodies. Suffice to say, we’ll only see more concrete leaks from hear on out, as Android fans all around are excited to see what’s next from Google.
Interestingly, the Huawei Nexus 6P will allegedly be the first Nexus device to sport 128GB of internal storage, but as a caveat, it’s said the device won’t sport a microSD card.
Which Nexus device are you planning on getting come launch day?
source: Android Police
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Gmail’s block tool is a quick way to silence annoying senders
The block button on Twitter is handy for getting rid of someone who fills your mentions with a bunch of noise. Now, there’s a similar option for Gmail. Under the reply and forward options in Google’s email app, there’s now a block tool to quickly get rid of unwanted noise. Once you block a sender, messages will automatically go to your Spam folder. You can undo the action from the Settings menu, should the need arise. Block is ready to be put to work today on the desktop and it’s set to arrive in the Android app over the course of the next week. What’s more, the mobile software is also getting the handy unsubscribe feature that’s already available on the web.
Source: Gmail Blog
Toshiba’s retooled Chromebook 2 arrives in October, starts at $330
Toshiba has announced an upgraded version of its Chromebook 2, which is scheduled to ship next month. Compared to last year’s, the company’s new Chrome OS laptop will be available with 5th-generation (Broadwell) Intel Core i3 or Celeron processors — both are geared toward performance, so you can expect this machine to be much snappier than its predecessor. Additionally, the refreshed Chromebook 2 features a backlit LED keyboard for the first time. What does carry over from the previous model is that great 13.3-inch, 1080p IPS display, an HD webcam, two USB ports (3.0, 2.0) and the option to add up to 4GB of RAM. Battery life rating, meanwhile, continues to be about nine hours, but hopefully those fresh processors will make Toshiba’s Chromebook 2 last longer than before. It’ll be available in October for $330 and $430 for the Core i3 and Celeron models, respectively. Slideshow-322381
Source: Toshiba
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