Android Q is now officially Android 10 and several of the phones run by it will get updated. Now, this is indeed good news for users who are always keen on new products.

Google has indeed confirmed that Android Q’s name will be Android 10 when it is rather officially released. Android Pie will be the last version to carry the naming legacy. Google will declare that Android will be getting a new logo and color scheme as plans are there to have a complete overhaul. Thus Android Q is officially Android 10.

Android 10 will soon be in the market and as of now, Google has the operating system made available for beta-testing on select phones. Google has an array of phones such s Pixel 1, Pixel 2, original Pixel and Pixel 3a. These Pixel phones will be the first to get the Android 10’s official release.

All of these Pixel phones happen to be part of the beta testing and any person having these devices can enroll for the program. He or she can get the newer version of Android Q or Android 10 on their devices. In the Pixel 3 XL review unit, the Android Q beta name has been upgraded to Android. Google Pixel 3, Pixel3XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2XL as well as the newly launched Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a Xl will indeed be rather eligible. For up-gradation as soon as Android 10 is officially released. It is but obvious that Android Q is officially Android 10.

Also, Google’s Pixel 4 phones will come out in October and these will be running Android 10 out of their boxes.

The new Pixel 4 will consist of a dual-camera at the back, and will also come along with Face ID.

Android Q is officially Android 10 is a well-acknowledged fact.

Furthermore, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 6T and OnePlus happen to be part of the Android Q beta program.

Since Android 10 updates are rolled out in a phased manner, it is expected OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will try to get the new software first, followed by the older OnePlus 6 and 6T phones. The OnePlus 7 Pro happens to be the new flagship from the company and it seems that Android 10 will in all probability roll out first. The phone also runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.

The company is planning to launch OnePlus 7T series soon, which could run Android 10 out of the box.

Asus Zenfone 5Z and Android 10

Asus ZenFone 5Z happens to be the Android Q beta program and also runs the older Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

Features and APIs of Android Q

Security Enhancements

Android Q does introduce several security features, which the following sections summarize. Android Q introduces the following improvements to the unified biometric authentication dialog added in Android 9:

Specify user confirmation requirements

One can now provide a hint that does tell the system not to require user confirmation after the user has authenticated using an implicit biometric modality. For example, it is possible to tell the system that no further confirmation needs to be required after a user has authenticated using Face authentication.

Improved fallback support for device credentials

It is possible to tell the system to allow a user to authenticate making use of their device PIN, pattern, or password if they cannot authenticate making use of their bio-metric input for some reason. 

Apple has done it again and plans to bring out a newer version of its iPad which is soon to be launched. Many rumors have been floated about its features on account of leaks.

Apple’s next-generation iPad will be coming with triple rear shooters such as the iPhone 11. There is much to observe the upcoming iPad Pro.

 The design of the upcoming iPad Pro models will rather remain the same.

Earlier this week, details regarding the iPhone 11 line up did leak and in a rather small footnote, certain features of the upcoming iPads did surface. With this fresh leak, it has been possible to have major updates about what is in the offing about Apple announcing its next generation of tablets.

Before this new development, there have been rumors regarding Apple’s iPad Pro that does begin to surface which suggested that it would come with triple rear cameras. This feature will be rather borrowed from the upcoming iPhone 11 if the rumors of the smartphone are anything to go by. In case Apple does indeed add three rear cameras on the iPad Pro, then it will rather boast three cameras that will be working in unison and will snap three photos of everything that a person will capture. Then, these images will be combined into a single image thus permitting a person further crop photos with missing information.

Recently, Bloomberg report does state that the design of the upcoming iPad Pro models will remain the same as the current-generation tablets as well as apart from the triple camera setup on the rear. Also, there will be two different sizes here with an 11-inch and a 12.9-inch model that is likely to be launched. These upcoming slates will come with an updated processor as well as more RAM than the currently available iPad Pro models.

Apple will also be introducing a new 10.2-inch iPad that will replace the 9.7-inch version. This will be Apple’s entry-level iPad.

The Cupertino brand is expected to launch its next-generation iPads by October. The iPhone 11 event is supposed to take place on September 10, and Apple will be launching three new iPhones that will perhaps be called the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Apple has also managed to introduce a new design language with the launch of the iPhone X, which has an edge-to-edge, almost bezel-less display. If Apple were to revamp its tablet line, it is possible that the new iPad Pro — the direct successor to this year’s 10.5-inch iPad Pro — could perhaps take a cue from the iPhone X. It is either that or the Cupertino giant that could still come up with an iOS tablet with top and bottom bezels that are of course slimmer than the ones before. After all, iPads do benefit from the bezels as they do make the tablets easier to hold, as pointed out by iMore. 

Meanwhile, another feature that is rather rumored to undergo a serious change is the home button. Apple has already done away with the physical home button on its iPhone series starting with the iPhone 7. The company has given up the physical button for a virtual one that tends to utilize Force Touch technology. There are in fact rumors that Apple could do the same for its iPads. 

Thus much is to be said about Upcoming iPad Pro 

Windows has been facing technological snags but has managed to adeptly handle them. It has the required expertise and knowledge.

Windows 10 May 2019 Update users indeed have been hit by a bug brought in by the latest cumulative update which is rather causing Bluetooth speakers not to work. It is a problem that has to be taken care of and required action will indeed ensure that Windows 10 patch does not create further complications.

Specifically, this is KB4505903, a patch that is designed to deliver various fixes, which include smoothing over issues with Windows Hello facial recognition logins, and problems with Bluetooth devices. Windows 10 patch has been dealt with adequately.

KB4505903 is indeed supposed to resolve an audio bug and also improve Bluetooth audio quality in some respects when making use of certain audio profiles for longer periods, but instead, it does seem to have rather broken things for PCs that have an internal speaker installed. Issues such as these are taken care of:

How to reinstall Windows 10

How to stop a Windows 10 update

Windows 10 May 2019 Update problems: how to fix them
On these machines, after installing the above-mentioned patch, May 2019 Update users may indeed find that their Bluetooth speaker will no longer connect to their PC, or if it does connect, the audio quality will be rather poor. Windows 10 patch need much attention as it was something that should not have happened.

A third problematic scenario that has been described by Microsoft in its support document is that the Bluetooth speaker may indeed connect, but the sound may rather come out of the PC’s internal speaker, rather than the Bluetooth device.

Microsoft further does take note of additionally, in Device Manager, as one notices an entry under the Sound, video and game controllers node for Microsoft Bluetooth A2dp Source that does show a yellow bang icon.

Presumably Microsoft is presently fixing this issue, but for now, there happens to be a workaround detailed in the support document. Windows 10 patch cannot be sidetracked obviously.

Those affected May 2019 Update users do need to fire up the System File Checker tool and also use that to repair missing/corrupted files, which is rather evidently the issue here following the cumulative update.

To do this, one does need to open the command line – and in case one is not sure how to do that, simply type ’cmd’ in the search box located next to the Start button and then click on the Command Prompt app at the top.

Once that gets opened up, it is necessary to type in the following, and presses enter:
The user may have to wait for several minutes for the scan and repair to be carried out, but once it is done with finished, reboot the PC. Hopefully, everything is now rather back to normal with the Bluetooth devices in Windows 10.

Windows 10 has technologically proved well by dealing with the problem that crops up efficiently.

Google Nest Hub Smart Display has grandly made its debut. It will appeal to the users no doubt as it is quite reasonably priced and has several features.

Google Nest Hub Smart Display, originally referred to as the Google Home Hub, has indeed been launched in India. The smart display is rather designed to control over 200 million devices from more than 3,500 brands,  that include LG, Oakter, Philips Hue, Syska, TP-Link, Xiaomi, and Yeelight among others.

Also, the Google Nest Hub Smart Display does come along with the Google Assistant integration to let a person control all the compatible connected devices in the home directly making use of one’s voice. Google has additionally optimized the YouTube experience specifically for the Nest Hub to offer the video content out-of-the-box.

Google Nest Hub price in India

The Google Nest Hub Smart Display price in India has been set at Rs. 9,999. The device is rather available for purchase through Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Croma, and Reliance Digital. Moreover, it does flaunt Chalk and Charcoal color options.

As a launch offer, Google has rather bundled Xiaomi’s Mi Security Camera that is worth Rs. 1,799 with the Nest Hub. The limited-period offer can indeed be availed through Flipkart and Tata Cliq.
To recall, the Google Nest Hub Smart Display had been debuted as the Google Home Hub way back in October last year. It is presently selling for the US at $99 which is roughly Rs. 7,100.
The Google Nest Hub is indeed competing against the Amazon Echo Show 5 ₹ 8,999 that had been launched in India back in late May with a price tag of Rs. 8,999.

Google Nest Hub specifications, features

A person needs to make use of the Google Assistant integration; the Google Nest Hub does understand the voice commands. It also does include various Google services, that do include Google Search, YouTube, and Google Photos. This does imply that a person can ask about a place, watch his or her favorite video, or just view the recent memories with family or friends through the Nest Hub.

Similar to a Google Home speaker, the Nest Hub does come with Voice Match that is rather touted to recognize multiple voices to provide a personalized experience. The device also does support Routines that do help perform a series of actions by receiving a single voice command. For example, one can say, “Hey Google, Goodnight” to let the device be able to set an alarm, turn off the connected lights and TV, and play soothing music.
Google has also managed to provide various Digital Wellbeing features on the Nest Hub. It is possible to enable or disable options such as Only allow non-explicit music, YouTube Restricted Mode, and Allow Assistant Answers to adjust to the experience as per one’s preferences.

Aside from the preloaded features, the Google Nest Hub works with a list of content providers. Google has no doubt revealed that the users would be able to watch recipe videos on the Nest Hub through NDTV Food, Archana’s Kitchen, Tarladalal.com, Sifybawarchi, and Swasthi’s Recipes. Similarly, there is news content from NDTV and other outlets as well as kids videos from Pikachu and Chhota Bheem. The device also does offer music from YouTube Music, Gaana, Saavn, Spotify, and Wynk.
Unlike the Home speakers, the Google Nest Hub does feature a 7-inch touchscreen panel. The device also has two far-field microphones, a full-range speaker, and an Ambient EQ light sensor. Google has provided Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth v5.0 on the connectivity front. Lastly, the device measures 118×178.5×67.3mm and weighs 480 grams.

Asus has offered several discounts which will make smartphones sell well in the market. Users have access to an array of products.

The Taiwanese smartphone maker has Asus announced that it will indeed offer discounts on its smartphones during the ongoing Month-End Mobiles Fest.  Quite similar to past Month-End Mobile Fests, Flipcart is rather holding the sale event in the final week of the month. As per Flipkart, the sale did start on August 26th, 2019 and will go on for six days till August 31st. Asus did send us an overview of all the offers that are available on Asus devices during the sale. Google Nest Hub Smart Display will definitely impact the users.

Asus Flipkart Month-End Mobiles Fest

Asus is rather offering both additional discounts for exchange offers as well as flat discounts. Asus 6Z buyers can have an additional Rs 3,000 if they feel like exchanging their current smartphone. Flipkart is also offering no-cost EMI options with the help of Bajaj Finserv and also selects credit and debit cards. Such offers will be ranging between three and six months. Beyond this, things do move in the flat discount territory for almost all the smartphones.

Asus is also rather offering flat Rs 500 off on its Zenfone Max Pro M1, Max M2, and Max M1. After the discount, ZenFone Max Pro M1 with 3GB and 32GB internal storage will be priced at Rs 7,499. The 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variants are available for Rs 8,499. Max M1 is at Rs 6,499 and Max M2 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage is selling at Rs 7,499 during the Asus Flipkart Month-End Mobiles Fest. Flipcart is also making an offer of other devices as part of the sale event.  In this context, Google Nest Hub Smart Display has proved itself well.

The Vivi Z1 Pro is, in fact, available with a flat discount of Rs. 1,000 if a person decides to pay online making use of any payment method. Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 (3GB, 64GB) will be sold at Rs. 6,999 (MRP Rs. 10,499) during Flipkart’s Month-End Mobiles Fest sale this week. The Honor 8C is indeed also selling at a discounted price of Rs. 7,999 on Flipkart right now.

Flipkart’s Month-End Mobiles Fest sale does include the Realme 2 Pro that is available starting at Rs. 8,999 (MRP Rs. 13,990) this week. Flipkart is also offering an additional Rs. 1,000 off on the normal exchange value of your old smartphone with the Redmi Note 7 Pro. Also, the Samsung Galaxy A50 comprises of an additional Rs. 2,000 off on the normal exchange value.

The  Oppo A5 (4GB, 64GB) will now be available at Rs. 9,990 (MRP Rs. 15,990) during Flipkart’s Month-End Mobiles Fest sale this week. The online marketplace is making an offer which happens to be the ‘lowest price’ on the Redmi Y2 at Rs. 7,499 (MRP Rs. 10,499).

The recently launched Motorola One Vision has an extra Rs. 2,000 off over the normal exchange price of an old smartphone during the ongoing Flipkart Month-End Mobiles Fest sale. Motorola One Vision does feature a 48-megapixel primary rear camera and a 25-megapixel front-facing camera.

Asus has teamed up with Flipkart in order to offer its smartphones at discounted prices during the Month-End Mobiles Fest sale. The Asus 5Z (8GB, 256GB) is now available at its ‘lowest price’ at Rs. 23,999 (MRP Rs. 36,999). Asus’ Max M2 is of course also available at discounted prices starting at Rs. 7,499 (MRP Rs. 12,999).

  Honor 10 Lite is in fact selling at Rs. 8,999 (MRP Rs. 13,999) while the Honor Play is available at Rs. 11,999 (MRP Rs. 21,999). These prices are similar to the deals one has seen earlier during Flipkart’s limited-period sales.

As for premium phones, Flipkart is offering up to Rs. 5,000 extra as an additional discount on exchange value with the Samsung Galaxy S10 series phones. Flipkart is also offering no-cost EMI options with select payment methods. Google Pixel 3a is available with Rs. 3,000 extra discount on all prepaid orders. Google Nest Hub Smart Display also has carved a niche for itself in the market.