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Based on new leaks, Google’s upcoming Pixel Buds A will look almost exactly the same as last year’s model but with a slightly different paint job.
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The pandemic has thrown gadget release schedules all out of wack, so while we wait for new devices to officially be announced, leaks today suggest Google’s next two products could be a new Nest security cam and updated Pixel Buds.
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In an FCC filing spotted by 9to5Google, a new “wireless streaming device” with the model number G3ALP has appeared sporting a similar description to previous Google products, like the Nest Mini and Chromecast with Google TV.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c performance analysis shows impressive results over competition
Mar 11, 2021 17:50 EST with 9 comments
There s a new performance analysis out that focuses on Qualcomm s Snapdragon 7c chipset, and it shows some interesting results. The tests were carried out by HOTTECH, and they put the Snapdragon 7c against competing products from Intel and MediaTek, all running Chrome OS. Interestingly, AMD wasn t represented in this test, which is a shame.
Five Chromebooks were used, including the following:
Snapdragon 7c Reference Platform (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage)
Snapdragon 7c Education Reference Design (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage)
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage)
It s another sign that laptops are becoming even more closely tied to our phones.
Apple, Lenovo, and other companies are also bringing more phone-like features to new notebooks.
It s no secret that smartphones have assumed some of the duties of our laptops over the past decade. And in turn, laptops have increasingly evolved to become more like the devices we carry in our pockets.
While laptops have had smartphone-like features such as touchscreens and cellular connectivity for years, 2021 feels like another big step in that direction, both in terms of software and hardware. The latest evidence came this week on March 9, when Google announced a slew of new features for the software that powers Chromebook laptops.
Published: March 10, 2021 2:30 PM IST
Google’s Chrome OS is celebrating its tenth anniversary and with that, it gets a couple of new features. All of Google’s focus is now aimed at improving how Android devices “talk” to a Chrome OS device and how the resources are shared. The update will hit all Chrome OS devices in the next few weeks and should theoretically improve the user experience. Also Read - Google Chrome OS 88 released with personalized lock screen, faster web sign-in
One of the biggest features to help Chrome OS users in terms of sharing files between devices is Nearby Share. Making an appearance earlier on Android 11, Nearby Share is Google’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop. On a Chrome OS laptop, Nearby Share will let users easily share files and data between Android devices seamlessly without going through endless menus. Also Read - Intel announces 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors for Chromebooks