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February 15, 2021
For the past years, Google has been pushing to get its devices into not just personal use but also corporate environments, mostly through the Android Enterprise program. But now it looks like they’re positioning its newer Pixel devices specifically for businesses by launching the Pixel for Business website. It’s basically highlighting the features of the smartphones that will make it the perfect fit for companies that are looking for enterprise-level devices for their employees and their business in general.
The website highlights three aspects of the Pixel devices to consider for enterprise use. Google says it’s “Safe and secure, all by design” as it has features built for security like the Titan M chip that secures the bootloader so users cannot roll back to the previous OS and keeps on-device data safe. Pixel devices also have biometric security like face unlock for the Pixel 4 and the fingerprint sensor for all other devices.
Our 10 favorite Android features from 2020
2020 has been a standout year in more ways than one. On personal, national, and global levels, many of us have faced hardships and had to adapt to new realities and life-altering changes. On this day, though, I d like to put the negative thoughts aside and focus on what has kept us rolling here at Android Police despite it all.
We love gadgets (duh), we love Android, and we love digging, finding, and reporting on the smallest and biggest features that come to those metal and glass sheets that we carry with us everywhere. Some of them are bad, bad, evil changes; others are much more welcome. In the spirit of positivity, I d like to focus on the latter in this post and share with you our favorite 10 Android features from this year, whether they came with Android 11, a Google app update, or a Pixel Feature Drop.
December 23rd, 2020
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In our review, we called Google’s Pixel 4a “the best $350 phone” thanks to the great cameras and abundance of features. Considering that and the relatively low price, we’ve yet to see one go on sale, but B&H Photo Video is offering a “Deal Zone” discount for today only. The $30 coupon is applied automatically in the basket, taking the price down to $319.
Google Assistant on the Pixel 5 and 4a (5G) will sit on hold so you don t have to
Google s Launch Night In is in full swing, and the Pixel 5 and 4a (5G) have just been announced. Google is already talking about the latest exclusive features the new Pixel phones will get, among it a new neat Phone app trick:
Hold for Me.
Hold for Me does exactly what you d expect it to: When you call a call center or support (only on toll-free lines), the Pixel 5 and 4a (5G) will take the burden of sitting through awkward elevator music from your shoulders. Google Assistant will then alert you with a sound, vibration, and a prompt when someone comes on the line, ready to speak to you. You ll see a green Return to Call button on your screen. The call is muted while you wait, but a real-time transcript will keep informing you about what s happening on the call.