The fact that a Samsung Galaxy S8 Active model will soon be landing at AT&T was revealed last month. Now it seems we’re getting closer to the product’s launch, as the phone has appeared at the Wireless Power Consortium (the consortium behind Qi wireless charging) in a live image.
This year Samsung has unveiled two curved Galaxy S8 versions, but no standard flat model was offered. Well those who prefer flat screens to anything else will be glad to know the Galaxy S8 Active will offer such a display.
On top of that the device will feature a more robust body and IP68 certification, meaning it will be able to handle a rougher treatment. Since it showed up with the Wireless Power Consortium, the Galaxy S8 Active will naturally come with Qi wireless charging.
Last year’s Galaxy S7 Active model
While the group did not least the full specifications of the phone, it’s assumed the phone will arrive with the same configuration as the Galaxy S8. Although we do expect the AT&T variant to come with a larger battery pack.
For example, last year the Galaxy S7 featured a 3,000 mAh cell, while the Galaxy S7 Active variant had a 4,000 mAh power house. The Galaxy S8 houses the same 3,000 mAh battery.
Other than that, the phone should make a debut with a 5.8-inch display with 2960 x 1440 resolution and a Snapdragon 835 processor fueling all operations onboard.
It seems like the Galaxy S8 Active might go live any day now, so keep checking back with us for an update on the matter.
Last week the Nokia 9 made a brief appearance in a leaked video revealing a dual camera setup. Now the folks of Frandoid have apparenty already managed to get their hands on a Nokia 9 prototype, thus giving us a preliminary view of the phone.
The Nokia 9 unit comes with an enclosure meant to keep the main design aspects hidden. Nevertheless, some major aspects of the phone were still revealed. For example, the phone will feature a square physical home button, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port.
A screenshot reveals the phone should make it out with a 5.3-inch display with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) and 557 ppi.
In the computing department, the Nokia 9 is expected to take advantage of a Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage – the same configuration as the Samsung Galaxy S8.
The dual camera setup is also visible in the images, but now we can tell you both main sensors will be of 13-megapixel variety. A dual LED flash and laser autofocus will also be included. A few camera samples are also included.
Last but not least, the Nokia 9 will launch with Android 7.1.1 and will ship out with a pair of earbuds.
So, what do you think of the Nokia 9 so far? Would you pay the rumored $700 / €750 price-tag to get your hands on one?
After the Galaxy S8 launch, all eyes are turning towards Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy Note 8 which has already started visiting the rumor mill quite often.
Case in point, a few images of an alleged Galaxy Note 8 dummy appeared on China’s Weibo micro-blogging website, showing the upcoming phone in comparison to last year’s Galaxy S7 edge. As expected, the Galaxy Note 8 looks much taller and narrower than the Galaxy S7 edge. It also seems to lack a fingerprint sensor on the back or on front, which hints at the fact that Samsung will finally embed a biometric reader under the display.
Samsung awkwardly placed the fingerprint scanner on the back of the Galaxy S8, because it needed more time to develop the technology that would have allowed it to place the authentication scanner under the phone’s screen. Now it seems that Samsung has managed to solve the problem.
The images also reveal the dual-camera setup on the back and what seems to be a dual LED located underneath. While it was often stipulated that the Galaxy Note 8 will be Samsung’s first dual-camera handset, recent leaks have revealed a different story. By the looks of it, the middle-range Galaxy C10 with a Snapdragon 660 will actually be the company’s first phone with a main dual-camera.
So far we’ve heard the Galaxy Note 8 might arrive with a 6.3-inch display and a Snapdragon 835 processor in the US. Naturally the phablet will ship with the iconic S Pen alongside it. While Samsung has traditionally unveiled a new Note product during the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, we expect the phablet to arrive a bit later this year.
Developed by Buddy Tech, Inc, Bvddy is a health and fitness app from a new developer that aims to help you find people around you that love the same sports you do. It’s not been updated since December 22, 2016, but the last update saw a big redesign smoothing out the interface and introducing an entirely new home screen.
What it does
Working out alone sucks and some sports are just outright impossible alone, but Bvddy aims to find people around you that like to play the same sports and have the same interests as you. Bvddy finds people who like to play your favorite sport right in your area, taking the difficulty out of finding that partner to play with. With a tinder-like swipe and match system, you’ll be sure to find someone who shares the same interests as you in no time.
Why we like it
The idea is great and allows you to match against someone who is in a similar position. However, an app like this is only as good as the people that use it and matches can only be found if people accurately and routinely use it. I’m not a fan of the swipe selection method and think if you’re trying to find a sports partner, it shouldn’t be based on a profile pic and instead aim to take people out of their comfort zone. Otherwise, it’s a great idea that is worth a try if you’re finding yourself often looking for a tennis partner.
How to get it
Bvddy is available for free from the Google Play Store. You can download it right here.
Even though Huawei isn’t the most popular company in the United States, its profile is increasing due to the release of several impressive devices. Most recently we’ve seen the Chinese company release the P10, a brand new flagship device that features dual Leica cameras, a gorgeous 5.1″ 1080p display, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
But, if you purchased your P10 from any carrier across the world, there’s a good chance that it’s locked to that carrier. If you want to unlock your device, we have the steps you’ll need to take to get that done. The first step is finding your IMEI number!
Get your IMEI Number
Before you do anything else, you need your IMEI number. IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment Identifier and it’s the unique code for every device to identify it to carriers for access on their networks. Here’s how you get your IMEI number:
Open the phone application
Dial *#06#
Your phone’s IMEI will pop up on the display
Write it down in a document on your computer or a piece of paper nearby
Unlocking
Free unlocking
The cheapest way to get your phone unlocked is through the carrier you bought it from. Generally, you can call them and ask for an unlock code if you meet their requirements. If you’re unsure if you qualify, give your carrier a call and ask. The worst they can tell you is no and all you’ve lost is time. If you do qualify, wonderful! Here are the steps to unlocking your device with an unlock code provided by your carrier:
Call your carrier customer service
Request an unlock code
Provide the IMEI number you wrote down earlier
Your unlock code will be sent to you and should arrive within 5 days
Replace the SIM card in your phone with one from another carrier
Enter the unlock code when the prompt comes up
When you get your unlock code, grab a piece of paper and write it down. While these steps are easy, you don’t want to be left trying to pull that information out of a document you have saved in the cloud when you have no service and no WiFi connections. Just do it the old fashion way.
Paid unlocking
If you don’t qualify for a free SIM unlock from your carrier, you still have options! You can buy a cheap unlock code from a third-party unlocker like Android SIM Unlock.
Visit Android SIM Unlock or a similar unlocking site and enter the IMEI you wrote down earlier
Complete the checkout process
Your unlock code will arrive in your email in about an hour, but most of the time sooner than that
Put a SIM card from another carrier in your Huawei P10
Enter the unlock code in the prompt that appears on screen
And there you have it! Unlocking made easy. If you’re going on a vacation to another country or for any other reason you may need to slip another SIM card into your phone, you definitely need to get it unlocked first. As we’ve shown you above, it’s quick, painless and even if you have to go through a third party, it’s pretty cheap.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge originally released on March 12, 2016. Now that users have had a full year to use and explore the device in the wild, we decided to look back on the S7 Edge and how it’s fared over the past 12+ months. Samsung is slightly notorious for having devices that find ways to slow down over the years in one way or another. Whether this is a flaw in design or just an inevitability of all electronics, it’s still disheartening considering the cost of these devices.
The Galaxy S7/Edge easily renders the best websites, videos, games and applications with ease
Even though the S7 Edge has been out a full year, the specs of the device still impress. Let’s refresh our memories with a lovely list of numbers and details pertaining to the S7 Edge.
Specs
Screen: Curved 5.5″ 2560 x 1440p S-AMOLED display
Processor: Snapdragon 820 (US and China), Exynos 8890 Octa (International)
Storage: 32 GB/64 GB (expandable up to 200 GB through micro-SD)
RAM: 4 GB
Primary Camera: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm
Secondary Camera: 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm
Battery: 3600 mAh
Dimensions: 5.94 x 2.86 x 0.30 in
Weight: 5.54 oz
IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant at 1.5m for 30 minutes
The bright AMOLED display on the S7/Edge works great outdoors
Accolades
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a huge upside. As indicated in our original review, the S7 Edge is a powerhouse that was top of the line at its original release time. Still, to this day, it’s a top overall performer that can ease through the paces with multitasking and rendering performance that is only now being out-classed by brand new devices. Samsung is known to include top of the line chips and features in their premium devices such as the S7 Edge.
Processing
I have played some of the newest and most demanding 3D games and VR experiences on my Galaxy S7 Edge and I have found that performance has remained between good to great. The Galaxy VR applications have been the most strenuous for my S7 Edge and I have actually found that my phone becomes quite warm after extensive play sessions. I was hoping that this issue could be patched over time to better utilize the power of my phone and decrease the over-heating issues I originally experienced, but so far have seen no improvement.
Camera
Samsung is always at the top of the heap when it comes to the ability to take good-looking photos. The biggest knock against the Galaxy phone cameras is the over-processing of most photos as pictures oftentimes become quite saturated and less natural looking. While some users appreciate the “Hollywood” effect of their photos, it has left pro-users somewhat disappointed in the unnatural look of photos on the S7 Edge. I would love to see more options in taking photos on future Galaxy devices. While this issue affects different users in different ways, it’s indisputable that the camera’s low-light and overall pixel density is second to none. I’ve taken thousands of photos with the Galaxy S7 Edge and have been very pleased with the look of most pictures.
Security
The S7 Edge shipped with a fairly competent fingerprint reader that works well under most conditions. Over time, I discovered that wet or dirty fingers give the sensor some issues on detecting fingerprints accordingly. This is somewhat of an issue considering that the S7 Edge is designed to be a device that is water and dust resistant but does not have the ability to read fingers when they are wet.
Fortunately, the screen is sensitive enough that you can resort to using a simple swipe or grid-based security function when fingers are wet. Samsung includes ‘Samsung Pass’ on the S7 Edge which allows for an extra layer of security that uses biometric data to help secure certain information on your phone. I didn’t use this feature extensively over the past year but was pleased to see it available.
Edge
The Edge feature of the Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone is unique, but not always beneficial. The stylistic advantages of the S7 Edge are imminently apparent and sure to draw in onlookers that are just passing by.
What I discovered in my first year is that the Edge feature offers a little in usability but a more in the overall look of the device. I rarely used the Edge panels and found that it was much easier to access things such as APPS EDGE by just navigating to the appropriate application instead. Considering I rarely create tasks, I also found that the TASKS EDGE feature was also virtually useless. The best use of the Edge feature that I used on almost a daily basis was having additional information such as the time or notifications show up on the device when the screen was off.
Battery: The battery in the Galaxy S7 Edge seems perfectly appropriate for the device. Most users expect at least a day’s use out of their respective smartphone. I found that in most general use settings the S7 Edge was capable of delivering on this expectation. The 3600 mAh battery provides enough juice to allow most users a full day’s use.
Only a few times in the past year did I overuse the device to the point where I was recharging in the late afternoon hours. One feature I found considerably useful, was the Performance Mode allowed in Android 7.0+ on the S7 Edge. This allows a user to optimize use for games, entertainment, high performance or extended battery life. The optimized setting will lower the overall resolution in general use as well as turn off the ‘always-on’ display to extend battery life well beyond what is normally expected.
The all-glass backing looks great, but I still recommend using a case to protect it
Quirks
After using my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge over the past 12 months a few things stand out as negatives. Most of these are minor complaints, but things I believe Samsung could work towards fixing in upcoming iterations.
Software
Although Samsung’s Touchwiz software skin has become more efficient and less intrusive over time, it’s still a few steps back from a pure Android interface. Samsung is notorious for having its own version of almost everything Android-related, between Touchwiz to the offshoot Tizen to its own version of an app store. On the S7 Edge, Touchwiz does a decent job of performing like stock-Android, but the look is unique enough to leave a few of us wanting something different. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to change the look of Android with a new launcher or icon packs, even if it’s on a Samsung device.
Performance
Whether it’s a Samsung device or a phone from another manufacturer, you may experience a slowdown on almost any device over time. Samsung is one of the top sellers of Android-based mobile devices and because of this, it is often reported that Samsung devices, such as the S7 Edge, slow down incrementally over time.
While using my S7 Edge over the past 12 months, I have experienced this issue. As I filled up my device with videos, apps, music and a plethora of downloaded files and add-ons, I began to notice some slowdown that became quite annoying. Usually, the best fix for these types of issues is a complete refresh of the device. This can be quite the feat for basic users but more often than not will return you to the “out-of-the-box” performance that you started with. It’s never fun to watch your phone become slower in its age and I’d love to see Samsung include an option to tune performance over time instead of sending users to technical support for help.
It’s never fun to watch your phone become slower in its age and I’d love to see Samsung include an option to tune performance over time instead of sending users to technical support for help.
Hardware/Durability
Because the Galaxy S7 Edge is an all-glass device, it’s important for most users to have proper protection for this phone. I personally purchased a screen protector and case on day one and have used them both ever since. One thing I discovered early on, is that it’s much more difficult to use a phone with a curved glass edge if there is not a case on the device.
Without a case, I found that the edges of my hand would register as “screen-touches” and would effectively render the phone useless, or at the minimum very difficult to use. With a case on, the edges of the screen were protected and I was able to navigate as intended through menus, scrolling, and normal applications use. I believe that some smart software could eliminate this issue altogether and expect Samsung to employ some type of fix for future iterations of Galaxy devices that have the curved edge.
The S7 Edge has a great screen and although somewhat large, still fits nicely in most hands
Conclusion
Now that it has been a full year, it’s much easier to look at the S7 Edge in its entirety. Good and bad experiences can be summed up to an overall impression quite easily. I have strangers ask me about my phone all the time, which means it’s a unique and intriguing device, at the least. I always reply by telling people that I really love the S7 Edge but do not love the cost of the device.
Fortunately, I’ve had no major issues with the S7 Edge and my overall experience has been quite positive, but with the cost of the phone, I have actually considered looking for something different for my next upgrade.
With the S7 Edge, I’ve been quite content on the capabilities, look, and overall functionality of my phone. Being a fan of the Galaxy Note series, I considered a Note7, but in hindsight am very happy that I chose the S7 Edge. The extra real estate, the superb camera, and high-resolution AMOLED screen have made me feel as if I’m in some elite club–and paying for it along the way. If technology advancements continue to drive prices down on high-end smartphones, I believe that the Galaxy S series will remain a top choice for mobile users well into the future.
Samsung really has achieved what it wanted to do with this device: a great screen, a solid camera, respectable software and support, a sleek and smart design with features that will keep customers coming back for more. I can still recommend the S7 Edge as a premium device but suspect those that are looking for a new phone will gravitate to the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+. As for me, I’ll be keeping my eye out for the possibility of a new iteration in the Note series.
As of only a few years ago Apple reported that there are currently 800 million iTunes accounts. If even half of those are active, that’s still a lot of people that are using iTunes for some reason or another. Considering that DVD and Blu-ray discs are becoming less popular and digital content is becoming more popular, iTunes remains as one of the premier content delivery systems for TV and movies. But what if you have an Android tablet, home set-top box, or smartphone and you want to still watch your purchased iTunes video? That’s where TunesKit DRM Media Converter for Mac/Windows comes in as a great solution.
Introduction
TunesKit DRM Media Converter for Mac/Windows is a standalone piece of software designed to work on Apple OS X (version 10.8 and above). Its primary goal is to allow iTunes users the ability to watch video content on other devices such as Android tablets or smartphones. TunesKit can convert any M4V file (iTunes default video format) to a DRM-free MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV, or other common video file type.
TunesKit has a very basic look, but fortunately it’s incredibly easy to use
Nitty Gritty
TunesKit gives users a ton of options for video and audio formats making it incredibly handy for those that hope to transfer videos to various devices. I was able to successfully convert and transfer a movie from my iTunes library to my Galaxy S7 Edge within 45 minutes. TunesKit makes it simple for families that have a multitude of devices (iOS, Android, Windows) to share content across those devices.
Converting Black Swan from M4V with DRM, to a MKV file in less than a half hour
Video quality of converted files varies slightly depending on the codec and file type used for conversion. I converted the same video a few different times to try to find the best format for the best quality. I quickly discovered that in general, the larger the resulting file was, the better the overall video quality became. Overall file size is important to note when determining on which device(s) you may be watching your movies or shows on in the future. Thankfully TunesKit offers a great amount of options in choosing video type and quality-size options.
TunesKit does a great job on the OS X platform but, it is also available for Windows users. Although this review focuses on the Mac version, it is known that the Windows version produces similar results. It is nice to know that TunesKit recognizes the diverse technical landscape we have today and looked to support multiple operating systems; from what I can tell, the workflows are also similar across both operating systems.
Currently the full version of TunesKit for Mac retails for $44.95 USD, and while the price is a little steep, I think the overall value is definitely there. For the cost of a few movies you can theoretically rent or purchase any iTunes movie and have it accessible across multiple devices at any time. Anybody that rents, buys or already owns movies through the iTunes store could aim to benefit from what TunesKit offers.
TunesKit has all the common video and audio formats for conversion
Conclusion
TunesKit DRM Media Converter for Mac/Windows does an excellent job of stripping DRM protection from iTunes content. Because it works on rented content as well as licensed content, TunesKit definitely straddles a gray area as far as what some may consider legal territory. With that in mind, TunesKit does an excellent job of quickly and easily converting iTunes videos to essentially any common video format.
It’s easy to recommend TunesKit for Mac (or Windows) to anybody that has an established library within iTunes. For those that use Google Play or another competing service, TunesKit has less value and less to offer overall. If you love iTunes, TunesKit is a wonderful piece of software that can quickly and effectively convert your movies to a handful of varying file types.
Pick up TunesKit DRM Media Converter for your OS at the following links
Introduced back at CES 2017, the ASUS ZenFone AR makes a comeback into the news. After five months since its announcement, the handset is yet to become available for purchase, but during I/O Google said the product will finally hit retail this summer.
A press release issued by ASUS comes to confirm the information, while also revealing the ZenFone AR will be a Verizon exclusive.
The phone is a special device, ASUS has developed in partnership with Google which will come ready for both the Daydream VR platform and Tango AR.
In its official statement released to the press, ASUS highlight three major abilities the Tango AR system bestows on its product: motion tracking, depth perception and area learning. It’s through these abilities that the phone can understand and “modify” its environment.
At launch, ZenFone AR owners will be able to take advantage of apps like GAP’s augmented reality Dressing Room which allows users to try clothes out without having to leave home. Or experiment with different furniture arrangements around the house with LOWE’s Vision app.
In order to support VR, the ZenFone AR comes equipped with an advanced 5.7-inch display with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) which is supported by a Snapdragon 821 processor. ASUS also throws in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
To complement AR and VR experiences, ASUS also bundled the phone with superior Hi-Res Audio and DTS Virtual Surround Sound systems. the ZenFone AR also benefits from a 23-megapixel main camera with f/2.0, optical image stabilization, 3x zoom, phase detection autofocus and depth & motion tracking sensors. For selfies there’s an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
Even though the ASUS ZenFone VR will be exclusive to Verizon, it will be sold in its unlocked form via other retailers too. Pricing specifications are yet to be announced.
During its keynote a few days ago, Google revealed a host of new features that will be coming to the Google Assistant in the near future.
Google said the Assistant will allow users to pay for stuff, but during a later talk regarding Android Pay it also revealed users will soon be allowed to send and receive money via the Assistant.
In order to send money users will need to have a Google Home or an Android device at their disposal, as well as a debit card attached to their Google Account. The feature is expected to roll out in the upcoming months.
Once the new option becomes available, users will be able to say things like “Send $25 to Manuel Martinez” and then leave the Assistant to handle the rest. With the mention that before the transaction going through, the Assistant might ask you to authenticate yourself using a fingerprint sensor. Or you can choose to use a security code instead.
While it was not mentioned directly, the person on the receiving end of the money transfer will presumably also have to have a debit card attached to their Google Account.
The search giant also announced a new Google Payment API that supports both verified credit or debit cards linked to a Google account – which will enable faster payments in apps and online, as it requires only a security code or authentication with an Android device.
Google says Android Pay will be making its way to new markets soon, including Brazil, Canada, Russia, Spain and Taiwan.
What’s more Android Pay is gaining a new function which allowing merchants to display targeted offers based on location. The offers will pop up next to the loyalty cards for those who saved the merchant’s card in Android Pay.
Last but not least, Google unveiled a simpler way to add loyalty cards to Android Pay by pushing out notifications which smoothly links the loyalty card to their Android Pay.
Google introduced the Daydream VR during last year’s I/O and now the company announced support for the platform will be rolled out for LG’s next flagship – most likely the LG V30 – and Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+.
What’s more, Google announced Daydream will finally be getting its first major update dubbed Daydream Euphrates (in case you’re wondering Euphrates is the longest and most historically important river in the Middle East) which will land on all phones with Daydream support.
Daydream 2.0 will add more image and video sharing options including a new screenshot and screen capture feature and the ability to cast live to a Chromecast-supported TV, so others around you can see what’s going on in your headset. The new Daydream update is also set to bring a new screen recording features and the ability to watch YouTube VR videos together with others.
Google also revealed a headset-optimized version of the Chrome web browser will soon be available. Through Chrome for Daydream users will be able to browse regular websites, but also get access to Web-based VR and AR experiences.
Daydream’s user interface is getting a revamp, as well with a new home screen designed to make it easier for users to discover VR experiences, as well as improved notification integration within the new in-app dashboard.
During I/O 2017 Google also talked about its upcoming stand-alone mobile virtual reality headsets, which unlike the current Daydream View or Gear VR, don’t need a premium smartphone to function. In contrast, these next-gen headsets will have everything they need to function built-in and rely on Google’s new Worldsense system.
Worldsense is defined as a position tracking system which Google calls “inside-out”, meaning that it does not require any external sensors or beacons to track your head’s movements through 3D space. Instead, Worldsens – which is based on Google Tango technology – relies on two wide-angle cameras that track all objects in an environment in order to build a virtual blueprint. The first series of standalone VR headsets will be produced by Google in partnership with HTC and Lenovo.
Google also unveiled a new tool for Daydream called Seurat (after the post-Impressionist painter Georges Seurat) designed to allow developers to run graphic-intensive content on the new positional tracking headsets. Seurat is meant to bestow freedom of movement within scenes, rather than simply positioning users in the center of a 360-degree scene.
On top of discussing future VR ambitions, Google also took the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to AR with a few announcements. For starters the company said the ASUS ZenFone AR – which was announced back at CES 2017 – will finally become available for purchase this summer.
Google also announced the Visual Positioning Service (VPS) which helps devices understand their position indoors – a form of GPS for indoors. Furthermore, the search giant said that following the success of Google Expeditions in VR, it’s all set to bring AR into the classroom.
By incorporating Project Tango technology into Expeditions, Google is looking to bring interactive, immersive content into schools that will allow students to engage with 3D augmented objects which will be layered on top of their surroundings.
A screenshot reveals the phone should make it out with a 5.3-inch display with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) and 557 ppi.
The images also reveal the dual-camera setup on the back and what seems to be a dual LED located underneath. While it was often stipulated that the Galaxy Note 8 will be Samsung’s first dual-camera handset, recent leaks have revealed a different story. By the looks of it, the middle-range Galaxy C10 with a 
So far we’ve heard the Galaxy Note 8 might arrive with a 6.3-inch display and a Snapdragon 835 processor in the US. Naturally the phablet will ship with the iconic S Pen alongside it. While Samsung has traditionally unveiled a new Note product during the IFA tradeshow in Berlin, we expect the phablet to arrive a bit later this year.
In its official statement released to the press, ASUS highlight three major abilities the Tango AR system bestows on its product: motion tracking, depth perception and area learning. It’s through these abilities that the phone can understand and “modify” its environment.
In order to support VR, the ZenFone AR comes equipped with an advanced 5.7-inch display with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) which is supported by a Snapdragon 821 processor. ASUS also throws in 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Once the new option becomes available, users will be able to say things like “Send $25 to Manuel Martinez” and then leave the Assistant to handle the rest. With the mention that before the transaction going through, the Assistant might ask you to authenticate yourself using a fingerprint sensor. Or you can choose to use a security code instead.
The search giant also announced a new Google Payment API that supports both verified credit or debit cards linked to a Google account – which will enable faster payments in apps and online, as it requires only a security code or authentication with an Android device.
Daydream 2.0 will add more image and video sharing options including a new screenshot and screen capture feature and the ability to cast live to a Chromecast-supported TV, so others around you can see what’s going on in your headset. The new Daydream update is also set to bring a new screen recording features and the ability to watch YouTube VR videos together with others.
Google also revealed a headset-optimized version of the 
Daydream’s user interface is getting a revamp, as well with a new home screen designed to make it easier for users to discover VR experiences, as well as improved notification integration within the new in-app dashboard.
Worldsense is defined as a position tracking system which Google calls “inside-out”, meaning that it does not require any external sensors or beacons to track your head’s movements through 3D space. Instead, Worldsens – which is based on 
Google also announced the Visual Positioning Service (VPS) which helps devices understand their position indoors – a form of GPS for indoors. Furthermore, the search giant said that following the success of Google Expeditions in VR, it’s all set to bring AR into the classroom.