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Google made a couple of exciting announcements for its customers and partners in Nigerian and Africa during the 3rd edition of the annual Google for Nigeria event that took place on Wednesday, July 24 2019 in Lagos. Google launched new apps, added new features to existing offerings, and made other key announcements. In case you missed the event here are some of the key announcement made at Google for Nigeria 2019 Key Announcements at Google for Nigeria 2019 Bolo: Bolo is an app that helps kids (aged between 6 and 11) learn how to read and increase their reading fluency. It...

Over 30 years now, the PowerPoint has been the savior presentation software of every perfectly ready presentation to the last minute presentations. But things don’t always remain the constant in this advancing world, and the Google’s suit is almost chasing down all the popular software out there that once had constant place in every business. Well, this time it’s Google PowerPoint mostly known as the Google slides that has been introduced a few years ago but is seen steadily pacing up its speed. Today, we see both the software being widely and equally used across the globe, but when considered what...

Number of smartphone users is estimated to touch 2.1 billion mark by 2019, according to various sources. This includes both, Android-based and iPhone users. Between 80 percent and 85 percent of all smartphones sold worldwide are Android-based. Considering these volumes and projections, one can well imagine the number of apps available on Google Play. These apps range from simple ones that help find a nearby restaurant to complex ones that enable making large investments using only a smartphone connected to the Internet. Consequently, Google Play holds a lot of opportunities for people who wish to make money. Here we explore four...

At its recently concluded "Made for Google" event that saw the birth of the new generation Pixel flagship smartphone, Google also unveiled its latest home assistant hardware. Dubbed the Google Home Hub, Google is finally bringing a screen to its used-to-be display-free smart home speakers. This isn't exactly Google's first smart home assistant with a display, though. The Lenovo Smart Display released some months back was manufactured in collaboration with Google. The Home Hub, however, is Google's solely owned visual home assistant. This gadget is an interesting hardware to have in the home and is Google basically attaching a complementary display...

The next-generation of Google Glass appears to be ready, going by a recent filling made by the tech giant to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. It is an upgrade of the popular consumer-focused Google Glass we hardly hear about these days – but one aimed exclusively at the professionals. The Design The Google Glass Enterprise Edition features a more practical design, the choice of which is quite understandable when you consider its target market. Function appears to override visual appeal here. This one isn't different from its predecessor Explorer Edition in every aspect. A bit of tweaking has only...

YouTube Red is a subscription based media streaming plan unveiled by leading video-sharing service YouTube. It is intended to offer users the ultimate YouTube experience, free of Ads. About YouTube RedYouTube discloses on its official blog that the Red membership plan is the result of years of requests by the video service's users for more enjoyable viewing experience and better ways of supporting content creators. The new membership plan, which costs $9.99 a month, will enable users watch videos without ads or interruptions. Paying for a YouTube Red subscription also allows you save content to your mobile device or computer so...

The Pixel C is the latest addition to Google's Pixel range, which also features the very popular Chromebook Pixel. The largely-unexpected Android tablet, which appears to have its sight set on Microsoft Surface slates, features a convertible design, stunning display and robust NVIDIA processor. Where to Buy Android Tablets Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦11,700.00 Buy Now Konga.comfrom ₦16,500.00 Buy Now     Design and Display Google Pixel C features similar look as the Chromebook Pixel with a solid body made of aluminium. It has a silver finish and rather sharp edges. On the rear is a Pixel logo painted with Google's traditional colours of yellow, red, green and blue. The...

The new Google Chromecast Audio is a streaming device like the Chromecast 2, but one designed specifically for audio, as its name suggests. It makes the speakers in your home smarter - just as Chromecast helps TV sets become smarter – by adding the ability to play music directly over a wireless connection.   Description and Setup Chromecast Audio shows off similar circular design as the second-generation Chromecast, except that the latter comes with an HDMI cable attached. It offers a cheaper means of keeping up with the times these days when gadgets are becoming smarter – and, of course, more expensive...

The hugely-popular Google Chromecast has been faced with fiercer competition in recent months, but Google is not willing to surrender its hold on the media streaming segment yet – judging by its decision to release a sequel, the Chromecast 2 to the streamer at an equally pocket-friendly price. Google Chromecast 2 comes with an all-new app and faster Wi-Fi support, amongst other features. Description Google Chromecast 2 parades a different design from the first-generation Chromecast. Google has decided to do away with the USB stick look on its latest streaming dongle, going for a hockey puck-like design instead. The compact streamer has an...

Just like Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana, Google Now is an intelligent personal assistant from Google. Intelligent personal assistants are going to be a key part of smart devices in future and Google Now is the offering from the search giant. About Google Now and CapabilityGoogle Now is an upgrade of Google Voice Search. Wraps was taken off the tool during the first demonstration of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean mobile operating system at the Google I/O event in June 2012. It has a natural language user interface that is supported by a series of web services which help it perform tasks...