#Android Operating System

[indianfasttrack]

1 जनवरी से नही चलेगा WhatsApp, Facebook और Instagram, देखें लिस्ट

1 जनवरी के बाद से Meta सिस्टम में सिक्यूरिटी फ्यूचर में सुरक्षा को लेकर 20 से भी ज्यादा Android स्मार्टफोन में WhatsApp, Facebook और Instagram की सुविधा बंद होने वाला है। कौनसे मोबाइल फोन पर इसका असर देखा जाएगा? इसपर हम आज चर्चा करने जा रहे हैं। (WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram will not work from January 1, see list) टेक्नोलॉजी न्यूज़ डेस्क1 जनवरी 2025 से कुछ एन्ड्रोएड स्मार्ट्फ़ोन्स में Meta…

[jcmarchi]

Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones

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Google advances mobile AI in Pixel 9 smartphones

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Google has unveiled its new range of Pixel 9 smartphones, emphasising their enhanced AI capabilities.

The company released the devices much earlier than usual, as Google typically presents new Pixel models in the autumn. However, compared to previous versions, the changes in the new models are revolutionary.

The new smartphones feature more advanced integrations of Google’s AI technology. For instance, one unique Pixel feature allows users to search for information and images within their screenshots, thanks to a more deeply integrated approach. Additionally, through the Gemini chatbot, some features of these smartphones are available as overlays from other apps.

At Alphabet’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, Rick Osterloh, the Senior Vice President of Devices and Services at Google, informed visitors that the company plans to focus on practical applications of AI. He spent time describing the “Gemini era” to the audience, which will commence with the creation of Google’s advanced AI model.

The Pixel 9 series offers several models. The base model, the Pixel 9, features a 6.3-inch screen and costs $799. A larger alternative, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, has a 6.8-inch screen. A slightly enhanced version, the Pixel 9 Pro, offers a better camera system, though its price is higher. The final option is the foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Regarding the initial shipping date, Google stated at the event that the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL would ship in late August. The Pro and Pro Fold models will ship in September, with all models available for preorder starting August 13. During Google’s presentations at the event, Gemini’s new functions were showcased in a live demo, focusing on the latest conversation features. Additionally, the company announced updates to the product’s exterior design, the installation of Google’s advanced camera system, and the integration of the new Tensor G4 chip.

In addition to smartphones, the company unveiled new versions of the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch and Pixel Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds. The watch can track the user’s heart rate; if it stops, it will call emergency services. This feature will be available in the UK and the EU.

As reported by IDC, Google’s share in the global smartphone market was less than 1% in the second quarter of 2024. Samsung and Apple took the first and second places, with market shares of 18.9%, and 15.8%, respectively. In the US, Google ranks fourth among smartphone operating systems, holding 4.5% of the market share.

Industry analysts note that although Google Pixel is not among the best-selling smartphones, it showcases some of the benefits of the Android operating system. Android has become the dominant operating system, used by more than 80% of smartphone users worldwide. Consequently, many people, even those who have never used a Google Pixel, may indirectly experience and appreciate the features that Google products offer.

The event also touched upon Google’s further intentions and previous efforts to implement AI across its product lineup to stay at the top of the game. Not long ago, the company integrated AI improvements into its core products, including its search engine. Additionally, Google announced a content-sharing agreement it reached with Peloton. As a result, Fitbit Premium subscribers will have free access to the Peloton training class library.

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See also: Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro dethrones GPT-4o

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Tags: ai, artificial intelligence, gemini, Google

[lorenzonuti]

Floating Stasis.

Now available for purchase on INPRNT

[azadrithaanatheme]

As chosen by my beloved followers: ChellDOS

GLaDOS decides to get more personally involved in the testing. For purely rational Science Reasons. And maybe some security reasons. And no other reasons whatsoever. None. At all.

Chell is intrigued. And also deeply concerned. But mostly intrigued.

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[foodiegoogie]

im crying why is tumblr down on both my phones 😭😭😭😭

[mentalanguish]

with the launch of Windows 95 in the summer of 1995, Microsoft didn’t just transform the tech industry, it redefined how we interact with personal computing

anticipation skyrocketed in the months leading up to its release, fueled by a $300 million marketing campaign, midnight store openings, and nonstop TV ads

95’ set a new benchmark for operating systems with its sleek modern interface which included the recognizable Start menu and taskbar; making computers more approachable than ever before

the promise of a quicker, easier operating system sparked global excitement, making Windows 95 a cultural sensation before it even hit the shelves

[mightyquin628]

My GLaDOS design for a thing I'm doing

[captsalazoo]

Android in a hand sized device : Six apps, ten browser tabs, and a dozen other subtasks running all at the same time ? Right away, dear user ! Need anything else ?

Windows in a mini-fridge sized device : Two browser tabs **and** discord running at the same time ? Ooouuuuhh... my bones... they break under the weight of what you ask of me cruel user ! Ooouuhh... the pain !

[lies-i-just-made-up]

Being bashed with a computer running any operating system will hurt but often in different ways:

Mint; feels like getting iced

Windows; turns out broken glass tastes a lot like blood

Mac; fruit can be surprisingly painful

Kali; bruses aren't the worst result of a dragon attack

Android; Arnold may be old, but he still hits hard

Ubuntu; orange flavour is really just acid in the wound

mint hurts because why

There are four main types of painful food:

Menthol (Mint): Feels cold

Capsaicin (Pepper): Feels hot

Carbonation: Feels fizzly

Alcohol: Feels like stinging

These foods all existed in balance, until the carbonation attacked.

[wallpapers4screen]

[jonahbananah]

Remember when wallpapers made you feel refreshed? Circa 2007 times and it was lit. Let’s bring it back. Here’s one to start and more to come. Let’s feel refreshed!

Original, 2025

[youthchronical]

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

Have you been spending too many hours on your social feeds feeling anxious, combative or just plain unproductive? Just as limiting exposure to social media has been recommended for children’s mental health, many adults may also benefit. Even if you aren’t ready for a full digital detox (where you severely reduce your smartphone use or even take a week offline), small adjustments to your daily…

[procrastiel]

Ok, now that you wiped away your tears of laughter, here’s how you can change your web browser and search engine:

- download one of the browsers that put privacy and security first. Here’s a great list. Examples include: Brave, Mozilla Firefox, and for more advanced users: Tor, Ungoogled

- use a VPN. There’s free and paid options.

- change your default search engine to something other than Google. Your online traffic matters. Which websites you load matters. Think of your time and clicks as online currency. Ecosia is a great Bing/Microsoft based search engine that also plants trees with every search! And it gives great results. Another one is DuckDuckGo. Here’s a list of alternative search engines.

Hot tip: the operating systems also collect data whenever you use an online keyboard (and suggested text). Don’t want them to know what you’re typing? You can download a free privacy keyboard for Android (haven’t found one for iOS yet but Apple says the data is stored on device only. Let’s hope so🤞).

Another idea for advanced users: operating systems (such as macOS and Windows) still collect tons of data about you, and cost money if you want to install them on a 2nd hand device, for example. You can use operating systems that are completely free, open-source and user-friendly, such as Ubuntu.

Now go and roam the internet, be free, and donate to open-source programs if you can 😘

[primrosebitch]

I can't believe that most of the android companies also got rid of the headphone jack after apple did, the absolute betrayal when i realized that was immense.

[match-your-steps]

not to keep ragging on apple users but I've really just realized that I'm not really sure they realize android is an OS and not a UI, unlike apple, which has both a standardized OS and UI. android phones harrrdly ever look the same. do apple users not know this? brought to you by my (apple user) ux design professor including android in her casual list of phone UI systems (after apple and google)