The Google Play Store gives you access to millions of apps and games you can download to your Android device. It also offers things like movies, books, and music, although not all of them are available in every country. To use the Play Store, the first thing you need is a Google account — you won’t be able to browse or download content if you don’t have one. You can set it up for free in a matter of minutes, as shown in the step-by-step tutorial at the link below.How to set up a new Google account on your Android device Once you’re signed into your Google account on an Android device, you’re ready to start exploring the exciting world of Android apps, games, and various other content via the Play Store app. Although using it isn’t exactly rocket science, we’ve nevertheless prepared a short guide on this topic that explains a few basic things you should know. These include how to download content, add a payment method, redeem a gift card, and … [Read more...] about How to use Google Play Store on an Android device
How to set up a new Google account on your Android device
Weblizar Creating a Google account is a breeze. Don’t know how to do it? No worries! Here’s how to setup a Google account without any hassle. You’ll find step-by-step instructions along with screenshots below. 5 common Gmail issues and how to fix them How to delete a Google or Gmail account Before you jump in, keep in mind that US citizens have to be at least 13 years old to own a Google account and 18 to add a credit card. Why would you want to add a credit card to your account? You can use it to buy apps and games on the Play Store, subscribe to Play Music, and pay for other services Google offers.But as most of Google’s services are free of charge — including Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Photos — adding a credit card is optional, and opting out won’t be a problem. How to set up a Google account? Creating a new Google account only takes a few minutes. Grab your Android device, open the Settings, and select the “Accounts” option. The … [Read more...] about How to set up a new Google account on your Android device
Life through Lens: inside Google’s plan to re-skin reality
“It’s the ultimate try before you buy,” says Amit Singh, vice president of AR and VR at Google. He’s referring to the Porsche Mission E Concept that’s being driven around in front of us. But it’s not really there, it’s part of an application developed using ARCore, Google’s powerful software kit that allows developers to create augmented reality experiences for Android phones.Originally locked to the Google Pixel range, Google has opened up the SDK called ARCore 1.0. It’s now out of preview and comes complete with improvements and learnings Google has amassed since first announcing ARCore in August 2017 and before that with its Project Tango platform.“We have scaled it so that it is across 100 million phones and growing,” says Singh. At MWC 2018, it was included in the Samsung Galaxy S9 reveal and it’s available for other Samsung handsets, as well as some LG phones and the OnePlus 5. You can also expect … [Read more...] about Life through Lens: inside Google’s plan to re-skin reality
Google Nest backs #MeToo movement in weird Oscars 2018 ad
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that's taken over our lives.What will happen at the Oscars?The usual answer is "not so much, other than presenters announcing the wrong winner." Though the occasional group selfie can make headlines.At Sunday's 2018 awards ceremony in Los Angeles, some suspect there will be political statements, specifically about the #MeToo movement that's roiled Hollywood ever since sexual harassment allegations were leveled against producer Harvey Weinstein. Google has decided to enter the controversy too. It's released an ad that will run during Sunday's broadcast for its Nest home surveillance -- I mean connected home device -- brand that suggests the problem starts when men are boys.Here we see teens leaving for prom night. As they leave one of the boy's houses and walk toward their car, a voice calls the boy back."Stephen," it says. "Can I have a minute?"There's something a little dismembered about this voice. It's as if … [Read more...] about Google Nest backs #MeToo movement in weird Oscars 2018 ad
Amazon may stop selling Google’s Nest products
Amazon may stop stocking Google's Nest line of products, continuing the companies' already rocky history of support for each other's products.According to a Business Insider report Friday, Amazon told Nest late last year that the online retailer wouldn't be listing any of Nest's newer products, which include a smart thermostat and other home appliances.Amazon declined to comment on the BI report, and Google didn't respond to a request for comment.When the listings disappear, Nest products might still be available from independent sellers on Amazon. Otherwise, they'll be going the way of Google's Chromecast and Home speakers, neither of which is in stock on Amazon and which compete, respectively, with Amazon's Fire TV streamers and Echo speakers.The news comes days after Amazon bought Ring, the maker of the Ring Video Doorbell. Amazon has also been beefing up its own home security products, such as its Cloud Cam. … [Read more...] about Amazon may stop selling Google’s Nest products