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Amazon announced news in the spring that Alexa would be coming to the company’s shopping app and, after integrating it into iOS on Thursday (July 20), it announced integration with Android devices. According to a report in TechCrunch, Alexa, Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant, had already been integrated into Amazon’s main iOS shopping app and confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s now part of its Android shopping app as well. While Alexa already has its own app, TechCrunch speculated it is aiming to reach as many people as it can, including consumers who may not understand Alexa or what the digital personal assistant can do, which is why it’s including it in the main shopping apps. The in-app version of Alexa can answer basic questions, provide updates on the daily news and aid in shopping for products and services. It also provides information about weather and traffic, play music and shop. The in-app Alexa can also take control of smart home devices like Echo, hail a ride f...

Snap Inc. has rolled out a handful of new updates that allow users to insert links to their snaps, add backdrops to photos, and modify their voice with filters. The image messaging app now lets users add hyperlinks to their Stories and snaps before sharing them with friends using the new Paperclip feature. The tool is perhaps the most significant in this latest update as it essentially unchains users from Snap Inc.’s long history of detachment from other apps. Users can include a website to their snaps by just tapping the Paperclip button. Your friends can then view the links from within the app by swiping up on your message. Another new feature that comes to Snapchat is the ability to alter your voice with filters. Previously available in Snapchat’s animated lenses, voice filters now allow you to remix your voice after you recorded a snap. By tapping the speaker icon at the bottom of your phone’s screen, you can see all the available voice filters that you can use to add more l...

Android O  was the most awaited segment at  Google I/O 2017 . The update will be crucial for Google now that it already has 2 billion active users on its platform. To test waters the search giant has also released Android O in a public beta. Users wanting to try the new operating system can do so by enrolling in the  Android O beta . Do keep in mind that you’ll need to have an eligible  Google  smartphone. Currently, the only supported phones for the Android O beta are the  Nexus 5X ,  Nexus 6P ,  Google Pixel , and the  Google Pixel XL . We installed the Android O beta on a Google Pixel, to see what's changed. Here are our first impressions of Android O, and a deep dive into the new features it brings. Redesigned Settings At first glance, there aren't major design changes that you'll notice. The Android O UI is quite similar to  Android Nougat  but there are a few tweaks that enhance the overall look of the OS. The settings m...

Xiaomi's much-anticipated smartphone the Redmi Note 4 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 9,999 for 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM version. The Redmi Note 4 also comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and costs Rs 12,999 and a 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM version at Rs 10,999. This is Xiaomi's first offering in the Indian market for the year 2017 and is a successor to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Here's our review of the top of the line Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Black Edition, 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM variant. Verdict Just like Darth Maul who's a deadly and agile Sith Lord, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a phone that instils fear among other companies who compete in the affordable smartphone space. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a formidable warrior in this space and a worthy successor to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Xiaomi's started the year on a high note with its Redmi Note 4. This phone has all that takes to be the affordable phone king in 2017. If you are looking to buy a c...