Google Pixel 8a was announced yesterday in India. The smartphone, expected to be a mid-range phone, isn't a mid-range phone. It is priced in the super-premium category. We will come to a price eventually, but before that, let's talk about what the device is all about. The Pixel 8a is supposed to offer you the best of the Pixel 8 series, but in a toned-down manner to keep the cost... Read More
Google has announced plans for a USD 1 billion investment in digital connectivity to Japan to enhance digital infrastructure across the Pacific region. The initiative includes expanding the Pacific Connect project and the deployment of two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei. The Pacific Connectivity Initiative In collaboration with partners, including KDDI, ARTERIA, Citadel Pacific, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), the project aims to establish new... Read More
Google is showcasing several major Android features at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. These features, of course, include AI (artificial intelligence) and some Android Auto features released recently. From the circle to search that you saw getting introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series to getting the perfect shot with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro using AI, Google is showcasing everything to the people present at the... Read More
Google, a search engine giant, now also popular for selling the Pixel branded phones across the globe, is reportedly going Samsung and Apple's way with its flagships in 2024. No, I don't mean that they are copying them on a software level to offer the same features or aesthetics; that is something Google would likely never do. To be fair, Google can't even copy Samsung and Apple in hardware design,... Read More
Google has announced plans for the Central Pacific Connect initiative, which will deliver two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, in collaboration with Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH), APTelecom, and Telstra to enhance digital connectivity in the central Pacific. Also Read: Google Unveils Nuvem: Transatlantic Cable Linking Portugal, Bermuda, and US Resilience and Reliability Building on the South Pacific Connect initiative announced in October, the Central Pacific Connect initiative will establish... Read More
Telefonica's infrastructure subsidiary, Telxius, confirmed today that it is joining the Firmina subsea cable system, connecting the US, Brazil, and Argentina. First announced in June 2021, Firmina will link the East Coast of the USA to Las Toninas (Argentina), with additional landings in Praia Grande (Brazil) and Punta del Este (Uruguay). Telxius will host Firmina in its Santos digital hub in Brazil. Also Read: America Movil and Telxius to Build... Read More
Google has unveiled its latest digital infrastructure expansion with the "Nuvem" transatlantic subsea cable system. Named after the Portuguese word for "cloud," Nuvem will connect Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States. In an official release, Google said this new cable path will significantly enhance network resiliency across the Atlantic while catering to the growing demand for digital services. Also Read: 2Africa Submarine Cable Lands in Democratic Republic of Congo Nuvem... Read More
Currently, it is the iPhones that get the most OS (operating system) updates. It helps in keeping the phone running well-conditioned and also boosts the resale value. But the same is not the case with Android. Even though there are companies such as Samsung, Google and now OnePlus as well, that promise four years' worth of Android updates to their flagships, it is not close to what Apple does with... Read More
Deutsche Telekom intends to achieve its goal of doubling 5G coverage across Europe through investments in infrastructure, network deployment, tariff development, and accessible 5G devices. In a move to offer affordable 5G devices, Deutsche Telekom has announced the launch of new T Tablet. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Expands Mobile Network Across 798 Locations Deutsche Telekom 5G T Tablet According to Deutsche Telekom, the new T Tablet, scheduled for availability from... Read More
Lumen Technologies has unveiled ExaSwitch, a new network interconnection ecosystem developed in partnership with tech giants Google and Microsoft. This platform enables organizations with high bandwidth needs to efficiently route their traffic between networks, without the need for third-party intervention. By leveraging optical switching and cutting-edge technology, ExaSwitch revolutionizes the way network interconnections are established and managed. Also Read: Lumen Rolls Out 400G Wavelength Network Across the US Network Interconnections... Read More
Google announced on Wednesday that it will build two more data centers in Ohio to support its artificial intelligence (AI) technology and other tools. The company already has one data center operating near Columbus, and the two new locations will bring Google's total investment in the state to over $2 billion. According to an AP report, the expansion comes as Ohio is experiencing a surge in investments from the technology... Read More
Indian fintech giant PhonePe, backed by Walmart, is preparing to challenge Google's dominance in the Indian app store market with the launch of its own app store for Android users. PhonePe's move into the app store market comes after its acquisition of app store maker IndusOS, which served customers through partnerships with smartphone vendors. The app store will offer hyper-localised services based on customer context, support for 12 languages, 24×7... Read More
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