Android Tips: You can now set a reminder directly from an Android notification

Android 11 brings many changes that are mainly focused on user privacy. There are a few new features that could be very useful to users, including the new chat bubble feature, a tool called Conversation Notifications, and smart reply options for messaging. You can also set reminders or create events directly from Android notifications on select apps like Google Messages. The following guide will show you how you can set reminders in Android notifications. Guide to set reminder directly from an Android notification

The feature to set reminders right out of notifications is quite handy, but it still doesn’t work perfectly. You don’t always get a reminder for every notification. Make sure your chat bubble is enabled before performing the next steps. If you don’t know how to enable them, here’s a guide:

1. Tap on the ‘chat bubble’ option on your notification. If the chat bubble is enabled, the ‘message bubble’ will pop up automatically.

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2. If the content of your message involves planning or a reminder, a ‘Create event’ prompt will appear. Click it.
3. In the chat bubble, fill in the details of the event and set a reminder, then tap ‘Save’.

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After you press the save button, your reminders will be set all from the notification window comfortably. Please note that not all apps receive the same prompt for unknown reasons. Unfortunately, Google hasn’t shared many details about which apps are compatible and which aren’t. However, we can confirm that this feature works on Google Messages.

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6 new Android 11 features: Did you know about them?

In the lastest mobile operating system, Google caught up to some iPhone features and even past others. Have a look at six of the most interesting and useful updates coming to Android 11 phones in 2020.

1. Third-party apps now can work with Google Assistant

For years, working with Google Assistant was limited to Android apps and services. But on Apple’s device, Siri has been able to control third-party apps for a while now.

But Google recently announced partnerships with 30 third-party apps, including Walmart, Mint, Spotify, Etsy, and Discord, and expects to add more in the coming weeks and months.

Now Android 11 users will be able to accomplish tasks on specific apps by saying things like:

“Hey, Google, search scarf on Etsy”
“Hey, Google, play Cardi B’s album on Spotify.”

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2. Verified Calls lets you know who’s calling

You want to know who’s calling and why when your a call is coming? The Android app that making and receiving calls has updated. It should help you figure out, even when you don’t recognize the number.

Besides ilencing calls from numbers Google has identified as potentially fraudulent, Google has also introduced its Verified Calls feature, which authorizes certain businesses and shows you the company name, logo, reason for calling and a verification symbol.

There’s a similar program called Verified SMS for text messages.

3. Android 11 can turn noises into push notifications

Sounds from microwaves, fire alarms or door bell are to alert you.
But if you have hearing loss or sometime you might not catch them all. Android’s new Sound Notifications feature will listen for all the sound around you, then push notification on your phone to alert you.

Sound Notifications can listen for 10 different types of sounds. It can reconizes baby noises, running water, smoke and fire alarms, appliances beeping and door knocking. Apple also has a similar feature called Sound Recognition on iOS 14.

4. Google TV comes to Android 11

Google TV is rolling out to Android devices with a host of new and old features that sync across devices, including your library, recommendations and watchlist. This brings it up to par with Apple TV ($180 at Best Buy) devices and apps.

Specially, Google TV ability search across multiple providers like Netflix, Hulu and even live TV.

5. Google Duo adds screen sharing, video voicemails

New ways to connect on Google Duo’s mobile-only video calling, through screen sharing and video voicemails with captions. These are two features that Apple’s FaceTime still lacks.

During a video call, you can share your screen by taping the three dots in the bottom right corner, then tap Screen Share. You will be asked if you want to share sensitive information on the call. Tap Start Now to accept.

If the call to go unanswered for 60 seconds, you can leave a video message to the receiver. You also can press Leave a video message while it’s still ringing to leave a video message.

6. Action Blocks app turns pictures into speech

The new Action Blocks app can convey short phrases by using pictures and symbols. It can be calles as an “artificial voice for people with cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, aphasia, and other speech related disabilities.”

To try Action Blocks, download it from the Google Play app store.


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Indian Startups Want To Build National Alternative To Google Play Store

Indian startups have banded together to challenge Google’s monopoly over the Android app ecosystem by Google Play. And build an Indian app store.

Indian businesses want to build a national altenative to Google Play.

They was prompted by Google’s recent annoucement to force app developers on its store to use its payments system. That takes a 30% cut on transactions including in-app purchases. Founders Paytm, MakeMyTrip and PolicyBazaar discussed Google’s policy and the concerns on dependence on Google.

Executives of startup and firm in India attended the call on september 29. They agreed that a Google’s 30% cut was “simply unfeasible”. And it will hurt Indian businesses. It said the meeting discussed Google’s “monopolistic” hold on India. And what the executives alleged Google were unfair and inconsistent enforcement of Play Store guidelines in India.

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Indian businesses took the hit from Google’s allegedly opaque policy enforcement.

Google reiterated Play Store’s gambling policy. And even they pulled Paytm’s app from the store for some time in the last month. Google is a direct competitor to Paytm in the mobile payments market. They also sent notices to OTT platform Hotstar and food delivery startups Swiggy and Zomato.

Paytm app was pulled for adding a fantasy cricket tournament that the company recently included in the app. The app was back in Play store after a few hours. But the ban sent shock waves through the Indian startup ecosystem.

Doosra has also been took the hit from Google’s allegedly opaque policy enforcement. It was pulled from the Play store just a week after its launch Sept. 15. It took Doosra team 48 hours to convince the Google Play store team to bring back the app.

The move of Indian startups came a day after a group of apps including Epic Games, Deezer, Spotify and Tile, banded together to form the ‘Coalition for App Fairness’. This group claims to fight against Apple’s control over its app store and in a minor way, Google as well.


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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Camera shootout

The Galaxy Note 20 and iPhone 11 Pro Max both take amazing pictures

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes to this fight with three rear cameras, including a 108-megapixel main wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and 50x Space Zoom. Samsung also includes a laser auto focus sensor along with a 10MP selfie shooter.

Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro Max answers back with a triple rear camera array consisting of 12MP wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and 12MP telephoto lens that can achieve 2x optical and 10x digital zoom. And this phone has some special photo features of its own, including Deep Fusion for better detail and next-gen Smart HDR.

Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Night mode

The iPhone 11 Pro Max produces a brighter shot, as you can make out the basket more clearly as well as the fruit inside. The lemon and especially the apples down below are less visible in the Note 20 Ultra’s photo.

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Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Produce

The Note 20 Ultra delivers punchier colors overall, especially in the the green, orange and red peppers. But once again the iPhone 11 Pro Max produces more natural-looking hues along with more detail when you zoom in. The wooden cases also look sharper with the iPhone’s camera.

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Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Flower

The Note 20 Ultra starts out strong with this comparison of a flower taken outdoors. The red in the petals is closer to real life, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max’s shot introduces more violet. The white balance also looks a bit better in the Note’s shot. To the iPhone’s credit, the white area of the flower pops a bit more against the background, and the background is more in focus.

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Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – 10x zoom

This is where the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra pulls ahead. It offers a 5x optical zoom and a 10x hybrid optical zoom that delivers a considerably sharper image. You can make out more detail in the tree that straddles this creek, as well as in the surrounding leaves and the pebbles in the foreground. The iPhone 11 Pro Max manages to not blow out some of the sunnier highlights, which the Note 20 Ultra does.

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Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Portrait

The Live Focus mode on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is plenty capable, as it delivered a good bokeh effect on this portrait. The iPhone 11 Pro Max captured a warmer portrait with more even lighting overall. But the iPhone’s photo also looks a bit too warm.

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Note 20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max – Verdict

The iPhone tends to deliver more realistic colors, while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leans toward more saturated hues. So which you prefer may depend on your tastes. I personally like the iPhone 11 Pro for portraits and selfies, and its Night mode is more effective.
Where the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra pulls ahead is with its 108MP sensor and especially its more powerful zoom. The iPhone 11 Pro Max simply can’t go as far as the Samsung. Although the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro could narrow that gap with a telephoto that cuts in closer.Galaxy Note

Python vs Java: Which language should you learn and what’s the difference?

Both Python and Java regularly top the list of most requested programming languages among employers. These are powerful, flexible, and object-oriented languages commonly used in organizations and many other types of installations.

This may lead you to the inevitable question: which is better? Which one should I learn? This is a complicated question since the two languages are actually quite different. So keep reading and we will unravel the question about Python and Java to see which one is best for you.

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Structure & design

Object-oriented

Python and Java are both considered “object-oriented” programming languages. This means that they allow developers to create data objects through classes.

While this is a complex concept for beginners, it allows for very efficient and well-designed code generation. Classes are modular and allow very extensible programs to do a lot with less code.

But if you’re still wondering how data can be an “object”, then you’ve got the first problem with object-oriented programming: it’s confusing for beginners!

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That’s why many people like the fact that Python also “supports multiple models”. This means you can generate the required function/command code that is read from top to bottom, making it much easier to understand.

It also makes Python very fast for developers who just want to create a quick application in a few lines to do a useful job.

Readability & Whitespace

This lack of required paradigm makes Python more beginner-friendly and more flexible, but also with lots of syntax decisions. 

Large semicolon. In Java, you could write a nice program that is millions of lines long but it won’t work because you forgot to add the semicolon! No matter what your experience is, this will always happen.

That said, while it might seem annoying, restrictions like these force you to write well-organized code and can avoid confusion.

Furthermore, other programming languages are similarly rigorous in terms of their grammar and structure. That means Java is generally better at preparing developers to work with other languages, such as C # which is very similar.

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The other differences are largely aesthetic: Python prefers solid_case for functions and variables, while Java uses camelCase.

Overall, a Python page is much less difficult and reads a bit more like English. Java can be denser to wrap your head around, especially if you’re new to programming. But there is often a method of insanity.

Static vs Dynamic

This means that when you declare a variable in Java – a word that represents a piece of data – you need to describe what that type of variable is. It can be a “string”, an integer or a real number.

In Python, you don’t have to decide what type of variable you’re using right away.

Likewise, function arguments can be passed to any object. All of this “Duck Typing” makes Python very convenient and easy to use.

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However, this can sometimes make the code more confusing to the casual observer and can lead to errors unless it has been correctly commented upon.

Translation vs Interpreter

Python is an “interpreted language”. That means you will install an interpreter on your machine to read and understand Python code.

It also means that for anyone else to use your code, they’ll need to install an interpreter too. You cannot easily create an executable and then send it to your friends/buyers.

This is both a strong point and a weakness of Python. Rather, to build anything for commercial use, you’ll need to rely on external tools and difficult to use processes.

However, that also means that Python is the ideal solution to put something together quickly for your personal use. You can add Python to your PATH or run Python applications right from CMD/terminal without having to go through lengthy compilation stages.

Whereas, technically, Java is interpreted and compiled. Java will be compiled first, but the target machine will need the JVM to run the code.

As a result, Java code is usually more portable, but you may still need to take a few steps to be able to use it. As is the case with building Android apps!

Which is easier for a beginner?

If the above isn’t clear, then Python, in general, is much easier for a beginner. Python makes sense even for those who don’t know what a “Class” is, and it has a simple and neat layout that gives you plenty of room to breathe.

Python is often used as the first programming language to teach programming concepts, so it’s handy as it’s versatile enough to be useful outside of the classroom too! In many ways, Python is BASIC new. In simple terms, Python vs Java is a no-brainer.

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That said, Java‘s limitations and hassles aren’t just for entertainment. They can be helpful for getting into good habits early on, and they can prepare a developer for the rest of a career.

At the end of the day, if you are interested in learning for the sake of learning, Python is a better place to start. But it will depend on your ultimate goal. 

For What?

What could your ultimate goal be when learning either of these languages?

As mentioned, Python‘s “interpreted” nature means that it cannot be easily used to write commercial programs that you share and sell. It is slower than the compiled languages and not easily exported.

This means Python is generally not used for mobile application development, game development, desktop software building, and more.

However, the great thing about Python is that it writes a fast code that performs useful functions. This makes it a popular internal tool among many security companies, data analytics firms, and more.

Another popular use for Python is to build web applications. With Python code actually running “server-side” then that means it runs on a server containing files including a web page.

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Since Python is installed on the server, users don’t need to worry about whether they have Python installed on their machine: they just need to see the output.

Hence, Python powers many of the biggest brands on the web. These include Instagram, Google, Spotify, Netflix, Dropbox, and many others.

Meanwhile, Java is used to develop a number of desktop and mobile applications. Java used to be the primary language used for Android development until Google announced that Kotlin would be the top choice in the future. However, Java is still officially supported and is still used by a large number of organizations.

Java is generally popular in large organizations, as it is supported by many frameworks and libraries, is very fast, very secure, and works on multiple platforms. Java also has the advantage of being around for a long time – and big companies don’t like change!

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