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New Google app update hints at Google Assistant on non-Pixel smartphones

Google revamped Google Now last year into the Google Assistant; it was announced alongside Android 7.1.1 Nougat. However it was said to be limited to the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.

Nokia's 'Viki' digital assistant will take on Google Assistant, Siri and Alexa in the near future

It certainly looks like the future of the smartphone is the digital assistant. The space is currently ruled by Google Now and Siri. Alexa and Cortana aren’t far behind either. Joining the fray, possibly, is Nokia’s own assistant and this one’s called Viki.

Google Now to be split up into 'Feed' and 'Upcoming' tabs

Google Now is the feature in Google search which throws up informative cards even before you ask for them, based on your location, time of the day and other parameters. The feature is now set to get an update. It will be split up into two tabs, one focussing on the news stories and the other focussing on upcoming events.

Retail evolution: To stay relevant, offline players will have to be agile and be present digitally too

Retailers are currently competing with the platform approach that uses data as a currency, because everything retail, is going digital.

You can now ask Google Now to book an Ola or Uber

Google has teamed up with Ola and Uber to make cab booking even more hassle-free. So, you can now look for directions and then choose the taxi service directly within the Search app or mobile search browser.

Google Pixel, Home and Allo: Why is it such a big deal?

While the invitations and marketing collateral focuses on just the Pixel smartphones, Google is going to take a big, bold stride and also make its second attempt to step into your home.

Apple is pushing for a world without touch, but what lies beyond that world?

With the launch of the iPhone 7 and much-maligned AirPods, Apple is pushing us towards a world where physically interacting with our phones may be unnecessary. But what lies beyond that world?

Cyanogen Inc is launching Microsoft Cortana for OnePlus One in India

Cyanogen took to its website to announce that it is rolling out Cortana for OnePlus One users in India.

Google Search's new feature will notify you whenever your name is mentioned on the web

Technology giant Google has rolled out a feature in Google Search that would notify you whenever your name is mentioned on the web -- anywhere in the world, a media report said.

Logitech UE Boom 2 and Megaboom get Siri and Google Now integration via software update

Logitech’s Ultimate Ears series of Bluetooth speakers can access Siri and Google Now after a software update.