Report: Google Now may get business-friendly in partnership with HP

HP may tap into Google’s search power to create a better virtual office assistant. Check out this article from this link PCWorld.com

 

Galaxy Note 4 won’t turn around Samsung’s ailing fortunes, analysts say

Samsung Electronics is expected to launch soon the Galaxy Note 4, in a bid to help improve its ailing fortunes in the high-end segment of the smartphone market. But the company’s problems run deeper with local vendors eating its lunch with cheaper devices in countries like China and India. Check out this article from this link PCWorld.com

 

Google acquires Emu texting and virtual assistant app

Google has acquired Emu, a text-messaging app with a built-in virtual assistant created by a veteran of Apple’s Siri team. Check this article from this link PCWorld.com

 

Google’s Play Store refund policy appears to have been extended to two hours

Google’s 15-minute app refund policy is already rather generous compared to the other app stores out there, but it’s a relatively short window compared to the full day it used to offer back in Android’s early days. Check this out on this link Greenbot.com

Windows Phone 8.1 Update hands-on: An insignificant upgrade

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (we’ll call it ‘the Update’) is rolling out now, but don’t get too excited. Check this out from this link MakeUseOf.com

 

5 Things In 5 Minutes: Make Your Smartphone A More Pleasant Place

Does your phone stress you out? Is it packed with unnecessary apps, widgets, and contacts? Is it running outdated software? It’s time to make some changes! Take five minutes to go through one of these steps each day for five days, and you’ll have a phone that runs faster, looks nicer, and gives you a more pleasant overall experience. Get some tips on this article from MakeUseOf.com

A list of all the Google Now voice commands

You pick up your phone and say “OK Google”… and then what? Your phone is listening. The microphone icon is pulsing. What do you say to your phone? What can you say to it? Google Now’s voice function has become surprisingly robust over the years. Check this one from Greenbot.com