Google to roll out Call Screen transcription for all Pixel phones later this year [Update: Now rolling out]

<img alt="" src="https://images.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Google-Call-Screen-e1542783140910.jpg" /> Update: Google is now rolling out Call Screen transcript feature for select users. You can view this under Recent calls -> Call Details -> See transcript. Earlier: One of the handiest features Google introduced with Pixel 3 was Call Screen, meaning it will screen unknown calls so you know who’s calling and why before picking up. It will display a new "Screen call" button when you get an incoming call. Just hit the button and it will start screening the call. The system will ask why they're calling and you'll see a transcript of their response in real-time. Then you can decide whether to pick up, mark the call as spam, or tap to respond with one of the quick replies. Google says that this ability to screen calls is designed to help you quickly determine whether the call is important. The feature is powered by AI and runs in real-time on your device. The company says that the experience is fast, responsive, and private to you. It keeps power consumption to a minimum and even works without a data connection. Call Screen is initially available in English to Pixel 3 users in the US and will launch to Pixel 1 and 2 users ... <div class="feedflare"><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:V_sGLiPBpWU" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:D7DqB2pKExk"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?i=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:D7DqB2pKExk" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?a=iZqGGDovZBo:yWC-d_q-VmI:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img border="0" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/fone-arena?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" /></a></div> <img alt="" height="1" src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/fone-arena/~4/iZqGGDovZBo" width="1" /><br /> <a href="https://www.fonearena.com/blog/269042/google-call-screen-transcription-pixel-phones-2018.html">Read Here»</a>

Google to roll out Call Screen transcription for all Pixel phones later this year [Update: Now rolling out]

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How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-396834" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chromebook-save-site-shelf-hero.png" width="648" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bookmarks are great to keep your favorite sites nearby, but they aren’t the fastest option out there. Instead, why not add shortcuts for your favorite websites right on the Chromebook shelf?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If there’s a site you go to multiple times per day—especially if it’s critical to your business—every added step means more time you have to spend getting where you need to be. Having your favorite websites right on your Chromebook’s shelf (the taskbar at the bottom where you see open app icons) makes getting to them that much quicker.</span></p> <h2>How to Add Your Favorite Website to Your Chromebook Shelf</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start by visiting the website for which you’d like to have a shortcut.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Select the three-dot menu in the upper-right.</span></p> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-396829" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chromebook-save-site-shelf-1.png" width="648" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hover over the “More Tools” menu and then select “Create Shortcut.”</span></p> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-396830" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chromebook-save-site-shelf-2.png" width="648" /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Change the name of the shortcut if you want, and then click “Create.”</span></p> <p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-396831" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/chromebook-save-site-shelf-3.png" width="648" /></p> <h3><a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/396828/how-to-add-a-website-to-your-chromebook-shelf/">Read the remaining 6 paragraphs</a></h3> <br />

How to Add a Website to Your Chromebook Shelf

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Google Sucks at Finishing Things, and YouTube Music is a Perfect Example

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-397203" height="300" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Screenshot_20181130-130450.jpg" width="650" /></p> <p>Google currently has two music streaming services: Play Music and YouTube Music. The latter is eventually supposed to replace the former, but it’s been out for <em>months</em> with very little real progression.</p> <p>Andrew Martonik, <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/youtube-music-bad-product-desperate-need-improvement">writing at Android Central</a>, makes an excellent point with a scathing look at the current state of YouTube Music:</p> <blockquote> <p class="article-body__drop-character article-body__first-paragraph">Whether you look at it as three years or just six months old, one thing is clear: YouTube Music isn’t finished yet, is filled with issues and is incredibly frustrating to use on a daily basis considering it costs the industry-standard $10 per month.</p> <p>YouTube Music is so unfinished and lacking features that I question whether Google has any intentions of following through with its vision of replacing Google Play Music entirely. Put simply, I can’t believe Google thinks anyone will pay $10 per month for it when all signs point to Google itself not caring about YouTube Music’s success.</p> </blockquote> <p>And it couldn’t be truer. Just this morning I found myself toying with the idea of dropping Play Music/YouTube Music and moving my family over to Spotify. But then I remembered the kicker: YouTube Premium.</p> <p>Martonik also points out that the real value in Google’s music streaming service(s) is the inclusion of YouTube Premium, which removes ads from all YouTube Videos (<a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/fyi/now-you-can-stream-free-ad-supported-movies-on-youtube/">including movies</a>)—so really, we’re all just paying for YouTube Premium and getting a music service for free. I’m completely in agreement with his assessment, because currently, both of Google’s music services treat subscribers like second-class citizens (<a href="https://twitter.com/Summerson/status/1067286316549906432">even in Google’s own apps</a>) and aren’t worth the monthly premium when compared to services like Spotify and Apple Music.</p> <p>If Google truly plans on replacing Play Music—which is currently much better than YouTube Music, despite its own set of drawbacks—with YouTube Music, then it has <em>a lot</em> of work to do.</p> <p><em> <small>via <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/youtube-music-bad-product-desperate-need-improvement">Android Central</a></small></em></p> <br />

Google Sucks at Finishing Things, and YouTube Music is a Perfect Example

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Amazon’s New Part Finder Tool Helps You Upgrade Your PC

<p><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-397178" src="https://www.howtogeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_5c0166c36c024.png" /></p> <p>Upgrading your desktop PC isn’t nearly as hard as you might think, but one of the harder parts is choosing the right…well, parts. Compatibility conflicts can be intimidating for a $1000 machine. Amazon wants to help with its latest feature.</p> <p>The new “Part Finder” is broadly similar to <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/332013/the-best-online-tools-to-help-you-build-your-next-pc/" rel="noopener">third-party tools like PCPartPicker</a>, with the advantage of being integrated directly with Amazon’s nigh-limitless product listings. But unlike those more comprehensive tools, Amazon’s only supporting upgrades at the moment, not complete system builds. You’ll need to click “Make sure this fits” in the item description, then enter the model or serial number of an existing laptop or desktop to check and see if the part is compatible. Once you’ve chosen the brand and model, a bar above the listing will show you the results.</p> <p>That’s the theory, anyway. At the moment the system isn’t displaying on all PC hardware components, and it’s somewhat iffy even on parts from major brands. For example, after entering my ThinkPad T450s on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMXBOP4/?tag=823814-20" rel="noopener">the Part Finder for a Samsung 850 SSD</a>, the tool says “We’re not sure this item fits your computer.” Which is odd, because that’s a pretty standard 2.5-inch form factor going into a full-sized laptop…and <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/345988/how-to-upgrade-and-install-a-new-hard-drive-or-ssd-in-your-pc/" rel="noopener">I’ve made and documented that exact upgrade</a> here on How-To Geek.</p> <p>To be fair to Amazon, this is a brand new feature, and there are bound to be some teething troubles. To be less fair, car enthusiasts have noted similar problems with Amazon’s car parts tool, which works along the same general lines. For the moment you should probably double-check with more extensive online tools to make sure your new parts will work, especially if you’re building your computer from the ground up.</p> <p><em><small>Via <a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/amazon-now-has-a-compatibility-checker-for-pc-parts/?tag=823814-20" rel="noopener">PCGamer</a></small></em></p> <br />

Amazon’s New Part Finder Tool Helps You Upgrade Your PC

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