Google Maps can be known as the search giant’s greatest success stories. With over a billion users globally, the platform is constantly increasing and is being examined with some features. Although listing all of them is not yet possible, Android seems to have uncovered some of them in an apk teardown of the Google Maps version 9.71 beta. It is not for sure if all these features will be coming to your devices. However, there is a possibility.

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There are few features are listed as below-

• ‘Screenshot’ button replaced ‘Share button’.– In the apk app teardown, the report discovered Google Maps to change a location’s ‘Share’ button with a ‘Screenshot’ button. It has also begun showing up for some customers. It is not for sure if the feature will execute the same function or not. However, the purpose of it could be similar.
• Battery status is shown during location sharing. – It has been also found that while giving your location with someone, Google Maps will also display your device battery status to the other member so they know what time will you stay in contact.
• Shortcuts to favourite destinations. – In addition to the above-mentioned features, Google Maps may soon let you set shortcuts or recommended routes to a station. These may be noticeable to other individuals using the same metro station as well.

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• Arrival Notification.– While Google Maps already had the alternative to tell navigation routes through notifications, the update could also give customers the notice, reminding them of their arrival and actual time.
• Trips sharing with others.– Finally, the app’s apk teardown shows it to include a feature wherein users can talk about their trips. If you are on your way to a location or have reached already.

Android Oreo is the latest OS which Google launched last year. However, till now the operating system has managed to cross just 1% of the business. However, smartphone designers are gearing up and are slowly rolling out Oreo update for their handsets. So, if you want to buy a new smartphone with Android Oreo then here is the list for you-

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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+

Samsung Galaxy S8 is the high-end smartphone from Samsung to obtain Android 8.0 Oreo OS update. The device comes with Infinity display and is powered by company’s own Exynos processor. Along with this, the Galaxy S8+ has also acquired Oreo update with the newest security patch. The device also comes with a bezel-less display and is powered by Exynos processor.

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Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL

Google Pixel 2 is the current leading smartphone of Google and it comes with Android 8.0 Oreo. The gadget is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with an IP67 rating which makes it dirt and water resistant. Google Pixel 2 XL is the bigger version of Pixel 2 and it was also released with Oreo OS. The product comes in two storage versions — 64GB and 128GB and is also dust and water resistant like the Pixel 2.

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Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL

Pixel is the last year’s flagship of Google and the handset runs the newest Oreo operating system. Google Pixel Xl is one the first smartphones that acquired the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. Just like the Google Pixel, Google Pixel Xl also comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired with 4GB of RAM.

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OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5

Despite being the leading smartphone, the OnePlus 5T has received Oreo update this month. The smartphone is supported by a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. OnePlus 5 has also received Android Oreo update from January this year. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera of 16MP and 20MP. There’s also a 16MP front shooter for selfies.

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Sony Xperia XZs and Sony Xperia XZ1

The Xperia XZs was released in 2017 and it came with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. The device has recently received Android Oreo update. Sony Xperia XZ1 is the first non-Google smartphone to come with Android Oreo out-of-the-box. The main feature of the device is its 3D scanning mode that lets the handset capture high-resolution 3D images of an object.

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Nokia 8 and Nokia 6

Nokia 8 is the smartphone to receive Android Oreo update last year in December. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Nokia 6 is the budget smartphone of the Nokia which it released in June last year.

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Nexus 5X

Released in 2015, the Nexus 5X is one of the earliest smartphones to acquire Android 8.0 Oreo update. This Google smartphone was created by LG and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor.

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Xiaomi Mi A1

Mi A1 is the first Android One smartphone of Xiaomi and has recently received Android Oreo update.The handset comes with the 5.5-inch full HD display and 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

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Microsoft is making its last year’s Surface Laptop and the Surface Book 2 a bit more reasonable by launching a more affordable variant for both. Since these models come at low costs, their specifications have been slightly reduced. These variants are available in the US.

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Specification:-

The Microsoft Surface laptop, which came out in May last year, had a starting price of $999. But now, the laptop can be bought starting $799. The new variant sports Intel Core m3 processor along with Intel HD Graphics 615, 4GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage.

The Surface Book 2, which came out in October last year, has a new version. This is also its 8th variant. The product previously had a base price of $1,499 and now the model costs $1,199. It has the same specifications as the $1499 product but with reduced inbuilt storage of 128GB.
The Satya Nadella-led tech giant recently affirmed that it will be delivering the Surface Book 2 laptop to India. The system will enter the market later this year.

This will include both 13-inch and 15-inch screen versions.

“Later in the year, Surface Book 2 13″ and 15″ will roll out to Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates,” told the company.

The Surface Book 2 can be used in four models – Laptop mode, Studio Mode, Tablet mode and View mode. All the above models come with Microsoft’s ‘PixelSense’ displays.

The 13.5-inch screen models come with 3000 x 2000 quality display, while the 15-inch models sport 3240 x 2160 quality display.

They all support two full-size USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, 3.5mm earphone jack, USB Type-C post, 2 Surface Connect ports and an SD Card reader.

Other capabilities supported are Windows Hello face verification front-facing 5MP camera. At the back, there is an 8MP camera.

Customers also get front-facing Dolby Sound speakers.
In terms of battery, the Surface Book 2 13-inch models are ranked to run for up to 17 hours of video playback, which is the same for 15-inch versions.