Chromebook Atlas with 4K display surfaces, expected later this year

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There’s never been a Chromebook with a 4K screen resolution, in fact, 2400 x 1600 resolution display on the Google Pixelbook is as close as we got so far on Chromebooks. However, it looks like things are going to change very soon as a new Chromebook with name ‘Atlas’ 4K display surfaced online. Continue reading “Chromebook Atlas with 4K display surfaces, expected later this year”

Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking

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Google Pixel first-generation was launched with Android 7.1 Nougat, Pixel 2nd generation came with Android 8.0 Oreo, and now the Pixel 3 series will obviously run on Android P whose first developer preview was released recently. Although we don’t have the Pixel 3 at our disposal just yet, fortunately, we have our first traces of the device showing up in AOSP.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking”

Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri

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Apple is hiring Google’s former head of search and artificial intelligence; John Giannandrea. The news was first reported by The New York Times, and it comes one day after he announced that he was stepping down from his role at Google.  Continue reading “Apple hires Google’s former A.I Chief John Giannandrea, aims to improve Siri”

Google updates search results to make it easier to filter movies by ratings, showtimes, theater location and more

Google today announced updates to its search results to make it easier to pick a movie. It will now let you can quickly compare movies by factors like ratings, showtimes, theater location and more all from the same view. You can also click showtime to purchase a ticket in advance.  Continue reading “Google updates search results to make it easier to filter movies by ratings, showtimes, theater location and more”

Google removes 100 device registration limit from uncertified device page

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Few weeks back Google began blocking Google Play apps and services on uncertified devices which created a lot of confusion among users and what it means. While Google mentioned that it would let custom ROM users be whitelisted, but the page was accepting IMEI values or Play Service Framework Device ID, but the pressing issue here is that it only accepted 100 IDs to be whitelisted. Today, a Google representative has confirmed to XDA that the company is removing this limit. Continue reading “Google removes 100 device registration limit from uncertified device page”

Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers launching in India on April 10 [Update: Flipkart exclusive]

Update 2: Google Home speakers will be Flipkart exclusive. You can now register on Flipkart app to get updates on availability and launch offers. Continue reading “Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers launching in India on April 10 [Update: Flipkart exclusive]”

Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store

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Google today made it clear that it will no longer encourage crypto mining extension as the company will no longer accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency and the existing extensions that mine cryptocurrency will be delisted from the Chrome Web Store in late June. Continue reading “Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store”

Google Home gets Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration ahead of India launch

Google already announced that it is launching the Google Home in India on April 10th and now the Google Home in India has gained English support and Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration. Users have the ability to them as default music streaming service. Continue reading “Google Home gets Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration ahead of India launch”

Google rolls out April 2018 Android security update, includes functional improvements for Pixel and Nexus devices

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes a lot of functional improvements for these eligible Pixel and Nexus smartphones. Continue reading “Google rolls out April 2018 Android security update, includes functional improvements for Pixel and Nexus devices”

Google Play Store now recommends Lite and Android Go apps

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We have been seeing the trend of Lite apps for Play Store’s popular apps like Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Skype Lite, and Twitter Lite. Along with Lite apps, Google introduced its own set of Go Apps for phones with less than 1GB RAM for Android Go (Oreo Edition) phones. It already released YouTube Go, Maps Go, Gboard Go apps. Continue reading “Google Play Store now recommends Lite and Android Go apps”

Google said to be testing revamped Pixel launcher search bar for Pixel 3

Pixel LauncherWith every major Android release, Google revamps its Pixel launcher to accommodate the device and the new design language better. With Android P right around the corner, we now are seeing a slightly revamped Pixel launcher that will ship with the Google Pixel 3. Continue reading “Google said to be testing revamped Pixel launcher search bar for Pixel 3”

Google shutting down goo.gl URL shortener in favor of Firebase Dynamic Links

Google’s URL shortener; goo.gl was introduced back in 2009 and today the company has announced that it is shutting down the services and is replacing it with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). FDLs are smart URLs that can send existing and potential users to any location within an iOS, Android or web app. Continue reading “Google shutting down goo.gl URL shortener in favor of Firebase Dynamic Links”

Gboard 7.1 beta for Android hints at new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects

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Gboard beta 7.1 is now rolling to users along that hints at bunch of new features and improvements including Auto-spacing, new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects, handwriting settings and more.  Continue reading “Gboard 7.1 beta for Android hints at new emoji, GIF making, 20 new languages and dialects”

Google audiobooks gets smart resume, bookmark favorite moments, speed controls and more

Google Audiobooks

Google launched Audiobooks back in January, and today it is receiving a  major update including smart resume, bookmark favorite moments, speed controls and more, more reading time with routines on the Google Assistant.  Continue reading “Google audiobooks gets smart resume, bookmark favorite moments, speed controls and more”

Google launches Cloud Text-to-Speech service powered by DeepMind’s AI for more natural sounding voices

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Back in October 2017, DeepMind Artificial Intelligence startup became a part of the Alphabet, and its WaveNet technology which is a deep neural network for generating raw audio waveforms is used in producing better and more natural sounding speech for Google Assistant in English and Japanese languages. Continue reading “Google launches Cloud Text-to-Speech service powered by DeepMind’s AI for more natural sounding voices”